About Us  

Creating dance excellence” is the motto of New York Dance yet encompasses so much more! As a conservatory of the performing arts, artistic director, Francesca DeAngelo, is thrilled to bring the joy of dance, singing and theatre to students of all ages. With her experienced and dedicated faculty, students thrive in a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Dance education at all levels, instilling correct technique and training, master classes, field trips, performance opportunities and exciting summer programs enhance this creative and dynamic school. 

Francesca DeAngelo is a renowned dance teacher, choreographer and company director with over thirty years of experience. She has traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East as a performer and master teacher delighting children and adults with her dynamic, fun-filled classes and choreography. She has choreographed over 35 musicals for KJK Productions Main Stage and Children’s Theatre, New York Dance Summer Theatre, Creative Summer Theatre/Dance program and several Broadway Star Benefits presented in the New York area. In addition, her students have performed at world-class venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and the London 2012 Invitational during the Olympics! Francesca also lends her expertise as choreographer for The New York Vagabonds—a male quartet-singing group that entertains audiences worldwide. As a teaching artist, she has taught along side members of the Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC schools and at several Westchester County Public Schools.  

Returning Faculty & Programs

Gabriel DeAngelo

Erin Lee Kelly

Claire Kerr

Craig Schulman

Joanna Smith

Samantha Stiglianese

Music Together Program

Zumba8 Fitness (with Agnes)

New York Dance Welcomes

Dr Karen Van Houten (Private Voice 

and Piano)

Morris Parker (Hip Hop)

New Classes!

Fairytale Ballet: A class for every girl who is a princess at heart. Students will navigate through a ballet curriculum with the use of props such as wands and flowers. Students are so enchanted by the magical fun they don’t even realize how much they are learning about ballet

Funky Creative Ballet: Ballet with a twist! Little ones are exposed to classical ballet movement and terminology while listening to upbeat music that will really get their tutus shaking. Who wouldn’t want to do plies to Call Me Maybe? This is a lively fun class for kids with energy to burn. Ballet is the base of the class but is presented to students in a more laid back freestyle way to let them explore the art of dance. 

Conditioning/Ballet Barre: Inspired by ballet, this work out encourages good posture, lean muscles and improves flexibility. Combining methods of Pilates, yoga and dance focusing on all movement by engaging your core. It’s a total body work out! Muscle groups are worked one at a time to build strength and stamina and then stretched to avoid bulk. It gives you the freedom to work at your own pace and is easily modified to each individual. 

Musical Theatre: This weekly class is open to all skill levels and will focus on basic musical theater skills including acting, singing and dancing! Participants will learn to create a character, incorporating voice, movement and their imaginations. They will learn about basic scene work and blocking. They will hone their vocal skills, learning proper breath, diction and vocal projection. Actors will gain both confidence and theatre technique as they work individually and as part of an acting ensemble. This class will be offered as 2 separate 10 week sessions culminating in a live performance at the studio for family and friends

Gymnastic Dance: This weekly class is designed to incorporate all styles of dance technique and choreography for students currently enrolled or proficient in gymnastics level II and higher to enhance their ability and combine these two complimentary art forms. 

To register for the classes, please visit http://newyorkdance.com/id10.html