Janet Armstrong ~

Janet has studied with Boston Ballet, The Boston Conservatory and also many ballet masters including: David Howard, Joseph Giocobbi and Fred Knecht to name a few. She previously owned a school in the New England area for 18 years and since selling the business, has been sharing her extensive knowledge with students in the local area. Janet was invited and chosen on 2 occasions to dance in the Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Moscow in the former Soviet Union, Copenhagen, Denmark and Warsaw Poland as part of an International Dance Festival. She has also taught ballet workshops at DCTB Boston. Because of her technical training, many of her dancers have gone to win such titles as, Miss Dance, Jr.. Miss and Petite Miss with the New England Chapter of DMA. Her students have also won numerous titles, high scores and best technique awards at prestigious competitions such as ADA and IDC. She also has numerous students dancing on cruse ships, some of whom are dance captains, in national touring productions of White Christmas, Chorus Line, Moving Up as well as other regional theatre productions. One former student has just been hired as a Rockette in NYC.

We are proud of our faculty and the dediction each has to her students!

Debbie Beal ~

Debbie has been teaching dance to students of all ages and levels for over 20 years. She is a member of the Dance Teachers' Club of Boston / The American Society, and a 1985 graduate from the DTCB/AS Dance Education Training Course. As a dancer, Debbie has performed professionally with the "Jazz Connection", and has received many gold medals and special awards such as "Most Potential", "Most Enthusiastic" and "Best Smile". She has led her own students to receive many gold medals,  high score awards and various special awards both regionally and nationally. Recently, her students qualified to participate in the "Dance Offs" at ADA's National Competition. She has trained with many dance legends such as David D. Marie, the Golds, Frank Hatchett and Mary Jane Strondak, and continues to train in Boston and New York. A graduate from Northeastern University, Debbie is certified as a personal trainer, a group fitness instructor and in CPR. She also works part-time as a Physical Education Instructor at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Debbie's love and vitality for dance is evident in her work.

Mary has been teaching dance for 25 years, and is a long standing member of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston. Mary has studied with some of the most renowned teachers in New England and New York. She trained and performed with the Boston based Copley Square Ballet, the Jeannette Neil Jazz Studio, Leon Collin's Tap Ensemble, and Luigi Style Jazz based in New York City. Mary's students have received numerous Gold Medals, High Score, and Special Awards. She is a recipient of the American Dance Awards Diamond Choreography Award. Mary is committed to instilling a love of dance and building self-esteem in all her students. She has delighted in seeing many of her students continue on performing, teaching and celebrating the art of dance.

Mindy Fabiano ~

Mindy began dance at the age of four at the Melissa Hoffman Dance Center, becoming a member of their competitive team and pre-professional company, Subtle Intuition. During her time there, she acquired many accolades including scholarships from Dance Masters of America (tap, pointe), winning national titles, a pot on the 2002 world dance team and the opportunity to appear in the opening ceremony of the Woman's World Cup in Australia. After graduating second in her high school class, Mindy began her profession career with Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, touring the world as a featured soloist and aerial artist. With her feet back on dry land, she enjoys picking up where she left off, teaching all subjects and choreographing competitive routines.

Faculty of the Carlene Nazarian Dance Center

Ashley Moniz ~

Ashley has been dancing since age 3 at The Carlene Nazarian Dance Center. At age 7 she started on a competing team. She has performed in Walt Disney World, as well as local events. In 1998 Ashley was part of the routine "Chicago" which won the national championship title at the American Dance Awards in Virginia. Ashley started teaching at CNDC in 2002 and has also done choreography work for Timberlane High School's cheerleading team and Central Catholic High School's dance team. She has also taught classes at the UNH Summer Dance Intensive in Durham, NH as well as Hampstead Health and Fitness in Hampstead, NH. In 2007 she performed in artist, D.One's music video. Ashley has taken technique and mater classes in the area, as well as Boston and New York City and continues to do so. She keeps working to teach her students to express themselves through dance while having a lot of fun.

Mary Doherty ~