Getting To Know DWC Ambassador Laurie Balise
Pronunciation: La-Ree Ba-Lees | Pronouns: she/her
By Nicole Barrett, DWC Blog Editor
Becoming a DWC Ambassador was something that Laurie Balise knew she wanted to do. She saw an opportunity to positively impact the dance community by participating in the program especially because she shares the company’s ideals of integrity, laughter and tenacity. Additionally, her impetus was because she believes in the importance of positive support and collaboration in our industry in order to more greatly empower all dancers. We got the chance to speak with one of our new Ambassadors and hear about her dancing journey and what motivated her the most in the dance world! Read on to learn more about Laurie’s experience with dance and what she’s looking forward to most about becoming an Ambassador!
Laurie started dancing when she was just 3 years old. Ever since she has loved the world of performing arts. She was one of the founding senior dancers at Olympic Ballet Theater in the 1980’s and originally trained with Dorothy Fisher dancers. Her family has always been a big supporter of the arts, so growing up she knew her life would always involve her passion in some way. She’s had positions in the arts in several of Seattle’s largest arts organizations, as well as taught dance and fitness for many organizations, and currently teaches ballet, pilates, and mindfulness and meditation at Vibe Dance Studio and primarily pilates and yoga at Columbia Athletic Club. Her teaching career has spanned 22 years in the greater Everett/Seattle area.
One thing that Laurie is most excited about when it comes to her new ambassadorship is the community that is around Dancewear Center and the connection and education it provides. She loves the message that DWC has put out that “every body is a dancing body” and she is excited to offer her unique perspectives with the dance community especially as an older dancer and teacher. After nearly 50 years of dance experience, she has many personal stories and teaching wisdom she is looking forward to passing along during her ambassadorship, as well as she is hoping to be an inspiration in longevity to other dancers.
We are so happy to have Laurie as one of our new DWC Ambassadors! Be sure to check out her interview on our YouTube channel to hear more about Laurie’s dancing journey!
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