Julie Durham has been dancing and performing for over 35 years. She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theater, pom, and fitness instruction. Julie has won multiple awards for her showmanship and choreography including: Three-time National Champion Soloist, Performer of the Year, Outstanding Choreography, and All-American recipient.
Julie received a BA in Communication with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Missouri- Columbia where she was Captain of the National Champion Dance Team Golden Girls three years, Philanthropic Performance Coordinator for Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and Founder/Choreographer of the University of Missouri Production Dance.
Upon graduation, Julie performed with the Gary Musick Company and Celebrity Cruises. She helped create and produce production shows for cruise ships and industrial events world-wide. One of Julie’s most proud accomplishments was opening and running Nv Dance Force in St. Peters, Missouri. Nv taught competitive and recreational dance to a variety of talents and ages in the St. Louis area. Credits include; Teacher/Choreographer- Nv Dance Force, Dance Connection Performing Arts Center, Columbia Academy of Fine Arts, Columbia Performing Arts Center, Charmette Academy of Dance, DanceArts of Columbia, Gary Musick Productions/Celebrity Cruises, The Dance Academy, University of Missouri Golden Girls, Stephens College, University of Missouri Homecoming Opening Ceremonies, Zumba Fitness International, YMCA Zumba Instructor, numerous high schools and competition studios in the U.S., and more.
Julie obtained her Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia College and is currently a Success Ready Coordinator for the Wentzville School District helping to ensure student preparation post high school. When not working or dancing, Julie enjoys time with her family; husband Patrick, daughter Harper Grace (6), and her son Cooper (1). She is extremely proud to be a part of the Charmette family and looking forward to another outstanding year of learning, growing, and FUN!