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Dr. Tracy Acosta
Owner
“The Lord God made all creatures. He gave them their being and their place in the world. They are as necessary to the completeness of humankind as we are to theirs.” – St. Francis of Assisi
ACOSTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND FOUR PAWS BED & BISCUIT 2629 Pass Rd., Biloxi 228.385.7611 www.acostavethospital.vetstreet.com
LEFT TO RIGHT
Standing:
Allie Abell and Daisy, Vikki Yucaitis and Penny, and Erica Brown and Gumbeaux.
Seated:
Dr. Tracy Acosta and Sheldon and Meghan Dellinger and Howard.
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Cheryl D. Black
Owner
God does not always reveal his vision right away, but following a career-ending injury, Cheryl Black is sure glad she listened when she understood He had other plans for her life.
“I felt God push me into the direction of teaching ballet,” Black said. “It was something that I never quite planned to do, but God had other plans for my life.”
And now, Black, the instructors, and the students are celebrating the Ballet Theatre School’s 42nd anniversary this year. “As a teacher of so many young women and men, it’s necessary in today’s world to be able to provide an environment where young people feel accepted, valued, and loved,” Black said. “Our faculty feels honored to teach dance and pour into these young lives with the love of God.”
BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL
9334 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport 228.822.0490 | www.ballettheatreschool.com
Front row: Cindy Ellis, Office Manager; Susan LaBrecque, Instructor; Cheryl Black, Director. Back row: Nancy Miller, Instructor; Parma Rishel, Instructor; Shannon Black, Instructor
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