Over the past four years, the success of the OC Blues Dance Team can be directly attributed to Head Coach Belle Gutierrez.  The Blues are four time National Dance Alliance Hip Hop National Champions.

In addition to their success at the competition level, the Blues do a great job of giving back to the community.  They are involved with activities on the Odessa College campus, help with the YMCA youth football league, and hold camps and clinics for local youth groups and team from throughout the Permian Basin. 

"Belle has elevated the Odessa College dance team to national prominence during her time as the coach of the OC Blues" said AD Wayne Baker.  "I appreciate the effort and energy that Belle puts into the program and the investment she makes with the students within the program."

Belle is an Odessa native and holds a degree from Odessa College.

Q: What are you doing during COVID-19 to stay in touch with your student-athletes?
We have a group chat app that we use to talk several times a week! I also FaceTime with the team as frequently as my children at home will let me.

Q: How has COVID-19 changed your approach to coaching/recruiting for next year?
Yes, this year we are utilizing a recruitment/ video audition hybrid. So far it has been successful. This could be something we use in the future! It has allowed more out of town students to participate in our tryout process.

Q: Best Part of Your Job?
Not many people get to do what they love every day, however I am fortunate to get this opportunity! My passion has always been in dance and making a career out of it is a dream come true.

Q: Do you have any hobbies or things you like to do away from work?
My free time is always dedicated to my children. Also, when I get the chance, I love traveling with my fiancé out of town!

Q: What is your Favorite Movie?
Wizard of Oz

Q: Hero or Role Model – Someone you look up to?
In work- Erin Alvarado (Tech Pom Coach) In life- Both of my mothers

Q: If you could have dinner with 3 other people, dead or alive, who would they be? Why?
My grandmother- she has since passed but I would love anytime spent with her again. She is the reason I love dance today.

Chris Brown- I believe he is one of the best musician/dancer/artist of his time.

Paris Goebel- Paris is a New Zealand choreographer, dancer, singer, director and actress. Her dance crew The Royal Family has won the World Hip Hop Dance Championship three times in a row. I would love to pick her brain about dance production and staging.

Q: Something people don't know about you?
I carry a formation book with me all the time.

Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
I can watch formations move in my head by looking at a page of dots.

Q: What is your favorite quote?
Look good, feel good, do better.

Q: What are some things you have learned as a Coach?
Being a coach is much more than loving the sport, it's also about loving the people who play it.

Q: What do you like about working at Odessa College?
My favorite part of Odessa College is the amount of support that everyone has for each other. The entire community of this college wants everyone to succeed and will do whatever they can to help reach that.