CRISTINA TUMMILLO, ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Describe yourself in one sentence.
Whiskey in a teacup.
What’s one thing we may not know about you?
I’m trying to learn Italian, but I’m actually fluent in gibberish. Oh, and I have a pasta tattoo 😉
Life Motto.
He who has a “why” to live can bear almost any “how.”
What are three achievements you are proud of?
My decision to leave my own professional dance career behind and to pursue my passion for dance education. I always had an inkling that I would love teaching ballet, but it wasn’t until I was about halfway through my dance degree that I realized that I would be better suited in the wings as the teacher. The dance world can be cruel and although I LOVE the work it takes to reach these goals, I’m very passionate about creating a safe space for dancers!
On a similar topic, I’m proud of how much I’ve accomplished thus far in the world of dance despite its many ugly ideas and stereotypes. I have LOVED proving these ideas wrong. Dance and its unfortunately weighted trajectory have a place for everyone and I love that I get to remind young minds of that!
My friends. There’s nothing like the love and support of long-lasting friendships – I’m grateful for all of them every day.
Summer or Winter?
Winter all the way.