Freelance writer Jasmine Rios/aka Mina by trade – found inspiration in dance through film and exposure to live performances at an early age. Trained in music, theatre, and dance; followed by study in Journalism & Mass Communications, Rios now writes for publications which include: Dance International Magazine, Dance For You Magazine, ExploreDance.com, and the North Bay Bohemian newspaper; she is also the founder of Mina Communications – a consulting business for the arts.