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Meet Amanda Singer of Dance Dreamworks

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Singer.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Amanda. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Dance Dreamworks was founded in 2011, originally out of a sublet. What began as specialty classes, followed by the development of a Competition/Performance /Community Outreach Team, eventually grew into a full-fledged studio in 2014.

Owner and Artistic Director Amanda Singer, and Studio Manager Emily Harringto have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space for dancers of all skill levels, backgrounds, and with individual goals.

There was need in the community for a dance studio that ambitiously covered a spectrum of clients. Dance Dreamworks offers recreational classes, as well as competitive opportunities, and a ballet intensive track for students seeking a professional career post high school. Each dance season, the school has multiple performances, including a Nutcracker, in-house shows, and the annual Spring Showcase.

Dance Dreamworks accepts students from all walks of life. One of the biggest priorities of the school being a place where kids can support one another, form friendships, and truly enjoy their dance experience. Dance Dreamworks has become a haven for many dancers that felt that they didn’t quite fit in elsewhere. With affordable tuition, appropriate costuming and music, and caring instructors, the atmosphere is a great one to learn in.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
When Dance Dreamworks was first created, I never in a million years expected it to grow from a small program, to a dance studio. The most difficult parts were on a personal level, having battled chronic illness for many years, and learning to balance my health and my career. I have an awesome team of teachers, Emily Harrington and Michaela Nee, and my sister Melanie Singer also helping keep the the studio running. I know that my studio would not be the success it is today, without these key individuals.

I have been able to use my own battles in my creative visions, and also to spread awareness. Suffering from Menieres Disease has actually opened new doors for me. This disease has taken much of hearing, and I have been taking ASL (American Sign Language) classes for nearly 2 years. I am in the early stages of developing a Deaf dance program for families that do not wish to have their child in a mainstreamed classroom.

Other struggles I have faced, I believe to be fairly typical in this industry. I am learning as I go, what does and does not work, and what my customers are seeking. This career has given me some “thicker skin” and learn to appreciate criticism (whether I like what I’m told or not!) because I can continue to grow as an educator and a business woman. I would say overall, there have only been minor “speed bumps”, and for that I am truly blessed. This journey has been a positive and fulfilling one.

Dance Dreamworks – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Dance Dreamworks offers classes ages 3-adult, in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop and acro. We are definitely known for our expanding ballet program. Unlike many studios that offer ballet, but do not require it, even for their competitive/serious students, we have all of our dancers in ballet, which is the foundation of most dance genres. Many of our students are taking multiple ballet classes each week, and are a part of our intensive program. We compete in Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions.

We pride ourselves on proper technique and making our recreational dancers and intensive dancers feel equally important. We also instill the importance of giving back to the community and hold that in higher regard than any other performing we do.

Our studio offerings are largely determined by what we wish we could have had growing up as young dancers. We put a lot of consideration into what kinds of things will build our dancers confidence and self-esteem and teaching morals and values that they can take with them outside of the dance classroom, and into their adult lives, regardless of whether or not they continue to dance.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success is not measured solely on how many students one has, or how much money is being made. While those are important, there are other ways to determine success. I have had children come in that were always stuck in the back row at another studio, and never given the chance to shine.

I gave them the opportunity to reach their potential, and it not only improved their dancing skills but gave them a feeling of accomplishment as a young person. I have had students confide in me with problems that they felt alone with, and I was able to help them through difficult times, and learn to use dance as a positive outlet.

The connections I have made with dancers, dance families, and dance industry professionals have completely changed parts of my life for the better. I have been given opportunities to teach and judge all over New England, and I know I have had a positive impact on the lives of children, by sharing my passion with them.

Big or small, directly related to studio- ownership or not, there are many factors that define my success, and ultimately, it is an ongoing and evolving journey.

Pricing:

  • $50 for an hour class
  • discounts available for multiple classes

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