American Theater Dance Workshop

“Fall School and Dance Schedules: It’s Not for the faint of heart” ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It’s Ok! We all get caught up in the “Back to School” scheduling shuffle - if you’re looking for an easy solution to where you need to bring your child to begin or upgrade their dance training - ATDW is the easy answer. It’s not too late! We accept ongoing registrations. ATDW in Mineola is a Family Friendly, non-competition studio that fosters a nurturing environment; as a conservatory our focus is on your child’s dreams and goals and how they can quickly reach them. Hard work, accountability and clear instructions about the foundational skills required to be successful - those are life skills that can be applied towards any goal. Here’s what some parent’s have to say about ATDW:

“Our daughter looks forward to dancing every day and her classes at ATDW are more important than ever."

"She loves her dance family!! Thank you for all you both have done to try and bring as much “normalcy” as possible to the dancers. It speaks volumes!"

"Our daughter Lizzy has found a home at ATDW! She treasures her time with her instructors and fellow students and looks up to the older dancers."

"First rate instruction that empowers the student to grow as a dancer. The teachers truly care about the students."

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Did you ever wonder how the actors you watch on TV, Film and Stage create the characters that you love or love to hate? Have you asked yourself: “how do they create authentic, believable characters each and every performance? I mean, how do they do that? Training to be an actor requires a commitment to exploration, reflection, curiosity and the ability to respond honestly and authentically under imaginary circumstances. Join our acting classes and begin your journey to creating rich and genuine characters today.

Get to Know Us: Allison Hough and Jordanna Udai bring youth, vitality and excitement to our Hip Hop and Lyrical staff. We are thrilled to have their energy and passion in the studio with our students. ​​​​​​​​​Allison Hough: Allison started her dance career at ATDW in 2019. Since coming to ATDW, she has flourished as a dancer because of the continuous support from the staff, students, and her classmates. She has been trained in various styles such as ballet, theater dance, hiphop, lyrical, and more. Allison is also a member of the ATDW Theater Dance Company and has been for several years. She has always had a love for teaching students of all ages and is thrilled to combine that with her love for dance. She graduated in 2022 with a BS in Childhood Education and is pursuing her MS in Literacy Education. She is a substitute teacher at Eastplain Elementary School grades K-5. Allison will be teaching Hiphop Juniors and Lyrical Juniors this year, as well as supporting and mentoring the Junior Theater Dance Company. She is so thankful to be able to teach the incredible students and be apart of the wonderful community at ATDW.​​​​​​​​​Jordanna Udai: Jordanna is a Long Island native and has been dancing since the young age of six. She has danced her way through elementary, high school, and recently pursued a dance major at LIU Post. Jordanna herself is currently involved in the NYC dance community as she trains in studios such as Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse, Steps on Broadway and recently joined Nitrogen The Company. She is excited for another great year ahead and to share all she has learned with a future generation of dancers.

SECOND HIP HOP JUNIORS CLASS ADDED - SECURE YOUR SPOT in our NEWLY ADDED HIP HOP JUNIORS CLASS with MISS ALLIE on Tuesday Nights at 5:30. Don't get left out - this class will fill quickly. Join us NOW!

Put On Your Tap Shoes! Calling All Dancers Ages 7+​​​​​​​​​Our Tap Classes are led by Artistic Director/Broadway Veteran/Former RCMH Rockette and Professor of Musical Theater at LIU/LIHSA Advisory Board Member - Michelle Vivona​​​​​​​​​If you dream of creating clean sounds, dancing with musicality, rhythm and style - Broadway Tap is the style to learn. Learn new skills from an expert today - join the class that is right for you - options available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Lyrical Dance: An expressive and fluid form of dance that borrows heavily from it’s Balletic roots; a lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger. Because lyrical dancing focuses on the expression of strong emotion, the style concentrates more on an individual approach and expressiveness than the precision of the dancer's movements.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Hip Hop is a fun, energetic class where the dancers learn a commercial dance style to popular music! Dancers are given the chance to expand their horizons and break out of their comfort zone, but most of all to have fun!

Calling all 7-10 year olds ~ Where you begin your Dance Journey matters. For our beginning level dancers (ages 7-10) we offer a graded level of instruction. All of our Ballet Instructors are experienced former professionals and hold ABT curriculum certifications, among others. Our studio considers ballet instruction to be the backbone of any dancers journey to mastery over their body in space and time. Gaining proper technical foundations early on allows for a more thorough understanding of movement, style and how it pertains to freedom of expression. Ballet Beginner 1 & 2 levels have a few openings - ENROLL NOW

Get Your Free Info Kit and Book Your FREE TRIAL NOW! (link in Bio)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn everything there is to know about our owners - Broadway Veterans - the Vivona’s; The classes they offer, the team they’ve assembled - but, more importantly how they have built the perfect studio to help you reach your goals and achieve your dreams. The Time to Join ATDW - is NOW! (Ages 3-93 we have a class that will benefit you directly!)

The Excitement level is HIGH! Both of our Companies, the first ever Junior Company, got together this weekend to begin their rehearsals for the upcoming season and their first performance opportunity - the Mineola Street Fair on Sunday, October 1st. We hope you'll come out, visit us and support them at 12noon for their performances!

AUDITIONS TOMORROW - Email: [email protected] to secure an appointment between 1pm-3pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ATDW STUDIO THEATER
Proudly Presents

13, the Musical
Main Stage (ages 10+) 13, the Musical music 7 lyrics by Jason Robert Brown with book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Rehearsals: Begin Saturday, September 23rd and run Saturday's (4:30-7:30) and some Sunday's from 1:00pm-4:00pm 9/23, 9/24, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/15, 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 11/4, 11/5, 11/11, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19 TECH: 12/9
Performances: Sunday, December 10th (2pm & 6pm)
Directed & Choreographed by Broadway's Michelle & Jerome Vivona
Musical Director EMMA ENTE

BY AUDITION ONLY (Sunday, September 17th - 1pm-3pm)
CLICK HERE -> ATDW NON-REGISTERED STUDENT PERFORMANCE FEE: $650.00

CLICK HERE -> ATDW REGISTERED STUDENT DISCOUNT: $550.00*
(*MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED FOR THE 23-24 SEASON)
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, September 17th from 1pm-3pm at the ATDW Studio Theater
In the style of the show choose a 32 Bar Cut of a song that shows your range and versatility.
please, bring sheet music for the Musical Director to Accompany you or
come prepared with a backing track to sing to. NO a ca****la, please.
Video Submissions sent to [email protected] will also be accepted.
All Roles are Open Seeking STRONG Performers (Actors/Singers who move well)

A hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it.

Finding Nemo Kids begins Rehearsals this evening - We are still actively looking for young, talented performers ages 7-11 to join us from 5:30-8:30 for rehearsals! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ATDW Studio Theater Presents - DISNEY/PIXAR's FINDING NEMO KIDS (Ages 7-11)
Directed And Staged By ATDW Studio Theater Program Director - Jerome Vivona
Choreographer - Michelle Vivona
Musical Director - Emma Ente
NON REGISTERED STUDENT PERFORMANCE FEE: $650.00 - BY AUDITION ONLY
ATDW REGISTERED STUDENT DISCOUNT: $550.00 (MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED FOR THE 23-24 SEASON)
(Link to register on website)
(Must Be Registered To Audition - Auditions Will Be Held At First Rehearsal)
Rehearsal Schedule: (FRIDAYS 5:30-8:30) 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1
Tech Rehearsal 12/2
Performances 12/3 (2pm And 6pm)

-> Performances Will Be Held In The ATDW Studio Theater In Mineola

Michelle & Jerome Vivona celebrate their 29th Wedding Anniversary today (9/12) - (Photo: Pont Neuf - Paris, France) They began their life together, over 30 years ago, as partners in West Side Story at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, France. They were fortunate to work together in Multiple shows on Broadway and touring. (Guys & Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and others) and 10 years ago they purchased the American Theater Dance Workshop in Mineola to further the legacy of this extraordinary studio which has been training the next generation of Ballet and Broadway talents for 42 years. Teachers, Professors, Producers, Directors, Arts Consultants and Advisory Board members of the Long Island High School for the Arts - they stand ready to greet your child and support their goals and dreams. Come see what a Lifetime of experience in the arts can do for the education of your young triple threat in the making. Join ATDW today! ​​​​​​​​​(Photo: Katie Donnelly Photography)

ATDW STUDIO THEATER
Proudly Presents

13, the Musical
Main Stage (ages 10+) 13, the Musical music 7 lyrics by Jason Robert Brown with book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn

Rehearsals: Begin Saturday, September 23rd and run Saturday's (4:30-7:30) and some Sunday's from 1:00pm-4:00pm 9/23, 9/24, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/15, 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 11/4, 11/5, 11/11, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19 TECH: 12/9
Performances: Sunday, December 10th (2pm & 6pm)

Directed & Choreographed by Broadway's Michelle & Jerome Vivona
Musical Director EMMA ENTE

BY AUDITION ONLY (Sunday, September 17th - 1pm-3pm)
CLICK HERE -> ATDW NON-REGISTERED STUDENT PERFORMANCE FEE: $650.00

CLICK HERE -> ATDW REGISTERED STUDENT DISCOUNT: $550.00*
(*MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED FOR THE 23-24 SEASON)

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, September 17th from 1pm-3pm at the ATDW Studio Theater

In the style of the show choose a 32 Bar Cut of a song that shows your range and versatility.
please, bring sheet music for the Musical Director to Accompany you or
come prepared with a backing track to sing to. NO a ca****la, please.

Video Submissions sent to [email protected] will also be accepted.
All Roles are Open Seeking STRONG Performers (Actors/Singers who move well)

We Remember the lives lost, a nation united in grief and families forever altered by the horrific actions on September 11th, 2001.

LAST CHANCE - TODAY IS OPEN HOUSE - 5:00pm​​​​​​​​​We want to add your dancer to our Classes!​​​​​​​​​Come and try our Sample Classes, Meet our Teachers, view our space and get your class recommendations for our fall semester that begins on MONDAY! We'd love to have your family as an ATDW Family! "friends gather here" and we love making new friends! Also, FREE meet & greet with the Ice Queen from 5:30-6:30 ONLY and try our Drama With Your Mama class from 5:00-5:20 ages 2-6 RSVP in BIO

OPEN HOUSE this FRIDAY 9/8 from 5:00pm-8:20pm​​​​​​​​​RSVP now and join us for a fun filled evening of classes and a special visit from the Ice Queen for the Under 7 age group!​​​​​​​​​We have Acting, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Theater Dance and Musical Theater Classes for ages 2-22! Come try a Sample Class and see how ATDW fits into your Dance Journey this season! Scan the QR code or visit the Link in Bio to RSVP NOW!

Join us for our Open House on September 8th from 5:00 pm - 8:20 pm and from 5:30 - 6:30 enjoy a FREE Meet & Greet with the Ice Queen (courtesy of A Dream Is A Wish Parties LLC) and be our guest in one of these wonderful Sample Classes designed especially for children between the ages of 2-5! RSVP for your FREE SAMPLE class using the QR code in the flyer or Click the Link: https://66m3pai2.pages.infusionsoft.net

Photo Credit: Phyfe Photos

HAPPY LABOR DAY​​​​​​​​​ Our Artistic Directors, Michelle and Jerome Vivona have been proud Union Members for over 30+ Years.

THEATER KIDS! 🎭 Let’s Put on Some Shows!⁣ (UPDATED INFO)​​​​​​​​​Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (ages 12+) will be held in person on Sunday, September 10th from 1-3pm. (See Website for details)​​​​​​​​​
Finding Nemo (ages 7-11) - must register to audition - auditions will be held first day of rehearsal. REGISTER NOW!

ATDW REGISTERED STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A $100 DISCOUNTED PERFORMANCE FEE.* (must be registered for a technique class in 2324 season)

These two shows will be followed by (Mainstage) Into the Woods and (Juniors) 101 Dalmatians!

What are people saying about ATDW:

"ATDW is THE STUDIO on Long Island for OUTSTANDING and PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING. We have been part of the ATDW family for 12 years and both of my daughters are BEAUTIFUL dancers with EXCEPTIONAL technique and stage presence. My oldest daughter is now performing professionally and ATDW gave her the training she needed to continue her studies in college and launch her career. We are forever grateful for ATDW."

THEATER KIDS! 🎭 Let’s Put on Some Shows!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (ages 14+) will be held in person on Sunday, September 10th from 1-3pm. (See Website for details)

Finding Nemo (ages 7-13) - must register to audition - auditions will be held first day of rehearsal. REGISTER NOW!

ATDW REGISTERED STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A $100 DISCOUNTED PERFORMANCE FEE.* (must be registered for a technique class in 2324 season)

These two shows will be followed by (Mainstage) Into the Woods and (Juniors) 101 Dalmatians!

What are people saying about ATDW:

"ATDW is THE STUDIO on Long Island for OUTSTANDING and PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING. We have been part of the ATDW family for 12 years and both of my daughters are BEAUTIFUL dancers with EXCEPTIONAL technique and stage presence. My oldest daughter is now performing professionally and ATDW gave her the training she needed to continue her studies in college and launch her career. We are forever grateful for ATDW."

SAVE THE DATE - Join us on September 8, 2023​​​​​​​​​Are you curious to learn what happens inside our studios? Maybe You’ve driven by and seen the beautiful dancers on our windows, or you’ve been to an event and seen our fabulous dancers perform or been to an ATDW Studio Theater performance and seen a friend or our students dazzle in a musical? 🤩​​​​​​​​​
You want to be a part of what we do and benefit from our expert training and support? Then grab your spot at our OPEN HOUSE and try out the classes that interest you. We promise to help you begin your very own dance journey this season. The first step starts with you. REGISTER at the link in bio and let’s Kick Off the 2023-2024 season together! You’ll be glad you did!

NEW STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: (Musical Director and Vocal Coach) We’d like to welcome Musical Director - Emma Ente to our ATDW FACULTY! Who you study with - matters!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Emma Ente is a classically trained pianist of over 20 years. Her passion for musical theatre began as a student at LaGuardia High School for Music, Art, and the Performing Arts where she performed in the pit orchestra of “Ragtime” and was asked to assist the Musical Director. Emma holds both a B.A. and M.S. in Music Education from the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College. While at Queens College, she performed as a soloist in studio recitals and served as an accompanist for vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles. She has trained extensively in both piano, vocal, and choral pedagogy. Since 2011, Emma has been a piano and vocal teacher to students of all ages and levels. Emma has also served as musical director for numerous local productions for K-12 students, and has extensive experience accompanying performers in both musical theatre and classical vocal repertoire.

Triple Threat Performers Wanted - Our studio features two student performance companies, (Junior 11-14 and Senior 14+) accessible by invitation of the Artistic Director or by audition only. The American Theater Dance Workshop’s Theater Dance Companies, whose members are our most engaged and committed dancers, perform in theaters and at events for organizations all across the Long Island area and NYC. Since 2009, they have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, UBS Arena, ArtsAlive at NCC and repeatedly at both the Tilles Center and the KnJ Theater at Peridance in NYC. Our Theater Dance Companies work directly with our Artistic Directors and Broadway Veterans Michelle and Jerome Vivona and the company is mentored by visiting Guest Artists from the Broadway community, in varied length residencies all year long. (Junior Company audition 8/30 and 8/31 from 11am-1pm) (Senior Company 8/30 from 1pm-3pm and 9/8 from 8pm-9pm)

Dance is about more than extensions and tricks and turns. Dance is about conveying story, emotion and passion. Dance, at it’s best and most intimate, should relate to the music and the story being told. Each dancer is unique in their ability to bring themselves to the material and to connect with an audience and to affect an emotional response. Great storytelling requires nuance, musicality, adaptability to different styles and a technique so well grounded and secure that the freedom to express comes without fear or second guessing. We strive to bring our students up as artists - to expand upon their innate and natural gifts so they may expand their ability to tell stories and connect with an audience. It is not a sport - it is an art form - and training with instructors who’ve spent a lifetime onstage connecting with audiences and with other humans in pursuit of a more nuanced goal than a plastic trophy - that’s what a conservatory approach will develop and it’s what we do at ATDW. Your child will spend time focused on their own individual goals and dreams - They will learn new material every week and focus on more than one number per season. They will be taught and learn a foundational technique that allows for multi-faceted and authentic performances from the heart - not just making faces and plastering their hair back with sparkles while wearing skimpy costumes. We support the individual and encourage the group to work together so all of them may reach their goals at their own pace and time. Come and see the difference between “comp” dancing and Conservatory Training. It's a truly restorative and refreshing change of pace.

PEOPLE ASK US ALL THE TIME...what is THEATER DANCE? How is it different from Musical Theater? Great Question - the styles complement one another perfectly - but, they are not the same. Theater Dance is a technique class based on the Broadway era from the 1920s to the present, our theater dance classes are sure to capture the heart of anyone interested in the performing arts. In this course, students learn strong technique in jazz fundamentals as well as choreography derived from various Broadway styles. Teachers lead students through a center warm up including stretches, isolations, and core strengthening. This is followed by across the floor technique and choreography. Theater Dance has standard levels that can be seen on our schedule. For teens who are new to dance or are interested in gaining dance skills for performing in Musical Theater, our Teen Theater Dance class is perfect for you. ​​​​​​​​​Now, Musical Theater Is a performance-based class, students work vocally with a Musical Director on songs from Broadway Musicals which are then staged and choreographed. Musical Theater is open to ages 6 and up. Musical Theater/Acting Performance Class is also a performance-based class, students work vocally with a Musical Director and Choreographer on songs and scenes from Broadway Musicals which are then staged and choreographed. There is also an Acting Component where we work on improvisations, acting technique, relaxation and vocal exercises, small scenes and group scenes. Musical Theater 15+ is open to ages 15 and up.​​​​​​​​​
So, as you can see both styles go hand in hand for anyone who wants to perform in Musical Theater productions at their school or with us. Now you know!