Dance Technics: About Us

The Studio...

The possibilities are truly as diverse as the music at Dance Technics, the studio of all dance styles. For over 15 years Dance Technics has had the pleasure of serving the community with an acclaimed cultural performing arts center. Our highly professional staff continues to produce an excellent curriculum that motivates students to pursue the pleasure, discipline and creativity of dance.

The Staff

Valerie Cagnina - Director

Valerie Cagnina

Director Valerie Cagnina holds an Associate's Degree in Dance from Dean College, ans a Bachelor's Degree in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. During that time, Valerie was accepted and attended the Alvin Ailey intensive program in New York City. She was also one of 24 chosen to participate in Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. She attended the festival with a scholarship in Jazz Dance. Valerie has traveled to Chicago to study under Gus Giordano, and she attended Girodano's Jazz Dance World Congress twice, the second time to compete. Valerie is also a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor. Most recently, she has become the author of 2 novels under the pen name V.C. Ryanne. Valerie took over as director and owner of "Dance Technics" in the fall of 2004.

Ballet
Krystyna
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Nancy Murphy
Ballroom, Swing, Salsa/Latin, and Tango

Erin Bateson
Hip Hop and Tap

Jessica Sayers
Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Creative Dance

Abby Wilson
Ballet, Pointe

Directions to the Merrimac, MA Studio

The studio is located at 20 Merrimac Square in the heart of Merrimac, Massachusetts. Our facility has 2 studio rooms and and we are accessible to the area's major roadways. We are just off Interstate 495 (exit 53) on Route 110 (about 6 miles from I-95); and we are only 3 miles from Route 108 via Bear Hill Road or Merrimac Road in Newton.

From I-93, Take exit 44 to I-495 north. On I-495, take exit 53 (Broad Street/Merrimac). Take a left off the exit ramp. You'll come to a stop sign at a T intersection; take a left onto Route 110. Drive on into the square to park. The studio will be in the building on the left as you enter the square; look for the pizza shop on the ground floor. There is ample parking behind the building (before you get into the square).

Directions to the Plaistow, NH Studio

The New Hampshire studio is located at 160 Plaistow Road, in Plaistow, New Hampshire. The number at the studio is 603-378-2008.

From I-495, take exit 51b and follow Route 125 until Plaistow Commons Plaza. We are located in the center of the plaza, next to Dominos Pizza.

MA Studio: 20 Mierrimax Square, third floor, Merrimac, MA 01860
NH Studio: 160 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, NH 03865
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30, Merrimac, MA 01860
Phone: 978-346-9290 (MA), 603-378-2008 (NH)
E-mail: info@dancetechnics.com