Spotlight: Dawn Hillen Ballet
 
Here at RG, our independent teachers have always formed the backbone of our business. They are folks we have the pleasure of seeing every day, learning their likes and dislikes, and sharing in their struggles and triumphs. We have seen many teachers blossom and grow throughout the years, and leave their marks in their chosen field as they build their reputations and careers in our studios. Dawn has been part of our regular family of techers for many years, and we're overjoyed to have her in the spotlight this month.

Dawn Hillen is a master teacher in New York City, who has been on the permanent faculty of two of the largest dance studios in the world for more than 25 years -Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine.  She has also had the honor of being the Director of the Professional Children and Teen Ballet Division for the Broadway Dance Center's Children and Teen Program for three years. Dawn is also a member of the faculty of Ballet Arts, one of New York's oldest and most reputable schools, for 6 years.  She is certified in the Zena Rommett Floor Barre Technique and has taught throughout the United States and in Europe. As a dancer she performed with New Jersey Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, Wilkes Barre Ballet Theater and Contemporary Ballet Theater. She has Directed and been the Stage Manager for plays Off Broadway as well as acting on film,  in television, and in the theater. As a choreographer she creates works for universities, dance companies, schools and various productions around the country... Dawn is the creator of the new sensation-POP BALLET! Most importantly she is committed to inspiring and encouraging the dancers in her classes!  Of her unique appoach to the art of teaching ballet, Dawn says "I believe in teaching dancers through love and information. It is my job as a teacher to show the students that they are capable of even more than they ever thought they could achieve. In a caring environment with people who are experts in their field and who believe in you...there is no limit to what a person can do!"