Diane Cournoyer Dance Ctr

when I lived in MA I went to various dance studios and Diane's was where I got the best dance education. I'm sad to read how things have changed there (last I danced there was in '97, so it has been a long while). I received very good corrections that carry me thru to today in my classes n another state which incidentally, are not as focused on the proper techniques. I can out-pickup anyone in my tap class thanks to Michelle, and you won't find a shoulder blade out of place thanks to Diane herself. When I was in classes in the studio at the church only Diane, her daughter-in-law, and daughter Michelle taught. more

Diane Cournoyer Dance Center is a nice place to dance if you are under the age of 8 years old. They offer accomodating gymnastics and dance classes for small children at convenient times. However, experienced dancers and dancers who hope to continue through high school should search elsewhere. Small children overrun the dance studios, older classes dwindle to 4 or 5 students by the time you enter high school age groups, and classes are at inconvenient times to base a school schedule around, especially for those who are not in the area for school. Recitals are long and tedious, especially with all of the small children. Teachers are not qualified to present a challenging dance curriculum for anyone over the age of 10. I would say that it is a good place for kids, but seasoned and older dancers may want to search elsewhere. more