Bridget started classes at three under her mother’s tutelage, and dance has been a passion her entire life.
As a child, Bridget was selected to dance with New York City Ballet and Baryshnikov in Harlequinade for the Washington Season. She was invited to perform at the White House for President Carter during this time. She danced with Louisville Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and Ocala Ballet.
She toured the United States performing industrial shows and spent many summers performing in summer stock, including roles such as Jeannie in Brigadoon and Dream Laurie in Oklahoma.
She also appeared in All My Children and Guiding Light while living in New York. Bridget has choreographed many short works, ballets, and musicals, including South Pacific, The King and I, Once Upon a Mattress, Barnum, and Big River. She also choreographed and directed The Nutcracker for Pueblo Ballet as well as in South Dakota.
Bridget is an A.B.T. Certified Teacher who has completed the “A.B.T. Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3.” She also holds the Teaching Certificate of the Royal Academy of Dance, London, England, and is a Licentiate of the Cecchetti Council of America.
Additionally, Bridget holds the American Academy of Ballet “Performance Award Certification” and Balanced Body mat pilates certification. She is the Chair of the Cecchetti Council of America, the Southeast Committee, and a mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance.
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