Our staff consists of professionally trained, educated and credentialed performers with many years of dance experience. They have trained with some of the best in the industry and have professional credits to their name. In addition, many of our staff members are certified through Dance Educators of America, a prestigious organization dedicated to training teachers of all genres of dance. Many classes include both an instructor and an assistant to give each student the training needed to learn and grow. All of our Teacher Assistants/College Interns undergo a screening process and are being trained closely by the PDC team. We trust that you will be thoroughly impressed with our attention to detail while providing the correct training for your young dancer.
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Classes
Our Classes
Our classes range from beginner to advanced, for children ages two to adults and for boys as well as girls- no one is left out at Powerhouse Dance Center. Our classes include a wide variety of dance styles to learn and grow with including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Contemporary, Acro, Combo Classes for Toddlers and many others.
JAZZ
High energy technique class famous for its powerful and exciting movements. Focus is on breaking down turns, leaps, placement and building a dance vocabulary, which will bring the dance student to the next level.
ACRO
Teaches strength, flexibility and basic tumbling. This class will consist of basic acro moves and will help strengthen and improve coordination.
TAP
Tap dance is a rhythmic exploration of sound using your feet as instruments! Tapping is a great way to have fun while improving motor skills and coordination. Dances incorporate intricate rhythms and fun footwork to create challenging and exciting choreography.
HIP HOP
This is a high energy, rhythmic form of dance focusing on body isolations and is the latest form of physical expression in today’s pop culture. Students learn the most current moves and styles from the dance music video world. It’s a combination of the best moves, with the hottest music and a lot of fun!
BALLET
All students are encouraged to study Ballet because it is the foundation of all dance forms. Students are taught the importance of proper technique including body alignment, flexibility and terminology. The class will consist of barre exercises, stretching, adagio, petite and grand allegro.
COMBO
These classes teach children the beginning fundamentals of ballet and tap. Ballet includes barre work, across the floor and stretching activities. Tap includes introductory skills involving rhythm, counting and coordination. Children learn to follow instructions, work with others in the group and enjoy simple, but effective skills.
2019-2020
Class Schedule
Age Category
Baby Bops: 2-3yrs old
Tiny Tots: 3-4yrs old
Future Stars: 5-6yrs old
Minis: 7-10yrs old
Juniors: 11-12yrs old
Teens: 13-15yrs old
Senior: 17+
REGISTERPAY REGISTRATION FEE
Tuesday
4:15-5pm – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 3) – Miss Kaitlyn
Saturday
9:45-10:30am – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 2) – Miss Kaitlyn
9:45-10:30am – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 2) – Miss Christine
Monday
4-5pm – Ballet/Acro (Studio 2) – Miss Jolene
Tuesday
4-5pm – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 3) – Miss Kaitlyn & Miss Christine
Thursday
4:30-5:30pm – Beginner Hip Hop/Acro (Studio 3) – Mr. Isaiah
Saturday
10:30-11:30am – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 2) – Miss Kaitlyn
10:30-11:30am – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 3) – Miss Christine
Tuesday
6-7pm – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 3) – Miss Kaitlyn & Miss Christine
Thursday
4:30-5:30pm – Beginner Hip Hop/Acro (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
Friday
5:15-6:15pm – Beginner Hip Hop/Acro (Studio 2) – Mr. Isaiah
Saturday
11:30-12:30pm – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 2) – Miss Kaitlyn
11:30-12:30pm – Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio 2) – Miss Christine
Monday
5-6pm – Beginner Jazz (Studio 1) – Miss Melissa
5-6pm – Beginner Ballet/Lyrical (Studio 3) – Miss Celia
6-7pm – Intermediate Jazz (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
6-7pm – Advanced/Beginner Acro (Studio 2) – Miss Jolene
6-7pm – Advanced/Beginner Jazz (Studio B) – Miss Melissa
Tuesday
5-6pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (Studio 2) – Miss Celia
Wednesday
5:15-6:15pm – Beginner Ballet (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss DJ
5:15-6:15pm – Beginner/Intermediate Stretching & Strengthening (Studio 3) Company Class – Miss Jolene
6:15-7:15pm – Beginner Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
6:15-7:15pm – Beginner Acro (Studio 3) – Miss Jolene
6:15-7:45pm – Advanced/Beginner Ballet (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss DJ
7:15-8:15pm – Beginner Tap (Studio 1) – Mr. Joe
7:15-8:15pm – Beginner Ballet/Contemporary (Studio 3) – Miss Jolene
Thursday
5:30-6:30pm – Advanced/Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
5:30-6:30pm – Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 3) – Mr. Isaiah
6:30-7:30pm – Advanced/Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
Friday
5:15-6:15pm – Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 1) – Miss Alison
Saturday
10:30-11:30am – Advanced/Beginner Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
Monday
5-6pm – Beginner/Intermediate Stretching & Strengthening (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss Jolene
6-7pm – Beginner Ballet/Lyrical (Studio 3) – Miss Celia
7-8pm – Advanced/Beginner Acro (Studio 2) – Miss Jolene
Tuesday
6-7pm – Beginner Jazz (Studio 2) – Miss Celia
7-8pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (Studio 2) – Miss Celia
Wednesday
5:15-6:15pm – Intermediate Tap (Studio 1) – Mr. Joe
7:15-8:15pm – Beginner Tap (Studio 1) – Mr. Joe
7:15-8:15pm – Beginner Ballet/Contemporary (Studio 3) – Miss Jolene
Thursday
5-6:30pm – Intermediate Ballet Group A (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
6:30-8pm – Intermediate Ballet Group B (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
6:30-7:30pm – Advanced/Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
6:30-7:30pm – Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 3) – Mr. Isaiah
7:30-8:30pm – Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
8-9pm – Beginner Pointe (Studio 1) Invitation only – Miss DJ
Friday
5:15-6:15pm – Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 1) – Miss Alison
6:15-7:15pm – Beginner/Intermediate Jazz (Studio 1) – Miss Alison
7:15-8:15pm – Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Isaiah
Saturday
11:30-1pm – Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
Monday
5-6pm – Beginner/Intermediate Stretching & Strengthening (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss Jolene
6-7pm – Beginner Ballet/Lyrical (Studio 3) – Miss Celia
7-8pm – Advanced/Beginner Acro (Studio 2) – Miss Jolene
Tuesday
6-7pm – Beginner Jazz (Studio 2) – Miss Celia
7-8pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (Studio 2) – Miss Celia
Wednesday
5:15-6:15pm – Intermediate Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
Thursday
5-6:30pm – Intermediate Ballet Group A (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
6:30-8pm – Intermediate Ballet Group B (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
7:30-8:30pm – Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 2) – Miss Angela
7:30-8:30pm – Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 3) – Mr. Isaiah
Friday
7:15-8:15pm – Intermediate Hip Hop (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Isaiah
Saturday
11:30-1pm – Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
Tuesday
6-7pm – Beginner Tap (Studio 1) – Mr. Joe
7-8pm – Beginner/Intermediate Tap (Studio 1) – Mr. Joe
Monday
5-6pm – Minis Beginner Jazz (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
5-6pm – Juniors/Teens Beginner/Intermediate Stretching & Strengthening (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss Jolene
6-7pm – Minis Intermediate Jazz (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
7-8:30pm – Company Rehearsal
Wednesday
5:15-6:15pm – Juniors/Teens Intermediate Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
5:15-6:15pm – Minis Beginner Ballet (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss DJ
5:15-6:15pm – Minis Beginner/Intermediate Stretching & Strengthening (Studio 3) Company Class – Miss Jolene
6:15-7:15pm – Minis Beginner Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
6:15-7:45pm – Minis Advanced/Beginner Ballet (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss DJ
7:45-9:15pm – Intermediate Ballet Technique Groups A & B (Studio 2) Company Class – Miss DJ
Thursday
5-6:30pm – Juniors/Teens Intermediate Ballet Group A (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
6:30-8pm – Juniors/Teens Intermediate Ballet Group B (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss DJ
Friday
7:15-8:15pm – Teens Beginner Hip Hop (Studio 2) Company Class – Mr. Isaiah
6-7pm – Company Rehearsal (Studio 3)
7-8pm – Company Rehearsal (Studio 3)
8-9pm – Company Rehearsal (Studio 3)
Saturday
10:30-11:30am – Minis Advanced/Beginner Tap (Studio 1) Company Class – Mr. Joe
11:30-12:30pm – Juniors/Teens Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary (Studio 1) Company Class – Miss Melissa
Meet our team.
Melissa Rose, Director
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”
Joe Avallone, Director
“Passing on my love for music and dance as well as inspiring others to be the best they can be without ever giving up is my life’s work.”
Frank Posa, Hip Hop
“Bow to the past, dance in the present and leap high into the future.”
Jenna Burke, Hip Hop
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
Celia Coronel-Dizzine, Ballet/Pointe
“I believe dance gave me discipline and structure that translated into all aspects of my life.”
Angela Koza, Hip Hop
“Dance for yourself, it is the hidden language of the soul.”
Dara Jenel, Ballet
“I dance because everything in my being moves to a rhythm I cannot tune out. I love all movement & would like nothing more than to share my love of dance.”
Jolene Busanich, Hip Hop
“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dance is one of them.”
Kaitlyn Kozinski, Tap/Ballet Combo
“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself”
Christine Kavanagh, Tap/Ballet Combo
“Dancing… is like dreaming with your feet”
Alison Owusu, Hip Hop & Jazz
“Dance enables you to find yourself and lose yourself at the same time”