Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Education Destination in Old Forge, PA
Founded in 1976 by Rosemarie Moretti Graham and Mary Lou Moretti Lloyd, Romar Dance Studio has dedicated over 49 years to nurturing dance excellence in the tri-boro area. Our structured teaching system emphasizes ballet as the foundation for all dance disciplines, ensuring students develop proper technique, terminology, and performance skills. With a focus on individualized attention, we offer classes for ages 18 months to adults, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. Our annual recitals, featuring four productions, support local charities like the Easter Seals Society and Saint Josephs Center. The studio maintains a family-friendly atmosphere, fostering relationships with students and their families while preparing dancers for professional opportunities.Our instructors, including alumni of prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Dance, bring decades of experience and industry connections. We integrate masterclasses with guest choreographers to expose students to diverse styles and professional standards. Community engagement remains central to our mission, with students frequently performing at local events and participating in outreach programs. Our alumni have pursued careers in dance, theater, and education, reflecting our commitment to holistic development. Through consistent teaching methods and a focus on discipline, creativity, and joy, we continue to shape generations of dancers.
Services
Ballet Technique
Tap Classes
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop
Mommy & Me
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Tap
Pre-Jazz
Masterclasses
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined teaching experience from instructors trained at institutions like the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Our graded system ensures steady progress in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary disciplines.
- We provide individualized attention with both group and private lesson options.
- Our annual recitals support local charities like the Easter Seals Society.
- We maintain a non-stressful, family-oriented environment for all students.
Services
Ballet Technique
Our Ballet Technique classes build foundational skills through barre and center work, focusing on turnout, alignment, and French terminology. Students progress from basic positions to advanced pointe work, developing strength and grace. This discipline prepares dancers for all other styles while maintaining traditional methods passed down from Constance Reynolds.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes combine ballet fundamentals with expressive movement, emphasizing improvisation and emotional storytelling. Students learn jumps, turns, and floorwork while exploring choreography from renowned instructors. This style prepares dancers for professional auditions and fosters creativity through collaboration with guest artists.
Mommy & Me
Designed for 18-month to 3-year-olds, Mommy & Me introduces creative movement through parent-assisted activities. The class develops coordination and musicality in a playful environment while strengthening family bonds. Simple rhythms and fitness exercises form the basis for future dance education in a non-competitive setting.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes teach dynamic movements from 1970s street styles to modern trends, focusing on rhythm and freestyle techniques. Students learn choreography from industry professionals while developing performance confidence. The curriculum includes dynamics training and social dance elements for authentic urban expression.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses with guest choreographers like Matthew Oaks provide intensive training in specific styles or repertoire. These workshops offer audition opportunities for recital specialty pieces and expose students to professional industry standards. Sessions cover Cunningham technique, musical theater, and contemporary trends.
People
Rosemarie Moretti Graham
Co-Artistic Director
Co-founder with 50+ years teaching experience, trained under Constance Reynolds. Holds B.S. in Elementary Education from Misericordia University. Specializes in pre-ballet programs and early childhood dance education.
Mary Lou Moretti Lloyd
Co-Artistic Director
Co-founder trained at Royal Academy of Dance. Former soloist with Ballet Theater of Scranton. Teaches advanced ballet and jazz, with 15 years teaching university-level modern jazz courses.
Kelly Jean Graham
Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop Instructor
Professional performer with NYC theater credits. Choreographed 30+ productions and teaches at Parkland High School. Holds Bachelors in Theater from Susquehanna University and AEA membership.
Savannah Lloyd
Contemporary, Hip Hop and Jazz Instructor
Established contemporary program. Former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader and Super Bowl performer. Trained at Broadway Dance Center and Millennium Dance Complex with industry leaders.
Cindy Lucarella-Turak
Director's Assistant
Teaches pre-ballet and tap programs. Holds Occupational Therapy degree from Misericordia University. Combines therapeutic techniques with dance instruction for early childhood development.
Questions
What age groups do your dance classes accommodate?
We offer classes for children as young as 18 months through adults, with specific programs for ages 3-7 and grades 3rd through 12th.
Do you offer performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we produce four annual recitals including Petite Dancer for ages 3-7 and advanced performances in ballet, jazz, and tap.
What dance styles are available at Romar?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. Specialized programs include pointe work and masterclasses with guest choreographers.
Are there community involvement opportunities?
Proceeds from recitals support local charities. Students frequently perform at community events and have partnered with organizations like the Easter Seals Society.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our staff includes graduates of Royal Academy of Dance, Broadway performers, and certified dance educators with decades of combined teaching experience.
