A native of Newport, Oregon, Valerie studied ballet at Newport School of Dance before graduating from The HARID Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida. Valerie danced with Hartford Ballet, Texas Ballet Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and had the privilege of dancing as a guest artist with The National Opera Ballet de Bordeaux, in France.
Valerie holds a Bachelor’s degree with a triple major in Exercise Science, Community Health, and School Health Education, and a Master’s degree in Public Health. She instructs full-time at Portland Community College in the Physical Education and Exercise Science departments in a variety of lecture and laboratory courses.
Outside of the studio she enjoys hiking, baking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Valerie is passionate about teaching a balance of technique, artistry, and joy to dancers of all ages and levels.
