Patty Jackson teaches tap and musical theater at Footnotes. Patty moved to Lehigh Acres in 1986 and holds a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. Prior to moving to Lehigh, she and her husband Mike Jackson owned and operated two dance studios in Kansas City, Mo and Belton, Mo. Patty started dancing when she was 3 years old. She studied at the University of Miami, University of Missouri in Kansas City, as well with Dorothy Shepherd, Jo Tremaine, Gus Giordano, David Howard, Alvin Alley Dance Company, and Charles Kelly. Before opening her dance studio she danced professionally at many local clubs in the Kansas City area. She has choreographed many musicals performed at the local level, half-time shows for Olympic exhibitions, and MTV. She has coached students who have won several State and National Championships. She and her Dancing Divas qualified as members of the United States Tap Dance Team and won 2nd place in the World Tap Dance Championship in Berlin, Germany. She has judged numerous beauty pageants and talent contests in the Mid America area including the Miss Teen contest in Missouri, Miss Pre-Teen in Florida, and National Miss Pre-Teen Contest. Patty is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine Science, Professional Dance Teachers Association, Dance Masters of America, Performing Arts Medicine Association, the National Baton Twirling Association, American Business Women's Association, National Baton Twirling Association, and Tri Beta Honor Society. Patty's projects are Dance Unlimited which is teaching children with disabilities to dance, and the Kinetic Rhythmic Dance Therapy.
Footnotes Dance and Music are hosting a session at the Barron Park Gazebo location. We are offering a total of ten (10) tickets to participate in the session. The session begins at 1:00 pm and lasts 60 minutes on Sunday, November 14.
IF PURCHASING MULTIPLE SESSIONS, BE SURE TO ENTER DISCOUNT CODE 'BUY3GET1' TO GET YOUR FOURTH SESSION FREE!
To participate in any of the sessions, attendees will need wristbands. If you have purchased your wristband in advance, it may be picked up in LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center. Wristbands can be purchased in LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center on the day of the event.
Please note that session space is limited. Session space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees may watch artists during their demonstrations. Only attendees that have a wristband may participate in the artist’s sessions.