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Valerie Cagnina (Director) -  Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Irish Step

 Valerie holds an Associates Degree in Dance from Dean College, and a Bachelors 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 Giordano's Jazz Dance World Congress twice, the second time to compete. Valerie is also a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor. Valerie began as director and owner of "Dance Technics" in the fall of 2004.

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Jessica Beal- Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop

Jessica Beal grew up training with New England Civic Ballet, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Theatre from Dean College. She works as a choreographer, dance instructor, and performs professionally throughout New England. A few performing highlights include Big Night Live in Boston with The Boston She Party Productions, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and Unyted Stylz Dance Crew. Film credits include Netflix’s “The Society” and a commercial for the MBTA, which broadcasted in Boston’s South Station! Jessica is passionate about proper ballet technique, and works hard to inspire her students to really commit to the story telling aspect of their dance as well as building a confident stage presence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Stevens- Lyrical, Ballet, Pointe- Artist in residence

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Nancy Murphy   Ballroom, Swing, Salsa/Latin, Tango
Having began dancing at the age of 3, Nancy's early dance experience was in ballet, tap & jazz. She began teaching partnered dance in 1989 and can be found teaching at several Boston area studios, including Rugcutters Dance Studio, Wilmington Dance Academy, Marblehead School of Ballet, and Brookline Adult & Community Education. Her main focus is partnered dances, such as Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba and many others. Nancy has performed at many local events over the years, including CIABDA's Cape celebration of National Ballroom Dance Week and the annual Boston Tango Festival. She is also a guest instructor at various venues and events throughout New England.    

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