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

Molly

Molly, originally from New Jersey, started dancing at the age of 4, training in contemporary, hip hop, jazz, ballet, and tap at a competitive level. At 17, she moved to NYC to study Dance Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. With over a decade of teaching experience, Molly has taught masterclasses, intensives, and competition choreography across the tri-state area.

Now, as she pursues a BA in Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent development, Molly continues to share her passion for dance and choreography with her students.

Laurie

Lindsey

Kiva 

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 9th 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 8th season at RDA, where she continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers!

Kiva, a Rockport native, began her dance journey at RDA in 2011 and started teaching in 2015. As captain of the competition team, she led with passion until graduating in 2017. After earning her DTCB Dance Teacher certification in 2018, Kiva attended Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2023 with a degree in Professional Music and a minor in Dance from Boston Conservatory.

Now back for her 9th season of teaching at RDA, Kiva is thrilled to share her love for dance and music with her students!

October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 31, 2024: Halloween
November 27-28, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
December 21, 2024: Winter Recital, 11am Tech Rehearsal, 3pm Performance
December xx - xx 2024: Winter Break
April xx - xx 2024:  Spring Break
May xx - Memorial Day
Last Day of Regular Classes: Saturday, June 13

Holiday Closures

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.