Crafterina
About the Author and Illustrator: Vanessa Salgado is a Professional Dancer and Visual Artist based out of New York City. She has taught creative movement and foundational ballet classes to many little dancers  throughout Manhattan.                     Vanessa is a graduate of the world famous Alvin Ailey/Fordham University BFA Program at Lincoln Center. She also holds a Certification in Dance Education from the Dance Education Laboratory  at the NY 92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center.                           Her earliest memories involve story time with her dad, creating with her mom after school, and attending weekend ballet class alongside her sister, Donna.  Her interests in visual art revealed themselves wholeheartedly in high school as she simultaneously trained vigorously for the professional dance world. As she transitioned into her college days and now into her professional life, her incessant doodles and crafting have remained a source of wonder for all those around her.                           For more information about Vanessa, please visit www.VanessaSalgado.com. Please visit www.Crafterina.com for children’s crafts and dance resources.