Welcome to ABC!

Welcome to ABC!

Welcome to the ABC Center for Performing Arts!
Always Building Character

Come see our Radio Sidney Rockettes!
"Jolly Holly Days" in Sidney - Friday, December 4th @ 6:30pm
In Sidney Center for their holiday festivities - Sunday, December 6th @ 5:30
During the halftime show for the girls' basketball tournament in Bainbridge - Tuesday, December 29th @ 5:00 & 7:00

Our Mission

All of the dancers at ABC play a very special part at our studio. Some dancers are at dance one day a week while others are here six. Whatever the case, each and every student is a valuable member of our family. Our students learn how to work together and support each other. Teamwork is crucial for a successful dance class. Every student has a responsibility to their class to be focused, dedicated, supportive, and have a positive attitude in and out of class. Our students are stronger than ever and have built a strong sense of family within all of the classes. Parents should be very proud of their children for their committment to not only the art of dance, but to creating an atmosphere of acceptance and unity.

We believe in a solid foundation of various dance techniques, including classical ballet training. We want our students to be challenged, while also performing those steps correctly. The tricks are great and are all part of it, but you also need to master the basics to support those tricks.

At ABC we also believe in supporting the whole child, not only their dance education, but also their spirit and soul. We are there for our students 24/7 to give them responsible guidance and support. We feel that one way to do this is to also teach our dancers about what they can do to make a difference in our world today. Our dancers are very aware of their communities and those around them. The idea of doing what they can to help others has proven to have reached our dancers, as they are beginning to take an active role in planning our community service activities themselves. Not only are our dancers extremely talented, but they are intelligent, friendly, loving people who are supportive of each other and their communities.

Dance is a healthy activity that fosters creativity, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle. Our students are able to spend time doing something they love. It is time well spent, being productive and social as well. I am proud to say that many of our dancers are on the honor and high honor rolls, involved in student council, leadership organizations, and community service projects. They have had the strenghth and confidence to make good, healthy choices when faced with peer pressure. The teachers at ABC could not ask for a better group of students to work with.

Our Teachers

Amy Burns-Cuozzo: Owner and Director
"Miss Amy" recieved her training at a young age from Miss Andrea, a local teacher who has turned out many professional dancers, and has since retired. Amy attended Dean College in MA, where she graduated with an Assosiates Arts Degree in Dance and Performing Arts. She was also a member and soloist of the Dean Dance Company. She has a Bachelors Degree of Science in Education from SUNY Oneonta and is a member of Dance Masters of America, Western New York State Council, Chapter #8. Miss Amy also continues her dance education, attending seminars and workshops throughout the year. She is excellent with children, and a wonderfully qualified teacher for all students, ages 2 1/2 to Adult! Miss Amy currently lives in Guilford, NY with her husband, Chris, and two children, Makenzie and Jacob.

Brandi Clark: Teacher
"Miss Brandi" has been teaching at ABC since its doors opened in 1992. She also recieved her dance training from Miss Andrea at the Dance Arts Centre. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education. Miss Brandi is working toward becoming a member of Dance Masters of America, and is also keeping up to date with her dance education. Miss Brandi lives is Bainbridge, NY with her husband, Shawn, and daughters Skylar and McKenna.

Eden Hartwell: Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!

Tracy Graney: Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!

Cerice Palmer: Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!

Becky Rivera: Student Teacher
"Miss Becky" has been dancing for 14 years. She recieved her training at ABC from a young age. She has been a demonstrator and assistant for six years and this is her fourth year student teaching. Becky is a member and soloist of the Senior Performance Team and Metamorphosis Contemporary Company whose honors including winning Miss Thrive and half a dozen individual judges awards. She recently recieved her jazz certification and has gained membership to Dance Masters of America! Miss Becky is a Senior at Sidney High School where she has been inrolled in the Unique Career Placement Program to further her dance education. Becky's future plans include majoring in dance in college.

Makenzie Cuozzo: Student Teacher
"Miss Makenzie" has been dancing for 12 years. She has been a part of the ABC Center for Performing Arts since before she was born. This will be Makenzie's first year student teaching and we are very excited to have her on our teaching staff! She is also a member and soloist of our Senior Performance Team and Metamorphosis Contemporary Company. Her honors include winning numerous high score and judges awards. Makenzie is a Freshman at Bainbridge-Guilford High School.

Studio Information

ABC Center for Performing Arts is located in Sidney, NY on the corner of Division and Main Street, above Sidney Paint and Hardware. Come see our newly remodeled facility, with large dance rooms, dance floors, wall to wall mirrors, large waiting area and air-conditioning. Our entrance is in the back of the building.

Our phone number is: (607)563-8667

Web Address: www.abcschoolofdance.com