Dear Parents and Students,
Our student's dance education is our top priority and we are grateful for your trust in us! During the summer, we provide classes to help support your continuing education here at Dance Step. This summer, 2022, we are pleased to offer classes with guest teachers David Michael Bovat and Kevin Raponey. Please scroll down to read more about David and Kevin.
Summer is a great time to try out a new style of dance and to continue challenging yourself to grow in dance and life!
Miss Maria
OUR Summer STAFF
Maria Pagliaruli DeConti
Artistic Director and Owner, ACUSA
Maria is a graduate of the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance. She is currently National President of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists (NADAA) having previously served as Vice President and President of NADAA Greater New England Chapter. Maria is a Qualified Member with Cecchetti USA (CUSA) and is on the National Committee. She has been rehearsal mistress at CUSA's International Summer School and continues her studies toward licentiate.
Maria has taught master classes throughout New England and was previously on the faculty of University of Hartford. She has studied with unique and talented dancers such as Jacqueline Anderson, Betty Seibert, Richard Gladstone, Claire O'Donnell, Savion Glover, Debbie Dee, Diane Walker, Frank Hatchett, and Bob Rizzo.
Artistic Director and Owner, ACUSA
Maria is a graduate of the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance. She is currently National President of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists (NADAA) having previously served as Vice President and President of NADAA Greater New England Chapter. Maria is a Qualified Member with Cecchetti USA (CUSA) and is on the National Committee. She has been rehearsal mistress at CUSA's International Summer School and continues her studies toward licentiate.
Maria has taught master classes throughout New England and was previously on the faculty of University of Hartford. She has studied with unique and talented dancers such as Jacqueline Anderson, Betty Seibert, Richard Gladstone, Claire O'Donnell, Savion Glover, Debbie Dee, Diane Walker, Frank Hatchett, and Bob Rizzo.
Angelina Tordonato
Associate Director
Angie Tordonato is a graduate of Dean College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is currently Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists (NADAA) and Vice President of the NADAA Greater New England Chapter. Angie began her dance career at the age of 12 and continues to share her passion and love for dance where it all began - here at Dance Step. She has been on faculty since 2000. Angie studied and passed numerous Cecchetti exams.
Angie coordinates and organizes community performances for Dance Step to engage the students in sharing their passion for dance.
Angie has studied with extraordinary dancers such as Debbie Dee, Ted Levy, Diane Walker, Corey Hutchinson, Bob Rizzo, Keith Leonhardt, Frank Hatchett, Kelly Bolick, Caitlin Grey, and Savion Glover.
Associate Director
Angie Tordonato is a graduate of Dean College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is currently Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists (NADAA) and Vice President of the NADAA Greater New England Chapter. Angie began her dance career at the age of 12 and continues to share her passion and love for dance where it all began - here at Dance Step. She has been on faculty since 2000. Angie studied and passed numerous Cecchetti exams.
Angie coordinates and organizes community performances for Dance Step to engage the students in sharing their passion for dance.
Angie has studied with extraordinary dancers such as Debbie Dee, Ted Levy, Diane Walker, Corey Hutchinson, Bob Rizzo, Keith Leonhardt, Frank Hatchett, Kelly Bolick, Caitlin Grey, and Savion Glover.
Summer Faculty 2022
Kevin Raponey
Kevin Raponey is originally from Bristol, CT now residing is New York City! He studied dance at University of the Arts where he received his Certification in Dance Education.
You may have seen Kevin on the Broadway National Tours of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Nice Work If You Can Get It (Dance Captain) and The Who’s TOMMY. Kevin was also in the World Premiere of the musical Ever After at the Tony Award winning Paper Mill Playhouse, just to name a few!
Currently, Kevin is an Adjunct Theatre Arts Professor at Marymount Manhattan College and is also on staff at Artistry Dance Project in Pleasantville, NY and Elite Performing Arts Center in Scotch Plains, NJ teaching Jazz, Tap and Theatre Dance. Kevin is also an established master teacher and choreographer with Man In Motion, an NYC based company that brings dance education to dance studios, competitions and conventions all over the World!
Most recently, Kevin was the Assistant Dance Captain and Swing in Rock Of Ages at New World Stages in New York City!
Kevin Raponey is originally from Bristol, CT now residing is New York City! He studied dance at University of the Arts where he received his Certification in Dance Education.
You may have seen Kevin on the Broadway National Tours of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Nice Work If You Can Get It (Dance Captain) and The Who’s TOMMY. Kevin was also in the World Premiere of the musical Ever After at the Tony Award winning Paper Mill Playhouse, just to name a few!
Currently, Kevin is an Adjunct Theatre Arts Professor at Marymount Manhattan College and is also on staff at Artistry Dance Project in Pleasantville, NY and Elite Performing Arts Center in Scotch Plains, NJ teaching Jazz, Tap and Theatre Dance. Kevin is also an established master teacher and choreographer with Man In Motion, an NYC based company that brings dance education to dance studios, competitions and conventions all over the World!
Most recently, Kevin was the Assistant Dance Captain and Swing in Rock Of Ages at New World Stages in New York City!
Jason Taylor
Jason began his training at the Harlem School for the Arts. In 2001 he moved to Connecticut where he trained at Footlights Center for Performing Arts and Connecticut Concert Ballet. He performed for three years with the acclaimed Hartford Stage "Breakdancing Sheakspeare' program. Jason continues his training with the Monsters of Hip Hop and Broadway Dance Center, NYC and is currently performing with the Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience.
Jason began his training at the Harlem School for the Arts. In 2001 he moved to Connecticut where he trained at Footlights Center for Performing Arts and Connecticut Concert Ballet. He performed for three years with the acclaimed Hartford Stage "Breakdancing Sheakspeare' program. Jason continues his training with the Monsters of Hip Hop and Broadway Dance Center, NYC and is currently performing with the Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience.
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