Greenville Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 36)

in Holder’s lexicon. “Don’t ever let anybody tell you, ‘you can’t do it,’” she asserts, “and if you can’t get there the traditional way, explore other options.” And that’s just what Holder did regarding ballet. A native of Greenville, Holder started taking ballet classes when she was just three years old. She continued training with Barbara Selvy at Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) from the time she was five until just before she left for college. Though she never pursued dance as a profession, Holder does admit, “I never realized how much ballet has helped me in my career – I have a lot less fear of getting up in front of people now.” This comes in handy for the multitude of speaking and training engagements Holder presents throughout the year. Despite trading pointe shoes for a law degree, Holder immediately got involved with the CBT board when she moved back to Greenville in 2005. “I didn’t know anything about how much Greenville had grown. I was astonished to see all the things there were for young professionals.” The one thing she confesses, “blew her away,” was attending a performance of CBT’s “Hunchback of Notre Dame.” “It was inspiring to see a real professional production. It ignited my passion for ballet and the arts again.” Holder remembers that the CBT she left behind had done what many local schools still do: hire guest artists to dance principal roles. “They were all amateur productions. We had to travel to see serious ballet. Our dream was to have that sort of professional company in our city.” No longer just a dance school, under the artistic direction of Hernan Justo and his wife, Anita Pacylowski Justo, CBT is growing and adding new dancers. Holder acknowledges the Justos’ vision has created what is now the Upstate’s only professional dance company. As newly-appointed President of their board, Holder is doing her part to keep CBT on its toes, through fundraising and advocating the talents and outstanding teaching abilities of the dancers, many of whom are trained to do arts integration in the Greenville County schools. In addition to being a passionate supporter of professional dance, Holder is also on the board of the South Carolina Children’s Theater, the Children’s Museum, and the Christ Church Episcopal School Alumni Board. All this and a new baby at home. A smile lights up her face as she talks about her son, but even the delights of motherhood haven’t slowed her down. She’s recently taken advantage of Ogletree’s newly announced Partnership Track, which will allow associates to pursue partnership within the standard time frame, but bill slightly fewer hours. Holder is quick to point out she continues to work eight hour days, but is pleased with the new arrangement. “Don’t ever let anybody tell you, ‘you can’t do it and have a child,’” she says, then grins and adds, “I want to be as much of a trailblazer as I can.” n Ogletree Deakins, one of the nation’s largest labor and employment specialty law firms, works with clients to identify and address concerns before they become problems, because we understand that what you do now can have long-lasting repercussions for your business. With a national breadth plus a local presence in 33 cities, Ogletree Deakins has the depth to support you in all of the areas of labor and employment law. Find out why over half of the Fortune 50 rely on our experience. Learn more at www.ogletreedeakins.com or contact L. Gray Geddie, Jr., Firm Managing Shareholder, at 1-866-287-2576. Ogletree Deakins. CHARLESTON 211 King Street, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29401 843.853.1300 Now. GREENVILLE 300 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 843.271.1300 COLUMBIA 1320 Main Street, Suite 600 Columbia, SC 29201 803.252.1300 36 Greenville maGazine | may/june 2008 http://www.ogletreedeakins.com http://www.ogletreedeakins.com

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Greenville Magazine - June 2008 Contents From the Publisher My Greenville Everyday Heroes Tackling Diversity Greenville’s Gone Global In The Lead From the Pros Anderson Suburban Sprawl Wellness The REAL State of Real Estate Something to Bark About Minority-owned Business A Look Back 1-Tank Trips Private School Resource Guide After Hours The Bulletin Around Town Viewpoints

Greenville Magazine - June 2008

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