Anamarie McGinn is the School Director for Central Florida Ballet. She has received training from prestigious schools all over the U.S. such as; American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet School. She danced professionally  with Orlando Ballet for 19 seasons, dancing under Fernando Bujones, Bruce Marks, Robert Hill, and Jorden Morris. In 2006, at the American Dance Competition, Anamarie was awarded the Gold Medal in the Senior Classical division as well as The Fernando Bujones “Excellence Award.”  Anamarie received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida.  During her tenure with Orlando Ballet, Anamarie also held the title of Company Rehearsal Assistant, where she worked closely with the company and Artistic Staff to stage choreography and run rehearsals.  Anamarie received her ABT Teaching Certification, and was on the teaching faculty for Orlando Ballet School for over 15 years. 

Takeaways from our conversation:

-always give it your all whether in rehearsal, class, or performance

-explore how you can move in different techniques and styles

-advocate for yourself inside and outside of the studio - a dancer’s life is unique

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