From the young age of two, Annette began her first steps in her long dance journey. Up to age nine, Annette trained and competed in competitive jazz dance. From the age of nine up to her current age of twenty-one, Annette has been intently pursuing technical excellence in ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz. Currently, Annette is entering her Senior year with Belhaven University, where she trains at a collegiate and pre-professional level as a Dance Major. She is thrilled to be receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance as well as her Balanced Body Pilates Certification from Belhaven University in Spring of 2024. Annette is passionate about the ability to express emotions, narratives, and stories through the art of dance. Likewise, Annette is thrilled to pass on her knowledge of dance to the younger generation through teaching. Annette enjoys encouraging her students to pursue excellence through the refining of technique, artistry, and musicality. She believes it is crucial to create a positive and joyful environment within the classes she teaches. Annette is honored and ecstatic to join McLaughlin Studio’s dance department this coming year. She cannot wait to join the team!