FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am CONTINUOUSLY learning new skills to make myself a better dancer and a better instructor. Recently I have moved back in to the competition scene (my dance partner lives in Calgary, Canada!) so my skills and techniques are constantly being refined. All of this information filters through to my classes as I help students improve their performances as well. In addition to this, I watch a lot of dance online, attend dance conventions every year ... and most of all enjoy going out dancing on the social floor!
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started off as a student myself ... learning to dance as an adult. I took continuously more and more classes ... taking the classes as both lead and follow. I then started teaching private lessons and group lessons ... having fun sharing the knowledge I gained with others. I am, and will always be, a student trying to learn more ... and in turn take my knowledge and share it with others. The more people we can get on the dance floor of life, the better!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I teach both group & private lessons in all of my dance styles (Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Nightclub & Line Dancing) for the general social dancer or competitive dancer. I also lead a community service line dance team that has fun sharing our love of dance with others who can not be on the floor themselves any more. In addition to "regular" classes I LOVE choreographing dances for special events, weddings, etc. I have also just been hired by a great a cappella group to choreograph routines for them! It is fun to look at each situation and figure out a way to make it fun, creative & entertaining! This life path for me also includes being a DJ/MC for big events ... be it birthday parties, school events, anniversary parties, benefit events and OF COURSE weddings! I bring my knowledge of dance, music & working with lots of fun people to the event and make it a special time to remember!