What Powerhouse dancers are saying about Amanda:

“She always manages to give me advice that no one has ever told me to improve on.”

“Amanda is great and encouraging in Ballet. Even when I don’t get all the steps, I still feel encouraged to keep going.”

“Very fun to take!”

Amanda Valentino

Amanda began her dance training at the South Jersey Ballet School. At age 16, she moved to New York City to train exclusively with the Elison Ballet Professional Training Program before accepting a contract with Houston Ballet II.

 Touring with the company and performing at the Wortham Theater, Amanda performed Symphony in C, Swan Lake and Mayerling to name a few. The following year, she joined Cincinnati Ballet, soon becoming an apprentice with their Company.