Business Details
14 Years
experience
Welcome to Pineapple Dance - Where Community Meets Excellence
At Pineapple Dance, we believe dance is for everyone. Founded on principles of community, excellence, and fun, our studio fosters a welcoming environment where students of all levels develop technical proficiency and artistic expression. Our faculty comprises industry professionals with decades of combined experience in diverse dance styles, from classical ballet to contemporary hip hop. We prioritize individual growth over competition, encouraging students to focus on personal progress while building camaraderie within our dance community.Through regular master classes, performance opportunities, and partnerships with renowned artists, we provide comprehensive training that bridges traditional techniques with modern innovations. Our commitment to accessibility ensures every student receives personalized attention, whether pursuing dance recreationally or professionally.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Workshops
Summer Dance Camps
Competitive Team Training
Adult Dance Fitness
Pointe Technique
Contemporary Choreography
Tap Intensives
Private Lessons
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined teaching experience from faculty trained at top institutions
- Our curriculum balances technical rigor with creative exploration across 8 dance styles
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention for every student
- We host master classes with industry professionals like Nick Anthony
- Competitive team members receive specialized coaching for performance excellence
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training in barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor progressions. Students learn classical repertoire while building strength, flexibility, and musicality. Faculty emphasize injury prevention through correct alignment and progressive skill development.
Summer Camps
Week-long summer programs combine technical training with creative exploration in a supportive environment. Camps feature master teachers, themed activities, and final showcase performances. Age-specific curricula ensure appropriate challenge levels for children through teens.
Competitive Team
Audition-based team receives advanced training in choreography, stage presence, and competition preparation. Dancers participate in regional competitions and community performances, developing artistry under personalized coaching from experienced instructors.
Private Lessons
Customized instruction focuses on individual goals for technique refinement, competition solos, or audition preparation. Sessions are tailored to each student's learning style and progress pace with expert faculty guidance.
Adult Classes
Technique-focused classes for adult learners emphasize body awareness and safe progression. Offerings include ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles designed to improve fitness while fostering creative expression in a non-competitive setting.
People
Charlotte Doyle
Owner & Artistic Director
BA in Dance from Mount Holyoke College with 20+ years teaching experience. Former performer with In Good Company and East Street Ballet. Specializes in ballet, pointe, and contemporary instruction.
Cristina Hayes-Mendez
Acro & Ballet Instructor
Former competitive gymnast and Pineapple Dance alumna. Combines athletic precision with dance artistry in teaching acro and ballet fundamentals to youth students.
Carissa Lange
Ballet & Contemporary Faculty
Certified in Acrobatic Arts with MSc in Environmental Health Sciences. Brings scientific understanding of movement mechanics to ballet and contemporary technique instruction.
Lindsay LaValley Fuller
Tap & Jazz Specialist
20-year teaching veteran with expertise in tap improvisation and jazz choreography. Former assistant to Charlotte Doyle and competition award-winning instructor.
Mari Washburn
Hip Hop & Contemporary Coach
20-year dance veteran with competition team leadership experience. Specializes in musical theater integration and serves as co-director of the Pineapple Dance Competition Team.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and Venmo payments for tuition and merchandise purchases.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We host annual end-of-year performances at the Academy of Music in Northampton and regular showcase events.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we provide technique-focused classes for adults in ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles.
What safety protocols are in place?
We maintain health check policies and follow current safety guidelines for studio operations.
Can I try a class before committing?
Some adult classes offer drop-in rates. Contact us for current availability of trial sessions.
