Verona Forde

Verona Forde started dancing at the age of 11. Over the years, she studies with Mary Anthony, Barbara Klein and Joe Vilane. In addition, she did summer internships at Dance Theater of Harlem, Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey dance schools. She also took classes with Jerome Hunter at LeRocque Bey, Harlem Children's Theater Workshop, Connecticut Dance School and acting classes at Ujaama Black Theater. She danced with the Dominion Dance Troupe as well as assisted with dance lessons and choreography.

She modeled for the Kwanzaa Celebration and Clairol Hair Show. She appeared on Sunday Today, The Ron Alexander Show and Dance New York. She also appeared in films and plays such as Mame, Seven Last Raps of Jesus and The Pressure. Verona's charming personality and gracefulness were presented at Lincoln Center, Cami Hall, Town Hall and Newark Symphony Hall in plays and dance concerts. This experience led her to produce two of her one-woman shows – Stages of Love and Back to the Garden of Eden.

She joyously teaches senior citizens at the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center on West 65th Street in New York City. They enjoy meditation with movement. The weekly routine includes breathing techniques, reciting positive affirmations, warm-up and dance steps. She gets the class together to perform at some of Lincoln Square special celebrations.