Ingrid Yecora is a product of Miami's finest magnet schools-Southwood Middle School and New World School of the Arts. She went on the dance ballet professionally among famous international ballet stars as Fernando Bujones, Marielena Mencia and Yanis Pikieris to name a few. Aside from dancing ballet professionally, Mrs. Yecora earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Education from Florida International University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Computing and Technology from Barry University.  As an educator, Mrs. Yecora worked as the Dance Director of Southwest Miami High School for 20 years for Miami Dade County Public Schools. She served as President of the Dade Association of Dance Educators where she lead the 4th largest school district in organizing the events for the district. She was also awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year, as well as Teacher of the Year. In addition, she has taught ballet classes and technique classes throughout various dance studios nationwide. She has coached thousands of students on a one on one basis since 1999. Her students have won many National titles at prestigious competitions such as The Dance Awards, Radix and New York City Dance Alliance.  Many of her students have appeared in various tv shows such as Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, So You Think You Can Dance Kids, America’s Got Talent, World of Dance and The Ellen Show. Specifically two of her private students, Jeanine Mason and Ricky Ubeda have gone on to win So You Think You Can Dance. Many of her students have danced professionally in Broadway shows such as Cats, Carousel, On Your Feet, West Side Story, Illinoise and in Cirque Du Soleil shows worldwide.  Her students have also made movies with many famous actors and directors such as Dolly Parton and Steven Spielberg. In addition, many of her students have gone on to dance ballet professionally in world renown companies. Most recently Quinn Starner in New York City Ballet and Vivian Ruiz in Canada’s Ballet BC.  In addition, Mrs. Yecora has taught in many workshop/conventions for exclusive dance clothing brands such as Tiger Friday, AS Dancewear, and LA Dance Designs and. She has also taught for conventions such as The Collab, Rage and Apex Dance Convention. Mrs. Yecora is an educator first and believes in the importance of academics. She has helped many of her students to get into prestigious Dance programs throughout the nation, such as Juilliard, The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, SUNY Purchase, Pace University and Tisch School of the Arts. Ingrid Yecora is passionate about teaching and enjoys watching her students reach levels they themselves never imagined they could achieve.  If you would like to learn more about Mrs.Yecora, you are welcome to look at her Instagram @Detailselitecoaching.