10 in ‘10
Ten local businesswomen to watch in 2010
Keep your eyes on these 10 women, all reader-nominated because they have found a way to live life fully as they pursue what they love — whether it is dancing, giving massages or providing investment advice.
We don’t need to see these women plastered on the cover of “Forbes” to recognize how they epitomize success. They represent a vivacious part of the community and deserve props for their devotion to their business or craft.
In January of 2007, Eustace founded Streetside Studios, a Boulder-based studio focusing on dance foundations, technique, character work, hip-hop and choreography with meaning.
Eustace, who grew up in Europe as a ballet dancer, says she opened the studio to provide a non-intimidating space where people could cultivate their inner artist.
“We really wanted the dance community here to have a place to express themselves artistically,” Eustace says.
Starting in 2010, Eustace decided to branch off to teach her own private classes, separate from Streetside. She is gearing up to start a smaller dance company of her own.
In addition to classes for kids, Streetside offers adult classes: hip-hop, ballet, modern fusion and salsa for $10 a class. Contact Eustace at niaradance@gmail.com. For dance: everything. Usually it’s music for movement. I learn a lot from watching other people, other dances, even kids. If I’m ever feeling blocked, I’ll put on music and watch my 3-year-old daughter dance. Kids hear, they feel and they move. They don’t think. Thinking gets in the way.
What’s your motto?
I have a goal for how I try to live every day: to live simply, not get caught up in all the drama and focus on what really matters.
What is something about you people would never guess?
Now the principal of the company, Foster pursues another dream: connecting with youth. She recently created a paid internship for recent graduates to work at Harbor Financial Group and learn the ins and outs of investment advising.
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