Donna Penna

founder | instructoR

Donna Penna owned and operated dance and fitness studios for over 20 yrs. where she taught various dance styles and ages including special needs children & adults.

Donna was founder and choreographer for a semi-professional dance troupe and held the position of Artist Manager and Special Events Producer for her company. Following the close of her performing arts school, Donna worked as a Development Director for a local nonprofit and then opened her own small, private, arts-based school in the neighborhood she grew up in and lived for many years.

She holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education, Concentration in Adapted with many dance credits, an Autism Movement Therapy Level 1 certification, Life Purpose Coaching, Neuroscience Coaching, Music and Mindfulness Training, and Training Older Adults certificates.

Presently, Donna is Owner/CEO of Sound Media Productions, LLC.

Thurston Gill Jr.

instructor

Thurston is a minister, developing writer, and protection professional originally from Plainfield, New Jersey. Ordained more than 30 years ago, he has served for decades in ministry, protection, and care.

A former EMT and Emergency Medical Responder, he holds instructor certifications in Security Operations, Self Defense, Basic Life Support, and Remote First Aid for humans and pets. His background includes law enforcement, healthcare and campus security, private security contracting, security training and development management, mental health recovery, and intensive case management.