LYNETTE STRICKLAND, DIRECTOR, brings over 38 years of dance experience to the school. She is an outstanding and gifted teacher and a tap technician beyond words.
Since 1974 she has been the successful owner and director of one of Atlanta’s largest dance schools. She is well known for her children’s work and her loving ability to make dance fun for the student, at the same time developing them to their highest potential.
Ms. Strickland has assembled an outstanding staff of instructors and administrators to achieve continuing excellence in all disciplines of dance. She has served on the faculty of the Internationale Tanzwerkstatt Bonn, The Tanz Progekt in Aachen and Bielefeld, Germany, and the Festival Dance of the World in Gdansk, Poland.
She was the 1990 recipient of the professional achievement award from the Cobb Arts Council.
Favorite Sports:
Braves baseball and Georgia football
Favorite Pastimes:
Knitting, reading, spending time with my grandchildren
Favorite Movies:
Singing In the Rain, Sound of Music
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas is the most wonderful season for me!
Favorite Music:
Love all types of music from oldies to classical, big band music, especially Glenn Miller
Favorite Quote:
“Life is Good”
One Person or Mentor who has impacted your life:
My mother, Anchor Anders and Jack Eppley, my teacher, mentor and dear friend