About the Author

Gretchen Susan Romanowski is a semi-retired dance educator who has enjoyed a wonderful career as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and director. She has been a dance teaching artist in public and private schools, universities, community programs, and arts academies. She has choreographed for the musical theatre and concert stage. Gretchen earned a Doctor of Education degree at Temple University and wrote her dissertation on Dancing Wheels, a contemporary dance company and school comprised of dancers with and without disabilities. Gretchen lives in Cary, NC and enjoys sharing her love of storytelling and dance with her great-and-grandchildren.