Come dance with us!

Our Mission at Dance Works is to deliver the highest quality dance education in a fun, nurturing, yet disciplined and challenging atmosphere more affordably. Our studio's goals are to welcome and inspire dancers at every level of interest, from recreational to the professional track, to reach their fullest potential.  We support  dancers development technically, artistically, athletically, and emotionally while promoting dedication, hard work, fostering friendships and encouraging creativity.  We offer a safe, inclusive and non-competitive environment with experiences that build confidence and benefits that last a lifetime. 

• We provide personal attention a holistic approach to instruction with a positive attitude.  
• Our younger classes include assistants to lower student/instructor ratio.
• We are more affordable than most dance studios without compromising quality dance education. 
• The safety for our dancers is our #1 priority.
• Dance Works has a variety of classes for training at all ages and levels that can fit into your family schedule.  If you don’t see a class you are interested in, please speak with us and we can likely make arrangements!
• We are proud to offer multiple options for you and your dancer to explore. From one class per week as a recreational dancer to intensive programs for a more serious dancer, we have something for everyone! 
• Dance Works provides age-appropriate dance education and costuming. 
• There are several performance opportunities throughout the season including a Nutcracker Excerpts & Winter Showcase, a Student Choreography Showcase, Spring Fundraiser Showcase, and our end of season Production.  We also offer in studio informal presentations for our youngest "adorables" and for our mini-camps, workshops and observation days.  A portion of proceeds from all of our stage productions benefits a not-for-profit such as the Blythedale Children's Hospital, the Foundation for Women's Cancer, The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, the March of Dimes and many others. 
• Dance Works is a chapter of the NHSDA (National Honors Society for Dance Arts), recognizing and inducting students who express interest while helping to advance the fields of dance.  There is opportunity for dancers to receive the gold Honor Pin and wear the blue and white Honor Cord and/or Medallion at graduation.
• We offer Dance Mini Camps for Working families when school is on break or has a Superintendent's Conference Day and in during summer break.
• We provide custom private pods for all ages and levels. 
• Dancers are encouraged to create their own choreography, giving rise to young expressive and artistic talent. 
• Our community culture is inclusive, respectful, friendly, family-oriented and dedicated to the high-quality! We love to dance and especially love to share our passion for dance and fitness with our students!  
• Location, location, location! We currently have 3 main locations and other satellite locations with easy access to  parking! Our 3 in-studio locations include 210 Halstead Avenue in Harrison, Crawford Park Mansion at 122 N. Ridge Street in Rye Brook and Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave. in Pound Ridge.  Current Satellite locations in Rye, Briarcliff Manor and Tarrytown,  We hold outdoor and pod classes wherever you are in Westchester County. Our studio locations are close to multiple coffee spots, restaurants, shops. There's so much you can do and enjoy before and after class or while waiting for your dancer.

Nicola Davis "Nici", is a passionate performer and dance teacher.  

She started teaching youth dance classes over a decade ago in Germany, where she was born. She graduated with her diploma in Performing Arts and Dance Pedagogy at the Ballettfoerderzentrum in Nuremberg/Germany. Throughout the years and during her work study at CityDance Conservatory, she taught all ages and levels in a variety of styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop, heels dance) in Germany, Italy, Croatia and the USA. Settling in NYC six years ago, Nici performed as a backgup dancer for various local artists on stages and in music videos, has been featured in commercials and has been teaching in dance studios and after school programs. 

Nici is beyond excited to join the Dance Works family and can’t wait to share her knowledge and passion. Next to learning more about the way your body moves and what it is capable of, you will also learn the technique of the style you are pursuing while having lots of fun learning, exploring and most importantly, DANCING! 

Emma Morris started dancing at a young age in Auckland, New Zealand. She trained in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.  After winning a number of national titles and working in the Auckland commercial industry, she made the move to Los Angeles to further her dance training at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in 2018 where she now her Associate Degree in Dance Theater.  In 2020 she moved to Texas where she danced professionally for Zion Dance Project and toured with Dance Revolution as a member of RevCrew. Emma has been fortunate to have trained in all areas of the performing arts from Acting, Singing, and Dancing to Directing, Writing and Choreographing. With her passion for everything Performing Arts, Emma now continues to train and work in the Dance Industry.  Emma is on her third season teaching with Dance Works!  

CESAR ORTIZ

Cesar Ortiz has been dancing ballet since the tender age of 7 years old. His professional training has taken him across the world from South America to Russia, Europe and the USA. Cesar began his career as a dancer for Ballet de Cali Company dancing the role of Don Quixote, The Nutcracker and other great works such as Barrio Ballet, Coppelia and much more. He has danced with notable companies such as the OhioDance Theater, Black Door ensemble, Ganesville Ballet Theater, Sacramento Ballet, Saratoga Springs Ballet, Westchester Ballet Company & the Joffrey Ballet NYC prior to joining Guys and Dolls Dance Studio. He has been teaching as a substitute for Dance Works and is now on staff for the 2024-2025 season. 

Dance Works produces an annual showcase that bridges the gap between local student performing companies and Manhattan professionals who gather in a non-competitive way to celebrate dance while raising funds to help change the lives of the community around them.  Here are just some of the charitable causes we support: The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides for Breast Cancer, The Foundation for Women's Cancer, The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, The March of Dimes, The Children’s Cancer Fund, Avon Foundation’s Breast Cancer Crusade, Avon Foundation’s Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Campaign, The American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish, the Blythedale Children’s Hospital and The Little Angels Child Care Center. Dance Works students have performed for patients and residents at the Maria Ferrari Children’s Hospital, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Hebrew Home for the Aged, The Osborn Home and for many other community services & events. We also produce an annual Student Choreography Showcase with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Valerie Fund, for children with cancer and blood disorders.  Thus far Dance Works has raised over $106,000 in an effort to help save and improve lives. A portion of fundraiser ticket sales and targeted workshop proceeds go to charity.   In the past several years we have hosted incredible guest artists including PILOBOLUS and PARSONS DANCE!