Cindy is the Founder and Director of Concord Dance Academy. She has been teaching dance to students of all ages and of all abilities for over 25 years. She masterfully introduces even the youngest of students to dance in a supportive and fun atmosphere. She can also challenge dancers of all ages with her artful and technique involved dance pieces. She is an award-winning Choreographer and has won Choreographer awards at regional and national events.

Cindy was recognized with the NH Governor’s Declaration for her contribution to the arts in NH and to the citizens of the state, as she is responsible for teaching many thousands of individuals how to enjoy dancing, and is also responsible for giving countless hours of volunteer time through the arts to the broader NH community.

Cindy is a graduate of Penn State University with BS in Education with graduate work at Indiana State College.

MEGAN DAVIS:

Megan began her dance training at age 3. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. Over her career Megan has studied with some of the most sought after instructors and choreographers in the world.

In the summer of 2003, Megan worked as a singer/dancer in the show "This is Octoberfest" at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. The next summer she was chosen to train with the River North Chicago Dance Company under the direction of Frank Chaves.

This past year Megan has been residing in New York City where she has been interning at the Broadway Dance Center, training intensely to perfect her craft. Her film/print work includes being a two time contestant for Fox's hit reality show So You Think You Can Dance, this past season being in the final 37 girls of Vegas Week. You can also catch Megan modeling for Dance Spirit Magazine in their May/June 2009 issue.

As a dancer, instructor and choreographer, Megan wishes to inspire her students and in turn be continually inspired by them. As a choreographer she hopes to continue to push new movement, strong technique and emotional commitment.

HILARY FULLER:

Hilary has been involved with dance for many years. She is uniquely qualified in both dance education and elementary education. She has attended Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School and is also New Hampshire Certified as a Teacher in Elementary Education.

She is an accomplished Choreographer having choreographed for the Keene State College Dance Team and having won special awards noting her age appropriate and technically sound choreography for youngsters.

Hilary has involved herself with various scholarship programs for the performing arts; including being a Judges and Contestants Coordinator. She continues to serve as Director and a Lead Teacher of the Concord Dance Academy summer dance camps.

JR LINDEN:

JR is a graduate of Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School with Dance Educator Certification in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. He has been recognized with many choreography awards for pieces that showcase lyrical, tap, jazz and open dance for youngsters. Some of his students have gone on to study with the Boston Ballet, the Universal Ballet Academy (formerly Kirov Academy) and Walnut Hill.

JR serves as an adjudicator throughout the United States and Canada for dance competitions and scholarship pageants including the Miss New Hampshire Pageant. He has taught master classes and been a Guest Choreographer for many studios, schools and organizations throughout the United States and Canada.

He has served on the Board of Directors for Dance Masters of America’s New England Chapter 5 and is a member of the Dance Teacher’s Club of Connecticut. JR has had his own accomplished dance and musical theatre performing arts career, having started at age 3 and having won numerous titles and held roles in several productions. JR teaches all subjects.

JANET DARE:

Janet has been an active part of the dance industry for over 35 years. She is a former member of the Boston Ballet Company and has extensive experience in tap, jazz and ballet. She is a member of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Inc./American Society of Dance, Dance Masters of America – New England Chapter 5, Maine Dance Teachers Club, and New Hampshire Dance Alliance. She is a tested and certified Judge through the National Dance Council of America, Inc.

Janet is also a member of the United States Dance Sport Federation. Her versatile experiences include being a Judge for the United States Gymnastics Federation in Rhythmic Gymnastics and being a regional Judge for the Miss America Pageant.

Janet travels extensively throughout the United States to support great competition venues and promote and instill positive dance experiences for young dancers to help them develop their talents and realize their dreams. Janet has a stellar teaching career supporting both novice and highly accomplished youngsters. Janet currently serves us as a Guest Teacher, Choreographer and Dance Consultant.

TINA STICKNEY:

Tina has been a dedicated Instructor with us for 10 years. Her teaching experiences span all age groups. Tina is also a Competition Team Trainer. Affectionately known as “The Polisher” she has a keen ability to help dance teams perfect routines while staying true to their Choreographers’ intentions. She consciously maintains an energetic, supportive and positive environment for youngsters of all abilities. Tina works with students in all subjects. Tina also has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

PETER PROVENCHER:

Sensei Peter Provencher began his martial arts journey in 1986 studying Shaolin kempo karate. After achieving his Ni dan (2nd degree black belt) his interest in the arts took him exploring other styles. While still maintaining study in Shaolin kempo, he began learning the art of Herchun. Upon receiving his San dan (3rd degree black belt) in kempo, he decided to place all his attention on Herchun. InMay 2004, Sensei Peter earned his Yo dan (4th degree black belt) with the honor of being the highest ranked student under his Herchun Kung Fu Grand Master. Sensei Peter has been teaching martial arts since 1988.

He has both taught at and managed various studios including his own school. Sensei Peter believes in giving young students a strong base by repeatedly teaching the three rules of karate: respect, self-discipline, and self-control; along with self-defense techniques of both novice and advanced nature. In addition to teaching our students, Sensei Peter does lectures, seminars and demonstrations at various sites including schools, churches, malls, and the Manchester and Concord area police departments.

NATE LAMBERT:

Nate is an assistant to the Karate instructor. He is also the choreographer for the recital karate demonstration.

JENNIFER HAMILTON:

Jennifer has been dancing since the age of three. She brings with her a solid background in a variety of dance disciplines. She has studied with a wide range of teachers in the Boston area including Madelon Curtis, Scott Ranagan and Bill McLaughlin, in addition to expanding her studies with many of Boston’s prestigious dance educators at Ballet Theatre of Boston, Bay State Ballet Theater School and the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio. She also has taken classes in New York and master classes with well known teachers such as David Howard and Brian Friedman. She is a former member of the Madelon Curtis Dancers and Bay State Ballet Theatre Company and has danced roles in Dance Prisms productions of “Nutcracker”, “Alice in Wonderland” and “Sleeping Beauty”. She also has performed in “A Chorus Line”, “ Oklahoma”, “Coppelia” and “Hoedown”. Jennifer has been on staff at many area dance schools including Ballet Arts Center of Winchester(MA), Le’Cole de Ballet, Kidstock Creative Arts Theatre and also at Bentley College. She has also choreographed middle school productions of “Fiddler On the Roof”, “Joseph And the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as well as “Aladdin”.

JENNAFER GOETSCH:

Jennafer Goetsch has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has trained in ballet, lyrical, jazz, modern and tap. In her early teens she started to concentrate on and hone her tap skills. She has trained extensively with Aaron Tolson, formerly of Riverdance and ImagineTap, for the past 5 years and continues to further her repertoire by taking Master classes. She is currently the Company Manager and Ensemble Dancer with New England Tap Dance Ensemble, a semi-professional tap dance group based in New England. She holds her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish from Plymouth State University. She is currently working towards her Master’s in Criminal Justice/Forensic Criminology and Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has Blue Suede Tap Shoes that give her blisters!