Jennifer Bonini, born in Santiago, Chile. Moved to Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 17 and has resided in Gainsville, Fl. , Atlanta, GA and recently in the past 9 years in Washington, DC. As a co-owner and Executive Operations Manager of Forever Dancing, LLC. she is committed to providing the utmost in customer service. She organizes the events, lessons, workshops, trips and manages the day to day operations of the company. Jennifer brings a vast experience of knowledge to Forever Dancing as she worked with Nordstrom for over 10 years; first as a Designer Buyer for Evening Gown and Women Sportswear, then as the East Coast Regional Merchandiser Manager. She coached & trained
countless Managers who are now key leaders in the company. Her passion for the business and driving results is what earned her the prestigious Nordstrom 2007 Award Regional Merchandiser Manager of the
year.
In her 10 year career with Nordstrom she achieved many successes in
the areas of Product Merchandising, Dept. Manager, Buyer, Team Building, Event Planning, Product Development, Advertising. In 2008 she decided to follow her true life passion for dancing by starting a new career as co-owner and Executive Operations Manager for Forever Dancing Ballroom Dance Company & Dancing Trips an International dance trip company.
Jennifer became interested in the theatre arts as a student in Middle School were she won many lead roles. Jennifer began her formal dance training in her late teens in 1982 studying Contemporary Jazz. She performed all thru High School and during her first 3 years as a buyer for Nordstrom. After discovering partner dancing in 2002 she began taking social dance classes in Salsa and Argentine Tango. In 2004 she began ballroom dancing and became a serious competitor soon after. Jennifer placed in the top of her division in American style Smooth & Rhythm and International style Standard and Latin at the distinguished Capital Washington DC Competition & the Greenbrier Competition in North Carolina, during 2004-2007. Jennifer found her true passion in the Argentine Tango because of the spontaneous interaction that happens between the dancers. Jennifer studied under such recognize masters
as Fabio Bonini, Claudio Gonzalez & Melina Bruffman and Pablo Villaraza & Dana Frigoli. Every year she goes to train at the prestigious Studio DNI in Buenos Aires, Argentina for new and updated material. She has been performing professionally ever since with her husband, Fabio Bonini, at corporate events, competitions and celebrations.
Mrs. Bonini organizes and co-hosts:
2004-2009 "La Divina" Milonga Party in Virginia & Maryland
2007-2009 “Tribute to the Tango Dancer” in Virginia
2007-Present Scrutineer for USSDC Competiton & Showcase
2008-2009 The Annual DC Dance Challenge Competition at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, Maryland www.dcdancechallenge.com
2009 "Super Fiesta Latina" Latin Party in Virginia & Maryland.
Competitiors, Dance Students, Judges and Vendors come from all over the country to attend these premiere event. |