The Institute of Dance Artistry is pleased to announce IDA’s brand new Plymouth Meeting studio. Our new IDA Plymouth Meeting location features; 3 beautiful spacious studios, a comfortable parent waiting area and a cozy dancer lounge. This is a studio designed by dancers, for dancers. Because IDA Plymouth Meeting is now conveniently located on E. Germantown Pike there is easy access and we have plenty of parking.
IDA is also pleased to announce the addition of several new, vibrant, exciting, inspirational and accomplished dance faculty members including:
Janine N. Beckles started dancing at the age of six at Dance Theatre of Harlem, where she stayed for eight years under full scholarship. She is currently a lead dancer with PHILADANCO. She is the company Graham teacher and masterclass instructor while the company is on tour. Janine received a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Sociology from Southern Methodist University.
Steven Vaughn, born in the Midwest and raised in Massachusetts has compiled a distinguished performing and teaching resume in Modern Dance. Steven was a dancer for Parsons Dance and is now a rehearsal director for the company. Steven has a MFA in Dance from Hollins University in Virginia.
Yuki Ishiguro is from Japan where he originally studied many forms of dance then moved his dance education to New York. Yuki has danced and toured with more than 20 dance companies in the US. He created his own practice style “Breakin’ Flow” which has been taught at US circus festivals.
Taylor Grace is focused on classical ballet and has trained with the Saratoga Ballet Academy, Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the School of American Ballet. Taylor has a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography from Temple University
Sarah McWilliams performs and teaches throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Sarah has studied dance and performed all over the United States and Israel. Sarah has a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography from Temple University
Lauren Maschmeyer is focused on ballet and trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet and attended numerous summer programs including Houston Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Lauren has a BFA in Dance and a BS in Finance from Florida State University.
Michelle Figueiredo is a dancer, choreographer, dance adjudicator, and master class teacher. Michelle trained with American Repertory Ballet at the Princeton Ballet School and is a former captain of the Sixers Dancers. She has a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience and a BA in Dance Performance from Rider University
Julie Marinucci is an innovative and creative choreographer and teacher who has already compiled an outstand body of work. Julie has a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University and a Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University.
IDA Plymouth Meeting also services Conshohocken, Blue Bell, Lafayette Hill, East and West Norriton, Center Square, Norristown and other surrounding communities. All IDA teachers have a degree in dance. All classes are taught by professional dancers and choreographer from the Greater Philadelphia area. The IDA Plymouth Meeting studio continues to offer outstanding performance opportunities for dancers.
Click or tap here to register for 2016 – 2017 dance classes at our new Plymouth Meeting Studios.
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For more information contact Jamie Lipskin at 215.628.0600 or idadance@comcast.net