Artistic Director and founder Anna Pishner Harsh, a WV native is a professional dancer and award-winning choreographer. She holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Communications from West Virginia University, a Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University and is a certified STOTT Pilates^TM Instructor. Throughout the year, Anna finds time to volunteer as the WV State Director for National Dance Week and has served as Dance Faculty for WV Governors School for the Arts. Her work has been seen in Dance Magazine, Danza Italia and published in Dance Spirit Magazine. She instructs dance and Pilates for WV Northern Community College as well as private dance studios. Allegro allows Anna to share her love for her Italian heritage through the art of dance.