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Jeanne graduated from Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Along with regular technique dance classes, she also studied: Biology, Kinesiology: the study of kinesthetic movement, Labanotation: writing of dance, and Child Psychology. For her senior seminar course, Jeanne constructed and executed a sixteen week curriculum for children.

Not only has Jeanne been dancing since she was three years old, but she has successfully run her own studio for 17 years. She has volunteered to choreograph for local elementary schools and high schools and taught dance at Salem High School for one semester.

Jeanne’s philosophy for dance is to remember that dance is an expression and form of communication. Although it can be competitive, the main goal is for a child to communicate whether it be a thought, a sensation or an emotion while having fun.

It is important for them to expand their creativeness and enhance their overall idea of dance as an art form in a positive atmosphere where they can be cared for and listened to whatever the emotion or feeling may be that they are trying to express.

Sara Santos is a New Hampshire native who began her training in Salem. She studied at Keene State College majoring in education and dance, where she received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education as a Lead Teacher.

Sara has danced with the Albany Berkshire Ballet Company in performances such as The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. She lived in New York while attending The American Academy of Ballet. She has danced with company members from ABT and Alvin Ailey. She has performed in many ballets with the New England Dance Ensemble. She was accepted into the American Ballet Theatre back in 2003. She performed on the KSC Dance Team and in many competitions throughout southern NH. She has taught throughout southern NH after graduating from KSC.

Currently Sara travels to NYC where she studies at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway to bring the most fresh and up to date dance styles to New England. She attends dance conventions like, Dance Olympus and Dance Educators of America. She has been with Studio of Performing Arts for one year now and enjoying every minute.