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HEATHER FORTIER, Director/Instructor
Heather Fortier has been involved with dance for over three decades. Stepping into her first dance class at 4 years old, she has been dancing ever since. Her dancing has brought her around the country as a student, dancer, and educator. She was active at the competitive level, receiving many awards. Her love for teaching began in high school when she was an assistant teacher at Dance Arts Centre and Cecil Dancenter then further hired on as a teacher. Pursuing an education degree brought her opportunities to teach college dance classes, after-school dance programs and within the dance studio setting. She has taken class from Gus Giordano, Luigi, Chuck Kelly, Frank Hatchett and many others. She is a member of Dance Educator's of America. She is a licensed Kindermusik educator, and was a Zumba educator and USAG Safety Certified Gymnastics Instructor She has her acrobatic arts teacher certification. .She continues to train and attend teacher training programs throughout the year recently attending, NDI - teacher trainings; Brain Compatible Dance Education, Pinnacle Dance Conference, Steps Broadway, Broadway Dance Center...
Natalie Roberts - Natalie began dancing at 2 years old. She took classes in dance and gymnastics and particiated in competitions. She also participated in the Patriots Jr. Cheerleading program. She attended Sullivan University and has a AA degree in Culinary Arts. She has attended numerous teacher training conferences and programs and her favorite is teaching Acro. She is married to Brendan Roberts and together they have a 3 year old daughter, Ivy Jane.
Dana Roberts - Dana has been dancing her entire life. She is from Connecticut where she danced throughout her childhood and early adult life. She was the director of summer dance camps in eastern Connecticut and was a Zumba instructor. She attends many hip hop festivals and teacher training programs. throughout the year and recently received her Acrobatic Arts Teacher Certification.