Mrs. Shumake knew she wanted to be a dance teacher at the age of 2. After a PBS episode of American Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake,” she was hooked for life. Mrs. Shumake received her early dance training from Fernando and Karen Schaffenburg of American Ballet Theatre, Robert Cole of The National Ballet School of Canada, Lisa Cole of Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Marie Vogt of Toledo Ballet Company. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in K-12 Dance Education from Kent State University. She has performed professionally with Dancing Wheels, Mark Dendy Dance Theatre, NC Dances, and the Raleigh Concert Band. She is currently performing with Rainbow Dance Company and working to complete her Pilates Mat I and II certification.