| Jennifer Dancy Studio Owner, Dance Jennifer Dancy lives the life of a dance educator. For 25 years she has been devoted to teaching Ballet and Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Acro/Gymnastics for studios in the Quakertown and Hatfield areas. With her great respect for the importance of technique, she is thrilled to a part of the wonderful programs here at Studios On Main. Former students have been accepted into dance colleges and their summer dance programs across the United States. The studios she has been affiliated with also have benefited during competition season from her clever original choreography, and she is looking forward to expanding the Conservatory's programs through the use of varied styles of choreography she has developed. Jen teaches private and group class, all styles, ages and levels for Studios On Main. |
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| Sarah Buzdygon Assistant Director, Dance Miss Sarah teaches contemporary, tap, beginner combination and jazz classes and private lessons at Studios on Main. Sarah began studying dance locally in 1989. A longtime former student of Jennifer Dancy, Sarah has had over 20 years experience in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, pointe and modern dance. Miss Sarah emphasizes the importance of technique, rhythm and movement to music. She also has 5 years of formal vocal training, and has won regional awards in both vocals and dance. Sarah graduated with a B.A. from Lebanon Valley College in Elementary Education and is also a certified English and Science teacher. She is married and lives in Quakertown with her husband and son. She has been teaching since 2001. |
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| Mary Ann Finegan Music Mary Ann Finegan is an accomplished pianist with a degree in music from the Philadelphia Conservatory Of Music. She taught privately in Philadelphia for 12 years before moving to the Bally area, and presently teaches privately and with Bachman�s Music School. Mary Ann teaches beginner through advanced piano, beginner voice and group music for Studios On Main. Her many years of experience with young people, and her love of teaching them music are great assets to our conservatory. We look forward to implementing her innovative ideas. |
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| Tom Blair Musical Theater Tom Blair teaches his own style of Musical Theater to his students at Studios On Main. A former professional with the Los Angeles Ballet Company in the 1970's, Tom is now very active in local theater and dance. Tom has choreographed and danced in Crazy For You, and Kiss Me Kate. He has also choreographed Anything Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Music Man. As an actor, Tom has performed as Charles in Blithe Spirit, Jack in Incorruptible, Jerry Evans in Dancing At Lughnasa, and Puck in Midsummer Nights Dream. Tom also dances with the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet and the Pages To Pirouettes Ballet company. Tom lives with his wife and two daughters in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania. |
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| Suzanne Mosley Dance, Ballroom Suzanne Mosley has been a competitive couples dancer in the country western and swing circuits for over 15 years. She has many national and world titles to her credit, including being the UCWDC Crystal Advanced World Champion of 2009. She has studied ballroom and latin technique with some of the nation's top teachers, and her students have gone on to win many titles of their own. Suzanne is excited to bring her love of couples dancing to her local community. |
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| April Ives Guitar Teacher April has studied with Marvin Falcon, accompanist to Harry Belefonte, at the age of 12. She then continued with her education at Heidelberg College in Ohio, as a classical guitar performance major. She has experience with all styles of guitar and music. April teaches all ages and levels including children with disabilities. She also teaches lessons that can be credited toward homeschooling music hours. She has had many students attend the Performing Arts HS and colleges. April is very flexible in her lesson syllabus to taylor personal likes and make her students enjoy music. |
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| Sarah Benson Acro/Gymnastics Teachers Sarah was a gymnast since the age of 3 yrs old. She gained in experience over the years and competed up to the level 9 in gymnastics. She was a coach for over 14 yrs in various gyms. She has coached all ages and all levels up to level 7. She also coaches cheer tumbling classes. Sarah is a special Olympics judge for compulsary levels and national champion for open level 5 all star cheer. Sarah is usag certified and safety certified. We are very excited to have Miss Sarah and her experience added to our acro program. |