BALLET

My career has developed from my early days as a Professional Ballet Dancer and Teacher to working with children and adults with both physical and learning disabilities. In later years of my career, I have worked as a Movement and Educational Therapist in groups, one-on-one, and via the internet. The publication of my deceased mother-in-law's book has led me to develop further my writing experience. I am currently interviewing writers and authors on my blog. http://bookreaders-mumswritings.blogspot.com

Ballet teacher, National Ballet School of Canada, York University, Toronto, George Brown College, Toronto, Harvard University guest instructor, and various regional ballet academies.

Elona Sherwood is a writer and ballet teacher in Kansas City. She also runs a site for serious ballet students at www.StrategiesForDancers.com. Her recent article about getting the most out of ballet class appeared in the December 2007 issue of Pointe.

Born and raised in in the North East, I'm in this world to learn, grow, and experience as much as possible before the clock strikes midnight. Married, one son, two siblings, the best parents, and enough love busting out of me to wrap the world twice over. My formal education is in Business and my passion-fuel is the arts, specifically, performance arts - more specifically, ballet.

Jessica Zisa is transistioning into the new world of writing. In 2002 she began her career as a professional ballet dancer. She studied and performed abroad in places such as Canada, China, England as well as various states in the U.S. This instilled in her a love for culture, history and art in its many forms. She is currently based in Portland Oregon. She is working on her bachelor's degree in english literature and writing at Marylhurst University. She hopes to continue to grow as a writer, and one day become an editor of a magazine or publication company.

Married, mom of 2 amazing boys. I work in a lab in eastern NC but enjoy freelance writing for YCN as well as providing copy services for Textbroker and Ecopywriters. I have a Bachelors in Biology, but my interests are all over the place! Before college, I danced with the Atlanta Ballet for a few years. I am grateful for the many experiences I have had, both good and bad. They have helped me discover who I am and more importantly, who I am not!

Living life and loving it. I have a varied background, being a retired professional ballet dancer that became a corporate travel agent. During this time as an agent, I went back to college to pursue a dual degree in computer science and computer support technologies. I then went into the computer support field and met my wonderful hubby. Eventually my career path moved into software testing and after 7 years as a software tester, I have now settled into the role of housewife do a lot of volunteer work and serve on two boards of directors.

Graduate Texas Technological University. Graduate Bethania School of Nursing Graduate Rider High School Published song writer of Country Music, Choreographer. Pianist, music and Ballet instructor Fitness Expert Member Texas Ex-Sheriff Association Published writer Writer,poet, artist and lyricist.Cambridge 2011 Who s Who

I am a professional ballet dancer and yoga instructor in the LA area. I danced with several professional ballet companies including the Pennsylvania Ballet, California Contemporary Ballet, City Ballet of Los Angeles, California Riverside Ballet, City Coast Ballet and Napoles Ballet Theater. I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communication and Philosophy from the University of Southern California. I worked in marketing for a couple years after graduation. After a five year hiatus from professional dance, I became a registered yoga instructor (500+ hours). The yoga made me realize the physical strength, balance, and mental clarity I never knew I had and allowed me to rediscover my own potential as a professional ballet dancer. I am also an avid blogger. I started a blog in September of 2010 called So You Think You Can Yoga? (www.soyouthinkyoucanyoga.com). I blog on topics relating to yoga, dance, meditation, movement, philosophy, anatomy and overall healthy living. SYTYCY consistently generates 0ver 20,000 hits/month with approximately 1,500 unique hits each month.

Published poet with interests in ballet, European history, classic literature and integrating these in the homeschooling experience.

Miss Sillcocks won the Small Business Administration (SBA) 2009 Home-Based-Business-Champion-of-the-Year Award for the Rio Grande Valley Area. Winifred Sillcocks was born in New York City, grew up in Tucson, AZ, Moved to New Orleans, LA in her senior year, and graduated from All Saints Episcopal School for Girls in 1969. Later she attended Florida State University, went to live in Germany for three years, and returned to NYC in 1975. In New York, she studied ballet, modeled, worked as a photo stylist and make-up artist, and as a personal shopper. She was also a personal trainer, and taught at dance studios and health clubs in Manhattan. She lives in Texas now, and has an online private franchising business and an online marketing and training business. Miss Marshall has had her own businesses most of her life, but found herself in corporate America, as a corporate lead trainer and course writer, where she learned a lot about clear communication in oral and written work. Online marketing has made it possible to use and enhance these skills while teaching others how to make money through online marketing, so they too can fire their bosses. Read, learn, and listen. Grow and be free!

I am a stay at home mom with 2 toddler boys, ages 1 and 2. I'm happily married. I love Jesus. I have a passion for "worship dance." Particularly ballet and modern. I've had 16 years of ballet, 5 years of modern and 8 years of jazz. I love curling up with a good book and even creating my own stories.

Author. Artist. Activist. I'm a writer, a classically trained ballet dancer, and a student of life. I want complete education reform-I believe some of the great minds of our country are falling through the cracks in traditional school. I want people to stand up for themselves, and above all, stand up for others. I want to get lost. I want to wake up every day and be in awe of something. I want my mind blown. I want people to care about the world and other people. I want to inspire someone, and changes things for someone, the way so many have inspired and changed me. Blog and books coming soon.

Born in Iola Kansas in 1981, Matthew Kalamane began studying performing arts at age eight. Discovered by Thomas McKenzie at age fifteen, he was introduced to audience psychology, dramatic timing, speech and dramatic presentation at Monterey Peninsula College. Kalamane attended San Francisco Ballet School under Richard Gibson on scholarship where he rehearsed and took class with Smuin Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. He attended Arizona State University's Honor College on scholarship where he double majored in directing/choreography.

A professional writer since 2008, Kat Black writes on many different topics, from ballet to nutrition to television shows. She has had extensive training in classical music and dance and has received several prestigious awards for her research. In her spare time, she pursues her interests in healthy cooking, coffee, knitting, cats, reading, and television crime dramas.

Over the past decade Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio has been the Epitomey Salsa/Latin and Belly Dance Studio in Queens and New York area. having two locations in Forest Hills and Astoria. Attracting people of all ages and preparing them to perform in our state of the art venue where we hold our annual Dance Recital Extravaganza. Compelling people from all over Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, New York City and the Long Island areas. Our Studio offers an array of dance classes. Classes range from Salsa/Mambo ON 2, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Belly dance, Ballroom, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Tango, Brazilian Samba, Break Dance, Burlesque, Zumba, Dance Fitness and Pole Dancing .Both Dance Studios consist of lush waiting areas with viewing windows, 3 to 4 fully equipped ballrooms, spacious changing areas with storage shelves, Dance Boutiques, an office for private consultation for Weddings, Sweet Sixteen and all special events. Our dedication to teaching dance is evident by both the joy and skill seen in our students. Many students have gone on to compete and perform in some of the countries most prestigious events. One of the founding beliefs of our program is that dance teaches important social values. Our students learn not only how to be graceful, coordinated and poised, but how to be self disciplined, self-confident and cooperative as well. Along with attaining more refined manners and better posture our students also leave the studio with an education in different cultures.Students gain insight into other cultures through their study of dances. This cultural education is further supplemented by our own multicultural staff and student body. For all these reasons (and many more) we believe involvement in partner dance is one of the greatest ways to boost a persons self-esteem.

Christine is a teacher and lifelong learner. During the week she teaches composition and literature to college students, and on the weekends she enjoys quilting, gardening, cooking, yoga,and ballet.

I'm currently wrapping up my Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing at DePaul University, where I'll graduate in June 2011, after which I plan to focus entirely on my freelance career as a writer/actor who loves ballet, theatre, traveling, sustainable food, and life in Chicago.

I am currently a college student studying Biology, and am interested in all things scientific, from the latest research findings to biological warfare techniques. Ballet is a great passion of mine, as is caring for my wonderful dog, Max.

I am a single mom. My preteen daughter is a dancer, and I trip at least once each day over her ballet barre in my living room. My full time job is retail. I am an avid reader and will read any fiction book that looks interesting, regardless of genre.

I am an Army Brat and have lived in Germany, Holland and 7 states in the U.S. I used to be a serious skateboarder but am now learning ballet. I graduated from Penn State May 2006 and am currently seeking work.

I am a brand new army wife stationed in Alaska. I love politics, writing, ballet, and sewing.

BS in chemistry, laboratory work in both organic and computational chemistry; also, extended experience in ballet, tennis, ping pong, and photography.

I am in my final year at Vanderbilt University, and after graduation will be returning to my home in NY. I am fluent in Spanish, speak very good French, love to travel, am obsessed with fashion & ballet, and - best of all - am an aspiring journalist.

I am a retired professional ballet dancer with 10 years of experience.

Tonya has been telling her story through dance for over 25 years. She is an accomplished ballet, tap, jazz, swing, country-western, and ballroom dancer and instructor. She travels nationwide to coach competitive dance.

Graduate Student, designer, published children s books, Lupus advocate, food restriction as dairy free, gluten free, salt free, low sodium, Mobile Apps, Interactive Design, travel, languages, wine & good food, fashion, lifestyle, living on a budget yet comfortable. Arts, Photography, Documentary, Foreign & Indie movies, Interactive Design, Architecture, Dance, Classic Ballet, Krav Maga, Capoeira,Travel, Lifestyle, Italian & French Literature, TV, Music, Fashion, Health and Nutrition. LA 5K & LA Marathon, Different cultures & societies.

Amber Heil has worked at Pampos for over 4 years and has been a manager for over 3 years. With 16 years of ballet training, Heil is knowledgeable in other areas of dance, particularly dance wear, dance shoes, and dance technique.

Karin Jensen is a stay at home Mom to her two little girls, but also works part-time teaching ballet to young children, performing ballet and liturgical dance, and consulting on issues of disaster preparedness.