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tickets now on sale for winter showcase ‘12

tickets now on sale for winter showcase ‘12

please join us for another wonderful winter showcase this year on st. patrick’s day.  while there won’t be any irish dancing in this year’s performance we do have a bollywood style number choreographed by monica kapoor and performed by the entire cast of this year’s showcase. monica is presently performing in the broadway production of mama [...]

watch our 2010 nutcracker movie montage

watch our 2010 nutcracker movie montage

With the video, we continually strive to capture each moment in a format that will…

2011-2012 full season registration

2011-2012 full season registration

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winter showcase 2011 video

winter showcase 2011 video

Watch the video montage, download video for your iPhone…

one dancer’s love of the nutcracker

Staples High School Sophomore and Academy student Jill Rappaport’s experiences as a dancer in the Academy’s… read more

rave reviews for the academy’s david fernandez and his choreography for joaquin de luz

David Fernandez’s “Five Variations on a Theme” performed by Joaquin De Luz, New York City Ballet…read more

nutcracker article, inklings news online

Westport’s Academy of Dance Performs 28th Annual Nutcracker | Inklings News | Staples High School | Westport, CT Posted using ShareThis

performance hair and make-up prep: demo video

For tips and info on preparing hair and make-up for a performance, click to watch the video above Download demo video for iPhone by clicking here

It’s hard to believe the Academy will be performing it’s 30th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker this year.  What hits me even more, is Read the rest of this entry »


We’re excited to announce that The Dance on Camera Festival, co-produced by Dance Films Association (DFA) and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, has accepted our work as part of the 40th annual internationally touring Dance on Camera Festival and will be screened at The Walter Reade Theater in January of the coming year!

The piece was choreographed by our own David Fernandez and features the Academy dancers Read the rest of this entry »

Can you find academy teacher caitlin roberts in this flash mob video?  Share with us which dancer you think she is!

Every year the show is so unique and we get to experience the energy and enthusiasm of the live performance for those two magical days.  With the video, we continually strive to capture each moment in a format that will  last forever – So the memories stay fresh and the experience can be remembered.

If you’ve received your 2010 nutcracker movie, you’ve probably noticed Read the rest of this entry »

Our Winter Showcase workshop was added to the line up of ongoing academy performances to give our talented teachers, choreographers and students the chance to further illustrate their creativity. Read the rest of this entry »

Every year the show is so unique and we get to experience the energy and enthusiasm of the live performance for those 2 magical days.  With the video, we continually strive to capture each moment in a format that lasts forever – So the memories stay fresh and the experience can be remembered.

We hope you enjoy the final release.

view a brief montage by clicking above…

download a version for iPhone and related devices by clicking here…

Our first annual Winter Showcase at FTC StageOne was an exciting and unique performance. Click above to watch a quick video montage.

Enjoy!

Great job keeping this a secret before the performance! Bravo to David’s choreography and to all the company girls and “special guest” dancers for making this piece fill the room with energy!

Click above to view the video clip

Congratulations to Julia Edelman, student choreographer for our first annual Winter Showcase. Click above to view an excerpt from an interview with Julia.

As always we thank you for allowing us the extra time to produce your multi-camera performance videos. The full-length Recital 2009 videos are complete.

Click above to view a montage from the performance. Visit our online video gallery to watch numerous clips from all 3 performances.

Enjoy!