About the School

The School

Taneytown Dance Center is located at 2 Frederick Street in downtown Taneytown, Maryland. Taneytown Dance Center first opened its doors in 2004 under the direction of Kimberly McCord-Golliday (known by her students and their parents as "Miss Kim"). The Dance Center offers a wide range of instruction for all ages including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip-Hop, Pilates, Boot Camp for Boys, and special daytime classes for homeschoolers.

 

At the Taneytown Dance Center, we pride ourselves on the integrity of our studio and the quality of the Taneytown Dance Center experience.  We strive not only to instruct dance and technique but to encourage positive self-esteem, honor, poise, teamwork, and a strong respect for others.  Each and every child  is important to us, and we make every effort to play an important role in each student's life.  Your child becomes a part of a family, not just another student at the ballet barre.

 

Kimberly McCord-Golliday, Directrice

I am a dance graduate of Baltimore School for the Arts, where I studied under the direction of George Balanchine trained and former dancer of the Dutch National Ballet, Mr. Sylvester Campbell, and Ms. Stephanie Powell, Artistic Director of the Stephanie Powell Dance Ensemble. I have danced since the age of 2 and from the ages of 10-13 studied under the direction of Ms. Paula Callou former premiere danseuse with the Paris Opera Ballet. I have studied with instructors from The American Ballet Theatre and Maryland Ballet.  I have had classes with Mandy Moore, Nat Horne, Sean Curran, Gregg Russell, Rennie Harris, Pat-y-o-, Bob Rizzo, Debbie Dee, Ballet Master David Howard  and former New York City Ballet dancers Suzanne Farrell and Susan Jaffe, and I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Jenifer Ringer principal dancer of the New York City Ballet.   I have had class with Elisa Clarke of Mark Morris Dance company and attended Bill Evans' Workshops.  I have attended many classes and workshops with Finis Jhung. I have performed with many companies and studios in the Baltimore/Washington area at venues including The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (including the Gala opening), The City and Ethnic Fairs, and various holiday specials for WJZ-TV.      I have been teaching in all aspects of dance for twenty-five  years, including directing a program in Baltimore City for underprivileged and inner city youth.  I spent one year on the Baltimore Bandits Hockey Team dance squad.  The Baltimore Bandits were the drafting team for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks until they were sold later that year.   I had a student accepted into Carver School for the Arts and Technology, who was also accepted into the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive in New York City.  I provide guest choreography for the FSK Highschool DanceProgam. It has been a pleasure to start and run my own pre-professional dance company, Xpression in Motion Dance Company.  And with the help of my staff and students and all their hard work and dedication, the dance company has expanded in recent years to include Junior Xpressions, Juior Dance Company, and our latest addition, Young Xpressions for our youngest performing group. On a personal note I am married and live on the outside of town with my husband Tim, two sons ages 22 and 13 and my  Australian Shepherd dogs Cricket, Keebler, Audrey and Quinn. (See the Calquin Homestead for more on Australian Shepherds)

 

Theresa Baumgardner-Prochaska, Young Xpressions Company Director and Assistant Instructor

I started dancing when I was 3, learning tap, jazz, and hip hop under the instruction of Miss Shirley Williams, former Broadway dancer and dancer with the Radio City Rockettes.   I trained privately with Miss Williams until the age of 19, when my instructor decided it was time for her to retire! I instructed and choreographed during high school for show choir, cheerleading and anything involving dance. After High School, I was accepted into the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.  More recently I taught jazz tap to children ages 5-11 for the Taneytown Recreation Council, choreographed for for the FSK Jr. Eagles Cheerleading competition squad, and coached FSK High School Cheerleaders.  I am proud to be Director of the newly formed, Young Xpressions! Aside from teaching dance with the Taneytown Dance Center, I am currently a Property Manager with Tidewater Property Management in Owings Mills.  I am married with two children, a thirteen year old son and six year old daughter who loves to dance at Taneytown Dance Center!

 

Chris Michael, Assistant Instructor

Chris Michael, born September 29th 1984 and raised in The Bronx New York, started his career at an early age dancing in local talent shows. Wanting more out of life he went on to secure a part as the lead actor in ABC's after school special "Getting Ahead", standing alongside actor/director Tony Danza (Who's the Boss / Taxi). He then appeared in Coca-Cola Christmas commercials directed by John Singleton in 1997. At the age of 14 his career in dance began, dancing in MTV's "The Grind", which lead to shows Say What Karaoke, VH-1's 8 Days of the 80's, Global Grooves, BET's 106 & Park. Other shows and commercials followed.
 
Chris has worked with various well-known artists on tour and in videos. Lil' Mo - Dem Boyz, Busta Rhymes - Get Out, Biggie Smalls - Get Money, Lil' Kim - Playas Anthum, Monica - Ain't Nobody, Queen Latifah - Black Hand Side, Charlie Baltimore - Feel it, Strings- Raise It Up, Swiss Beats, Culture Shock NY, Treach of Naughty By Nature and Bossman. Since 2002, he has been head choreographer and dancer for Universal Records, R&B Recording Artist Lil' Mo and Def Jam Records Rap Artist Young Leek. He is also featured in the 2008 Walt Disney film “Step Up 2“ and was featured in 2009 on Fox 45 news for the Waynes Bro. Film Dance Flick.  

 

 

 

Corinne Luetje, Assistant Instructor

I am a college student, pursuing my education in dance education and the arts. As the oldest of three children, I was raised in Carroll County, Maryland.  I have taught and choreographed as a dance assistant and a guest team choreographer for Francis Scott Key High School. I have additional dance instruction experience at Savage Dance Company and the Carroll County School for the Performing Arts. I have been dancing almost all of my life and have been honored as a 2010 Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Performing Arts and received the 2010 Alexandria Kowalczyk Memorial Dance Scholarship. I was instrumental in establishment of the Francis Scott Key High School Dance Company and also organized the MoveFit Day for Francis Scott Key High School, a dance benefit to promote fitness and support children in the performing arts. Through my dance experience, I have learned to appreciate the beautiful art and welcome the challenges and the growth it provides.  I enjoy sharing my love of dance with others!

 

 

Faculty

 

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