Gloria Rubio (dancer/choreographer) has always had a deep love for dance, but it wasn't until her college years that she began her formal training and she has been at it ever since! The proud holder of an Associates Degree in Dance, Gloria is currently in her last year as a double major in Dance and Psychology at Sonoma State University. Gloria has studied many forms of dance, but the greatest concentration in her training has been focused in the areas of Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet and Salsa. She has had the honor of studying with Beth Megill, Kristen Daley, Nancy Lyons, Scott Wells, Suzanne Lappas, Kathleen Hermesdorf, and Sheldon Smith, as well as workshops with Joe Goode, Deborah Hay, Jawole Zollar (Urban Bush Women), and Diavolo Dance Theater. While at Sonoma State, she has had the privilege to perform and choreograph for the dance department's Dance Ensemble, choreograph for two theatrical productions, and direct and organize two site-specific movement projects. She also teaches salsa and contemporary dance at McGrath's Performing Arts in Rohnert Park. A strong believer in the healing powers of dance, her future plans include the pursuit of a Master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy.