Mary Pisegna Gorder holds a BS in Developmental Psychology and Dance from the University of Oregon. Mary teaches at All That Dance (ATD) in Seattle, WA, where she has been a faculty member for over a decade. As ATD's Ballet Department Lead, Mary has written and developed the ballet curriculum, and teaches a wide range of levels and ages. She has been ATD’s NHSDA Chapter Sponsor since 2013, and is the Dance Educators Association of Washington's NHSDA Representative. Mary helped to create and continues to facilitate Love Your Body Week, now adopted as a national event through NHSDA, and mentors teen choreographers as co-director of ATD's Student Choreography Showcase. As an educator she strives to inspire community connection, artistry, and self assurance in each of her students.