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10 Years
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Premier Dance Classes for All Ages in Yorktown Heights
Founded in 2016 by Karissa Spinola, our dance studio has cultivated a nurturing environment where young dancers develop technical proficiency and personal confidence. With a team of award-winning instructors boasting decades of combined experience in competitive dance, Broadway performances, and elite choreography, we offer structured training in ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz for students aged 3-18. Our curriculum emphasizes progressive skill development through award-winning methodologies proven at major competitions including World of Dance and Step Up 2 Dance.We maintain small class sizes to ensure individualized attention while fostering a supportive community that values teamwork and mutual respect. Our facility hosts annual recitals and special workshops with industry professionals to provide performance opportunities that build stage presence and artistic expression.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip-Hop Dance
Contemporary Ballet
Jazz Instruction
Lyrical Dance
Acro Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction from nationally recognized choreographers with Broadway and competition experience
- Our curriculum combines technical training with character development for holistic growth
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and progress tracking
- Our instructors include world champion dancers and former professional performers
- We provide performance opportunities at major venues including Walt Disney World
What people say
Award-winning instructors
Supportive environment
Technical excellence
Performance opportunities
Confidence building
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training in classical positions, barre work, and center combinations. Students progress through recognized levels while learning performance pieces and building foundational skills applicable to all dance styles. Classes emphasize posture, grace, and musicality while preparing dancers for advanced pointe work and professional opportunities.
Hip-Hop Dance
Contemporary hip-hop instruction focuses on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle expression. Classes incorporate current trends while maintaining technical fundamentals. Students learn choreography from award-winning routines performed at major competitions and develop improvisation skills through guided practice sessions with industry professionals.
Contemporary Ballet
This hybrid style combines classical ballet foundations with modern movement vocabulary. Classes emphasize floor work, dynamic contrasts, and emotional expression. Students explore choreographic storytelling while maintaining technical precision through specialized exercises developed by our Broadway-trained instructors.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical classes focus on emotional storytelling through movement. Students learn to interpret music and convey narratives using fluid transitions and expressive gestures. Our program includes partnering techniques and aerial transitions taught by instructors with professional performance backgrounds in touring productions.
Acro Training
Certified instructors teach progressive acrobatic skills in a safe environment. Classes combine dance technique with tumbling progressions from basic cartwheels to advanced aerials. Our program follows Acrobatic Arts certification standards while emphasizing proper alignment and injury prevention techniques developed through years of competitive coaching experience.
People
Karissa Spinola
Founder
Award-winning choreographer with 15+ years teaching experience. Developed curriculum combining technical training with character development. Former performer at Walt Disney World and Barclays Center halftime shows.
Alexis Racanello
Director
University at Buffalo dance graduate with BA in Dance. Trained under Thomas Ralabate and Melanie Aceto. Experienced in choreography and performance for university ensembles and professional productions.
Carlie Irwin
Instructor
National hip-hop champion with 19 years dance experience. Five-time national award winner for choreography. Specializes in training competitive dancers aged 4-18 through structured technique classes and performance preparation.
Juliana Mormile
Instructor
Trained at Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey studios. 15-year competitive career with multiple awards. Teaches diverse styles including jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop while preparing students for professional auditions.
Vako Gvelesiani
Instructor
NYU Tisch graduate with international touring experience in 'West Side Story'. Current Brooklyn Nets assistant coach. Teaches contemporary and jazz techniques informed by professional performance experience in major productions.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for children aged 3-18 with progressive levels accommodating all skill ranges from beginner to advanced.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, our award-winning instructors prepare students for competition with specialized training in choreography and performance techniques.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, and acro with expert instructors specializing in each discipline.
Are there performance opportunities?
We host annual recitals and provide opportunities for students to perform at special events and professional venues.
How are instructors qualified?
All instructors are professional dancers with competitive achievements, teaching certifications, and performance experience in Broadway, touring productions, and major competitions.
Can boys participate in classes?
Absolutely, our program welcomes both boys and girls with specialized instruction that accommodates different learning styles.
