Congratulations to Miss Carolyn, her husband Mike & "BIG SISTER" Julia on the birth of their 2nd child. A "BABY BOY" Michael Thomas. Born November 30, 2009. 8.8 lbs., 20.5 inches.
Congratulations to the happy family!
Miss Danielle is a MOMMY!
Congratulations to Miss Danielle & her husband Brian on the birth of their son Aidan Jack. Born August 22, 2009 at 6:14am. 7lbs., 15oz.
Congratulations to the happy family!
Miss Allison is a MOMMY!
Congratulations to Miss Allison & her husband Mike on the birth of their son Michael Christian. Born April 11, 2009 at 1:54am. 7lbs., 3oz., 20 1/4"
Congratulations to the happy family!
Prima Ballerina Selection 2009 Our Essence Ballet Ensemble was visited by a panel of judges this March for our annual Prima Ballerina Selection. All of our dancers did an amazing job. We are very proud of you all.
Repertory Essence 1st Prima: Elizabeth LaRosa 2nd Prima: JoAnna Fisher
COMPETITION 2009! Congratulations to all of our elite dancers who competed in the 2009 Danceamerica NYC Competition. 14 routines qualified for the 2009 Nationals! As always, our girls were AMAZING!!!
Congratulations Helena Colazzo & Alexis Pabon for becoming "Dancer of the Year" semi-finalists for the 2009 Nationals & Congratulations to Maria Coppola for her "Most Promising Performer" nomination in honor of national dance week. We love you all. GO T.E.D.S!
Miss Debbie is Engaged!
We would like to congratulate Miss Debbie and her "fiancé" Andre on their recent engagement. The couple will officially say "I DO" in July of 2010.
CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES!
Miss Fran is Engaged!
We would like to congratulate Miss Fran and her "fiancé" Ciro on their recent engagement. The couple will officially say "I DO" in April of 2010.
CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES!
AMERICA'S MOST TALENTED KID! Triple Essence Dance Studio's very own Alessandra Guercio
Tween vocalist Alessandra Guercio is ready for her close up. A Brooklyn-bred girl with a big heart and even bigger smile has huge dreams of wowing the world with her bright, full-of-life voice. The 15-year-old budding pop star known as "Alle" by her friends exudes a vibrant personality and a natural stage persona much like the Disney Channelšs Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, and Nickolodeonšs iCarly starlet Miranda Cosgrove. When shešs not singing and perfecting her skills as a dancer, Alessandra spends time with her friends, hanging out at Coney Island or ice skating at the local sports and recreation center, the Aviator. School is also important to Alessandra, for keeping straight-As is a top priority.
Highlights: Won "Americašs Most Talented Kids" episode on PAX TV Appeared on the Championship Episode of "Americašs Most Talented Kids" Performed on the "The Maury Show" Amazing kids segment WB 11 "Showtime at the Apollo" Star of Tomorrow NBC Second appearance on "The Maury Show" Amazing kids segment WB 11 9/11 Tribute Concert in Central Park NYC Columbus Day Parade, NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony, Metro Tech NY Seaside Concert Series, Opening performer for Michael Bolton, NYC Lou Perlmanšs Talent Rock Winner Top Child Vocalist, Performance concert with Roberta Flack NYC MDA Telethon NYC Summer Concert Series, Brooklyn Borough President, Featured Performer New York Knicks 17 times at Madison Square Garden New York Rangers 14 times Madison Square Garden New Jersey Nets 2 playoff games 2 regular season, Continental Arena New York Liberty 2 Playoff Games Madison Square Garden NCAA Big East Championship Game Twice Madison Square Garden NCAA Big East Finals - Madison Square Garden Harlem Globetrotters Madison Square Garden "Children of Eden" Child Storyteller (Regional Theater) "Ragtime" Lead role of "The little Girl" (Regional Theater) "Anne" Lead role "Anne" (Regional Theater) "Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr." Lead Soloist (Off Broadway)
Alessandra is currently working with Grammy award-winning songwriters Jeff Franzel (*NSYNC, Taylor Dayne), Martin Briley (Celine Dion, Lauren Ianuzzi), and Dana Calitri (Marc Anthony, Sophie B. Hawkins) with plans to release her own songs by the end of 2008.
Team Alessandra: Steven Beer of Greenberg Traurig- Steven proudly represents Alessandra and has worked with Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter and O-Town.
GOOD LUCK ALLE! WE LOVE YOU!
Elite Team Wins Big at Competition 2008 Congratulations to our 26 Elite Company members for scoring "FIRST PLACE" at the Danceamerica NYC Competition, qualifying for "Nationals" with all eight entries!
Congratulations Lina Spano!
We would like to congratulate Repertory member Lina Spano for winning "FIRST PLACE" for her young choreographer Hip-Hop entry.
Lina has proven to be an exceptional choreographer & teacher. The staff and students all adore her. We are very proud of her and her win.
Congratulations Stefanie Guercio!
We would like to congratulate Stefanie Guercio from our Elite Company team for her outstanding performance during the 2007 Danceamerica NYC Competition.
Danceamerica Director Nancy Stone approached our staff to seek out who the "darling little girl" with all that personality & stage presence was in the Jr. Large Group Jazz entry "Hey Mickey".Mrs. Stone and the Danceamerica organization were so impressed with Stefanie's performance they nominated her for the "Most Promising Performance Award" in recognition of National Dance Week.We are so proud of Stefanie and her nomination.
It is an honor to be selected out of an entire dance competition as an individual presenting excellence & an all-around incredible performance.We are very proud of you.Keep up the great work.
