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Director
and Owner of Queens Dance Academy for 27 Years, Judy's dance
career began at age three in a local dance studio under the
direction of Joe Wilson. Her passion to dance and teach led
the path to study under extraordinary teachers at the Ballet
Academy in Queens, Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan and the
National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists. Judy continues
her career by attending educational courses and seminars for
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Francesca
began dancing for Queens Dance Academy at the age of 3. Attending
St. Francis Prep High School she performed in the school musicals
and well as competed with the prep dance team. She then attended
C.W. Post Long Island University receiving her BFA in Dance
Studies and her BA in Psychology. She studied ballet, pointe
and partnering, jazz, tap, African dance, choreography and composition
as well as various forms of modern dance. Francesca was selected
to perform at the Joyce SoHo Theater as well as the Riverside
Church Theater in Manhattan . She is currently studying at Hunter
College in pursuit of her Master's degree in Early Childhood
Special Education for severe disabilities. She plans to continue
her education while auditioning and teaching dance. |
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After studying
dance for 15 years at Queens Dance Academy, Amanda is presently
teaching and choreographing hip hop, jazz and lyrical routines.
Her classes range from all ages and levels. She has represented
Queens Dance Academy in Walt Disney World performing on two
different occasions. Amanda's solo routines received numerous
high score awards. She has been involved in Community Theater
in the Rockaway Theatre Company for several years. Amanda will
be graduating LaGuardia Community College as a physical therapist
assistant in January, 2007 and wishes to pursue a career as
a dancer, choreographer and dance therapist. |
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Angela began
dancing at Queens Dance Academy at the age of three, and continues
to do so over twenty years later. She earned her BA in 2008
from Hunter College, majoring in English and minoring in Dance.
In her undergrad years, she studied ballet and modern dance
technique, as well as improvisation, choreography and composition,
on top of a rigorous program in English Literature. She danced
for the Hunter College Dance Company, where she had the opportunity
to perform in the school's national Sharing the Legacy Conference,
as well as numerous student choreography showcases. Angela is
now back at Hunter College studying for her MA in Adolescent
Education, and in pursuit of dual New York State Teaching licenses,
in Dance and English. |
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Laura's passion for dance has led her to dance at Queens Dance Academy for over 25 years. Throughout her time at QDA she has competed in many competitions with solo and group numbers, as well as performed at Walt Disney World. During her high school years, Laura studied dance at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School where she was exposed to many other genres of dance. In college and graduate school Laura obtained a B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, a Masters Degree in Teaching Literacy, and a second Masters Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. She has used these degrees to become a 3rd grade teacher in a private school. Laura's love of teaching children translates well as being Queens Dance Academy's tap instructor to our competition classes. |
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Christopher started dancing at the age of 6 at South County Movement Center
in his hometown in Rhode Island where he competed in regional
competitions and attended many seminars to fine his craft. While
attending Chariho Regional High School, he performed in musicals
such as ‘Pippin’ and ‘Oklahoma’. Christopher was also the captain
and co-choreographer of the Chariho Dance Team. He then attended
CW Post of Long Island University where he graduated with his
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Studies. At CW Post, Christopher
studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, African, Theatre, and Modern (Graham,
Cunningham, and Limone). He also also attended workshops by
many dance companies including Alvin Ailey, Miami City Ballet,
David Parsons, and Pilobolus. He was also a choreographer for
the resident Post Concert Dance Company.
Christopher Has performed at various spaces including the 14th
Street YMCA, the Riverside Church Theatre, as well the Tilles
Center of Performing Arts for the Long Island Fringe Festival.
He has taught and choreographed for beginning to advanced level
students in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Ballet for six years.
Christopher is currently a visual merchandiser for a retail
company while auditioning and teaching and is excited to be
a part of the QDA family.
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