Aileen has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop. As a soloist and company dancer, she has competed and placed at several regional and national competitions. She was a member of her high school pom team for 2 years and was a member of the Mid-American and Universal Dance Association All Star Teams. Aileen was a member of the dance ensemble for the traveling production of Disney's Pocahontas at the Fox Theater. At the age of seventeen, Aileen began sharing her passion for dance with others by teaching at various studios around the area. She was also a member of the MAPP staff for 2 years. Aileen coached the Salem High School Rockettes for 14 years and led them to many regional and state championships. Her team was nationally ranked each year, with a 3rd place finish in the high kick category. After 21 years in the elementary classroom Aileen made the switch to becoming an Instructional Coach in Wayne-Westland and continues to teach dance at The Dance Connection in Canton.
