Cathy G Benard

The Dancing Corner is a dance studio at 23 Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire, founded by Cathy Bernard in 1978 and now directed by Jen Post and Erin Oden, both of whom began dancing there aged five. It teaches classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern and musical theatre for serious students, plus introductory Pre-Dance classes for ages 3-6 that combine ballet, tap and jazz, and recreational classes for beginner through advanced adults. Ballet draws on the Legat system, Cecchetti syllabi and Vaganova technique, with pre-pointe conditioning and pointe by instructor permission. A four-level progression structures the curriculum, and a Dance Company is offered. The studio also runs a fitness track with WERQ dance fitness, Mobility Boost and Total Body Dynamics classes, plus private and semi-private Pilates reformer instruction. The season runs September to June and culminates in an annual Spring Performance recital; a six-week summer session with drop-in classes and a workshop series for ages 9-12 is also offered. Alumni have danced with Boston Ballet, Dance Prism, Granite State Ballet and on Broadway.