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Cindi Moulden - Keyes -
BA sociology , certified to teach from PDTA
Miss Cindi was trained by such greats as Frank Hatchett and Gus Giordano. She
is an experienced teacher who runs challenging and structured classes that are a lot of FUN !! Miss Cindi's
students constantly win high scores and titles at competitions.
Eliasnid Ortiz -
Miss Liannie comes to us from a diverse background in dance and performing
arts . She graduated our teacher training program in the summer of 2006.
Liannie will BRING HER OWN SASSY (KID FREINDLY) style to Hip Hop classes
this year.
Audrey Villaca - Miss Audrey is a Massachusetts certified
teacher and has made good in the dance world both as a teacher and
competitor. She helped bring her college dance team top honors
while working with a modern dance troupe.
Miss Audrey will bring her versatile training techniques to her classes.
Introducing - Miss Cheryl - our
new Pilates teacher in October 2007 !
About the Director
Debra A. Fortin -
Brochu
D.E.A. Performing Arts Degree 1978,
Batchelor of Arts Degree in Education
1982,
Batchelor of Arts Degree in Biology 1982,
Who's Who in Entertainment
1992.
Who's Who among American Teachers 2002
. Cambridge England's World
Leaders in Education 2005.
Certified by DEA, MTA, PDTA,
NADAA and NTA.
Choreographer / Co-director
Elms College (1979-1990), Kulturama, Holy Cross Church Productions, South
Hadley Community Theater, Holyoke High School and Cathedral High
School Productions,
100 HOLYOKERS AWARD FOR WORK WITH YOUTH
IN THE CITY !
It is her experience and expertise
that she brings to each class... and the reason her students become
true ARTISTS
! She gives each and every student the
proper technical background necessary to progress in the performing
arts.
TDS Assistant
Staff
TDS students who are in advanced classes often work as Assistant
Teachers. They are responsible to help with warm-ups, as well as, adding
friendly, helpful, individual attention to our classes. This extra
attention is especially important in the "little ones" classes.
The
TDS
teacher training program
Students begin assisting classes at
age twelve. By age 16 the are allowed to lead warm-ups and do
demonstrations. By age 18, they become Junior Teachers for one year,
teaching along with a veteran, experienced teacher. They are then allowed
to be full fledged teachers responsible for their own classes.
Some teachers come into the teacher
training program already at full teacher status if they are qualified.
Miss Debbie scans all candidates and auditions young teachers to enter the
program. With careful screening and helpful "hints and tips", Miss Debbie
has helped launch many teaching and professional careers both here
and around the country.
Check out more about the exciting programs at
TDS by clicking on the MENU in the left hand column or by
e-mailing us at...
theaterdancestudio@hotmail.com
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