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The Conservatory
The conservatory instructs students of all ages and skill level in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, acrobatics, musical theater and hip-hop style dance, in a state-of-the-art, two-studio facility in East Longmeadow and Holyoke Massachusetts. Students may choose a pre-professional, competitive, or recreational course of study. Enrollment is open year-round, which allows students to start at any point during the year. The school is home of the Artistic Dance Performance Teams and Company, a not for profit dance group that focuses on enhancing the availability of dance in our local communities. The group was recently recognized for their performance of Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker at several local schools and the Broadbrook Opera House in CT. Additionally, the conservatory is the home of the Eclipse Modern Company, a professional modern dance group
Two locations: 357A Shaker Rd, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
134A Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Jennifer Gamache-Dubilo, Executive Director/Owner
In June 2003, Jennifer formed Artistic Dance Conservatory. Her vision created a professional dance school, which offers its students a variety of dance instructions in a creative, positive atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. Throughout her career, Jennifer has received numerous choreography awards for her work in Lyrical, Jazz, and Modern dance. The American Dance Awards named Jennifer ‘Young Choreographer of the Year’ in 2000. She received two diamond choreography awards in 2006 and was honored in Who's Who among American Dance Teachers. Her students have been honored with many prestigious awards for their solo and group performances in Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Hip- Hop dance. Additionally, her students have gone on to dance in a college setting and some entering the dance field professionally. Most Recently, Jennifer’s students have accepted invitations to dance with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and the American Academy of Ballet. Currently, Jennifer is the Director for the Dance Department and Choreographer for the Theater Department at Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. Her credits in the NEO Theater include A Chorus Line, The Wiz, Cabaret, The Nutcracker, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate,Grand Hotel and Wonderful Town. Jennifer is continuously educating herself in dance and has had the privilege to work with and study under many dance masters. Jennifer just recently began her own modern dance company, Eclipse. Eclipse is currently in its second season. She is a level three certified member of Dance Educators of America. With a diverse background and forward thinking ability, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every motion.
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Rebecca Gamache-Sutter, Sr. Instructor / Choreographer
Rebecca began studying dance at the age of 4. She has studied at numerous dance schools including Theater Dance Studio, Broadway Dance Center in New York City, and Nancy Carole School of Dance in New Jersey. She has taken classes from the likes of Madam Darvosh, Frank Hatchett, Gus Giordano, Charles Kelly, and has studied intensively with her sister Jennifer Gamache-Dubilo. As a child Rebecca performed with the Albany Berkshire Ballet as the lead role of Clara in their annual production of the Nutcracker. Rebecca has won various dance titles and high score awards in ballet, lyrical, jazz and modern dance. She held the title of “Miss Starpower” for two years at Starpower National Talent Competitions and toured nationally with their performance group, The Power Pak. Rebecca was chosen to perform with Nsync at the 1999 Probowl halftime show and is currenly a member of the Eclipse Dance Company. Rebecca is certified to teach all dance forms. She received her certification from Dance Educators of America. Along with her years of experience in the dance field, Rebecca brings an unparalleled ability to teach a refined technique while incorporating a unique choreography style that makes her work her own.
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Karin Neidel, Dance, Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Karin's background combines years of dance, athletics, fitness training and instruction experience. Karin has over 5 years experience in dance instruction with an emphasis on working with children. Karin brings over 5 years of practice in Hatha/Vinyasa yoga techniques and is certified from AAAI/ISMA for Yoga levels I & II. Karin's journey with yoga is evolving as she is continuing her training to become a registered yoga therapist. While embracing yoga techniques, Karin also began studying Pilate’s and became certified to teach Pilate’s.
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Brenden Silbaugh, Hip Hop Instructor, Choreographer
Brenden has been studying and performing hip-hop style dance for several years, and has studied with Jennifer Dubilo for the past 5 years. Brenden has performed at several shows at Six Flags New England and with various Hip Hop artists. Brenden's high energy and advanced style makes for a fun and exciting Hip Hop class from beginners to advanced. Brenden is also a member of the Eclipse Dance Company.
Noel St. Jean, Instructor, Choreographer Noel began her dance training at the age of three and studied with Jennifer Dubilo for the bulk of her dance education. As a student she received many competitive awards and titles. Noel received her bachelor of arts degree from Goucher College in 2003 where she studied dance and biology with a concentration in pre-medical studies. Noel joined the Eclipse Dance Company in 2005 and received her personal training certification in 2006. She hopes to begin working on her masters degree in kinesiology.
Alyssa Duguay, Instructor, Choreographer Alyssa began her dance training at the age of five and studied with Jennifer Dubilo for three years. Upon graduation Alyssa was accepted into the Alvin Ailey school in New York City. Alyssa Susan Kikuchi, Judith Jamison, Milton Myers, and Jaquilline Buglisi. She now pursues her degree in early childhood education and is a member of the Eclipse Dance Company.
Employment Opportunities
The Conservatory is always accepting resumes for full time, part time and substitute teachers. Submit resumes by email at info@artisticdanceconservatory.com or by mail. Please include on your cover letter any styles you are willing to teach and compensation requirements.
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Visit our professional Modern Dance Company:
Eclipse Dance Company
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