Miss Dalynn was introduced to dance at the age of 3 at Marie Shaw School of Dance in Reading, PA. She continued dancing there until age 18. At 14 she began student teaching and continued teaching and substituting for several years. She studied tap, jazz, musical theater, ballet, pointe, lyrical, acro, and partnering. As a student, she participated in NYCDA competitions and conventions, community performances, annual musical reviews, and masterclasses with Gil Stroman and Mia Micheals. As an adult dance continued to be a theme of her life in many different ways. She danced with the Steam Team dance team for the semi-professional Reading Express Football Team. She had the wonderful opportunity to share dance with children from the Reading School District, offering free dance classes through an after-school program. Movement is vital for health and wellness and she used her dance experience as a fitness instructor including spin and Zumba for many years. She was also a cheerleading coach for Schuylkill Haven Area School District Midget Football Team. Dalynn is the Creative Director of the AIM Performance Company and has helped to grow the program to include mentoring, expanded team offerings, and more performance opportunities. Her award-winning choreography has been recognized at regional and national competitions in several divisions. Dalynn offers another facet to the AIM community as a practicing Pediatric Dietitian. She has a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Pennsylvania State University. As a member of the AIM faculty, she focuses on goal building and accountability, positive self-image, and nutrition for dancers. Dance has always been a part of her life bringing wonderful experiences and friendships into her life. She is happy to have built a dance family here at AIM.