Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Marianna Tsartolia and I have been a professional dancer for the past 25 years and a dance educator for the past 17. I have been privileged to travel around the world, performing and teaching the art of dance. Throughout the years and my tenure as a principal dancer with RIOULT Dance NY, I started developing an interest in nurturing young dancers. I collaborated with my choreographer, Pascal Rioult, in creating original roles for youth ensembles. Since then, I developed the Youth Programs of the company, ranging from public schools, to private institutions, to Universities and Colleges. My goal as a dance educator is to not only nurture technically strong and proficient dancers but creative minds and well rounded artists. It has been a mission in my life, to instill the qualities learned through dance studies to young people and promote the quote "the art for dance, enhances the art of living". I believe that my dedication and passion to my art and my community will shine through the opportunities this job opening offers. Sincerely, Marianna Tsartolia Freelance ballet and modern dance teacher & choreographer Former Artistic Director of youth programs and Alumni of RIOULT dance NY mariannats@me.com (917) 690-6700