Emonie Whitley- Founder/Executive Director
Vinmark started as a multicultural dance studio on November 1, 2003 by Emonie Whitley in Greensboro, NC. Dancing since the age of eight, Emonie developed the passion to perform under the instruction of Sheryl Patton of the Dance Connection. A former school teacher at Weaver Academy and Penn-Griffin School of the Arts, Emonie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from East Carolina University, a Master's in Global Studies and a Master's in Education (Teaching and Learning) both from Liberty University.
Thoroughly enjoying teaching and learning about different cultures and ethnicities, Emonie decided to start the "Multicultural Arts Education Program" in the fall of 2019. This program was designed to encourage a generation of culturally astute, educated, and artistically expressive dancers, which will help shape the trajectory of their lives.
Mari Jasso- Assistant Director
Mari Jasso was born in Pasadena, TX, but since the age of 12 has enjoyed calling North Carolina home. After attending Guilford Technical Community College, she works as a realtor and is a member of the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association. A lover of dance, music, and culture, Mari attended Weaver Academy in High School where she took dance and has continued doing dance recreationally. Being of Mexican heritage, Mari enjoys sharing customs and traditions from her culture and learning about many others!