About Us
The Dance Connection opened it’s doors for the first time in September of 1982, in Hillcrest, NY. Miss Ann had a dream: sharing the love and gift of dance with all ages, in an environment that encouraged discipline, passion, and commitment to the art of dance, creating strong dancers/performers. Equally as important as educating the dancer was the nurturing of the spirit of all who entered the doors of the studio. The Dance Connection, celebrating our 40th season, continues to be so much more than just a dance studio. The life lessons that are learned by all at the studio remain with our dancers, families and instructors always. Some lessons joyful, insightful, life changing, and painful…forming the tapestry of life. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff brings a wealth of talent to the classes, technical skill level and innovative, as well as classical, choreography. Our staff remains committed to excellence and integrity, both on and off of the dance floor.
The Dance Connection offers classes for ages 3 – adult, in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyical, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acro, Pre-school, and both competitive and recreational levels. Our students have opportunities to perform locally through various charity events in the community, one being The Big Gifted Give, a fundraiser created by the studio, and now hosted by Chenango Valley High School. It is one of our strongest messages to our students, using our gifts to serve, to give back to the community.
While our 3 – 18 yr student classes form the basis of our classes, The Dance Connection also offers adult classes in Jazz and Tap and have recently added Yoga Dance. It is Miss Ann’s mission statement that OUR BEST DAYS ARE TODAY AND WHAT LIES AHEAD!! None of us are DONE DEALS, regardless of age. Our adult classes ARE VIBRANT, ENERGIZING and keep growing!! These classes are proof that dance brings with it a recharging and invigorating energy to the dancer!! All are welcomed!
Throughout the past 15 years, we have had many students pursue college education and careers in dance/performing arts. Former students of The Dance Connection can be found performing on college dance teams, graduating with dance degrees, working on cruise ships, at Disney, teaching at dance studios, performing with national broadway touring companies, working in the business of dance, and of life!!
While the majority of our students may not pursue a career in dance, they all will take with them the sense of accomplishment, pride, self confidence and joy that dance imprints within the soul. The relationships formed at the studio often become the building blocks of life. We take our role of instructor at The Dance Connection very seriously, and we are committed to bringing out the brightest light within our dancers, and our selves. We are blessed, grateful and honored to be able to teach what we love to students that we respect and value.
Thank you for being a part of the tapestry of The Dance Connection, and for allowing us the opportunity of working with your child, and yourself. The world continues to change, and while we are committed to embracing the change , The Dance Connection remains changeless in it’s approach to dance, classes and life….our students growth, both on and off of the dance floor, remains the top priority.
-Ann Szymaniak
Owner/Director
The Dance Connection offers classes for ages 3 – adult, in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyical, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acro, Pre-school, and both competitive and recreational levels. Our students have opportunities to perform locally through various charity events in the community, one being The Big Gifted Give, a fundraiser created by the studio, and now hosted by Chenango Valley High School. It is one of our strongest messages to our students, using our gifts to serve, to give back to the community.
While our 3 – 18 yr student classes form the basis of our classes, The Dance Connection also offers adult classes in Jazz and Tap and have recently added Yoga Dance. It is Miss Ann’s mission statement that OUR BEST DAYS ARE TODAY AND WHAT LIES AHEAD!! None of us are DONE DEALS, regardless of age. Our adult classes ARE VIBRANT, ENERGIZING and keep growing!! These classes are proof that dance brings with it a recharging and invigorating energy to the dancer!! All are welcomed!
Throughout the past 15 years, we have had many students pursue college education and careers in dance/performing arts. Former students of The Dance Connection can be found performing on college dance teams, graduating with dance degrees, working on cruise ships, at Disney, teaching at dance studios, performing with national broadway touring companies, working in the business of dance, and of life!!
While the majority of our students may not pursue a career in dance, they all will take with them the sense of accomplishment, pride, self confidence and joy that dance imprints within the soul. The relationships formed at the studio often become the building blocks of life. We take our role of instructor at The Dance Connection very seriously, and we are committed to bringing out the brightest light within our dancers, and our selves. We are blessed, grateful and honored to be able to teach what we love to students that we respect and value.
Thank you for being a part of the tapestry of The Dance Connection, and for allowing us the opportunity of working with your child, and yourself. The world continues to change, and while we are committed to embracing the change , The Dance Connection remains changeless in it’s approach to dance, classes and life….our students growth, both on and off of the dance floor, remains the top priority.
-Ann Szymaniak
Owner/Director
