Pamela Lauer- Director of County Ballet and The Part Two Dance Company.
Pamela Lauer is dedicated to excellence in dance instruction. She believes the process may be fun, but the training of bodies and minds is a serious, professional commitment. A Certified Dance Instructor (National Association of Schools of Dance), she received her training at the School of The Hartford Ballet, Hartford, Connecticut; Rabovsky School of New York; The Maryland Ballet and has studied at countless studios, seminars and workshops throughout the United States and Europe. Pamela Lauer has performed with the repertory company of the School of the Hartford Ballet, the Rabovsky Company, the Baltimore Ballet Society, Maryland Ballet, as well as numerous local community organizations for over forty years. She has been on the faculty of Harford Community College since 1981 and has held dance instruction positions at additional local colleges. Students from County Ballet have gone on to further their dance education at various universities and perform with companies throughout the United States and Germany.
Diane Godwin- 2009 - Mrs. Godwin holds a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from University of Maryland. A member of the Cecchetti Council of America, East Coast Conference Diane has taught in dance schools in Maryland, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Her love for working with children is evident by her more that ten years experience teaching Sunday School classes. Diane lives with her husband, Dr. Stephen L. Godwin and their children in Bel Air.
Roger Wade- has been with County Ballet since 1987. Mr. Wade has studied and danced professionally in Europe, the Mid-East, Russia and the Americas'. In addition to Ballet and Tap he devotes his time to the study and teaching of Hatha Yoga, Ballroom Dance, aqua fitness, and is in competition Country Western Dance. He is a Certified Massage Therapist and is certified in Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR. In addition to his dancing career, Mr. Wade just retired from 10 years as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Baltimore.
Janelle Kornecki: Originally from Niles, Michigan, Janelle has been dancing since she was four, when she studied ballet under Deborah Poland. At the age of twelve, she moved to a professional studio, Southold Dance Theater. While there, her training was expanded to include modern and jazz, studying under Bonnie Baxter. Janelle performed "The Nutcracker" ballet for eight consecutive years at the Morris Performing Arts Theater. She has also performed in many other ballets, including "Graduation Ball", "Midsummer Night's Ball", "Sleeping Beauty", "Sabrina", and "La Bayadere". She graduated from South Western Michigan College with an Associates degree in Art. She then went on to teach at Southold Dance Theater. She has choreographed many original pieces for her students and the dance company at Southold Dance Theater.
Brianna Stinebaugh-Blumberg: Hello, my name is Brianna Stinebaugh-Blumberg. I’m 31 years old and have always had a love of dance. Once I started dancing my love for dance was set. I danced through high school and trained under some of the biggest names in the field, including year-round training at the Kirov Academy, Washington, D.C., summer camps with ABT, workshops with Alvin Ailey Dance Company, just to list a few. Throughout high school and my undergraduate college career, I worked in The Dance Shop and also taught for County Ballet. When I graduated with my B.S. in psychology from Towson University, I followed my heart and chased my passion by working for four years at Sheppard Pratt while also completing my M.A. in experimental psychology also from Towson University. I then started teaching biopsychology and research full-time at Towson University for the last six years. Always having dance on the side as a way to get my exercise and as a passion! I’ve been married for three years and have a daughter! I just made a career change to being a full-time stay-at-home mom with my 17-month-old daughter, Reign! I’m beyond excited and have never been happier! When Ms. Pam asked me about teaching once a week, I thought it was the perfect way to connect back to my roots, share my love of dance with County Ballet students, and prepare to teach my little one (who also LOVES to dance) at home!!
Guest Instructors:
Amie Erline -2008 Amie is a graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts and Goucher College with a decade of teaching experience and a B.A. in dance performance and choreography. She has choreographed and professionally danced for the International Ballet, Common Ground Modern Company and the Howard County Ballet. Currently, Amie teaches and choreographs to all age and skill levels in Baltimore and Harford County. Additionally, she is a costumer with 5 years of experience making dance costumes. Amie lives in Bel Air.
Stefan Zubal - We have enjoyed his teaching technique through our summer intensives and were very glad to have had him working Fall 2019 at County Ballet. Mr. Zubal holds a Masters Degree in Dance from Florida State University and has professional experience dancing, managing, and teaching with The Fort Wayne Ballet in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Previously on staff at Seton Hall University in Pittsburgh, PA. and presently working as a Judge for various competitions. Mr. Stefan currently resides in Utah and is a Professor for Utah Valley University.
Samantha Hopkins A Former County Ballet, and Part Two Dancer, graduated from Radford University. Sam currently dances with Deep Vision Dance Company.
Cassandra Voborsky- of Ballet Magnificat, Jackson, Miss.
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Jane Saqib - 2007 Yoga Instructor. Jane is on staff at Harford Community College teaching Aqua Fitness and Yoga and has taught for various Montessori schools in Harford County. Jane enjoys kayaking and biking.
We look forward to having our staff instructors as well as our guest instructor's help you experience a fulfilling semester of dance here at County Ballet! as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call to speak to Miss Pam personally.
