Dance, etc.

Salem, MA

Dance, etc...

About Us...

Cynthia Buonfiglio, Owner

Miss Cynthia is a graduate of North Shore Community College. She has completed training courses directed by the Dance Educators of America and Dance Olympus. She has studied intensely under one of Boston Ballet's principal ballerinas, Laura Young. During her forty year dance career Miss Cynthia has studied with the Deanne School of Dance, North Shore Community College, and the Salem Ballet Company, where she was the principal dancer. She has also studied with the Dance Masters of America company. Miss Cynthia has taught professionally at the Deane School of Dancing under the direction of Helen and Georgia Deane and at the Devereaux School in Marblehead, MA. She has taught Creative Movement classes for various schools such as St. John's of Peabody and Little Darlings for many years, most recently completing a teaching appointment at the Salem Academy Charter School. Miss Cynthia has been the choreographer for the St. John's of Peabody annual musical production for many years. Miss Cynthia has competed and been successful in many areas of competition winning awards at the local, regional, and national levels. Miss Cynthia founded Dance, etc. in 1983 with her life long friend Jody Shea. Her love of dance, students, and teaching has grown since that time.

Andrea Berube

Miss Andrea has been teacher at Dance, etc. for many years. She has danced since the age of three and continues to dance as a member of our Senior Company. Miss Andrea's talents and love of children has added much to Dance, etc. Miss Andrea continues her education in dance by attending many workshops throughout New England. Miss Andrea is a graduate of the Catherine Hinds School of Esthetics and is a licensed esthetician. When not teaching at Dance, etc. Miss Andrea is employed by Hogan Regional Center where she works with people who have developmental disabilities. Miss Andrea is married and has two dogs named Lucas and Molly.

 

Miss Lia

Miss Lia has been dancing at dance, etc since she could walk. She has been an assistant teacher since the age of seven and her love of dance and her love of children has grown since she became involved. We at dance, etc have watched her grow into a beautiful young woman and a wonderful dancer. Miss Lia takes classes to improve her dance and her teaching skills. She recently participated in classes held at Dance Olympus in Randolph, MA taking a silver medal with her own choreographed dance. Miss Lia is excited to be part of dance, etc. and we are looking forward to her fresh new ideas. She has two puppies, Fred and Lucy.

Krista Stellato

Miss Krista is a graduate of Salem State College. While attending Salem State Miss Krista was a member of the diving team. She has also taught diving at Swampscott High School for four years. Miss Krista was a gymnastic and dance instructor for 16 years at Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Club. She has been coaching Danvers High School gymnastics for the past eight years. Miss Krista is also a certified personal trainer. She currently works as a paralegal. Miss Krista is married and has three children Gianna, Sophia Bella, and Giulietta.

Miss Diana

Miss Diana

 

 

Links

Salem Academy Charter School

Salem, Massachusetts

Boston Ballet, Laura Young

Dance Educators of America

Dance Olympus

Dance Masters of America

North Shore Community College

Miss Georgia

Special Olympics of Massachusetts

Salem State College, Art Program

Salem State's Repertory Dance Theatre