Graduated from Ferris High School in the 1980’s . Attended SFCC and received my Associate of Arts degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Went on to Eastern Washington University and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theater/Dance, Summa Cum Laude. I perform in a traveling show “A Little Traveling Music” and worked in the Costume shop at the Theater to help pay for college.

 

I studied dance in London, Toronto, San Francisco and New York among many other summer schools I attended as a young dancer and teacher.

 

Started working at “Spokane Studios” , now The Dance Center of Spokane, in the fall of 1985. I  have taught Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater and Lyrical over the years. Now I am focusing on Classical Ballet. I was the artistic director of SBE for 25 years before passing on the torch to my Daughter, Melody Cabrera.

 

I am an RAD registered Teacher and we have been entering ballet exams here for over 30 years.

 

I have owned the Dance Center of Spokane since February 2001. I am semi-retired and am playing pro foosball on tour. I recently received the International Foosball Promotions Female Sportsmanship Award for 2024 after only playing 3 years.

 

I love teaching at the DCOS and look forwards every week to my classes that I teach on Tuesday-Thursdays.