BIO Credits include performing in showcase exhibitions, appearing in magazines and newspaper articles, awarded many first places at the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) recognized championship competitions in amateur/professional and professional categories, singing on television and choir concerts, film, television, produced dance shows, stage performances, modeling, and winner of international beauty and talent pageants. Theresa’s students have participated in showcases, passed many medal exams, and won first places (Pro/Am and Am/Am divisions), as well as, Pro/Pro division at the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) Championships, such as, International Grand Ball (1990 to present), San Francisco Open (1990 to 2008), Autumn Classic (1990 to present), Holiday Ball, City Lights, and others. Students learn a variety of dances and patterns to make them well- rounded dancers. The many benefits of dancing include better health, able to socialize, make new friends, attend any party, and many more. Theresa is very involved with community, not for profit organizations, and fundraising for charities. She is the new USA Dance Inc Chapter 4044 Coordinator and President. USA Dance Inc is a non profit organization with more than 150 Chapters in the United States who focuses on helping youths, adults, seniors and disabled persons learn to dance socially and competitively for the National and World Championships. USA Dance competitive youth dancers are selected to perform and compete on the famous TV show Dancing With The Stars; become a member of this exciting organization! Theresa started performing in the annual Christmas and Easter play while attending St. Anselm’s Catholic School, and graduated from Dodge Vocational High School in New York. Holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix, and author of a dissertation and book on Health Issues and the Benefits of DanceSport for a Doctorates in Management (DM). 25 years in the dance industry enjoys teaching, and has taught thousands of students around the United States. Her students and DanceSport Team participate in showcases, and have won many 1st places at the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) Championships, such as, International Grand Ball, San Francisco Open, Autumn Classic, Holiday Ball, City Lights, and others. Students may compete at the San Francisco Salsa Congress, and Cardinal Classic at Stanford University, UC Berkeley DanceSport Championships, San Jose University DanceSport Championships and others. The many benefits of ballroom dancing include better health, great exercise, able to socialize, make new friends, attend any party, be more graceful and poised, and many more. Theresa’s students have passed many medal exams and attended Medal Balls. To progress and pass the dance levels students may take medal exams given by Terpsichore examiners, held at Celebrity Ballroom Dance Instruction. For information call Theresa at (209) 477-6713 and visit www.usterpsichore.org/examinations and www.celebrityballroomdance.zoomshare.com