Laurie Sowada
Miss Laurie grew up in Miami, Florida and received her training at Bobbie Alcott’s School of Dance, later becoming an assistant teacher. She continued her dance education at the Avery School of Dance in Miami, where she taught classes in pre-ballet, tap, tumbling, and slimnastics. Miss Laurie has been on faculty with Sawnee School of Ballet since the early 2000’s.
Yearly, she attended summer intensives in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado with the Salt Lake City Ballet Company. She has performed at the University of Miami and the Vizcaya Museum in liturgical dance productions.
Miss Laurie attended St. Petersburg Junior College studying both Early Childhood Education and Finance. She was a pre-school teacher in Seminole, Florida where she created a play/learning environment for 3-4 year olds.
Miss Laurie has been working for an investment firm since 1985 with 5 years as a corporate trainer. Miss Laurie continues to take adult ballet classes and is excited to teach on Saturdays at Sawnee School of the Arts where her passion for teaching, creativity, and love of dance thrives.