I started dancing at a very young age. Dance is one of my passions, and I passed it on to my daughter (she is a much better dancer than I ever was). I never stopped dancing. The only difference now from 20 years ago, is the sound my body makes while I am dancing: snap, crackle, pop! I could be in a commercial for the Rice Krispies cereals. I was a dance teacher for many years. My favorite type of dancing is Latin Dance, more specifically the salsa and the samba because it requires a lot of technique. I like the rhythm, the music, and the culture. However, ballet has a special place in my heart. It just goes to shows you, age is only a number, anybody can dance, just put a smile on your face and twirl around!
“Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people. –Alvin Ailey
Annie Rochon was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She relocated to Peru, NY in 2005, and recently became a proud American Citizen. French is her native language. However, growing up in a multicultural city and being surrounded by different languages has been a great advantage to her. She has been studying foreign languages since elementary school.
Annie Rochon is a certified translator and teacher, and is currently an Assistant Professor at Paul Smith’s College. In her teaching career, she has taught all levels from elementary school students to middle/high school students. She also taught in a maximum security prison. She is proud to share her language and culture. She is a strong advocate for diversity, and she believes that language, travel, culture, and the beauty of cuisine will forever be intertwined.