Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Mayfield Village
Noreen Londregan School of Dance has been cultivating dance excellence for over 50 years. Founded in 1970, our studio in Mayfield Village, Ohio, provides comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and acrobatics. Our faculty, many of whom trained under our director Noreen Londregan, hold certifications from Dance Masters of America and the Cecchetti Council of America. We offer programs for recreational dancers and serious students pursuing professional careers, with alumni performing in major dance companies and productions nationwide.Our three-studio facility features marley and wood flooring designed to protect dancers' bodies, and our viewing windows allow parents to observe classes. We emphasize technical precision, creativity, and personal growth through dance education.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Lyrical/Contemporary
Acrobatics
Pointe
Cecchetti Method
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of proven dance education expertise
- Our faculty includes nationally certified instructors
- We provide comprehensive training in 8 dance disciplines
- Our three-studio facility features professional-grade flooring
- We maintain a 40-year track record of competition success
Associations and certifications
- Dance Masters of America
- Cecchetti Council of America
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program follows the Cecchetti Method, offering structured training in classical technique. Students develop proper body alignment, musicality, and performance skills through progressive exercises and choreography. Ideal for ages 8+ seeking disciplined dance foundation.
Tap
Tap classes focus on precise footwork and rhythmic patterns. Our curriculum builds coordination, musical timing, and improvisation skills using state-of-the-art sprung floors. Available for all levels from beginners to advanced performers.
Hip Hop
Contemporary hip hop instruction emphasizes street-style techniques and freestyle expression. Classes incorporate current trends while maintaining technical fundamentals. Taught by award-winning choreographer Jay J Graham with 15+ years of industry experience.
Acrobatics
Acrobatic arts classes develop core strength and flexibility through cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings. Certified instructors ensure safe progression through skill levels while integrating dance technique for performance readiness.
Cecchetti Method
Certified Cecchetti instructors provide systematic ballet training emphasizing anatomical precision and classical repertoire. Students receive annual examination opportunities and competition preparation for international recognition.
People
Noreen Rhode
Owner/Director
With 40+ years directing the school, Noreen holds leadership roles in Dance Masters of America and Cecchetti Council of America. She maintains active teaching certifications through annual conventions in New York City.
Colleen Rhode
Associate Director
BA in Dance from Cleveland State University, former Cavaliers cheerleader and Stompin' at the State performer. Certified adjudicator with 20+ years teaching jazz and tap techniques to award-winning students.
Tammy DeThomas
Ballroom Instructor
Certified through Dance Masters of Ohio, Tammy brings national ballroom competition experience to children's instruction. Specializes in social dance and competitive ballroom training programs.
Kayleigh Becker
Contemporary Instructor
UNC Charlotte graduate with Cum Laude honors, ACROarts certified instructor. Choreographs for competition teams and teaches contemporary/lyrical techniques with professional performance experience.
Jay J Graham
Hip Hop Choreographer
Award-winning Midwest hip hop choreographer with Monsters of Hip Hop scholarships. Trained under industry professionals, specializing in street tap, funk jazz, and current urban dance styles.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet (Cecchetti Method), tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, acrobatics, and pointe classes for ages 2+ with specialized curricula for each discipline.
Are parent observation options available?
Yes, our three dance studios feature viewing windows allowing parents to observe classes. The spacious waiting area accommodates families during class times.
How are students placed in classes?
Beginners are placed by age; intermediate and advanced students by skill level with consideration for age appropriateness through regular placement evaluations.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, we have award-winning competition teams in multiple genres with regular participation in regional and national competitions, including Cecchetti exams and dance conventions.
What are your faculty qualifications?
All instructors hold certifications from Dance Masters of America or Cecchetti Council of America, with many maintaining professional performance careers and adjudication credentials.
How accessible is your facility?
Located at 750 Beta Drive, our studio is easily accessible from I-271 via Wilson Mills Road. Ample parking and proximity to major Cleveland suburbs make us convenient for Northeast Ohio students.
Reviews (2)
Molly James
Jan 07, 2020
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The owner is my great aunt and I took some classes when I was in town and it is probably the best studio to ever take a dance class at.
Marcielfreeman Freeman
Oct 16, 2013
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Great place for introducing kids to dance. They have a really nice facilty and I really like the atmosphere and teachers.
