About Us
Armonk Dance has been under the direction of Cynthia S. D'Angelo for the past seven years. Before she took ownership, she was a vital part of the artistic and administrative staff of Armonk Dance for 20+ years- creating a thriving modern program and a pillar of the ballet program.
Ms. D'Angelo brings to the table a high level of professionalism, integrity, talent and experience. She is a caring, knowledgeable and generous teacher who works to bring about the best in her dancers. With a tremendous love and respect for this art form, and all it can provide your dancer in and out of the studio, Ms. D'Angelo shares her love of dance , its protocols, history and etiquette with dancers from budding ballerinas to professionals. She is committed to making sure dancers are learning proper technique in a safe and appropriate environment. Ms. D'Angelo is the director of the Modern Co. and the Competition Teams at ACD as well as the Artistic Director of the school.
Ms. D'Angelo, a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, began her training with Judi Drozd of the Joffrey Ballet. She joined the Junior Company of the Albany-Berkshire Ballet at 14 and was promoted to full company member upon graduation from high school. She supplemented her training at The Boston Ballet, Walnut Hill School of the Performing Arts and Jacobs Pillow 12 +12 program and toured throughout Russia.
Her professional career began as a corps member and moved to soloist with the Albany-Berkshire Ballet where she danced in ballets such as Cinderella, Giselle, Les Sylphides, The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Our Town. She worked with choreographers such as Phillip Jerry, Mary Margaret Gianonne, Darryl Grey and Bill T. Jones. She then went on to attend the University of Missouri- Kansas City where she became an adjunct professor of dance and began dancing for Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre (where she would later become the company administrator).
With WHDT she danced the works of Sean Curran, Kevin Iega Jeff, Leni Wylliams, Fred Benjamin, DeAnna Hiett, Paula Weber and more. While in Kansas City Ms. D’Angelo began and maintained the modern program for the Communiversity (A continuing education department of the University of Missouri-Kansas City) and taught at the Westport Ballet. Recently, Ms. D’Angelo was invited to show her choreography at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, New York and at the Riverside Theatre in NYC. Ms. D’Angelo is the rehearsal mistress and choreographer for the Mooney-Cooley Dance Company. Ms. D’Angelo currently resides in New Jersey teaching and choreographing.
Ms. D'Angelo brings to the table a high level of professionalism, integrity, talent and experience. She is a caring, knowledgeable and generous teacher who works to bring about the best in her dancers. With a tremendous love and respect for this art form, and all it can provide your dancer in and out of the studio, Ms. D'Angelo shares her love of dance , its protocols, history and etiquette with dancers from budding ballerinas to professionals. She is committed to making sure dancers are learning proper technique in a safe and appropriate environment. Ms. D'Angelo is the director of the Modern Co. and the Competition Teams at ACD as well as the Artistic Director of the school.
Ms. D'Angelo, a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, began her training with Judi Drozd of the Joffrey Ballet. She joined the Junior Company of the Albany-Berkshire Ballet at 14 and was promoted to full company member upon graduation from high school. She supplemented her training at The Boston Ballet, Walnut Hill School of the Performing Arts and Jacobs Pillow 12 +12 program and toured throughout Russia.
Her professional career began as a corps member and moved to soloist with the Albany-Berkshire Ballet where she danced in ballets such as Cinderella, Giselle, Les Sylphides, The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Our Town. She worked with choreographers such as Phillip Jerry, Mary Margaret Gianonne, Darryl Grey and Bill T. Jones. She then went on to attend the University of Missouri- Kansas City where she became an adjunct professor of dance and began dancing for Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre (where she would later become the company administrator).
With WHDT she danced the works of Sean Curran, Kevin Iega Jeff, Leni Wylliams, Fred Benjamin, DeAnna Hiett, Paula Weber and more. While in Kansas City Ms. D’Angelo began and maintained the modern program for the Communiversity (A continuing education department of the University of Missouri-Kansas City) and taught at the Westport Ballet. Recently, Ms. D’Angelo was invited to show her choreography at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, New York and at the Riverside Theatre in NYC. Ms. D’Angelo is the rehearsal mistress and choreographer for the Mooney-Cooley Dance Company. Ms. D’Angelo currently resides in New Jersey teaching and choreographing.
Marissa Mooney-Kretzmer, - has been a part of ACD since 1998. She has helped to grow the ballet program in her tenure here. Recently joining as a Co -Owner, she is proud to continue the mission that Cynthia D'Angelo set forth. Marissa has devoted her post -performing life to the wellness and education of children in and out of the studio. She has been a CASA Advocate since 1998, helping multiple children through their time in foster care. Ms. Mooney-Kretzmer is the Artistic Director of MCD ( Mooney /Cooley Dance which combines local young dancers and a cast of international professional dancers for their annual performance of MCD's Nutcracker at The Riverside Theatre in NYC, which just celebrated their 25th Season!
After gathering a foundation with Babara Walczak of the New York City Ballet from the age of 6, Marissa attended the Highschool of Performing Arts in NYC. She went on to continue learning from: Peff Modelski, Willy Burmann and Bob Heath. She was awarded a merit scholarship at both The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. She attended the University of Akron on scholarship before making her professional debut at age 18 with the Albany Berkshire Ballet- where she and Miss Cyndi first met. At ABB, Marissa had the good fortune to work with many talented dancers and choreographers. Favorite roles have included: Lady Capulet in Frances Patrelle's Romeo & Juliet, the Snow Pas de deux in Nutcracker and dancing pieces such as: Autumn by Mary Margaret Giannone and Bill T. Jones' Chatter Traffic. Ms. Mooney-Kretzmer went on to dance with the Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre in Kansas City, MO. She worked with amazing choreographers such as: Leni Wylliams , Mary Pat Henry and Kevin Iega Jeff. Marissa loved touring and performing in pieces such as: Ice Fire, Shah Tah Tee, Esperanza, Quiet City and Church of Nations. Marissa eventually served as Company Administrator for the WHDT. Upon her return to NYC, Marissa continued studying, performing and teaching. She is certified in Child and Teen Yoga and has specialized in Trauma Informed yoga practices for the same groups as well as completing PeffPointe Teacher Training in Chicago, IL. Marissa has taught pre-school, elementary, secondary level students; as well as at the collegiate level. Marissa looks forward to sharing her love of dance and respect for this art form as long as she can.
After gathering a foundation with Babara Walczak of the New York City Ballet from the age of 6, Marissa attended the Highschool of Performing Arts in NYC. She went on to continue learning from: Peff Modelski, Willy Burmann and Bob Heath. She was awarded a merit scholarship at both The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. She attended the University of Akron on scholarship before making her professional debut at age 18 with the Albany Berkshire Ballet- where she and Miss Cyndi first met. At ABB, Marissa had the good fortune to work with many talented dancers and choreographers. Favorite roles have included: Lady Capulet in Frances Patrelle's Romeo & Juliet, the Snow Pas de deux in Nutcracker and dancing pieces such as: Autumn by Mary Margaret Giannone and Bill T. Jones' Chatter Traffic. Ms. Mooney-Kretzmer went on to dance with the Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre in Kansas City, MO. She worked with amazing choreographers such as: Leni Wylliams , Mary Pat Henry and Kevin Iega Jeff. Marissa loved touring and performing in pieces such as: Ice Fire, Shah Tah Tee, Esperanza, Quiet City and Church of Nations. Marissa eventually served as Company Administrator for the WHDT. Upon her return to NYC, Marissa continued studying, performing and teaching. She is certified in Child and Teen Yoga and has specialized in Trauma Informed yoga practices for the same groups as well as completing PeffPointe Teacher Training in Chicago, IL. Marissa has taught pre-school, elementary, secondary level students; as well as at the collegiate level. Marissa looks forward to sharing her love of dance and respect for this art form as long as she can.
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Devyn Ciccio-Rauf. Devyn is known as a rigorous yet inspiring dance instructor. In 2016, she began teaching creative movement at Rising Stars Academy in Millville, NJ, In 2018, Devyn joined Nadia’s Performing Arts Center in Queens, where she taught jazz, hip hop, acro, ballet, tap, and creative movement. As of 2022, Devyn works with Armonk Center for Dance, along with other schools in Westchester, where she teaches tumbling, and in Queens, where she teaches creative movement, tumbling, and acro.
Kenneth Hernandez- is a dancer and choreographer from The Bronx, NY. Growing up, he started to build his street style by training with many different dance teams based in NYC. He would perform in shows and competitions including Prelude, Elements, and World of Dance. He later continued his individual training at Broadway Dance Center, EXPG, Brick House Dance, and Monsters Dance Convention. Kenny later became a part of the traveling faculty for Liberate Artists, where he found his passion for teaching. There he taught workshops and master classes all over the country and internationally for almost a decade. Kenny loves to inspire the youth and loves to share his knowledge and passion with all of his students.
Grace Kelly Kretzmer- is a Bronx based theatre performer, dancer, choreographer, director and educator. She holds an M.A. Educational Theatre degree from Adelphi University and a B.A. Musical Theatre degree from Sacred Heart University and is a committed and thoughtful teacher. Grace studied ballet, modern jazz and tap at the Armonk Center for dance. Grace made her debut in MCD's Nutcracker in 2008- where she performed through 2021; and continues as rehearsal director and production assistant. Theatre Credits include: "In the Heights" (Nina Rosario) , A Year with Frog and Toad (Lady Bird/ Choreographer), BABY (Arlene/Choreographer), "Legally Blonde (Serena) , "Iolanthe" (Fairy), Brigadoon (Ballet dancer/Ensemble), "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change"(Woman 2 and Oceanborn (Viking/ us Eira/Calders Friend) - OFF Broadway.
28 Kaysal Court - Armonk, NY
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