Teachers
 

Director/Owner/Instructor- Julie Keeney 

Julie has been dancing for over 40 yrs.  She graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance/Choreography from the University of New York College at Brockport.  Her talent was enriched by the highly acclaimed professors, Garth Fagan, PJ Pennewell, Timothy Draper and Jamey Throumoulos Leverett to name a few.  

 

While at Brockport, Julie did an internship at Brockport High School teaching "JAZZ" and also taught an “INTRO TO DANCE” class at Suny Brockport teaching JAZZ and MODERN. Julie was part of DANSCORE which is a touring dance company. Julie also performed in several self-choreographed performances and was in dance pieces that were adjudicated at ACDFA festivals at Corning N.Y.

 

Julie has been teaching dance for over 30yrs. in the local area. Julie’s specialties are Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary/ Lyrical and Modern. Julie has received several 1st Place Overalls, Platinum awards, Highest Overall Scoring, Entertainer awards, Top teacher and Best Choreography awards at local competitions in the area for her Lyrical and Modern pieces throughout the yrs. 

 

Julie has held numerous fitness classes in the local area for over 10yrs. She is currently certified in POUND Fitness & Pilates through ACE & AFAA Fitness. Julie is also certified in CPR /First Aid and AED training. Julie is currently a Fitness Specialist at The Arc of Monroe where she teaches Fitness/ Dance to the geriatric population with disabilities. She currently participated in "DANCING WITH THE ARC" choreographing for a local celebrity and a person supported for the Arc of Monroe.

 

In 2020, Julie's dreams came true, when she opened a Wellness/Dance studio for all ages and abilities to enjoy. 

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Instructor-Laura Smith 

DanceCore would like to introduce our NEW HIP-HOP teacher, Laura Smith. Laura has been dancing for 15 years and she competed in dance for 7 years.  She's been dancing with Palmyra-Macedon Conservatory of Dance since she was little. Laura is currently enrolled at Finger Lakes Community College.

In the past few years Laura has nursed a love for hip hop, and she can’t wait to bring this style to DanceCore!  Laura is going to be a wonderful addition to DanceCore.