About Daphne Cunliffe
Education:
Regis College, Weston, MA, B.A. in Political Science, 1979.
Professional Experience:
Independent ballroom teacher for private and group lessons in
International and American styles. Trainer for professional examinations.
2011-2013 - Owner, Classic Ballroom Dance Studio, Hackettstown, NJ
1992-present - Independent Dance Teacher, Morristown, NJ
2008-present - Member of National Committee, US Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
2006-2013 - Editor, Topline magazine, US Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
2000-present - Adjunct Lecturer, Ballroom Dance, Drew University, Madison, NJ Forcredit
course in Physical Education Department.
2008-present - Ballroom Teacher, New Jersey School of Ballet, Livingston, NJ
(summer sessions)
2006-2007 - Ballroom Instructor, Koslov Dance Studio, Ridgewood, NJ
1997-2001 - Ballet Instructor, Mennen Arena, Morristown, NJ
1986-1992 - Independent Dance Teacher, Concord, MA
1982-1986 - Owner, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Concord, MA
1980-1982 - Instructor, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Boston, MA
Dance Education:
Examinations conducted by United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
(2001-present)
International Ballroom - Associate 2001, Licentiate 2003, Fellow 2006
International Latin - Associate 2004, Licentiate 2005, Fellow 2011
American Ballroom - Associate 2007, Licentiate 2008, Fellow 2012
American Rhythm - Associate 2007, Licentiate 2008
Theater Arts - Associate 2008, Licentiate 2009
Other Dances Taught: West Coast Swing, Hustle, Argentine Tango
Related Activities:
Competitive Ice Dancer: 1993-1998
Adult National Champion, Bronze, Lake Placid, 1997
Ballet: 1983 - present
Dressage: 1993 - present
Flute: 1975 - present
