Charlene began her training at the age                     of six in Ballet / Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, & Acrobatics.  She has been a dance instructor for 30 years with experience teaching all ages and levels.  She has had the privilege of studying the art of dance with many well known Master Instructors from all over the world and also had the opportunity to perform professionally with a Ballet Company in Texas.  As a member of Dance Masters of America-Ch. #3 and South Texas Association of Dance Teachers since 1988, she has served on the Board of Directors and in Director positions in many areas of DMA. Her expertise also involves serving as a Judge for many Local and Regional Dance Competitions, Auditions, and Pageants. Charlene has produced many talented students who have won regional and national awards, special judge's awards, and earned her Top Teacher Awards. She has also had the privilege of training skaters for the Junior Olympics.