Melissa and Joe are experienced instructors, both having earned their certification through the infamous Dance Educators of America, Inc. Both are former competition Platinum winners and have gone on to have winning students in the same categories. We are excited to provide a place for our students to learn dance technique in a positive environment all while having fun and building self-confidence
. We encourage each student to be the best they can be and to strive to reach his or her own optimum level of performance. Above all else, our students experience life enrichment through the joy of dance. Our classes range from beginner to advanced, for children ages two to adults and for boys as well as girls- no one is left out at Powerhouse Dance Center. Our classes include a wide variety of dance styles to learn and grow with including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Contemporary, Acro, Combo Classes for Toddlers and many others. Teachers
Melissa Smith- Owner/Director
Joe Avallone- Owner/Director
Celia Coronel-Dizzine- Ballet/Pointe Teacher
Meagan Collins- Hip-Hop/ Contemporary
Kaitlyn Kozinski- Ballet/Tap Combo
Dara Janel- Ballet/Pointe
Christine Kavanagh- Ballet/Tap Combo
Alison Owusu- Hip Hop/Jazz