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 5 Choreographer awards at New England regional events in 2006.

Cindy was recognized with a 2006 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 is accomplished in several dance disciplines, her forte being ballet. She trained extensively with the New Hampshire School of Ballet, and has studied with professionals from around the country. She has won numerous titles.

Megan’s career includes performing professionally as a singer and dancer at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA and being prestigiously selected to train with the River North Chicago Dance Company. Megan appeared on Fox Network’s 2006 reality television show, “So You Think You Can Dance”   making it to the last round of the Chicago audition. Megan teaches all subjects.

HILARY OLSEN:

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 Co-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 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 serves 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. In May 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.

DAVID SUN :

David has been teaching ballet extensively throughout the Northeast since 1989, including at Boston Ballet, Boston College, and José Mateo’s Ballet Theatre of Boston. He continues to teach at The Ballet Space in Framingham, MA since its opening in 2005, as well as at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios in N. Andover, MA since 2002, and with Michele & Tim Hays in Scituate, MA. He has been a permanent guest teacher at Southern NH Dance Theater from its inception. He recently held master classes at Portsmouth School of Ballet’s summer session in
NH, and has taught additional master classes at Brandeis University, New Hampshire School of Ballet among many other schools. He taught his own classes at the Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA for three years His early ballet training was as a scholarship student with Richard Thomas and Barbara Fallis in New York City. He has performed with many regional dance groups in NYC, TX, and New England, worked as an actor on CBS, and is a working photographer with national credits including Vogue, The New York Times, Dance Magazine,
Dance Spirit, Boston Ballet, and Southern NH Dance Theater (snhdt.org).

Ally Smith:

Allyson Smith is currently on national tour with Sesame Street Live's "Elmo Makes Music" singing and dancing as Jenny the Music Teacher. Since graduating from Plymouth State University with a BA in Music Theatre Performance and Dance Performance in 2005, Allyson has worked professionally in performing arts, first performing at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia, PA and then touring the country in the world premiere of "My Little Pony Live, the World's Biggest Tea Party" in 2006.

In addition to performing Allyson has a love and dedication to choreography and teaching. She has choreographed many award winning tap and musical theater pieces and also has choreographed Concord High School's musical theater productions.