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Dance Instructor Shana Goldberger began her dance training at the age of 5 under the direction of Gail Sinclair. Trained in all styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern and contemporary, Shana has become a versatile artist. A student of Beth Solimine herself, Shana aspired to take the knowledge of her teachers to become a professional dancer. Shana has won numerous dance titles, scholarships, and awards in National Dance Competitions which include the Legacy Talent Competition Full Scholarship Award to train with noted dance choreographers and teachers on the Legacy Talent Competition National Tour. At the age of 13, She trained at the Seiskaya Ballet under the direction of Valia Seiskaya where her love for ballet soared. Shana’s dedication and expressed love for the arts landed her a teaching position teaching young dancers how to reach their dreams in the dance world. At Seiskaya Ballet, She performed several featured roles in the Nutcracker and in Spring performances. In the Nutcracker, she performed roles that included Snow Queen, Bo Peep, Flowers, and Snow Corps. In Spring Performances, Shana performed the Paquita Pas de Trios with Professional Ballet Dancer David Hovhannisyan (featured on So You Think You Can Dance). Among gaining training from teachers and mentors, the use of Summer Intensives in a dancers life is crucial to become the best artist one can be. Believing in this principle, Shana attended many summer intensives including New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). Out of all of New York State, Shana was one out of sixty dancers chosen to participate in the New York City Ballet’s hosted summer intensive. Training under Damian Woetzal, Ashley Bouder, Daniel Ulbricht, Jenifer Ringer, Olga Kostritsky, and others, Shana’s training was increased. Shana was a member of the Contemporary Company titled Just Left of Center. Under the direction of Jamie Chandler Torns, Shana increased her love and knowledge of Contemporary Dance training. After attending the Seiskaya Ballet for three years, Shana auditioned for the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Awarded on scholarship, Shana attended the Joffrey Summer Intensive for eight weeks which lead into an invitation to join the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program on scholarship for one year. Shana graduated High School a year early to accept this position. During her Traineeship, she performed the roles of Chinese, Snow Corps, and Flower Corps in the Joffrey Ballet School Nutcracker. Currently, Shana is a dance major and psychology minor at Adelphi University. Combining her love of the arts and the drive to gain scholastic education, Shana loves her place at Adelphi University. In the Spring of 2011, Shana had the opportunity to work with world- renowned dancer, choreographer, and director Christopher Fleming in the Production of The Who’s Tommy: A Rock Ballet. Shana landed the lead role as Mrs. Walker where she learned to combine acting, dancing, and passion into a fantastic rock Ballet. Also in the Spring of 2011, Shana performed works choreographed by students at Adelphi University, and the Paquita Pas de Trois staged by Frank Augustyn (chair of Dance Depatment). As an exemplary dance student at Adelphi, Shana was invited by Frank Augustyn to attend a special banquet to represent the Dance Department. In the Summer of 2011, Shana will be working with Christopher Fleming with new works for the Huntington Center for Performing Arts. Shana loves teaching at Create Dance Center and hopes to bring her love and training of dance to all dancers who have the passion for the arts.
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Dance Instructor Teresa Lee started dancing at the age of five. Since then her passion for the art has grown tremendously. She is a recent graduate from Binghamton University with a degree in psychology. In college, Teresa was able to expand her dance education by taking numerous dance classes and performing with the Binghamton University Dance Team, which she was a member of for four years. Professionally, she has danced for the companies Entertainment Tonite and Mikey Mike Entertainment. Starting at a very young age, Teresa danced competitively, winning many first place achievements for her solo routines throughout Long Island and New York. She has experience in a wide variety of dance genres such as tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip-hop. She now hopes to pursue her love for working with children by getting her Master’s in Elementary Education. Teresa is thrilled to be combining her two greatest passions, teaching and dancing, at Create Dance Center!
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Mr. Sam
Dance Instructor Since the age of 15, Sammy "SamO" Soto has been hard at work, determined to become a well known B-Boy. Inspired by watching music videos as a child, as well as his friends in high school, he eventually made his goal possible. Sammy has traveled to many major cities around the United States, competing with his crew, The X-Fienz (Next Generation Step Fienz). He has accomplished his goal to becoming well known in the NY area, and is still hard at work on making a name for himself world wide. Sammy also has strengths in House and Hip Hop dancing (which he studies at BDC in NYC) and hopes one day his abilities will lead to touring the world with famous artists.
Miss Andrea
Dance Instructor Since she can remember Laura has loved to perform. It all started at the age of 3 when she took her first dance classes. Soon after, she started studying Piano and Voice. As a young child and Teenager she was involved in many performances as a featured Dancer, Singer and Actress. These shows include “Pajama Game”, “West Side Story”, “Anything Goes”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, and “Beauty and The Beast”. She also choreographed routines as Captain of The Massapequa High school Cheer leading team and brought many of these routines to Competition. Throughout the years she expanded her dance experience in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Tap. Laura Went on to get her BM in Music Education and Performance at CW Post LIU where she toured as a featured Vocal soloist throughout Spain and France. Laura recently received her MA in Special Education and Severe Disabilities at St. Joseph’s College. In the past few years Laura has choreographed routines for students with disabilities at Nassau BOCCES. In 2009 Laura won the title of Miss Italia New York where she performed on the MSC cruise line and in the NYC Columbus Day Parade. Currently Laura is continuing her dance Studies at Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan by taking Musical Theater, hip hop and tap classes. Laura loves teaching at Create Dance Center where she is inspired to share her passion with her young and talented students!
Director/Dance Instructor Beth Solimine is a New York State certified teacher and the director of Create Dance Center. She received her BA in Theater and Dance from Binghamton University and her Master’s in Early Childhood, Childhood and Special Education from Long Island University. Beth has been dancing both privately and competitively since childhood. She has choreographed and performed in various theatrical productions and competitions throughout New York State. Her dances have won numerous high score achievements and awards for both entertainment and choreography in Regional and National competitions. She is ecstatic to be living her life-long dream by incorporating both of her passions, dancing and teaching.
Substitue Instructor/Choreographer Tasha Cowd has been dancing since the age of 3. She has danced on a competitive level for many years, earning much recognition for her performances. During her college years, Tasha was able to continue her love of dance by becoming a member of the University's dance team as well as appearing in many stage performances. Tasha currently works on NYC's "Memphis" The Musical.
Dance Instructor Andrea Campbell is a NYS dual certified teacher. She received her BS in health and physical education from Long Island University and her Masters in Communication Arts at NYIT. Andrea has been dancing competitively since she was six years old. In high school she was on the Farmingdale Kickline Team where she was given the opportunity to choreograph many routines that were taken to competition. After graduation, Andrea was asked to coach the kickline team, where she was able choreograph again, and see her dance routines come to life from the stands. In college, at Long Island University she danced for the C.W. Post dance team. With the team, she competed every year for the UDA/ESPN College National Championships in Disneyworld. Her team made finals her senior year and ranked 12th place nationally in the U.S!!! Along with teaching classes at dance studios across Long Island, Andrea has appeared in Farmingdale State College’s production of “Godspell,” Sesame Street (Season 39), The Tyra Banks Show, and was in Star Magazine in October of 2008. Andrea’s biggest strength is her jazz dancing and her energy that she brings to Create Dance Center. She thrives to share her passion and knowledge of dance with all of her students and hopes to one day open a dance studio of her own.
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Dance Instructor Sheennah Augustin started dancing at the age of 3 in Columbia, MD. Growing up she was trained in Ballet and Jazz. After graduating from high school, she attended Howard Community College double majoring in dance and criminal justice. After two years, she transfered to Long Island University- Brooklyn earning a BA in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. During her time at LIU, she had the pleasure of dancing in pieces choreographed by Earl Mosley and Camille Brown. Sheennah has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop for 6 years now.
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