We interviewed Elissa Machlin-Lockwood, the Artistic Director of Center for Modern Dance Education (“CMDE”) in Hackensack, New Jersey, for this article. Founded in 1962 as a non-profit community dance center, CMDE is dedicated to providing quality dance training and performance… Continue Reading
DanceTech Performing Co. is a student led intermediate/advanced level dance organization at Georgia Institute of Technology with a focus of performing for local charity events, such as American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Children’s Miracle Network’s Dance Marathon. Although,… Continue Reading
Performing Arts Limited (“PAL”) opened in 2000 in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois. Since that time, PAL has been providing Chicagoans of all ages with high-quality performing arts education and professional training. Their studio has a strong neighborhood presence in… Continue Reading
Studio B Dance Company in Liverpool, New York, is a studio focused on dance excellence in a family friendly atmosphere. Their teachers work to inspire and motivate all of their students on their journey, in the world of dance. Their… Continue Reading
According to Tony Azzaro, the Director of Freestyle Dance Academy (“FDA”) in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, their studio is “where your love of dance comes first.” FDA’s mission is to not only teach the technique behind dance to their students, but also… Continue Reading
Dancewave in Brooklyn, New York, was founded in 1995 by Diane Jacobowitz, their Executive/Artistic Director. Dancewave is a non-profit dance and youth development center that reaches 3,000 students citywide per year. Using dance as a medium for inspiring artistic expression,… Continue Reading
In 2005, Marcus Coker, the Owner and Lead Instructor, founded Momentum Dance Concepts (“MDC”) in Van Buren, Arkansas. Momentum Dance Concepts teaches social partner dancing, which includes mostly West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub Sway, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Salsa,… Continue Reading
Elevation Dance Company (“EDC”) is a new, cutting edge studio in the quaint town of Pendleton, South Carolina. Their goal is to help all students rise to the next level, no matter what that may be. They offer recreational and… Continue Reading
Making Moves Dance Collective (“MMDC”) in Beltsville, Maryland, is a family oriented studio that offers high level training and opportunities for recreational, competitive and pre-professional dancers. According to Kellie N. Sellers, the Co-Executive Director, Making Moves’ mission is to provide… Continue Reading
The Dance Gallery of SD is a seven studio school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that offers a wide variety of classes and levels for all ages. Their emphasis is on a solid foundation in dance technique, so that their… Continue Reading