Texie Waterman

Texie Jane Waterman (November 25, 1931 – October 14, 1996) was an American choreographer, dancer, and dance teacher. She was the first choreographer for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Early life Waterman was born in Dallas on November 25, 1931, to Robert Harold Waterman and Texie Willis Waterman. She attended Highland Park High School. Her mother was a dance instructor who co-founded the Dallas Civic Ballet. Waterman grew up taking dance classes and, at the age of 17, started teaching dance in various towns in Texas, including Mineola.

In 1954, Watterman met Dee Brock while the two were performing in the summer musical Wish You Were Here. She choreographed for the cheerleaders from 1972 to 1983. She made appearances with members of the team on The Love Boat in 1977 and the 1979 film Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the 1989 film Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II.

She retired in 1983 and was succeeded as choreographer by Shannon Baker Werthmann, a former squad member. She is buried at Restland Memorial Park outside Dallas.