The Founding Director of Revolutionary Principles of Movement (RPM), Cheryl Ale, has enjoyed being a professional dancer, choreographer, co-choreographer, actress, teacher, and business woman for the past 35 years. Cheryl danced with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, performed in Equity musical theater, and performed in classical ballet productions around the world. As a lifetime student of the RPM Master Pedagogue Ruth Petrinovi¿, Cheryl brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and leadership to the management of RPM. Her book, The Spark, demonstrates that the revolutionary principles have been the central focus of her life. Her mission is to help teachers with the important and incremental lessons that can lead their classes, their students, and their schools to create cohesive bonds through teaching the principles. Cheryl currently resides in Monkton, MD.