Colleen Mcmanamon is from Clearwater, Florida, where she majored in musical theatre at Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School. Her love of ballet started later in life, she started training and performing at STEPS School of Dance during her senior year of high school . Following graduation, she began teaching Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theatre at STEPS School of Dance. Colleen recently showcased her directorial and writing talents in a one-act Musical review, and she also crafts scripts for summer camps at STEPS featuring students from the school. Her performances have graced numerous Nutcracker shows at STEPS and Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty with The Ballet Ensemble. She also danced a lead role in Beauty and The Beast at STEPS. Joining the Coastal Ballet of Florida, Colleen is enthusiastic about evolving and gaining experience with the company.