About Gwen
Gwen Burton is the Founder of Spotlight Ballroom and the Founder and Director of the Professional Ballroom Teachers Academy, Spotlight's dance teacher training program. She is also the Founder, Director and Head Choreographer of the award-winning Spirit in Motion Dance Company. Gwen began teaching Ballroom, Latin and Swing at UC Davis in 1992 while earning her Bachelor of Science degree, fell in love with dancing, and became a full-time teacher and choreographer to share her passion with others. She holds professional certifications with High Honors in Smooth and Rhythm from Dance Vision International Dancer's Association, and her experience runs from Ballroom and Latin to Ballet, Jazz and Afro-Cuban dance.