Fall Classes at Dancenter of Utica and Herkimer (classes are now held in Mohawk) are around the corner! For all information about classes and competition, go to:www.dancenterstudio.comDancenter of Utica
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Summer Highlights: What a great summer we had at Utica Dance:July 2 Utica Dance alumni Maya Brown, Bailey Harrer and special guest Dennis J Clark joined the Caroga Art Collective director Kyle Barrett Price, actors Alex Moffat, Caroline Rau and musician/actor Brian Shenk in the creation of a brilliant dance/movement theater piece to the music of Leroy Anderson.August 8 Utica Dance Company and 40 member of the Caroga Arts Ensemble performed Peter and the Wolf for 265 children and adults.Ewan Leising, rising 9th grader in Clinton was joined by alumni Isla Zammiello and current Utica Dancers Caroline Huang, Karina Parkhomchuk, Sofia Malempati, Dalilah Ayala, Alex Say and Riki Gorbachevskya. Dancenter of Utica hosted another Utica Dancers Unite! choreographic workshop with our favorite guests Jon Lehrer and Cristiana Cavallo. The community is welcome to join the next event later this fall.What's Next? Save the dates!NUTCRACKER 2026 Save the dates: December 11, 12, 13 at MVCC
We are always excited to collaborate with dancers from around the community. Want to learn more, join or attend?
Email:
nancy@uticadance.com If you are interested in our other special events:
Please send me an email:
nancy@uticadance.com
Please include your age, interest, level of experience.
Did you know? Adult Ballet still meets Fridays, 9:30-10:45. Please email or text if you plan to attend. NL
How we got here:Fall 2024 Nancy Long joined Dancenter of Utica as ballet instructor. Anthony Salatino joined fall 2025. Together they provide a solid technical and artistic foundation for students with professional aspirations or for anyone wishing to get a solid dance foundation for all aspects of dance. Utica Dance, Inc presents performances, programs, and workshops for the benefit of the whole community. The recent choreographers workshop with the Jon Lehrer Dance Company welcomed dancers from three schools. Watch this space for special workshops in fall 2026 and winter 2027 with guest artists!Utica Dance Nutcracker and Spring Concerts in May take place at MVCC.
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ABOUT UTICA DANCE
The Utica Dance is passionately committed to providing students with the opportunity to learn and perform the art of dance in a positive, structured, and inspiring environment. Utica Dance was formerly known as the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Dance Program. We are proud of our long tradition of over 52 years providing the highest quality dance instruction.
Our dance productions provide all students in the Children's and Pre-Professional Divisions with opportunities to perform in professional caliber shows that range from classic ballets to original contemporary dances.
We invite all students and teachers to enhance their dance training by attending any of the workshops offered at our school throughout the year. Workshops and master classes are led by our distinguished faculty, staff and guest instructors. Discounts and payment plans available for students taking multiple classes and families with more than one dancer.
