Growing up in South Dakota, I explored ballet, tap and acrobatics in private studios, but it was during one extraordinary semester at South Dakota State University where contemporary dance found me! I wanted everyone to feel the same freedom, joy, fun, and magic.I received a Masters Degree in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and went on to form my own dance company Margo Ruark and Dancers and toured regionally. The Capital Times reviewer wrote, "Ruark knows how to set it up, and play it for what it's worth. With her technical prowess she can accomplish virtually anything she imagines, and it's evident she does just that." One of the many highlights of my career was being invited as guest artist to The Black Horse Theater in Copenhagen, Denmark and teaching in Copenhagen's Adult Education system. There, I was blessed to work directly for a season with Nobel Prize Winner Dario Fo's protegee, Brigitte Kolerus. Everything she produced was fabulously profound and wonderful!What makes my business different? Most of my students are recreational dancers who are looking for after school fun in addition to other activities. What may set me apart from other "recreational studios" is that I insist that children learn proper dance technique, learn to perform, and receive high quality dance instruction. I don't know how else to do it. My teachers went to Julliard, the Martha Graham School, or were principal dancers with major companies in Europe and the USA, so as young dancers progress, I value dedication and excellence over drama and excuses. Today one of my greatest joys working with children is seeing their sheer delight when something inside them "clicks" - it is the best thing ever!!Margo Ruark is a member of the Dance Studio Owner's Association Inner Circle and the National Dance Education Association.In addition to her dance education, Margo holds an MBA from DePaul University.