After years of dancing through school and college, I found myself stuck in a corporate job that just didn’t fit. I knew I needed to follow my heart, so I combined my corporate skills with my love for dance and started teaching.

What began with 35 kids in a community center has now grown into Rockport Dance Academy, a place where students come to find their confidence, creativity, and community.

xo, Ms. Emily

Our Academy isn’t just about dance; it’s about creating a welcoming family where every student thrives.

it’s been my passion ever since. Jazz has always been my favorite – it makes me feel alive, joyful and unstoppable.

My love with dance began at age 3

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Originally from New Jersey, Molly began dancing at age 4 and trained competitively in contemporary, hip hop, jazz, ballet, and tap. At 17, she moved to NYC to study Dance Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

With 10+ years of teaching experience—including masterclasses, intensives, and competition choreography—she now brings her passion for movement and mentorship to RDA while pursuing a BA in Psychology focused on child and adolescent development.

MOLLY

Laurie, a UMass Amherst Sports Management graduate and owner of Sea and Sisu (Seagrass Art & Arco Fitness), brings over 30 years of coaching experience to RDA. A former competitive gymnast and collegiate cheerleader, Laurie loves working with all ages, from 3 to 93, in gymnastics, dance, tumbling, and group fitness.

Now in her 10th year at RDA, Laurie is excited to offer private lessons and personal training at the studio!

Lindsay earned her M.Ed in Elementary Education and a BA in Dance with a concentration in Hip Hop from Salem State University. With 22 years of dance experience and 15 years of teaching, she brings a deep passion for dance and education to every class.

Lindsay is excited to begin her 9th season at RDA, where she continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers!

A Rockport native, Kiva began dancing at RDA in 2011 and started teaching in 2015. As captain of the competition team, she led with heart until graduating in 2017. After earning her DTCB Dance Teacher certification, she attended Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2023 with a degree in Professional Music and a Dance minor from Boston Conservatory.

Now in her 10th season of teaching, Kiva is excited to keep sharing her love of dance and music with the next generation of RDA dancers!

LINDSEY

Laurie

KIVA

Monday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, November 11:  Veterans Day
Wednesday & Thursday, November 26–27: Thanksgiving Break
December 22 – January 4:  Holiday Break
February 16–20 : Winter Break
April 20–24: Spring Break
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day

Weather and Holiday Closures will follow the Rockport School System and will be posted to the website as information becomes available. The studio will be open on the school conference days.

Studio Closures 

 2025/2026 Season