I am a professional dance instructor in ballroom, latin, swing, hustle, & country/western. Originally from Georgia, I've been teaching for more than 30 years. I have my licentiate and master degrees in International Standard and Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm, and Theatre Arts, and am certified to judge at NDCA competitions. I've competed in the class A division of international standard at the Gay Games in Amsterdam and Sidney placing in the finals. I've taken many pro-am students to competitions all over the U.S and competed professionally for a few years. I've choreographed for several dance teams (ballroom and country) over the years and competed at the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs competitions winning the championship level. Now I'm the competition organizer for IAGLCWDC having served as their Director of Dance for over 10 years. I was president of the National Dance Teachers Association of America for 12 years and now serve as