ARTISTIC TEAM
GIA APPOLONIA
Birthday: May 1st
DANCE BACKGROUND
I grew up in Florida training in ballet, jazz, and lyrical. I graduated from Florida Southern College with my Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance and Choreography, where I focused my studies on classical and contemporary ballet, and various modern styles. Through the FSC Dance Program I was able to learn and perform classical ballet works such as Les Sylphide, Paquita, Swan Lake, and Giselle, along with training in various classical ballet variations. One of my favorite highlights of my dance career was performing at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Beckett, Massachusetts.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
As a teacher I heavily utilize imagery and imagination in my classroom examples and lesson plans. My goal for any student is for them to use their imagination to visualize the dynamics of the step and their best self performing a skill, all as an independent thinker. I want every student to leave my classes feeling inspired and proud!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
- Favorite Color: Pink, yellow, and orange (sunset colors!)
- Favorite Food: Shrimp Pad Thai or Pizza….. and of course Diet Coke
- Favorite Animal: Tigers or Raccoons!
- Favorite Hobbies: Cooking with my family, morning walks, learning about fashion history
QUOTE
Your direction is more important than your speed