Education

  • New York University
    MA Dance and Dance Education 1994
  • Brooklyn College
    BFA Dance Performance and Choreography 1990
  • Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua
    Business and Secretarial Sciences, Panama 1982

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

  • Alvin Ailey Teacher Certification in Horton Technique, NYC 2015
  • DEL (Dance Education Laboratory)  Language of Dance (LOD), NYC  2014
  • Certified Professional Coach, Coaching for Transformation, NYC 2011
  • Stepping Out Studios, Ballroom and Latin Dancing, NYC 2006-2009
  • Sonic Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, NYC 2005
  • Alvin Ailey Dance School, NYC 1987
  • Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. NYC 1983
  • Conservatory of Dance (CONDA), Panama 1981-1982
  • University of Panama, Department of Artistic Expressions 1976-1982

LICENSES
New York City Dance Educator K-12

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
DVD: “Beginner Salsa Shines with Doris Chaverra” 2009

MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)
  • RYT Registered -Yoga Teacher
  • TIME 2 DANCE – Professional Association for dance

PROFICIENCIES
Fluent in English and Spanish. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills