Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance School in Liverpool, NY
Founded in 2006, Studio B Dance Co has established itself as a premier dance institution in Central New York, celebrating 17 years of excellence. Our mission centers on nurturing artistic and technical growth in dancers of all ages through a supportive, family-oriented environment. With multiple national championships and accolades including World Champions in 2022 and Imagine Dance Challenge Nationals Champions in 2019 and 2021, we combine rigorous training with creative expression.Our faculty comprises award-winning instructors with extensive professional experience, offering programs from toddler classes to competitive teams. We maintain transparency through monthly newsletters, digital calendars, and active social media engagement while fostering community through annual recitals and collaborative performances.
Services
Tiny Tutu's
Kinder Dance
Recreational Dance
Competitive Dance
Summer Dance Camp
Master Classes
Ballet Instruction
Hip-Hop Classes
Tumbling Training
Lyrical Dance
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of proven excellence in dance education
- Our instructors are nationally recognized choreographers and adjudicators
- We maintain a 4:1 student-teacher ratio for personalized attention
- Our alumni continue dance careers at collegiate levels
- We provide live-streamed classes for parental engagement
What people say
Incredible growth opportunities
Supportive instructors
Family-friendly atmosphere
Professional development
Championship success
Services
Competitive Dance Program
Our competitive dance program develops elite performers through rigorous training in multiple styles. Dancers receive technical instruction, choreography coaching, and performance preparation. Participants compete at regional and national events, with our teams earning multiple Imagine Dance Challenge and Starpower National Championships since 2016.
Summer Dance Camp
Summer Dance Camp maintains our technical standards while offering flexible training. The program includes daily technique classes, choreography workshops, and master sessions with guest artists. Designed for both new students and competition dancers, it features structured schedules mirroring our fall program with specialized intensive options.
Master Classes
Professional instructors from across North America lead master classes in various dance disciplines. These workshops provide technical refinement, choreography insights, and industry networking opportunities. Past instructors include Miles Keeney and Tom Richardson, offering diverse perspectives to our students.
Recreational Dance
Our recreational program offers accessible dance education for all skill levels. Classes focus on technical fundamentals and artistic expression across multiple styles. Students receive the same quality instruction as competitive dancers while maintaining flexible schedules for those with other commitments.
Tiny Tutu's
Designed for ages 2-3, Tiny Tutu's introduces foundational dance concepts through creative movement. The program develops gross motor skills, basic ballet positions, and musicality in a playful environment. Classes include assistant instructors to ensure personalized attention and maintain productive learning.
People
Brandi Doyle
Owner/Artistic Director
Founder of Studio B Dance Co since 2006, Brandi has choreographed multiple national championship-winning routines. She adjudicates nationally and brings extensive performance experience from theater productions and dance intensives in New York City.
Amanda Kurey
Artistic Director
Award-winning choreographer with multiple Imagine Dance Challenge 'Choreographer of the Year' titles, Amanda directs our competitive programs. She adjudicates nationally and brings professional theater experience from regional productions and university collaborations.
Danya Eades
Ballet Instructor
Classically trained at prestigious institutions including Alvin Ailey and Boston Ballet, Danya brings 25+ years of teaching experience. She has choreographed for professional companies and developed dance programs across multiple states.
Margo Pasternak
Instructor
Studio B alumna with competition experience, Margo teaches jazz and lyrical styles. She holds a Master's in Education and has choreographed award-winning routines for our competitive teams.
Meaghan Povlock
Instructor
Studio B graduate with Elementary Education degree, Meaghan teaches contemporary styles. She combines classroom experience with dance instruction to create engaging, educational environments for young dancers.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for children as young as 2 years old through adult recreational classes.
How are students placed in competitive programs?
Competitive placement occurs through instructor recommendations or placement classes scheduled upon request.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, we provide Summer Dance Camp and Intensive programs maintaining our technical standards.
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and tumbling instruction.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in annual recitals, with competitive dancers attending 3-4 regional events yearly.
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