Debra has studied, performed and instructed Middle Eastern Dance since 1971. She has a B.A. from Midwestern State University with English.Spanish major, Speech/Drama minor and has a Texas Teachers Certification. She also has an M.A. in English from MSU. Dance studies include contemporary dance, folk dance and Middle Eastern dance at MSU. Debra has served as Women's Physical Director at Tyler YMCA teaching aerobic dance, yoga, folkdance, creative movement as well as belly dance. At Mother Frances Hospital she taught Prepared Childbirth classes and PreNatal Fitness. She has also owned her own aerobics business, Rose Aerobics, where she taught with Tyler City Parks and Recreation. Debra has performed as a Middle Eastern dancer at TUC's International Day, Edom Art Fair, Tyler Museum of Art Auction, Cinco de Mayo and other private functions She continues as a student of this ancient dance at seminars in Dallas and Austin studying with professionals Maria Annaya and Suzanna del Veochio. She has taught at CDT (Now BALANCE) since the studio began in 1997. :: Back to Bios   116 West ErwinTyler, Texas 75702phone 903.596.0041fax 903.596.0067