Heather Shipman

I started dancing when I was six years old.  I began teaching at age 16.  Since that time, I have taught dance(ballet, hip hop, ballroom) for private studios, ballet companies, Appalachain State University, and Parks and Recreation Departments. I ran the ballet program for Asheville Dance Theatre.  I created and ran the dance program for Watauga County Parks and Recreation.  I have performed as a lead in Snow White, Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland,  Guys and Dolls, Oaklahoma & several other ballets and musicals.  During college, I began working out regularly and developed a passion for group fitness. I have been teaching group fitness since 2004.  I teach spin, kick boxing, bootcamp, upper & lower body, & hip hop aerobics.  I am also an avid runner.