Stardom School of Dance
History
Founded in 2005, Stardom School of Dance has attracted many young and experienced dancers. Opened
in Troy, New York and now operating two studio locations (Troy & Schaghticoke) by Nanette and Tara Garmley, former instructors
of Flynn School of Dance, this facility has become a place where passion thrives, talent and confidence are built, and lasting friendships
are made. We offer different genres of dance to boys and girls of all ages and abilities, we even offer adult classes.
Try out our Summer Dance Session or enroll for the Fall-Spring term. Give us a call or stop by and learn
how you can become a star at Stardom School of Dance. Come and join us for a fun-filled dance experience
that you'll never forget!
We are now enrolling for our 2011-2012 Dance Session at both the Troy and Schaghticoke Locations.
To register call the Troy Studio at (518) 279-1510 Schaghticoke Studio at 518-753-2400 or email stardomschoolofdance@hotmail.com
Our Beliefs Faculty Bios: Nanette began dancing at the young age of five at Flynn School of Dance located in Troy, New York. There she took several years of dance later becoming an instructor of eight years until the closing of the studio in 2005. At this time,Nanette founded Stardom School of Dance located at 828 Hoosick Road in Troy, New York, where she specializes in teaching Kinder Class, Tap, Jazz, and Primary Ballet. Since the grand opening in 2005, the studio has attracted more and more dancers. To continue her dance education, Nanette periodically takes professional classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, as well as attends teacher workshops and seminars with some of the nation's dance experts. Tara Garmley - COwner/ Co-Director/ Dance Instructor & Licensed Zumba and Zumba Gold Instructor Tara began dancing at the age of five at Flynn School of Dance located in Troy, New York where she was also an instructor for five years. She continued her dancing education there until the final closing of the studio in 2005. Tara was a two-year member of the Charger's Dance Team at the University of New Haven, Connecticut, as well as a dancer for the To broaden her dance education,Tara has also taken several classes under the direction of the professional staff at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She attends several workshops annually in order to stay up to date with the latest choreography and hottest moves, providing her with the opportunities to meet and work with famous choreographers Beth Jacobs - Ballet Instructor Nixie Doig - Instructor Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap & Kinder Vici Armsby is a licensed Kindermusik educator having taught for over a decade in the tri-city area. As a member of the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association (ECMMA), Vici has taught Kindermusik for the past eleven years at Carondelet Music Center. For the past year Vici has offered her unique classes at Tumbling Tykes in Latham as well. Vici has also taught music at Morning Star Montessori School, Woodland Hills Montessori School, and local daycare programs and workplaces in Albany. Vici is also a licensed Zumba Instructor at Stardom! Miss Liza - Student Teacher Miss Nadia - Student Teacher
At Stardom School of Dance, we are committed to providing excellence in dance education to students of all ages and abilities. By providing dance instruction in a supportive and non-competitive atmosphere, each of our students is able to achieve his or her own personal best. By offering various forms of dance, our students become artistically diverse and well rounded. We pride ourselves in making dance the most fun and rewarding experience ever by combining solid technique with the freedom of movement. Our instructors offer unique and up to date choreography in different genres of dance to keep things current, fun, and exciting!
We strongly believe that the art of dancing enriches children’s lives by strengthening character and teaching them important values that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Dance education builds confidence, teaches self-discipline, fosters creativity, and allows for individual expression. Dance is great way for people of all ages, especially young children, to develop rhythm, coordination, and social skills. At Stardom School of Dance, our mission is to bring out the "star" in each of our students.
Come join us for a truly rewarding experience that will last a lifetime.
Beth joined the studio for the 2007-2008 dance year. She has a very extensive dance background both as a ballet instructor and performer. Beth has taught at....coming soon.
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Molly Bonnier- Jazz & Hip-Hop Instructor
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Vici Armsby - Zumba, Music With Vici, Kindermusik
Student Teachers:
Miss Liza is a third year student teacher assisting Nanette. Now in her fourth year of dance with Stardom, Liza in enrolled in several classes and is a fourth year member of Stardom's competition team. Also a member of US Figure Skating and an accomplished competitive figure skater, Liza has won many Gold and Silver Medals in Lake Placid, Marlboro, Massachusetts and Burlington, VT.
Miss Molly - Student Teacher
This will be Miss Molly's seventh year assisting both Nanette and Tara with classes. Miss Molly also takes instruction in all styles of dance offered at our studio and is also a seventh year member of Stardom's Competition Team. This will be Molly's third year assisting Tara with the compeition team. This year she will be assiting with both the "Rising Stars" and "Shining Stars" compeititve divisions and also teaching her own Jazz & Hip-Hop Class. While passionate about all styles of dance, Molly's creative choreography and love for tap is clearly evident.
This year will be Miss. Nadia's second year as a student teacher. Nadia will be assisting Nanette with her Kinder class and also her tap, jazz, ballet class for 5-8 year olds at the Schaghticoke studio location. Nadia is entering her fifth year of dance at Stardom.
Miss Shea - Student Teacher
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Miss Caitlin - Student Teacher
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Miss Annie - Student Teacher
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For details please call (518) 279-1510 or (518) 753-2400email stardomschoolofdance@hotmail.com
Stardom School of Dance
831 Hoosick Road
Troy, New York 12180
