Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Education Destination on Long Island
Founded in 1996 by Susan Nachtrab, Dance Sensation has dedicated itself to nurturing artistic growth through dance on Long Island. With over 50 years of teaching experience, Susan has cultivated a program offering classes from preschool to adult in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, and more. Our academy emphasizes technical excellence while fostering creativity, evidenced by students' success in regional and national competitions and acceptance into prestigious university dance programs. We produce annual theatrical productions like The Nutcracker through our affiliated Elite Corps de Ballet of Long Island. Our faculty combines professional expertise with personalized instruction, preparing students for both professional dance careers and lifelong appreciation of the art form.The academy maintains flexible scheduling with classes available six days weekly and special programs for different skill levels. Our facility supports comprehensive training with dedicated spaces for ballet, jazz, and acrobatics instruction. We maintain rigorous standards while keeping tuition accessible through structured monthly payment plans. The academy's 30-year legacy demonstrates consistent commitment to dance education excellence in the community.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Pointe
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Acrobatics
Theatre Jazz
Combo Classes
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of proven excellence in dance education
- Our faculty includes award-winning choreographers and master instructors
- Students gain access to prestigious summer intensives and university programs
- We maintain a 40:1 student-teacher ratio for personalized instruction
- Our affiliated ballet company provides professional performance opportunities
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical mastery through progressive training from beginner to professional levels. Students learn proper body alignment, turnout, and classical technique while building strength and grace. Advanced students receive pointe instruction and preparation for professional auditions and competitions.
Tap
Tap classes focus on developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality through precise footwork. Students progress from basic steps to complex combinations while learning different tap styles from Broadway to contemporary. Performance opportunities include recitals and competitions.
Jazz
Jazz instruction emphasizes dynamic movement, isolations, and performance quality. Classes incorporate various jazz styles from traditional to hip hop fusion while developing strength, flexibility, and stage presence for theatrical productions.
Private Lessons
Customized private instruction available for students seeking focused attention on specific techniques or competition preparation. Lessons are tailored to individual goals with personalized feedback from master instructors to accelerate progress.
Acrobatics
Acro classes combine dance and gymnastics elements to develop flexibility, balance, and strength. Students learn safe progressions for cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while maintaining proper dance form for stage performance integration.
People
Susan Nachtrab
Artistic Director
With over 50 years teaching experience, Susan Nachtrab founded Dance Sensation in 1996. She has trained students accepted to top university dance programs and established the Elite Corps de Ballet of Long Island.
Brendan J. Nachtrab
Instructor
Brendan teaches hip hop, jazz, and acrobatics. He holds a Bachelors of Health Sciences from Ithaca College and has served as Physical Education Director at multiple Long Island institutions.
Christopher B. Nachtrab
Guest Choreographer
Christopher graduated magna cum laude in Ballet from Indiana University. He danced with Richmond Ballet and Sacramento Ballet, where he served as principal artist for ten years before joining San Francisco Opera.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for ages 3 through adult with appropriate levels from beginner to professional training.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our students regularly compete in regional and national competitions with award-winning results.
What are your dress code requirements?
Specific attire guidelines ensure proper technique development, including appropriate shoes and fitted dancewear for each class type.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we produce annual theatrical productions and our affiliated ballet company performs The Nutcracker annually.
Do you offer private lessons?
Private and semi-private lessons are available for students seeking individualized instruction and advanced training.
What payment options do you provide?
We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards with flexible monthly payment plans for all class packages.
Reviews (2)
Emily Eckert
Mar 07, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Been Dancing here for years and the teachers have been nothing but kind, professional and helpful. 100% totally recommend this studio over any other place!!!
Been Dancing here for years and the teachers have been nothing but kind, professional and helpful. 100% totally recommend this studio over any other place!!!
DeeDee Stein
Jan 15, 2021
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A great studio with professional teachers! One of the best ever to learn tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, and more
