Parents Magazine is proud to introduce Ms. Amanda, a renowned dancer and teacher with over 18 years of experience. Ms. Amanda has trained and competed in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, acro, hip-hop, pom and gymnastics. Her achievements in the dance world include being a captain of the nationally ranked Rutgers University dance team, performing on Season 2 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, and appearing as a Flight Crew Cheerleader for the New York Jets and Nets Dancers and Dunking Divas. She has even had the opportunity to travel around the world to perform in places such as China, England and Spain! Ms. Amanda has been teaching for over 18 years and is known for her unique choreography. She has had the opportunity to train with celebrity choreographers such as Tabitha and Napolean, Frank Hatchett, Darrin Henson, Luam, Sheryl Murakami, Rosero McCoy, Rod Harrelson, Richard Jackson and many more. Ms. Amanda’s dance career has even extended to modeling for the dance catalogue Body Wrappers and making various television appearances such as on Celebrity Apprentice, The Daily Show, Rachel Ray and Good Day NY. Ms. Amanda is passionate about dance and believes it can be a therapeutic outlet for children. She obtained her Master’s in School Counseling and has extensively researched the benefits of dance. Her message to her students is to never give up on their dreams and to work hard to make them a reality. Parents Magazine is proud to present Ms. Amanda and her astounding career in the dance world.