Ms. Gungor’s focus on pedagogical studies have accumulated over the years to aid in a very successful teaching career. Her students have gone on to perform with professional dance companies, and study dance in colleges across the US. Leslie’s students performing opportunities include guesting with the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet Company (Russia), and as apprentices with the former National American Ballet Company (Minnesota). Acceptance into university dance programs include those in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Mississippi. Many of her students have also been accepted to study in summer professional schools such as the Kirov Academy/Universal Ballet Academy (Washington, DC), Bossov Ballet (Main) , Joffrey (Chicago and New York), ABT, BalletMet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Harid Conservatory, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, North Carolina School of the Arts, Visceral Dance Chicago, Dallas Conservatory, Indiana Ballet Conservatory, and Milwaukee Ballet School. Ms. Gungor’s dedication in maintaining the integrity of classical ballet training along with instilling passion for study of fine art is of utmost importance to her.