Nichelle Strzepek holds a B.A. in Dance from Slippery Rock University, has taught and performed professionally for over 10 years and has danced nearly all of her life.

Her inspiration for beginning a blog was fueled by her desire to maintain a connection to dance and "teach" outside of a studio classroom when she first became a mom a little over a year ago. A love of writing and passion for sharing her love and knowledge of dance keeps the flame burning as she continues to explore the world of internet technologies. Her blog, Dance Advantage, presented its inaugural post in April 2008 and has grown rapidly in that short time.

As she balances motherhood, a performing and teaching career, she hopes to expand her achievements as a writer as well. Nichelle lives in Houston, TX and you can find out more about her and read her blog at DanceAdvantage.net