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Face of Dance
BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL
Meet Cheryl Dawson Black, Owner. With over 40 years of
dance instruction experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Cheryl Dawson Black offers classes for ages three and up, in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary. She also serves as Artistic Director for Ballet Theatre South, which has performed The Nutcracker yearly for over 20 years.
9334 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport www.ballettheatreschool.com | 228.822.0490
Face of SouthGroup
JOSEPH EAGLE
Joseph Eagle is an executive producer with SouthGroup Insurance in Bay St. Louis. Known for his straightforward approach and commitment to client peace of mind, he enjoys tailoring insurance solutions that truly fit each individual’s needs. A former snowboard instructor turned
Gulf Coast local, Eagle is active in community organizations such as
the Boys & Girls Club and United Way. He and his wife, Brittany, are parents to daughter, Aspen, and share a love of travel.
SouthGroup Insurance – Gulf Coast 412Hwy90Ste.6,BaySt.Louis | 228.220.1401 www.southgroupgulfcoast.com | joseph.eagle@southgroup.net
Face of Deluxe Cleaners
DAVID LEE
Former golf instructor David Lee is now owner of Deluxe Cleaners. “What I most enjoy about this work is staying connected to people on the Gulf Coast, seeing people happy,” he says. “Also, we have several sponsorships, are involved in Mardi Gras, and I’ve coached recreational sports as well as golf.” Lee, born and raised on the Coast, says, “My friends would say I’m not the most intelligent but quick on my feet and loyal. And that I’m a decent golfer, average stain remover, and avid football watcher.” His personal motto is “Live Like Molly.” Lee has been married 26 years to wife and educator, Amy Lee. They are the parents of Sam, Lucy, Lala, and angel daughter, Molly. He enjoys golfing, fishing, watching sports at sports bars with friends, and helping Amy.
DeluxeCleaners | 618CourthouseRd.,Gulfport | 228.896.7734 | dleegolf1970@gmail.com
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