My name is Shandy and I'm 24. I grew up and danced in Utah. I have a few national titles and have choreographed for a few pagents. I've performed all over the country for pro half-time games. I'm trained in ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, drill/military/kick, novelty, pointe, a LITTLE bit of tap...but would like more training there. I've also only done a little bit of hip-hop and gymnastics. If I were to have three areas to excel in they'd be jazz, ballet, and drill. I moved to California when I was 18. I danced a little bit here and there...just taking classes. I got a job as an assistant director for a team. 3 months later the director quit and I took over the team at the young age of 19. It was hard but I'm in my 5th year now and am loving it. Two years ago I got a job with a company that puts on camps, clinics, and competitions. I judge for them mostly but sometimes I sub at the owners studio and I do clinics. Since I've been judging I've had to learn the basics of cheer, flags, and rifles (so I could properly critique them). So, that is basically where I am now.

As for who inspired me...I don't even know. I just love dance and always have. It's in my blood, it's who I am.

I'm in a bit of a rut because I'm deciding what to do with my future from here. It's always been my dream to have my very own studio and to work in the dance and competition field for all my life. But, I'm also interested in being a school teacher. hmmm? LOL I guess I'll figure it all out sooner or later.

Anyway, I posted this as a seperate thread b/c I didn't know there was already a teacher intro thread. Thanks for listening. Good to know a bit about you all, I didn't know there were so many teachers here.

Shandy