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Ms. OreneORENE HARRIS, with over 45 years teaching experience, began her tap, ballet, jazz, & acrobatic training at the age of 5 with Sylvia Grey School of Dance in Corpus Christi. She began teaching for Sylvia in 1964 and has taught continuously since in Germany, Michigan, Austin, & throughout South Texas. She taught for the Corpus Christi Recreation Department and opened her first dance studio in Corpus Christi in 1972. She has continued her dance education by attending dance conventions throughout the years and has studied with Jo Rowan (nationally known master ballet teacher and performer), Anna Marie Leo (pre-school dance specialist), Art Stone (tap master) and Bo Wagner (tap master) to name a few. Ms. Orene is listed in Notable Women of Texas, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in Entertainment and received the National Dance Achievement Award each year from 1995 - 2002. She is a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association of America, USA Gymnastics, United States All Star Federation and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors. In addition to teaching dance, she is also an accomplished photographer; having won numerous national awards, including Overall Highpoint Awards at the 1995 - 2002 Showstopper Nationals. Her photos have been featured in many area newspapers. |
