Tara VanRoy - Director and Choreographer

Tara has a dance history extending over 20 years, she has been classically trained in the arts of ballet, tap, jazz, and modern throughout New York State. Tara has trained with Master Instructors Frank Hatchett, Kathy Sullivan and Bob Rizzo. Her recognitions are on a county, state, and national level through various competitions and organizations. Tara has taught dance in Binghamton, Rochester, and Catskill, New York. She has developed dance programs for schools, community centers, dance studios, cheerleading squads, and day care facilities. In the Hudson Valley, Tara has been employed by non-for profit agencies and a school district as an advocate, educator, and behavioral specialist. She is an instructor for the Greene County SPROUTS program, Catskill Community Center, Windham Elementary PTSA, Grant D. Morse Elementary Enrichment program, and Catskill Middle School programs. With a degree in psychology, there is an emphasis for self development in all of her programs.

Erika Ahlberg - Assistant Instructor and Choreographer

Miss Erika has a dance history on the area for over 15 years. Miss Erika has continued her dance education at various conventions and currently through a minor at the University of Albany. Miss Erika is currently at NYU in the Dance Education Master's program. She has trained with several prominent teachers including Frank Hatchett and Chio. Erika also has provided free dance programs at the Catskill Community Center.

Lesley Birk - Assistant Instructor and Choreographer

Miss Lesley has a dance history extending over 20 years. She has been classically trained in ballet, tap, and jazz. Miss Lesley is an active member of the community working with youth through the boy scout and girl scout councils.

Lauren Robbiani - Instructor and Choreographer

Lauren was introduced to belly dance at a young age and the passion to dance still continues. She has performed thourghout the Capital district and the Hudson Valley. Miss Lauren is currently continuing her education of dance, most recently in Las Vegas and California.

Nicole Eisenhardt - Instructor

Miss Nicole's gymnastics and dance experience is extensive, She has been in these arts for most of her life .  Nicole has held several state gymnastics titles and now is the technical instructor for the Academy's acrobatics program.

Petite Productions Dance & Arts Academy
1164 Route 23 Catskill & 20 Country Estates Greenville
(518) 821 8091