When did you start at Arthur Murray?

April 2015

What was your “tipping point” for pursuing this job?

I had never had a desk job before and the organizational aspect excited me.

Your favorite day at work so far...

On any day, I’ve gotten to witness how so many people with so many different backgrounds can come together for one common interest and find they actually have more in common.

If you had to pick the most rewarding thing about working with your students, what would it be?

As an admin, it’s a great feeling when I know students notice when I’m gone. It’s nice that I’m a real part of their day in the studio.

What’s the best thing about the team you work with?

Our team genuinely wants to see each other grow. The constructive criticism really is constructive.

How would you describe the school you work in?

It gets hectic and fast paced, but it’s nothing but encouraging instead of stressful.

What are some of your biggest accomplishments you're most proud of?

The changes I’ve made as a person.

What is one off-the-wall weird fact about you?

Shoes are my first love. I keep an inventory, and after buying, selling, and trading, I currently have 75 pairs of shoes.

Before Arthur Murray I worked as a(n)….

Assistant manager at Finish Line, and a sales associate at DSW.

What sets Arthur Murray apart from all other dance studios?

The one-on-one instruction is unique, and all the fun, development and progress of our students into dancers is there without the intense pressure of competition. It makes the culture of the studio more inviting to more kinds of people.