MY BACKGROUND

Qualifications and Experience

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor's degree from Eastern CT State University
Dance Studio Business Owner since 2021
Over twenty years' experience teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities
Trained in Ballet (Cecchetti Method), Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, & Ballroom
Qualified ballet instructor through Cecchetti USA
Certified acrobatic instructor through Acrobatic Arts
Dance professionally at Six Flags New England
Assistant Director of large competitive studio
Ability to communicate with students, parents, and directors clearly
Praised for dedication, hard work, and commitment

EDUCATION

University of Northern Colorado (2020-2022)
- Masters in Dance Education (completion date 2022)
- Licensure in teaching K-12
Central CT State University (2018-2020)
- Dance History & Modern
- Dance Practicum & Movement for Performers
- Jazz
- P.E. Assessments
Acrobatics Arts Certification (2016-2019)
- Module 1 & 2
- Aerial & Back Handspring Workshop
Kane Pilates
- Anatomy Course
- 30 hours of Pilates Training
Cecchetti USA Certification Program (Ballet)
- Teacher Exam - Licentiate
- Dancer Exam - Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma
Eastern CT State University
- Bachelor's Degree in General Studies
  - Concentration: Accounting
  - Minor: Economics
Other
- Zumba teacher for nine years
- Countless workshops and summer intensives
- Business retreats for dance
- Studied ballet internationally in Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE

Co-Owner & Director of Studio 22 Dance Center in East Lyme, CT
Over 20 years' experience teaching children and adults of all abilities.
Ballet Mistress for Cecchetti Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker"
Sharing the love of dance with students in Miracle League of Southeastern CT's adaptive dance program.
Teaming up with L.E.A.R.N. to offer movement classes to adults with disabilities

Teaching classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Conditioning, Contemporary, Modern, Pilates, Leaps & Turns, Public Middle School Dance Elective, Dance for Ice Skaters, Wedding Dance for Couples, Group Dances for Celebrations, and more!