The studio quickly flourished building a reputation in the community for its outstanding dance instruction. Located at 560 Diamond Avenue in Town Center for over 30 years, Shannon’s School of Dance has instructed several generations of students. In 2002, former dance student and instructor, then 22 year-old Michelle Crosbie was hand picked by Shannon to take over the studio when she retired the sa
me year. An accomplished dancer, painter and instructor, Michelle enjoys gourmet cooking and interior design. Today, Shannon’s School of Dance is still one of the preeminent dance schools in The Tri-State. First Avenue, there are several hundred students ranging in age from 3 to adult. Shannon’s School of Dance offers tap, ballet, jazz, acrobatic, hip-hop, lyrical, and ballroom dance classes as part of its well-rounded program. As a compliment to its exceptional training, what sets apart Shannon’s School of Dance is an intangible, enduring sense of community and camaraderie that exists among students, parents and teachers. Shannon’s provides a quality dance education within a nurturing and supportive environment in the same manner today as its inception over 45 years ago.
