The Dance Center of Queensbury

(Owner, Artistic Director, Dance Center of Queensbury and Adirondack Ballet Theater) received her BS degree in Dance Education and Performance from the State University of New York at Brockport. After graduation she joined the faculty of The Dance Center of Queensbury, under the direction of Barbara Tebeau, as a teacher and choreographer. She received her teacher’s certifications from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in the Vaganova Method of Ballet/Pointe training, in Levels A and B. She is the Artistic Director, President of the Board of Directors, 2001 to present of The Adirondack Ballet Theater. Upon the retirement of Barbara Tebeau she continues the philosophy of the Dance Center of Queensbury both as part owner, 1999 through 2007 and sole owner, 2008 to present in addition to Artistic Director of The Dance Center of Queensbury. Over the past sixteen years she has transitioned the school from its original location in Queensbury to downtown Glens Falls. She has written several grants for the Adirondack Ballet Theater receiving substantial funding from NYSCA and LARAC. Her Movement in Music Program designed for kindergarten education, was one of a very selective few receiving full funding from LARAC. During her course of teaching, students have been accepted to renowned summer intensive programs, performed with New York City Ballet at SPAC, pursued careers in dance at college, teaching and professional levels. Diane is trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and ballet. She has trained in workshops with renowned master teachers Debbie Dee, Al Gilbert, Gus Giordano, Frank Hatchett, Bob Rizzo and Cathy Roe. She continues her dance education with renowned teachers at Broadway Dance Center in addition to many workshops in the northeast. She has choreographed original works in tap, jazz, lyrical, modern and ballet for Dance Center of Queensbury Showcase Performances, Adirondack Ballet Theater Performances and regional competitions, where dancers have received many first-place platinum, high gold and gold awards in various competitions throughout the northeast. Many students with high scores in solo, duet and group work have qualified for National competitions. She is an active member of ARCC, LARAC and Dance Alliance.

Kim discovered what would become a lifelong love for dance at age six, studying ballet, tap, and jazz throughout childhood, developing a passion for the rhythms of tap dance, in particular. While attending the College of St. Rose for Studio Art and Communications, Kim continued to dance, training with Maude Baum and Company in Albany, and taking various master dance classes at Steps on Broadway in New York City. After college, she began teaching some tap and ballet classes while studying ballroom and Irish dance.

Laura is a 37-year-old mother of three who began my dancing experience at the age of three. I have been trained in Cecchetti and Russian methods of ballet/pointe, jazz and tap with stage performances. I attended Hudson Falls Central School and then went on to further my education with a bachelor of science in biology from St. Lawrence University. I co-own my family farm with my parents, where we board horses, give riding lessons and train horses as well. During my college education, I attended ballet class to the 400 level and was responsible for choreographing several stage performances for the University. I also belonged to intramural dance for the University and was responsible for choreographing tap and jazz routines as well. As an adult, I am still pursuing my love of dance by attending adult classes at the Dance Center of Queensbury. Learning new methods such as Modern, and continuing my education in ballet and tap.

Cailyn, a graduating senior from Queensbury High School, began her dance education at age 2 and continues her studies in Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz at the Dance Center of Queensbury. Cailyn is a member of the Adirondack Ballet Theater where she has performed in The Nutcracker (Snow Queen, Dew Drop, Clara, Vividienne Doll, Spanish Soloist, Spanish Duet, Russian, Chinese, Reed Flute, Reed Flute Attendant, Shepherdess, Mother Angel in addition to Snow and Flowers Corps.). Swan Lake (Bluebird Soloist), Wizard of Oz (Lion), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Peter and the Wolf (Pond, Huntsman), Coppelia as Coppelia and the Wicked Land of Oz (Galinda, Glinda the Good Witch). In addition to performing with the Adirondack Ballet Theater she choregraphs and rehearses for the company. Cailyn is a member of DCQ’s Ambassador Program, (Dynamic Dance Works, a competitive dance team) for several years, participating in local events and dance competitions receiving many first-place and special award recognitions. She was accepted by audition and attended the American Academy of Ballet. She was selected by audition and performed for three years in the Moscow’s Ballet Nutcracker Ballet. In addition to a rigorous dance schedule, Cailyn has completed the Teacher’s Assistant Program and is in her fourth year as a member of The Dance Center’s staff, teaching Children’s Ballet, Tap and Jazz. She continues to spread the joy of dance and mentor young aspiring dancers.

Teagan, a graduating senior from Warrensburg, studies in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics and Hip Hop at the Dance Center of Queensbury. Teagan is a member of the Adirondack Ballet Theater where she has performed in The Nutcracker (Arabian Soloist, Russian Soloist, Harlequinn Doll, Clara Attendant, Candy Cane, Russian, Chinese, Reed Flute, Reed Flute Attendant, Shepherdess in addition to Snow and Flowers Corps), Swan Lake (Cardinal Soloist), Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Peter and the Wolf (Pond, Huntsman), Coppelia (Young Franz, Swanhilda’s Friend, Dance of the Hours), and the Wicked Land of Oz (Madame Morrible, Cowardly Lion, Yellow Brick Road and Over the Rainbow). In addition to performing with the Adirondack Ballet Theater she choreographs and rehearses for the company. Teagan is a member of DCQ’s Ambassador Program (Dynamic Dance Works, a competitive dance team) for several years, participating in local events and dance competitions receiving many first-place award recognitions. In addition to a rigorous dance schedule, Teagan completed the Teacher’s Assistant Program at the Dance Center of Queensbury and has taught all levels of acrobatics, she continues as a member of The Dance Center’s staff, teaching Hip Hop to children of all ages.

Victoria is a graduate of Lake George High School and SUNY Adirondack. Victoria studies in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop at the Dance Center of Queensbury. Victoria was a member of the Adirondack Ballet Theater where she has performed in The Nutcracker (Kissing Doll, Spanish, Arabian, Reed Flute Soloist, Mother Angel Soloist in addition to Snow and Flowers Corps), Swan Lake (Queen, Black Swan), Wizard of Oz (Emerald Queen, Snowflake Soloist), Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress, Fairy of Beauty), Peter and the Wolf (Caterpillar). Victoria, ABT/DCQ alumni choreographs and rehearses for Adirondack Ballet Theater’s productions. Victoria was a member of DCQ’s Ambassador Program for five years, receiving many first-place award recognitions and performed in many local events. She is the Assistant Director, Co-Founder and choreographer for Dynamic Dance Works. Victoria completed the Dance Center of Queensbury Teacher’s Assistant Program and has taught all levels of dance education at the school. She will be teaching the Jazz II program along with assistant Olivia Moon this 2022-2023 season. She continues to share her passion in dance to dancers of all ages.