Lifelong Lovers of Dance!<br>Alumni Spotlight: Annie Ellertsen Reflects on Life as a Dancer After JLDC
Throughout four decades of providing dance education to the greater Boston community, the students at Joanne Langione Dance Center consistently curate a life-long love of dance, whether they choose to dance professionally or simply for the joy of it. JLDC alum Annie Ellertsen shares her story with us in our alumni spotlight, curating a life-long […]
Team Work Makes The Dream Work: “Celebrating 20” and the Faculty of Joanne Langione Dance Center
The Joanne Langione Dance Center located in West Newton, MA is a very familiar name to the residents of the community. You won’t get very far before finding a connection or story tied to JLDC. So how has the beloved Boston treasure, thrived for over four decades? As the saying goes, it takes a village…and JLDC’s village of well-trained, […]
Benefits of Preschool Dance Classes
Studies show that there are benefits of preschool dance classes, learning to move to music benefits children in numerous ways that are essential to their early development. Before we are able to even speak, we use movement and motions to learn to communicate effectively and to learn and change ideas about ourselves, other people, and […]
GOING FOR GOLD!<br>Preparing for a Performance with JLDC Faculty, Goldie Walberg
You might think “preparing for a performance” solely means focusing on your rehearsals, classes, and making sure your choreography is ready for the stage. Technically speaking, you wouldn’t be mistaken. But other than the obvious, there are many other factors that come into play when preparing for a performance. It’s time to dive into what […]
Gift Ideas for Dancers
If you’re wondering what to get for the dancer in your life, look no further. We’ve put together a list of the 20 best gift ideas for dancers, from essential equipment to elegant accessories, to celebrate dancers of all ages. Gift Ideas for Dancers 1: Hydro Flask Water Bottle Keep your dancer hydrated with a […]
JLDC’s Four Decades of Excellence Honored by “Best of Boston” as Best Dance Center
Over the past 46 years, Founding Director Joanne Langione has brought new meaning to the word dance education especially since receiving best dance center in Boston in 2016. Since opening in September 1976 as a solo operation, the mission of the Joanne Langione Dance Center, Newton’s oldest school of dance, has remained unchanged: “To preserve […]
