Anne Firmender

    ANNE FIRMENDER Teaches Classical Ballet & Pointe Classes for Children & Adults at
    The Dance Element     dance studio
    in Wilmington NC.

    Anne Firmender is originally from Stratford, CT and has called Wilmington home since 1998. She has trained at a number of prestigious schools including The School of American Ballet, California Institute of the Arts and Cornish College of the Arts, where she received her BFA in Dance summa cum laude. 
    Anne has taught dance in both public and private schools to students of all ages and backgrounds since 1982, including New Haven’s Performing Arts High School and Educational Center for the Arts (her alma mater). Additional teaching residencies include New Haven Ballet, the Educational Center for the Arts of New Haven, and DREAMS of Wilmington, an arts education program serving impoverished youth.  
    Smooth Sailing - Spring Showcase 2017
    Ballet 4/5 Students perform choreography by Anne Firmender
    Anne’s choreography has been performed in a wide range of venues, including the North Carolina Dance Festival, Dance-a-lorus, and innumerable benefits and community showcases. A founding member of The Dance Cooperative, where she served as School Director for many years, Anne organized two annual events: Community Dance Day and the Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase, for which she has mentored multiple young dancers.
    I Could Have Danced All Night
    Spring Showcase 2016
    Ballet 4/5 & 5/6 students perform choreography by Anne Firmender.

    In addition to her artistic background, Anne has many years of experience working with special needs youth, including children on the autism spectrum and with mental health issues.

    "Miss Annie" enjoys  teaching and choreographing throughout the Wilmington area, and has been a beloved member of The Dance Element's inspiring staff since 2014. 

    Ode to a Butterfly  Spring Showcase 2015
    Ballet 4/5 Students perform choreography by Anne Firmender
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