Artist Biography

Daisy Benedict has over 30 yrs. of experience teaching dance. She is trained in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical & modern. She has won numerous awards for her choreography both nationally & internationally. She was invited to train with the highly acclaimed dance company "Alvin Ailey " in New York after receiving three scholarships through the "Ailey Extension Program". She was the Dance Team Director for St. Joseph Academy & KIPP Houston High School & has performed and choreographed for the Florida Citrus Bowl Halftime Show. She has traveled the nation as a lead instructor, choreographer & judge, is a former NBA Houston Rocket Power Dancer, MLS Houston Dynamo Dancer & was awarded the "Houston Dynamo Dancer of the Year" & "Super Ambassador" award. She is a Pro Fitness Athlete with Fitness Universe & holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Houston where she graduated with honors Summa Cum Laude & was awarded "Outstanding Dancer of the Year".