IN HER WORDS GIVE US A PEEK INSIDE YOUR TYPICAL DAY
Wake up (with coffee soon in hand). Answer emails and work on my dance studio business. Go to rehearsal. Arrive at the theater an hour before the show to warm up and do my hair and makeup. Perform in the show. Get home at 11 p.m. and hang out with my husband.
FAVORITE WORKPLACE EXPRESSION No pain, no gain.
BEST DAY EVER
Besides my wedding day, my opening night on Broadway.
WHY I LOVE MY JOB
I get to share my passion with thousands of people and can instill that passion in others by teaching them the art of dance.
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
People at the top of their fields who work hard and treat others with respect.
Pia Manalo Hamilton
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’RE SUCCESSFUL?
California Mu
I think anytime you achieve something you have set out to do, whether big or small, you are successful. But, I think true success is when you’ve “made it,” and you ask yourself, what can I do next to better myself and others?
IN A NUTSHELL … TELL US ABOUT YOU I am a dancer in The Lion King on Broadway and also own my own dance studio, Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center, in Chicago. I have an amazing husband, two lovable dogs and a blessed life!
✔Right Brained Left Brained Heels Flats ✔
PI PHI TAUGHT ME …
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“Sisterhood, love and generosity for others.”
✔ a.m. iced tea a.m. coffee
ADVICE FOR UP-AND-COMING PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
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✔ Hours a week 40+ 50+ 60+ YOU WILL FALL, BUT NEVER GIVE UP. THE ARROW | FALL 2015
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