Hello! My name is Leslie and I am 24, been teaching for 9 years. Growing up I participated in; gymnastics, cheerleading, ballet, pointe, jazz, baton, and artistic rollerskating. My teaching career began at 15 when I got an injury in gymnastics. I still came to class so I would not get behind on learning routines, eventhough I couldn't really do much. The coaches began to teach me to spot girls and assist in other ways so I wouldn't get bored. I loved it so much I quit gymnastics and began to volunteer my time to learn as much about teaching as I could. I have worked closely with USA gymnastics to get certified and learn more about the sport I love so much. I have worked for two large gyms in the past, plus a few dance studios. Now I run my own program at a local YW, that is non profit. Most of my students take classes for FREE. I have a competitve team that competes in All Star cheerleading and gymnastics. Next year I will be leaving the YW, and joining up with DIVADIVADANCER, who I met here on dance.net and has become a great friend! She shares the same passion I do for teaching and we have the same goals in mind.

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