Thelma Flores holds a Master in Pedagogy, Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts with a major in Ballet and a Minor in Education from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (U.A.N.L.) in Monterrey, Mexico. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Flores began her Pre professional trainee at a young age. She had the opportunity to train in various programs such as: “Escuela Nacional de Ballet” La Havana Cuba, “Scuola Professionale Italiana de la Danza (SPID)”, La Scala, Milan Italy . Flores training is based in both the Cuban style, as well as the Royal Ballet, Royal Academy of Dance where she is certified in Vocation Graded Exams. She was part of the Scenic Art Company from UANL, where she performed in various roles. She has worked with artists such as Maestro Fernando Alonso, Egon Bischoff, Ingeborg Heuser, Elsa Recagno, Anna Maria Prina and many more. Former Faculty of Texas Ballet Theater. Thelma Flores is currently Artistic Director of Joffrey Ballet School Texas Trainee Program and International Director of Joffrey Ballet School.