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Valerie Gonzalez

jazz, lyrical, contemporary

VALERIE GONZALEZ received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.  She was a guest teaching artist in the dance program of Western Michigan University, adjunct faculty at Carthage College and has served on the faculty of several diverse New York, Chicago and Wisconsin studios. She is one of the original master teachers of Dance Exchange, a collaborative workshop with schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota.   Valerie has trained and performed with notable companies such as Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago II, River North Chicago Dance Company, Chicago Arts Project, Joel Hall Dancers and TJ & Co. Dance Theatre. Valerie’s experiences have allowed her to perform across the country and internationally. Valerie is a certified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher and is thrilled to continue to mentor students through the art of dance.  She feels blessed to be a part of the growth of so many wonderful dancers.  Valerie currently serves as the director of Lake Forest Dance Academy and is excited to return to the studios at DAL!