Dance Astoria

05/29/2026

Our next performers are

The Sunchy Project, which in its English translation means Project Strength, began the November 14, 2012 from two young former dancers of the Ñucanchik Ayllu group, with the desire to project, disseminate, promote the Ecuadorian Kichwa culture, in the traditional, popular and
scenic field. After a year, on November 14, 2013, it ceased to be Proyecto Sunchy and became part of the Jatary Sunchy Danza & proyeccion escenica Group, a name in the Kara language and in honor of each town that fell more than 500 years ago in times of the Spanish conquest, also referring to
a daily life (to rise strong). Today it is under the direction of Mr. Edisson Buestan and Mus , Coreog. Jimmy Buestan,
Teachers of popular and traditional dance from different public and private institutions, with a long career as dancers and who for 12 years have preserved the essence of our elders, capturing them in their 7 scenic proposals such as:

- Hatun Kuraka
- Tributo a Rumiñahui
- Hatun Punlla Raymi
- Lavanderas del Tomebamba
- Hanan Pacha
- Chimborazo Raymi
- Viento Andino

05/28/2026

Our next choreographer/performer is

Barbara Mahler is a choreographer, dancer, movement educator (Kleintechnique), and body worker (zerobalancing) established, living and working in the New York area. Barbarabegan dancing at Hunter College, and continued her movement studies at the Susan Klein School of Dance, becoming a main, and certified teacher and working with the growing and unique “downtown dance community” including Trisha Brown, Bebe Miller, Neil Greenberg, many others as well as working with international schools and companies, teaching a codified, evolving system of movement initially developed by Susan Klein .Somewhere in there Barbara completed her MFA from UWM Milwaukee -2008. Barbara has created mainly solo dances since the mid 80’s, performing at Judson Church, Performance Mix, Mark de Garmo Dance, Gowanus Arts, BAX, Danspace Project, Green Space, and is/was a choreographer and movement educator working w Minneapolis dance community almost 20 years,: a recipient of a Sage Cowles Land Grant in 1999, and a Movement Registration and others. Internationally she has been invited to choreograph, teach and perform in Conception, Chile as well as in Valparaiso and Santiago with support from the Government Cultural Department ,- at GAM. She is currently a teaching artist with Movement Research, and is on her 11th year working with dancers and non dancers in Taiwan Her dance work is supported by teaching work with Movement Research and space grants from NDA. Most recent adventures were in Minneapolis w Rosy Simas Dance Company.

05/27/2026

Danielle Marie Fusco is an award-winning Italian-American dancer, choreographer, aerialist, educator, and cultural preservationist whose career bridges commercial theatre, concert dance, circus arts, arts-in-education, and Southern Italian folk traditions. Rooted in embodied lineage, ritual, and cultural memory, her work brings ancestral practices into contemporary spaces with both reverence and innovation. As the Artistic Director of the Italian Arts Festival: The Spirit of Italy, Danielle is deeply committed to building community through the arts. She works with a wide range of populations—from children to adults to senior centers—creating inclusive, engaging experiences that foster connection, cultural awareness, and joy through movement. Her programming spans classrooms, community centers, and performance spaces, making dance accessible to all ages and backgrounds. In addition to her community work, Danielle mentors emerging and professional performers, supporting artists in developing both technical skill and authentic artistic voice. Whether in a classroom, rehearsal space, or public performance, her approach centers on connection, empowerment, and the living expression of culture. For more information, please visit www.daniellemariefusco.com .

05/26/2026

Introducing…

Astoria Dance Center has provided the Queens community with quality dance education since 1983. They offer dance classes for children ages 2-18 in all styles of dance. Their performance team travels to regional dance competitions and participates in multiple charitable events and fundraisers throughout the year that benefit the dance and local community.

05/25/2026

In honor of International Tap Dance Day, we’d like to introduce one of our tap dance companies,

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Nicole Ohr is a professional tap dancer based in Astoria. She was the Tap Dance Captain of Undertoe Dance Project, was a member of Germaine Salsberg’s Les Femmes, and is currently dancing with Cole Collective (which she is Artistic Director of). As a choreographer, her work has been presented in various dance festivals in NYC. Nicole is also the producer of Dance Astoria, a dance festival held annually in Astoria, Queens at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden.

05/24/2026

Our next performers are from 🌟

The Shining Stars Competitive teams have been performing for over 15 years and are based out of All Star Studios (offering classes in Tap, Jazz/Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Modern, Lyrical, etc.) in Forest Hills, Queens. They train with their heart, souls, time, and energy to compete and perform. A main priority is giving back to their community through the love of their art form, including philanthropy and charitable performances. Their head choreographers are Shauna Sorensen, Victoria Bartels-Prince, Rysa Childress, and Kiki Ramos-Bravo.

Choreographer bios and more information about All Star Studios/Shining Stars can be found on their website: www.allstarstudiosnyc.com

05/23/2026

Our next choreographer is

Alexandra is a freelance dancer based in New York City. Professional, she has performed with companies across New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire. She is currently developing a full length ballet titled The Weaver’s Bloom. The work revitalizes the “story ballet” tradition through a whimsical tale of magic, longing, and transformation.

05/22/2026

Meet our first choreographer, !!

Alex Dombroski grew up competing in dance in upstate New York and went on to earn degrees in Dance and Biology from Hofstra University, later completing a Master’s in Forensic Science from John Jay College. While at Hofstra, she served as President of Rhythmix Tap Club, sharing her love of tap with dancers of all levels. Her choreography has been featured in showcases across NYC, including Taplife Hero Foundation’s National Tap Dance Day Concert, Dance Astoria, DanceWorks NYC, DM Dance Co.’s Love Moves, Uptown Rising, and SharedSpace. Alex currently teaches dance to children and adults in Queens. When she’s not dancing, she works in a lab and teaches college science courses—living out her dream of being a dancing scientist!

04/26/2026

Final day to submit work to Dance Astoria 2026!

We are looking for dance artists to submit their work to present at Dance Astoria 2026! All styles welcome! Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 26., 2026.

LINK BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK!

Dance Astoria 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1pm-4pm est
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04/19/2026

One week left to submit your work to perform in Dance Astoria 2026!

Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Link Below

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03/25/2026

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