Passion. Precision. Grace.
The MADA Way
Our Mission
Miss Alessia’s Dance Artistry is a place for students of all ages to express themselves in their own creativity. MADA will strive to have all students be able to gain confidence to make the dance floor their own world. Our goal is to create a family atmosphere for dancers of all ages and levels to feel at home and safe to not only perform but create on their own as well.
With experienced instructors that vary in all genres and expertise, MADA will continue to to learn as instructors to bring the most up to date as well as classical educations that can be offered.
Founder & Director
Alessia DiCecco
Miss Alessia
She began dancing since the age of 3 and has never looked back. She competed since the age of 5 and had multiple title solo wins as well as overall high scoring dances. Miss Alessia also trained at Alvin Ailey, Steps on Broadway, French American School of Ballet and did many summer intensives to continue her education as a dancer.
Miss Alessia started to teach as a head instructor at her local dance studio at the age of 14 and got her first choreography award at 16. She was an E-board member of her college dance club at University at Albany while teaching at a local studio to her college as the assistant director. Miss Alessia has since won multiple choreography award and special awards for her work.
Miss Alessia believes that the dance floor is a home of all no matter the level, age or ability. She wants to continue to inspire children of all ages with her art. Opening MADA has been a dream of hers for years. As she believes with proper training and experiences that anyone can be a great dancer as long as they have the passion.
Mrs. Ada - Office Manager
Mrs. Ada is our front office admin! A former dance mom Mrs. Ada spent many years watching Miss Alessia learn and flourish on the dance floor. As a former artist and culinary instructor Mrs Ada Always loved the arts and loves being part of the studio. IF you are looking for a lollipop or a snack visit Mrs. Ada in the office!
Miss Danielle is currently an RN BSN with many years of experience in the medical field. Miss Danielle danced until she graduated high school and loved the team atmosphere. While becoming a nurse she worked full time with children in various settings.Miss Danielle loves working with he younger kids and aiding in early child hood development.
Miss Danielle works part time as our office staff and also helps out with our Mommy and Me program. She is excited to join MADA and help where she can.
Miss Danielle is currently an RN BSN with many years of experience in the medical field. Miss Danielle danced until she graduated high school and loved the team atmosphere. While becoming a nurse she worked full time with children in various settings.Miss Danielle loves working with he younger kids and aiding in early child hood development.
Miss Danielle works part time as our office staff and also helps out with our Mommy and Me program. She is excited to join MADA and help where she can.
Taylor Forcelli
Miss Taylor has been dancing since the age of 3 and started competing not long after. Miss Taylor continued to dance in her college dance club at University at Albany and started to choreograph multiple genres throughout her years there. After college Miss Taylor has continued her passion for teaching. She has received a choreography award as well as special awards for creativity for her dances.
Miss Taylor is currently a Registered Nurse as Westchester medical Center in a step down unit. When she isn't having lives she is dancing away at MADA.
Instructors
Grace Kelly Kretzmer
Danielle Lombardozzi
Grace Kelly Kretzmer is a musical theatre performer, director, choreographer, and theatre & dance educator from the Bronx! GK holds a Master’s in Educational Theatre from Adelphi University and a BA in Musical Theatre from SHU. As a theatre & dance educator and director/choreographer, she has worked in youth, high school, collegiate, & professional theatre. She has worked with Random Farms Kids Theater, Westchester Sandbox Theatre, Westchester Torah Academy, Shady Hill School, Camp Lenape, Quaker Ridge School, Westchester Recreation, & Berklee College of Music. As a performer, she made her off Broadway debut at 17 in the critically-acclaimed Oceanborn: A New Musical and has recently performed with NY Black Arts Festival, Canterbury Summer Theatre, College Light Opera Company, & Barrington Stage Company.
Miss Danielle is currently an RN BSN with many years of experience in the medical field. Miss Danielle danced until she graduated high school and loved the team atmosphere. While becoming a nurse she worked full time with children in various settings.Miss Danielle loves working with he younger kids and aiding in early child hood development.
Miss Danielle works part time as our office staff and also helps out with our Mommy and Me program. She is excited to join MADA and help where she can.
Samantha Miley
Miss Sam is a recent graduate of Muhlenberg College where she double majored in dance and theater. She has been dancing over fifteen years in versatile styles. She began teaching dance at 18 years old and has continued teaching while simultaneously chasing her Broadway dreams. Following college graduation she has dance regional there productions including West Side Story and Legally Blonde. Additionally she has performed at theme parks such as Lego Land in Gosehn NY and Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho as both a dancer and a vocalist. She continues training in NYC any chance she gets a Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. She is excited to join the MADA Fam for this upcoming Season!
