Kathy Parren

A little taste of who I am- Kathy has an extensive 23-year dance background at the age of 26. My experience includes dance instruction at Indiana University for two years and had the opportunity to perform and work with professional dancers such as; Amanda McKerrow New York City Ballet, classes with Jurgen Schneider who was previously Mikhail Baryshnikov's coach (a famous Russian dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and New York City Ballet), classes with Audri Mendel of the NYC Ballet, classes with John Pierre Bonneafux and Patricia McBride (retired from ABT), and classes with Fred Walton at Bloomington School of Dance who choreographed for Paula Abdul and “Rhoda” on Mary Tyler Moore. I have also taught and coached at several locations. This includes: · Dance Arts, Stevensville, MI. · YMCA, St. Joseph, MI. · Upton Middle School pompom squad, St. Joseph, MI. · The gymnastics performing team, St. Joseph, MI. Kathy placed 2nd in NPC Jr. MI Fitness June 2, 2007 and has trained with Tracy Traskos, a local pro-fitness athlete, for the August 4th, Motor City Event. In the Motor City competition she achieved 3rd Place in Figure in the Middle Class. This event was an indescribable experience. Kathy’s dream of becoming a professional competitor has become a reality since this event. Thanks to the help of her coaches Remi Bruyninga & Melissa Frabbiele, director and pro-athletes, she has achieved 1st in Fitness and 2nd in Figure on September 22 in the NPC Western Michigan Figure and Fitness (National Qualifier) Competition held in Grandville, Michigan. Kathy’s certifications and degree’s include ISSA Personal Trainer and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University.