Shylo M. Martinez, Dance Instructor recently performed on tour with Wicked Munchkinland Tour as the Witch’s Mother and female swing. She is a proud New York University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts; before, during, and after she was working professionally for numerous companies all over the world. She started her professional career over in Hamburg, Germany performing Victoria in Cats, followed by the National touring production company in the United States and Canada. She was also asked to perform the role at regional theatres including Walnut Street Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Kansas City Starlight, and The Muny. Continuing her musical theatre career she performed in West Side Story at theatres including Walnut Street Theatre and The Fulton Opera House during the show’s Anniversary run. She also had the thrill of performing at Radio City Music Hall with the Christmas Spectacular. Shylo has also performed for several Contemporary Ballet Companies; her favorites include Cherylyn Lavagino in NYC, Echo Park Contemporary Ballet in Washington, DC, and Baltimore Ballet. Most recently she had the honor to work with Twyla Tharp’s production Movin Out during it’s World Tour. She resides and works Master Classes in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD areas when she is not on tour. Special thanks to my family and friends, Mi Amor, Mi Vida Francisco!