ABOUT US
Our faculty has TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION!
Meet our Faculty
Joyce Miller Lichtenberger
Director of Dancentral
Joyce earned her B.A. in dance from SUNY at Buffalo. She also holds an M.A. in dance education from the Ohio State University. She was a recipient of a Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship while at SUNY, and is a former member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. In addition to teaching courses at both the Elementary and Secondary school levels, Ms. Lichtenberger has taught dance at Erie Community College, the Ohio State University and SUNY at Buffalo, where she recently retired after 30+ years on faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance. While at the University of Buffalo, Joyce served as both Director and Associate Director of the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble for over 10 years. She also served as Director of Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase and is a recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award. Joyce has been actively teaching dance and choreographing for over 40 years. Dancentral is the product of her expertise.
Karen Costello
Dancentral Faculty
Karen holds a B.A. in dance from the State University of New york at Buffalo and is also a graduate of Dance Masters of America (DMA) Teacher's Training School. Karen has been certified to teach dance by DMA and has choreographed for the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble at SUNY at Buffalo.
Jennifer Eldridge
Dancentral Faculty
Jennifer received an M.S. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Special Education from the State College at Buffalo. She has been teaching dance for over 25 years and has been an adjunct faculty member at SUNY at Buffalo.
Sophia Fino
Dancentral Faculty
Sophia began her dance career at Dancentral in 2016 where she developed a love for all styles of dance. She danced competitively with DCS and has received numerous awards for her performances. She is currently pursuing a BFA in dance from SUNY at Buffalo where she is a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. Sophia aims to create a fun and safe learning space for students to grow their passion and technical abilities.
Cari Herrmann
Dancentral Faculty
A graduate of Erie Community College was a competitive gymnast for 12 years. She is currently on faculty with the Stumpf's Gymnastic Center and has been teaching acrobatics/gymnastics at various WNY locations over the past 13 years.
Victoria Hyl
Dancentral Faculty
Victoria is from Long Island, New York and is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she is a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. She has been studying dance from the age of 2 and has competed at both regional and national level competitions. In both middle school and high school, Victoria danced for her school dance team and at TJE Dance Force. Her favorite style of dance is hip-hop! She has choreographed hip-hop pieces at UB and hopes to continue choreographing for many more shows during her time here.
Jodi Kowalski
Dancentral Faculty
Jodi graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.A. in dance. While at SUNY she was a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. She returned to Buffalo after a three year tour with Sesame Street Live. Since her return she has taught at numerous dance studios as well as the University of Buffalo. She has choreographed for the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble at SUNY and continues to teach and choreograph locally.
Jenna Stroud
Dancentral Faculty
Jenna is attending the University at Buffalo pursuing degrees in Nursing and Dance. She has been dancing for 12 years and has been dancing competitively with Dancentral for 9 of those years. She was also an admired class assistant for 4 years. Jenna also enjoys singing and acting. She has performed lead roles in middle school and high school musicals and credits her dance training for a part of that success.
Danielle Usinski
Dancentral Faculty
Danielle is currently pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Danielle is no stranger to Dancentral having studied here for 14 years! Danielle spent 5 of those years dancing competitively. She also worked closely with her teachers as a valued class assistant for 4 years. Danielle now continues her to express her love for dance with her students as both a teacher and choreographer.
Dancentral Studios
Convenient Location
2187 Wehrle Drive
Williamsville, New York 14221
GIVE US A CALL
(716) 626-4050
EMAIL US
joyce@dancentralstudios.com