THEATER DANCE STUDIO
School of Performing Arts

165 Hillside Avenue - Holyoke, MA  01040

Phone:  413-533-4008

 
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gym, Drama, Voice, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and Preschool Dance
 
 

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Welcome to THEATER
DANCE
STUDIO

TEACHING STAFF


A WORD ABOUT the
TDS STAFF

The TDS Staff Members are qualified professionals with certification and experience in each of their field(s) of Performing Arts.   It is their experience and expertise that they bring to each class... and the reason that TDS students become true ARTISTS.    

Many of the best teachers around got their start here at TDS. The teacher training program at TDS has graduated out many local dance professionals who started their dance or professional careers under the guidance of Miss Debbie, master teacher.


TDS FACULTY

Cindi Moulden - Keyes -
BA in  sociology
 PDTA certified to teach dance
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.

Audrey (Villaca) Poulin -
Masters of Arts Degree in Biology
Masters of Arts Degree in Education

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 - SANDRO - our new Salsa teacher i!!
His HOT latin style will have you saying "Caliente"

About the Director
Debra A. Fortin - Brochu 

D.E.A. Performing Arts Degree 1978
Master of Arts Degree in Education 2010
Massachusetts certified teacher of Professional Status
Batchelor of Arts Degree in Education 1982,
 Batchelor of Arts Degree in Biology and Chemistry 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...
info@theaterdance.com

 

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