Business Details
Your Trusted Dance School in Clarence, NY
Company Eight Dance Studio has established itself as a nurturing environment where students of all ages develop technical proficiency and artistic expression through dance. Our curriculum emphasizes discipline, self-respect, and teamwork, creating benefits that extend beyond performance skills. With a faculty of seasoned professionals and guest instructors, we provide comprehensive training across multiple dance styles. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience from prestigious institutions and performance backgrounds, including university programs and professional dance companies. We prioritize creating a safe space for creative exploration while maintaining rigorous technical standards.The studio's philosophy centers on balancing artistic growth with character development, preparing students for both stage success and personal confidence. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through choreography awards, competition accolades, and successful alumni pursuing dance careers. We maintain strong community connections through local performances and educational partnerships. The studio's structured approach ensures measurable progress while fostering joy in dance education. This combination of technical rigor and supportive environment makes us a trusted choice for dance training in the region.
Services
Tap Dance
Jazz Dance
Ballet Training
Acro Dance
Musical Theater
Hip Hop Classes
Contemporary Dance
Combo Classes
Competition Teams
Summer Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined teaching experience from award-winning instructors
- Our faculty includes university-trained professionals with performance backgrounds
- We provide guest master classes from industry professionals
- Our curriculum develops both technical skill and character development
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction
What people say
Beautiful dancer
Joy to students
Excellent technique
Supportive atmosphere
5 stars
Services
Tap Dance
Tap dance classes for ages 5+ focus on rhythm, musicality, and foot coordination. Students develop motor skills while learning percussive techniques through progressive exercises and choreography. Classes prepare students for performance routines at our annual recital.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes teach traditional and contemporary techniques with emphasis on jumps, turns, and isolations. Students build flexibility and coordination while learning high-energy routines performed at our year-end recital.
Ballet Training
Ballet instruction develops foundational technique through proper alignment and classical vocabulary. Students gain strength, grace, and poise while preparing performance pieces for our annual recital presentation.
Acro Dance
Acro classes combine dance and gymnastics elements to build strength, flexibility, and tumbling skills. Students integrate mastered techniques into performance routines showcased at our end-of-year recital.
Musical Theater
Musical theater classes blend jazz technique with acting and storytelling. Students learn Broadway-style choreography while developing presentation skills for production numbers performed at our seasonal recital.
People
Jennifer McLenigan
Studio Director
With 30+ years teaching experience, Jennifer directs the studio and teaches dance. Former Royal Caribbean Cruise Line performer and competition judge brings extensive industry expertise to our program.
Karen Palmerton
Dance Instructor
Specialist in choreography and competition team training, Karen has judged national competitions and developed award-winning students for Broadway and professional dance companies.
Debbie Molloy
Acro Instructor
25+ years teaching acro, tap, and jazz, Debbie brings competition-winning expertise to her classes. Her students have earned numerous national accolades in dance competitions.
Ann Marie Jenczka-Caldiero
Ballet Instructor
With 30+ years teaching ballet and pointe, Ann Marie holds a Masters in Education and develops classical technique while teaching in Buffalo Public Schools.
Kaitlyn Arnold
Hip-Hop Instructor
University at Buffalo graduate with BFA in Dance, Kaitlyn teaches hip-hop and contemporary while incorporating Barre Pilates techniques into her classes.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer tap, jazz, ballet, acro, musical theater, hip hop, contemporary, and combo classes for preschoolers.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, all students participate in our annual end-of-year recital with professionally staged productions.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes university-trained professionals with performance backgrounds and competition judging experience.
Do you have competition teams?
Yes, we offer competitive teams with award-winning choreography and performance opportunities at national events.
What age groups do you accept?
We accept students aged 5+ for most classes, with special combo classes available for preschoolers.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through our website or by contacting the studio directly.
