Patty Foster began her teaching career in 1997 at The Georgia Ballet, where she had received most of her dance training.  She then taught all over the Atlanta area while working towards her Dance Education degree at the University of Georgia on a full academic scholarship.  Continuing her education in Philadelphia at the University of the Arts, she received the "Best Dancer" award and graduated with honors from the BFA program in Modern Dance.  Ms. Foster has taught and choreographed for Koresh Dance Company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Dance Dynamics, the University of Pennsylvania, and Oakland University.  She has performed with companies including the Georgia Ballet, Junk, and the Royal Hoppers Swing Dance Troupe.  In 2006, Patty joined Parsons Dance Company and traveled the world performing and teaching the Parson's modern style.  Currently, Ms. Foster teaches workshops and choreography at several schools around the country, including Interlochen Summer Arts Camp.