Lisa Henrickson has over 35 years teaching experience and has studied Ballet/Pointe, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Lisa received training in ballet by both the Vaganova and Cecchetti technique. She has received additional modeling and acting training. Lisa trained at the Royal School of Ballet, the Atlanta Ballet Company, The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, North Carolina School of Performing Arts, and the University of South Florida.
Lisa has performed in many ballets such as the Nutcracker, La Boutique Fantastique, Rodea, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to name a few. Lisa has worked for, danced, and performed with Walt Disney World, Walt Disney Cruise Line, Bowl Games and TV specials.
Lisa has choreographed several musicals including Annie, the King and I, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, Annie Get Your Gun, and Grease.
Lisa has been certified in the Cecchetti Ballet Technique, Progressing Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts. She has been certified by Florida Dance Masters and Dance Masters of America. Lisa has taught Master classes for several dance organizations.
Lisa’s students have won regional and national titles and she has been awarded several choreography awards. She has had students who have performed all over the world, have professionally been hired by dance companies; as well as, worked on Cruise Ships, Disney, and Broadway.
