Leaders in the World of Dance – JLDC Alumni Spotlight: Marina Vachon

“JLDC is where I learned to love dance and thinking of the years I spent there helps me continue to push towards accomplishing all of my dreams and goals.” – Marina Vachon Nearing five decades of dance education in Newton, the students at Joanne Langione Dance Center consistently curate a life-long love of dance, whether […]
Unique 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 our favorite Joanne Langione Dance Center gift ideas to celebrate dancers of all ages. Plus, all JLDC Spiritwear is 10% in our Dancer’s Boutique November 25th – 28th with code JLDC10 at checkout! […]
Best of Boston Adult Ballet Classes Now Being Offered at JLDC!

Adult Ballet Classes are now at JLDC! Five weeks into our new dance season, Joanne Langione Dance Center is humming along. Our hallways are filled with toddlers through teens coming and going each week for their dance classes, teachers are starting choreography for our Winter Concert and Hip Hop Shows, and costumes are being ordered! […]
5 Things To Do Before Your First Dance Class

Before getting into the nitty gritty of it all, let’s first acknowledge how exciting this moment is. Whether this is your very first class or it’s the first class after summer break, deciding to enroll in dance is a decision that will positively impact your life in many ways. For the students at Joanne Langione Dance […]
It’s Never Too Late To Start Dancing!

Have you always wanted to start dancing, but felt like the train already left the station? Well before we go any further, let’s make one thing clear. It is never too late to start dancing! Sure, there are some dancers that start at the age of 3, but just because starting young is the “norm” does […]
JLDC’s Summerdance: Bringing Summertime to Life With Dance, Art, Music, and Performance

From September through early June, there is rarely any down time for The Joanne Langione Dance Center located on 38 Border Street, and Summerdance is no different. With four state of the art studios filled with dancers seven days a week, JLDC has become accustomed to this lively environment. While the school year might feel […]
Dance Is More than Learning Steps: Reflections from the Class of 2022

“Thank you JLDC for giving me a space to be myself, and allowing me to create bonds and memories to cherish forever.” – Rebekah Jaffe, Class of 2022 The faculty at Joanne Langione Dance Center have always been committed to creating a family-like atmosphere amongst students. By celebrating the entire collective of dancers, generations of […]
Celebrating International Tap Day with JLDC Tap Faculty Isla Niezgoda!

The mission behind The Joanne Langione Dance Center has always been to preserve the integrity of dance by fostering future generations of well trained dancers. Founding Director Joanne Langione has placed great importance on a well rounded approach to dance education. By creating an atmosphere filled with love and support, a faculty of true […]
Lifelong Lovers of Dance!
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, […]