Biography
Dance has always been a part of Jolene’s life. Since the age of 5, her mother owned and Directed the Billings Civic Ballet then in 1987 opened the Central Utah Ballet. For 20yrs she did everything from helping lay the Marley floor, to teaching classes and running reheasals for their annual Nutcracker and Springs Ballets. She has also performed with Ballet West, American Ballet Theatre, Tulsa Ballet and the Oakland Ballet.
For 18 years she was a stay at home mom to five children. In 2016 she puchased an Anytime Fitness which began her journey in weightlifting. Jolene co-owned and managed they gym for 2 years before becoming a personal trianer 2018. In 2019 she competed in her first two bodybuilding compitions and came in 1st and 5th place. In 2020 she turned to powerlifting and placed 1st in squat, deadlift and bench press at the age 47.
Currently, she is a NASM certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Group Fitness Instructor. In wanting to continue her fitness education, Jolene is also a certified Zumba, Zumba Toning, Strong Nation and POUND instructor.
Jolene so excited to find herself back in the ballet world working with Trilogy and sharing her love of dance with others! Spreading the message of good health and wellness is her passion!