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DanceCheerleadingGymnasticsAfter-SchoolAges 2–18+
About Dance With Dena
For more than two decades, Dance with Dena has been part of the North Shore community, providing quality instruction in a variety of dance styles. From jazz to contemporary to hip-hop, Dena and her Dream Team have been bringing joy to audiences across the area, performing at countless Celtics games, Canobie Lake Park, Providence Bruins games, and other local charity events. They have even taken their show on the road, performing at Walt Disney World, Royal Caribbean cruises, the United Nations, and The Intrepid Aircraft Carrier.
Dena’s passion for dance started early, and she has been teaching since she was a teen. After high school, she attended Merrimack College and earned her bachelor’s degree, while also serving as the lead choreographer for the school's dance team. Upon graduating, Dena joined the New England Patriots cheer squad, where she was named rookie of the year in 1997. Today, she continues to share her love of dance through her studio, Dance with Dena.
Programs
The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.
Ballet/Pointe
Ballet is a classic and technical style of dance stemming from French history. Students will learn a wide array of Ballet vocabulary and the corresponding movements, both at the barre and on the floor. Students in Ballet and Pointe classes should wear any color leotard and tights with or without a skirt or shorts. Pink leather ballet shoes are expected for all beginner-level students. If interested, students will be notified when they are eligible to move onto pointe shoes.
Kickline
Kickline is a style of dance inspired by the Radio City Rockettes. Students will learn jazz-inspired routines and skills along with the iconic Rockette kickline skill. Students in Kickline classes should wear lycra shorts, leotards, and tights along with tan leather jazz shoes without laces.
Jazz
Jazz is a fun style of dance inspired by classic ballet techniques. Students will learn combinations in a wide variety of Jazz styles including Modern, funk, and musical theatre inspired. Students in Jazz classes should wear lycra shorts, leotards, and tights along with tan leather jazz shoes without laces.
Tap
Tap is a traditional, but upbeat, style of dance incorporating rhythmic movements and sounds made with a combination of tap shoes and the beat of the music. Students will learn a wide array of tap moves and drills, along with a number of fun combinations. Students in Tap classes should wear lycra shorts, leotards, and tights. Beginner students are to wear patent leather black tap shoes. While intermediate and advanced students are to wear black leather tap shoes.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a style of dance that fuses classic ballet and jazz movements in order to tell a story through emotion. Students in Lyrical classes should wear lycra shorts, leotards, and tights along with flesh-colored leather dance half-sole.
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