Hybrid Barbell

Shirlee was born in Youngstown, Ohio. She began dancing at the age of three, continued throughout high school and decided to pursue dance performance as a career. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and is trained in all styles of dance with a concentration in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. In 2008, Shirlee moved to New York City where she pursued teaching, choreography, and performance. After settling down from auditioning and performing, Shirlee decided to take her love and knowledge of movement and the body to a new level. She became an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified personal trainer. Shirlee has since, trained for private and corporate gym facilities and companies throughout Manhattan. She is well-versed in nutrition and fitness and specializes in strength training. Shirlee and her fiancé, Giovanni, recently moved back to her hometown to open Hybrid Barbell.