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Elite Dance Company is a competitive dance studio, in Bowmansville, with a strong focus on insuring all dancers receive outstanding technical training in a positive atmosphere - respect, teamwork and experiencing the love of dance. Their goal is to ensure that each dancer has the proper foundations to dance to their fullest potential - whether their dream is to dance recreationally, competitively, in college or even professionally. 

about ELITE dance company

Founders Stacey Friend and Suzie Wrobel each have a lifetime of experience as dancers, choreographers and dance teachers. Stacey is well known throughout the dance world as an excellent, award-winning teacher with extensive knowledge in multiple disciplines of dance. Most recently, her Acrobatics choreography has been showcased on America’s Got Talent on NBC. Suzie Wrobel is recognized for her ability to relate to young children and instill a love of dance and a confidence to try new things. She has a strong base in Musical Theatre and has the ability to get children to overcome their inhibitions and be able to reach new levels in their performance. Her dance groups have won numerous awards on the local and national level.

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Stacey 
friend

Artistic Director & Studio Owner

Mind Over Matter -

it's the ability to keep going even when

you think you have nothing left to give

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Ashlee
Hobble

Teacher

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” 

 

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” Vince Lombardi

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Rachel
panepinto

Teacher

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."

-Maya Angelou

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Debbie
molloy

Teacher

"We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly! And... adventure is out there!"

– From the movie “Up”

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Gabriella
Beck

Teacher

"Step so far outside of your comfort zone, you forget how to get back."

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Sarah 
pinelli

Teacher & Competition Coordinator

"Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life"

- Mark Twain

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Emily
Poplawski

Teacher

"Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams." 

- Donovan Bailey

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Sarah
Chowaniec

Teacher

No matter where you are in your dance journey, you are right where you are meant to be - growing, creating, and shining

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Eva
Lavarnway

Teacher

"Strength isn't built in the easy moments, but in the ones that test us." 

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Kathryn
Stanley

Teacher

"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful, and believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you"

- Misty Copeland

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Antonio
Falcone

Teacher

"Do it big, do it right, and do it with style" 

- Fred Astaire

© 2024-25 Elite Dance Company | 5360 Genesee Street, Bowmansville NY 14026 | Phone: [716] 288-7868

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