The name Mignon Furman is synonymous with a lifelong dedication to training young dancers . Borh in South Africa, she was Senior Lecturer of Ballet and Director of teacher training at the University of Cape Town. Selected from the entire University faculty she was given the Distinguished Teacher Award. In South Africa she was responsible for introducing ballet into the public schools. She has been a guest teacher around the world including New York, London, Tel Aviv, Paris and Cannes. Moving to New York City, Ms. Furman brought many years' experience both in teaching and organizing with her . Along with her prestigious organizations The American Academy of Ballet, Ms. Furman offers her Performance Awards program to teachers and students of ballet around the world. Her Summer School of Excellence at SUNY Purchase attracts students from many different countries each year.  Ms. Furman is a monthly contributing writer to Dance Studio Life Magazine.