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Ginny East

Nokomis,FL

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Heartwood Yoga Institute, where I certified over 7,000 yoga teachers. Skilled in digital marketing and group fitness, I excel in program design and team management, fostering community engagement and enhancing student experiences through innovative workshops and classes.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Heartwood Yoga Institute and Retreat Center
08.2011 - 01.2025

Heartwood Yoga Institute was a 7 acre yoga retreat center and one of only 66 accredited yoga therapy training facilities worldwide.


Program director and Primary teacher for RYT-200, RYT-300 and IAYT Yoga Therapy Certification Programs. Certified over 7000 yoga teachers.


Yoga teacher for public classes: Yoga for Seniors, Chair Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga and Yoga Nidra


Led classes in Yoga for cancer recovery and yoga for addiction and recovery.


Eastern Philosophy teacher


Reiki master and director of Reiki training program and energy studies.


In charge of marketing, management, staffing, program design, and budgeting.


Led a variety of specialty workshops in yoga and Eastern studies.


Teacher of writing classes: Journal therapy, Memoir writing and Fiction.

Writing Teacher

ACE School of Enrichment Studies, Sarasota. Ringling School of Continuing Education: Jewish Community Center, Sarasota Senior Center, Heartwood Yoga
01.2010 - 08.2025

Writing teacher in Memoir, Fiction and Creative Writing.

Author of the book The Enlightened Writer: A Guide to Writing Authentically.


Director of Operations: FLEX Dance

Flex Dance Studios
08.1989 - 06.2009

FLEX Dance was Sarasota's leading dance school on Florida's West Coast that featured two locations and 12 studios, two preschools, two dance boutiques, afterschool programs and service oriented programs for the community. FLEX served over 1200 students per year.


Director of operations : marketing, management, staffing and budgeting

Director of school and teacher for all levels in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, nd tap.

Director of non-profit contemporary dance company: West Coast Dance Project.

Dance Teacher

Steps New York, Vassar College, New York University, Broadway Dance Center
01.1979 - 07.1989

Master Dance teacher at a variety of renowned dance studios in New York City, as well as Vassar College and New York University


Choreographer of Off-Broadway Show, Tracers, at Joseph Papp Theater, and feature Film: Whatever it Takes. Choreographer of trade shows and other performances.


Master Teacher for Dance Masters of America, featured at over 25 chapters of the organization, and a competition judge. Also, a guest master teacher for Dance Olympics, Tremain and other dance convention organizations.


Named one of Top ten dance teachers in New York by Dance Pages Magazine.

Education

Masters in Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA
10-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Eckerd College
St. Pete, FL
05-1999

Skills

    Certificate in Digital Marketing - Columbia University 2024

    Zumba Certification - 2025

    Group Fitness Instructor Certification - 2025

Certification

Yoga Alliance: E RYT-500 (Experienced yoga teacher at highest level recognized.)

C IAYT (Certified teacher with the International Association of Yoga Therapy )

Zumba Fitness Instructor

Certified group fitness instructor

Timeline

Director of Operations

Heartwood Yoga Institute and Retreat Center
08.2011 - 01.2025

Writing Teacher

ACE School of Enrichment Studies, Sarasota. Ringling School of Continuing Education: Jewish Community Center, Sarasota Senior Center, Heartwood Yoga
01.2010 - 08.2025

Director of Operations: FLEX Dance

Flex Dance Studios
08.1989 - 06.2009

Dance Teacher

Steps New York, Vassar College, New York University, Broadway Dance Center
01.1979 - 07.1989

Masters in Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Eckerd College