Val Manchin

Val ManchinValerie received her strong dance training at Pat Jackson’s American Dance in San Luis Obispo. She also taught at the American Dance School and was a performer with the American Dance Company for 5 years. Val was with the Gilbert Reed Ballet Company and has appeared in Carmen, Firebird, A Christmas Carole and Peter and the Wolf. Val wanted to continue her intense training and received a year-long scholarship program in Los Angeles. She taught and assisted in Italy for choreographer Adam Parson. Val appeared in Jamie King’s video, “She Moves – Breaking all the Rules”. In addition to choreographing she is also the Assistant Director for the Moorpark Civic Ballet. She is also currently judging in the dance competition circuit. Val has achieved and received high technique, concept and choreography awards for her outstanding routines.