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This family business began back in 1934 with Gerard “Pepe” Geoffrey, then changing its name to the Hackworth School of Performing Arts in 1960 when daughter Jackie took over. It is now owned and operated by Jackie’s daughters, Lisa and Alison, who along with their talented staff would like to acknowledge all three generations that account for 70 years of continuous quality Dance Training.
We would like to say a special thank-you to our hard working and dedicated staff for all their help with a very rewarding season once again. Lisa Heath, Dawn Matthews, Diana Panetta, Marianne Bouthilette, Debbie Bean, Erin Kunze, Charlotte Doyle, Bernie Courtney, Maureen Cavanaugh, Tina Champagne, Jackie Odell, Bill Cote, Diana Domina, Kathy Mellon, Teddy Forance, Nick Anthony and Laura Halzack.
Thanks also to our wonderful assistants – Amanda Latour(Rehearsal Dance captain), Ashleigh Domina, Christine Cote, Tom Luce, Candice Dodge, Leanne Trytko, Kurt Adametz, Ashley Parsons, Christina Norris, Jen Rehbein, Brittany Tirrell, Jonathan Hawkes, Stephanie Desmond, Kara Sullivan, Julie Aquadro, Kim Rau, Rebecca Borsuk, Melissa Tavares, Nicki DeMargistris, Shannen McMahon, Sydney Dillon. A Special thanks to David LaTour our new company crew man and snack bar assistant.
Farewell and best wishes to our graduating seniors: Kurt Adametz, Christina Norris, Jane Oliveri, Stacy Waxler, Rachel Boisjolie, Nicole Dominick, Nicole Galenski, Crystalyn Kasa, Heather Clemons, Ashleigh Palmer, Rebecca Skwira, Kara Sullivan, Emily Silver.
It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to all our graduating seniors, most of whom have been with us since they were toddlers. We have had the pleasure of watching each of you grow and learn over the years and we are so very proud of who you are and all you’ve accomplished. You will always be a special part of our “dancing family” and your talents and personalities will not be forgotten! We wish you a special place in your hearts for the time you’ve spent with us here at Hackworth School. We will miss you all of you more than you can possibly imagine!
Congratulations to all our company dancers for another successful competitive season winning hundreds of awards, scholarships, and titles throughout the East Coast as well as winning high awards at National Competitions. Thank You for your commitment and dedication and to your parents for your unending love and support!
“Best of Luck” to those of you who will be competing and participating in upcoming National Competitions and events we know you’ll do great once again!
We will now be taking Summer Registration for all levels of Dance and Gymnastic classes.
Once again we will be having our annual 4 day workshop for Kinder through Intermeditate/Advanced Students. Please call the Dance Studio at 527-0892 to register.
We Dance Love, We Dance Joy, We Dance Dreams, We Dance to bring Smiles and Happiness!!! Thank you students for your talents, patience, love and for working so hard towards our goal every year…that of striving for excellence in the Performing Arts.