Intentionally Overheard w/Robert Ginyard
Welcome to the “Intentionally Overheard with Robert Ginyard” Podcast. As part of my mission to encourage people to pursue their dreams, and live life to its fullest, I created “Intentionally Overheard with Robert Ginyard”. On the show, my guests share their personal stories about pursuing their dreams and goals, and dealing with life’s ups and downs just like the rest of us. I can guaranty that you will overhear something you can take away from every episode that will improve your life, or maybe confirm that you’re not alone when it comes to the search for your life’s ultimate purpose and to answer the questions, Who am I, really?" ; “why am I here?” and “what am I supposed to be doing with my life?”.
Intentionally Overheard w/Robert Ginyard
Paula LeVere
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In this episode of Intentionally Overheard, I have a conversation with Founding Artistic Director of Dance Happens, Inc, Paula LeVere. Introduced to the art form of ballet 45 years ago, Paula shares her life's journey through the world of dance, and how she is embracing living a life of purpose on purpose. Paula recalls the moment in life areer when she decided move from performing to teaching in order to give
Over the course of her career, Paula has studied with some of the well known names of the ballet world: Sylvester Campbell with The Baltimore School for the Arts, Laura Alonzo with the Cuban Ballet Company in Cuba, Arthur Mitchell with Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Fredrick Franklin of the Ballet Russe. Through her intense studies, Paula was able to perform major ballets such as Giselle, The
Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Firebird, and other notable ballets. Paula also appeared as
a guest soloist on a PBS TV Series, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.
In 1993, she earned a B.A. in dance from Point Park University where she was a
positive influence in the lives of toddlers, children, and young adults through her
teachings of ballet. Most importantly, Paula has found a love in being a positive
role model to the children she has guided and instructed throughout her
profession, and she has shared her knowledge and passion for the art of ballet
through volunteer work with the inner city.
Furthering Paula’s accomplishments, she formed a youth ensemble, Union City
Youth Ensemble, for the inner-city kids of New Jersey. Paula’s love for dance
brought her back where it all began in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to creating
Dance Happens, Inc., she was given a great opportunity to build the dance
program at Meade Senior High School where she was Director of the dance
company. Currently, Paula is Founding Artistic Director of Dance Happens, Inc.,
which is a thriving 501c3 nonprofit organization that caters to Baltimore’s City
kids.
