Business Details
29 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance Education in Cicero, NY
Founded in 1997 by Marjorie Taylor, CMC Dance Company has been dedicated to fostering a love for dance in students of all ages. Our state-of-the-art facility in Cicero, NY, features professional Spring Step Floors and closed-circuit TV monitors for optimal learning. We offer a comprehensive curriculum in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, and Hip Hop, catering to both competitive and non-competitive dancers. Our experienced instructors, including industry professionals and award-winning choreographers, prioritize creating a positive environment that builds self-esteem through disciplined artistic training.With decades of combined teaching experience, our team instills technical excellence while nurturing creativity and teamwork. We pride ourselves on preparing students for regional and national competitions, as well as fostering lifelong appreciation for dance. Our programs accommodate beginners and advanced dancers, ensuring personalized growth opportunities for every student. The studios legacy includes producing nationally recognized performers and maintaining strong community ties through local performances and outreach initiatives.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Workshops
Acrobatics Training
Lyrical Dance
Modern Technique
Pointe Training
Adult Dance
Competitive Teams
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience developing award-winning competitive dance teams.
- Our facility features professional Spring Step Floors for optimal dance training.
- Instructors include nationally recognized choreographers and former competition dancers.
- We provide age-appropriate programs from beginner to advanced performance levels.
- Our alumni have earned positions on collegiate dance teams and professional programs.
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet program teaches classical technique from foundational positions to advanced pointe work. Certified instructors focus on proper alignment, grace, and musicality while preparing students for performance opportunities. Classes are structured by age and skill level, with recital participation and competition options available for dedicated students.
Competitive Teams
CMC's award-winning competitive teams train extensively in multiple genres including Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Dancers participate in regional and national competitions, receiving personalized choreography and costume design. Team membership requires commitment to regular rehearsals and travel for competition weekends.
Acrobatics Training
Specialized Acro classes combine dance technique with tumbling skills in a safe, progressive environment. Certified instructors teach flexibility, balance, and strength-building exercises that complement traditional dance training. Students learn controlled acrobatic movements integrated with dance choreography for performance applications.
Hip Hop Workshops
Our Hip Hop program focuses on urban dance styles including breaking, popping, and locking. Instructors emphasize rhythm, isolation techniques, and freestyle expression while maintaining technical precision. Classes incorporate current trends and competition-ready choreography for students interested in contemporary performance styles.
Adult Dance
Designed for adult learners, these classes offer recreational dance instruction in Jazz, Tap, and Ballet fundamentals. Sessions focus on fitness benefits, stress relief, and social interaction while teaching basic technique. No prior experience required, with flexible scheduling available during evening hours.
People
Marjorie Taylor
Artistic Director
With 35+ years teaching experience, Mrs. Marj founded CMC Dance Company in 1997. A graduate of Onondaga Community College, she has trained with dance legends including Savion Glover and Gus Giordano. She choreographs award-winning productions and leads community theater projects while directing the studio's competitive programs.
Chelsea Taylor
Instructor
Chelsea began teaching at CMC at age 15 after competing on the first competition team. A former captain of Ithaca College Dance Team, she brings expertise in choreography and performance. Now a full-time Physician Assistant, she continues teaching Jazz and Lyrical classes while raising her family.
Madison Taylor
Tap Specialist
Recognized for exceptional tap technique, Madison teaches multiple styles including Lyrical and Contemporary. A former United States Dance Team member, she has studied with Paul Taylor Dance Company and received regional performance awards. She focuses on rhythmic precision and musical interpretation in her classes.
Courtney Taylor
Hip Hop Coach
Specializing in Hip Hop and Contemporary, Courtney brings 25+ years dance experience and competition awards. She founded Buffalo State's Pom Dance Team and directed community programs while earning her Health & Wellness degree. Her energetic classes emphasize creativity and technical skill development.
Danita Emma
Ballet Master
With 40+ years teaching experience, Ms. Emma directs CMC's ballet program and founded International Ballet Intensive. A former Fulbright Specialist, she has taught at Syracuse University and trained dancers at prestigious institutions including Ailey II Company. Her expertise spans classical technique to contemporary choreography.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, and Adult classes.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we maintain award-winning competitive teams with regional and national performance opportunities for dedicated students.
What age groups do you accept?
Our programs serve students starting at age 3 through adult classes, with structured levels for all skill ranges.
Do you offer summer programs?
Summer hours include reduced class schedules with specialized workshops and technique intensives for continuing students.
How do I register for classes?
Registration details and current schedules are available on our website or by contacting the studio directly.
Reviews (7)
Alyssa Busco
Oct 24, 2021
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First time here and it was one of the best we have been too! They put so much work and time and detail into it! Amazing job!!! Definitely will be back!
Bill Robinson
Oct 22, 2021
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This review is about CMC's haunted house. They always do a great job scaring us. We return every year. The haunted house is run by kids and their parents and it is always well done. It is just very short. The wait times are very long.
Maria Lalak
Dec 20, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
The communication and measures put in place during COVID have made me feel very safe. They have put the children's safety first. I would highly recommend CMC. We can't wait to go back in the fall!
The communication and measures put in place during COVID have made me feel very safe. They have put the children's safety first. I would highly recommend CMC. We can't wait to go back in the fall!
Jodie DelConte
Jul 29, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
I appreciate the care this family puts into their business and the values they have for its members.
I appreciate the care this family puts into their business and the values they have for its members.
Kathleen Oswald-Ehle
Jul 07, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
CMC has worked hard to create a safe and sanitary environment for young dancers so that they can continue to do what they love while dancing in a studio that takes the spread of Covid-19 seriously.
CMC has worked hard to create a safe and sanitary environment for young dancers so that they can continue to do what they love while dancing in a studio that takes the spread of Covid-19 seriously.
Chrissie Sarosy
Jul 05, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Very loving and caring staff! Family owned business that puts family first! Truly care about all their students!
Very loving and caring staff! Family owned business that puts family first! Truly care about all their students!
Amber Perrin
Nov 06, 2019
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Absolutely incredible haunted house!!! They go all out and offer an amazing time. They have snacks, a few fire pits and a movie projected onto a barn to watch while you wait (The Birds while we were there).
Yes, you will probably have to hang out for a while before you get to walk through, but they do this for a great reason. First, you only go through with your group, even if it's only 2 of you! Second, they put really good distance between the groups so you're not stacked up on one another which just ruins the scares. The whole environment is old school haunt, unlike a lot of the huge production
Yes, you will probably have to hang out for a while before you get to walk through, but they do this for a great reason. First, you only go through with your group, even if it's only 2 of you! Second, they put really good distance between the groups so you're not stacked up on one another which just ruins the scares. The whole environment is old school haunt, unlike a lot of the huge production
