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29 Years
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Premier Youth Dance Classes in Mt. Kisco
Westchester Dance Academy has been a premier destination for youth dance education since 1997, offering comprehensive training from beginner to pre-professional levels. Our elite faculty includes industry professionals with extensive performance and teaching experience, ensuring students receive rigorous technical instruction and personalized mentorship. With four spacious studios and over 7,000 square feet of dance space, we provide a dynamic environment for mastering ballet, tap, acro, lyrical, contemporary, and conditioning.Our competitive troupe consistently earns national accolades, including Best Ballet Studio and Best Lyrical Performance awards, while 100% of graduates pursue higher education at prestigious institutions. We emphasize technical excellence, artistic expression, and lifelong passion for dance, preparing students for both collegiate and professional careers through tailored training programs.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Acro Classes
Lyrical Dance
Contemporary Dance
Dance Team
Summer Camps
Costume Rentals
Private Lessons
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of proven excellence in youth dance education
- Our faculty includes industry professionals with Broadway and international experience
- We maintain a 100% college placement rate for graduating seniors
- Our competitive troupe wins national awards in ballet and lyrical performance
- We provide age-appropriate training for dancers aged 2-18 with specialized programs
What people say
Award-winning faculty
National competition success
College preparation
Age-appropriate programs
Professional facilities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn foundational techniques, pointe work, and performance skills. Certified instructors with professional backgrounds provide personalized coaching to prepare dancers for both recreational and competitive pathways.
Competitive Troupe
This elite program offers advanced training for dedicated dancers seeking competition experience. Participants receive intensive instruction in multiple styles, choreography workshops, and performance coaching. The team consistently earns top honors at national events like NYCDA and National Dance Awards.
Acro Classes
Acro classes combine dance and acrobatics to build strength, flexibility, and control. Certified instructors teach progressions from basic tumbling to advanced tricks in a safe environment. Classes focus on proper technique to enhance performance capabilities across all dance styles.
Summer Intensives
Our summer programs provide immersive training with guest artists and master classes. Students develop technical skills through daily workshops while building camaraderie with peers. The August intensive prepares dancers for competition seasons and performance opportunities.
Private Lessons
Personalized instruction addresses specific technical goals and performance preparation. Sessions focus on individual progress with customized training plans. Available for competition preparation, audition coaching, or supplemental skill development across all dance disciplines.
People
Kelly Burke-Fitzpatrick
Artistic Director
With 27 years of leadership, Kelly combines professional training from School of American Ballet with innovative teaching methods. Recognized in Dance Teacher Magazine, she has shaped WDA's award-winning programs and competitive success.
Jordan Casanova
Jazz Instructor
A SYTYCD finalist and touring performer, Jordan brings industry expertise to our jazz program. Certified in Classical Pilates, she teaches technique informed by Broadway and television production experience with major networks and artists.
Victoria DeAndrea-Prieto
Children's Program Director
A founding faculty member, Victoria developed our early childhood curriculum. Holding advanced degrees in communications, she balances technical instruction with developmental appropriateness for young dancers in our foundational programs.
Kaitlynn Edgar
Lyrical Instructor
With international touring experience and television credits, Kaitlynn specializes in lyrical and contemporary techniques. She shares expertise from working with top artists and film productions to develop expressive performance capabilities in students.
Chris Hale
Contemporary Educator
A dynamic instructor with Broadway Dance Center experience, Chris combines functional anatomy with mindset coaching. His method develops technical excellence while fostering personal growth and professional readiness for aspiring dancers.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, acro, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop classes for ages 2-18 with specialized training programs.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our award-winning competitive troupe has earned Best Ballet Studio and Best Lyrical Performance awards at national competitions.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run September-May with summer intensives. Weekly sessions available for all levels from toddlers to teens with flexible scheduling.
How do students progress through levels?
Placement considers age, technical skill, and artistic development. Regular evaluations ensure appropriate level progression for each dancer.
What performance opportunities exist?
Annual recitals, 3-5 regional competitions, and national events provide performance experience for all enrolled students.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our faculty includes Broadway performers, international touring artists, and certified dance educators with decades of combined experience.
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