About Us
The "FORMATION" of Silhouette Ballroom Studios
Tricia Leslie began ballroom dance at the age of 16 at Dance Dimension in Sandy, Utah. She continued in ballroom dance at Ricks College following high school until she was married in the summer of 1993. In the fall of 1995 she became the Ballroom Dance Director at Utah State University where she created a foundational program that remained in existence until 2014. She then took a ten year hiatus to pursue other adventures, including having three more children (she already had one), and singing for the Salt Lake Choral Artists and Legacy Choral. She came back into the ballroom scene in the fall of 2006 when she was asked to teach a ballroom class for the South Davis Liber Academy (SDLA). She taught these incredible youth for three years as the program expanded to the point of needing to fly on its own. At this time, Silhouette Ballroom Studios was born.
Even from the beginning, Silhouette Ballrooms Studios was created to be more than just a dance studio. Tricia's mission for Silhouette is to build character, modesty, virtue, kindness, confidence, respect, teamwork and leadership in the souls of today's youth. These attributes are what make true champions in life. The programs taught at Silhouette provide opportunities for youth to nurture these attributes in their lives in order to hone the skills that will help them succeed in their personal missions.
Even from the beginning, Silhouette Ballrooms Studios was created to be more than just a dance studio. Tricia's mission for Silhouette is to build character, modesty, virtue, kindness, confidence, respect, teamwork and leadership in the souls of today's youth. These attributes are what make true champions in life. The programs taught at Silhouette provide opportunities for youth to nurture these attributes in their lives in order to hone the skills that will help them succeed in their personal missions.
Silhouette has very strict guidelines and standards for behavior and dress and as a result of following these guidelines, the youth have learned to respect themselves and each other. The studio is a place of safety where all are allowed and encouraged to develop their talents and skills as dancers.
In the last few years, Silhouette has had some great experiences including attending Idaho Professional dance camps, hosting and performing at the annual "Strictly Ballroom" Holiday Balls, and many other great performances. This includes the Family Forum Ball, the UHEA Convention, the Homeschool Winter Conference and the Utah State University Spring Concert. They have also been asked to perform for the Boise LDS Institute as well as perform at the Boise Youth Spectacular. The Silhouette Formation Teams have also competed on both National and State levels and have received many Superior and Superior Plus ratings. The youth teams have achieved National Titles in the Latin, Ballroom, Novelty and Cabaret Categories.
In the last few years, Silhouette's students have been blessed to work with Professional Trainers including Shawn Fisher, Ron Montez, Andrea Hale Tatton, Ray Backlund, Lori Hicks, and Ryan and Ashleigh DiLello. They have also worked with Danny Beahm, Cameron Harrison, and Daniel Walsh as well as many talented dancers within the program. Tricia Leslie is very excited to be a part of these youths lives.
Contact Us at silhouetteballroom@gmail.com or
Call Tricia Leslie at 801.298.7745
In the last few years, Silhouette has had some great experiences including attending Idaho Professional dance camps, hosting and performing at the annual "Strictly Ballroom" Holiday Balls, and many other great performances. This includes the Family Forum Ball, the UHEA Convention, the Homeschool Winter Conference and the Utah State University Spring Concert. They have also been asked to perform for the Boise LDS Institute as well as perform at the Boise Youth Spectacular. The Silhouette Formation Teams have also competed on both National and State levels and have received many Superior and Superior Plus ratings. The youth teams have achieved National Titles in the Latin, Ballroom, Novelty and Cabaret Categories.
In the last few years, Silhouette's students have been blessed to work with Professional Trainers including Shawn Fisher, Ron Montez, Andrea Hale Tatton, Ray Backlund, Lori Hicks, and Ryan and Ashleigh DiLello. They have also worked with Danny Beahm, Cameron Harrison, and Daniel Walsh as well as many talented dancers within the program. Tricia Leslie is very excited to be a part of these youths lives.
Contact Us at silhouetteballroom@gmail.com or
Call Tricia Leslie at 801.298.7745
