Ms. Miriam
What is your role at Durango Dance?
I'm the founding and co-executive director, and I still get to teach!
What do you love about our studio?
I love the families at our studio: each person is gracious and kind. We have such a wonderful group of parents who support their children and celebrate the successes of all our dancers. Our teaching staff is also superb: I've learned something from each of them.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
I love to wander around town with my kids. We walk or bike to our activities and the ride is just as enjoyable as the activity. They currently love to sing "Jingle Bells" while biking around in the summer, which might be my favorite way to hear that song.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
I love organizations who think outside of the box: The Durango Farmer's Market is doing some really cool things, and I appreciate the work of organizations like Community Connections and Arc of the Southwest who help families affected by disabilities to get the support they need.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I saw a black fox on the CU Boulder campus one time and have decided it's my patronus. I love the quirkiness and mysteriousness of foxes. That combined with the rare color variation... it felt like a special gift to see one.
What’s your coffee order
Either black coffee or a breve (always hot!)
What is your role at Durango Dance?
I'm the founding and co-executive director, and I still get to teach!
What do you love about our studio?
I love the families at our studio: each person is gracious and kind. We have such a wonderful group of parents who support their children and celebrate the successes of all our dancers. Our teaching staff is also superb: I've learned something from each of them.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
I love to wander around town with my kids. We walk or bike to our activities and the ride is just as enjoyable as the activity. They currently love to sing "Jingle Bells" while biking around in the summer, which might be my favorite way to hear that song.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
I love organizations who think outside of the box: The Durango Farmer's Market is doing some really cool things, and I appreciate the work of organizations like Community Connections and Arc of the Southwest who help families affected by disabilities to get the support they need.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I saw a black fox on the CU Boulder campus one time and have decided it's my patronus. I love the quirkiness and mysteriousness of foxes. That combined with the rare color variation... it felt like a special gift to see one.
What’s your coffee order
Either black coffee or a breve (always hot!)
Ms. Therese
What is your role at Durango Dance?
My role is dancer teacher and co-executive director.
What do you love about our studio?
I have taught at Durango dance for many years. I love the families and dancers who have grown with me these past 13 years. I love that it now provides a safe inclusive space for my daughter to grow.
What's your favorite thing to do in Durango?
My favorite thing to do in Durango is to ride with my daughter on our bike and have adventures all around Durango. A close second would be exploring and camping in the beautiful mountains that surround us. We have an amazing town with many adaptive and inclusive activities.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
Two of our family favorites are Adaptive Sports Association and Powerhouse Science Museum.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
If I could be an animal it would be a wolf their ability to work together and roam the wild combine my two favorite things closeness with family and the beauty of the world.
What's your coffee order?
All coffee, any coffee, but dirty chai is my usual go to treat!
What is your role at Durango Dance?
My role is dancer teacher and co-executive director.
What do you love about our studio?
I have taught at Durango dance for many years. I love the families and dancers who have grown with me these past 13 years. I love that it now provides a safe inclusive space for my daughter to grow.
What's your favorite thing to do in Durango?
My favorite thing to do in Durango is to ride with my daughter on our bike and have adventures all around Durango. A close second would be exploring and camping in the beautiful mountains that surround us. We have an amazing town with many adaptive and inclusive activities.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
Two of our family favorites are Adaptive Sports Association and Powerhouse Science Museum.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
If I could be an animal it would be a wolf their ability to work together and roam the wild combine my two favorite things closeness with family and the beauty of the world.
What's your coffee order?
All coffee, any coffee, but dirty chai is my usual go to treat!
Ms. Amanda
What is your role at Durango Dance?
I teach ballet, tap, modern and love to sneak in a poms class any chance I get. I also love taking adult classes whenever I can!
What do you love about our studio?
What I love most about Durango Dance is that it offers a welcoming, fun, and inclusive space for everyone in the community regardless of ability or experience. It breaks away from the exclusivity often seen in the dance world and instead fosters a sense of belonging and support. Our highly qualified and experienced staff are dedicated to meeting each dancer where they are, tailoring instruction to their unique needs and goals. Whether you're dancing for joy or training technique with focus and intention, there's a place for you here.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
Coming from a big city in Texas, I really appreciate the slower, more peaceful pace of life in Durango. One of my favorite things is experiencing all four seasons, with each bringing its own unique activities and beauty. Whether it’s skiing in the winter, enjoying the outdoors without the scorching heat in the summer, or taking in the fall colors, there’s always something special to enjoy. Living here has truly been a blessing for me and my family.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
I love working with the Durango High School Poms (Dance) Team as well as the Durango High School Unified Sports Program, which makes different sports accessible to all abilities.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I'd be a panda bear! They look like they are worry-free and always having fun, plus watching them brings people joy and laughter.
What’s your coffee order?
Half-caff Americano, extra hot with extra half and half
What is your role at Durango Dance?
I teach ballet, tap, modern and love to sneak in a poms class any chance I get. I also love taking adult classes whenever I can!
What do you love about our studio?
What I love most about Durango Dance is that it offers a welcoming, fun, and inclusive space for everyone in the community regardless of ability or experience. It breaks away from the exclusivity often seen in the dance world and instead fosters a sense of belonging and support. Our highly qualified and experienced staff are dedicated to meeting each dancer where they are, tailoring instruction to their unique needs and goals. Whether you're dancing for joy or training technique with focus and intention, there's a place for you here.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
Coming from a big city in Texas, I really appreciate the slower, more peaceful pace of life in Durango. One of my favorite things is experiencing all four seasons, with each bringing its own unique activities and beauty. Whether it’s skiing in the winter, enjoying the outdoors without the scorching heat in the summer, or taking in the fall colors, there’s always something special to enjoy. Living here has truly been a blessing for me and my family.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
I love working with the Durango High School Poms (Dance) Team as well as the Durango High School Unified Sports Program, which makes different sports accessible to all abilities.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I'd be a panda bear! They look like they are worry-free and always having fun, plus watching them brings people joy and laughter.
What’s your coffee order?
Half-caff Americano, extra hot with extra half and half
Ms. Deidre
What is your role at Durango Dance?
At Durango Dance, I teach musical theater and a Discover ballet/tap class. I also, gratefully, get to take classes from all the wonderful instructors.
What do you love about our studio?
I love that our studio includes everyone. We are there to enjoy moving, laughing, supporting, and ultimately creating art together.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
My favorite thing to do in Durango is combining food and being outside. PB&J on top of a mountain? Yes! Coffee on my patio? Absolutely. Rooftop at Eolus? Count me in.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
Maria's Literary Foundation. The library!
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I would be a cat that lives in a bookstore. Very sleepy, very comfy, does what brings her joy, but still endearing.
What’s your coffee order
Hazelnut latte with oat milk (only half the syrup)
What is your role at Durango Dance?
At Durango Dance, I teach musical theater and a Discover ballet/tap class. I also, gratefully, get to take classes from all the wonderful instructors.
What do you love about our studio?
I love that our studio includes everyone. We are there to enjoy moving, laughing, supporting, and ultimately creating art together.
What is your favorite thing to do in Durango?
My favorite thing to do in Durango is combining food and being outside. PB&J on top of a mountain? Yes! Coffee on my patio? Absolutely. Rooftop at Eolus? Count me in.
What other organization in town do you love and share values with?
Maria's Literary Foundation. The library!
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I would be a cat that lives in a bookstore. Very sleepy, very comfy, does what brings her joy, but still endearing.
What’s your coffee order
Hazelnut latte with oat milk (only half the syrup)
Faye
Hip Hop
Hip Hop