AMY Anderson grew up dancing in Pittsburgh. She attended Frostburg, where she earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood/elementary education and her master’s in reading. She danced with the Frostburg Dance Company, where she had the opportunity to travel, compete, and participate in many enriching dance experiences.

Amy often visited Garrett County as a child, skiing and enjoying the lake with her family. After college, she received a job as a teacher at Accident Elementary School. In 1999, Amy’s love of dance led her to me to inquire if we needed any help with classes; the rest is history. This is Amy’s 24th year teaching at BBS. She assisted our competitive teams from 2000 to 2006 and has been the lead instructor at the satellite program at Accident Elementary for ten years.  When I met Amy, she was fresh out of college and single. It’s easy to see why our staff is like family. I have seen her get married, and she has two daughters, Ashlynn and Ava, who have been taking classes at BBS since age 3.  Ava is an eighth grader at NMS, and Ashlynn is a junior at NMS. This is an excellent segue to talk about Ashlynn. She is a teacher's daughter, and the apple did not fall far from the tree.  Ashlynn is an accomplished dancer and leader. She is currently assisting us with classes at Accident. She is a great role model, and the younger students respond so favorably to her presence.  Having an extra hand to assist with our youngest students is a win for everyone. I do not doubt that Ava is waiting in the wings for her chance to help and demonstrate her leadership skills. The Anderson ladies are certainly a big part of our BBS family. They are masters at juggling busy schedules as they are avid skiers, mountain bikers, and runners. Amy is a coach for the Deep Creek Winter Sports Team, a Ski Instructor for the Wisp, and a cheering mom for her girls, both competitive skiers. Father, Eric, and dog Bella round out the family dynamic, and BBS is undoubtedly lucky to be in the Anderson Era.