Service Description

Step into the spotlight with Broadway veteran Mara Davi Gaines, who brings the magic of Broadway to Washingtonville. This isn’t just a dance class—it’s your chance to dance like a Broadway performer, learning the techniques, choreography, and performance skills that grace the Great White Way. Mara has performed in many Broadway productions including *A Chorus Line*, *The Drowsy Chaperone* (where she replaced Sutton Foster), *Irving Berlin’s White Christmas*, *Dames at Sea*, and *The Play That Goes Wrong*. She’s also appeared on television in *Blue Bloods*, *Smash*, *FBI*, and *Mysteries of Laura*. Now she’s bringing her professional expertise directly to adult students who want to experience the thrill of musical theatre performance. Explore the jazz, ballet, and contemporary fusion that defines Broadway choreography. Learn proper alignment, dynamic movement quality, and the stylistic elements that make Broadway dance distinctive. Discover how to use your voice and body together. Learn breath support for singing while moving, vocal warm-ups, and how to sell a song with authentic emotion and storytelling. Each class includes a dynamic warm-up integrating dance and vocal techniques, Broadway-style choreography combinations, character work and storytelling through movement, and performance opportunities where you get to shine. Mara creates a supportive environment where taking risks is celebrated and every student finds their inner performer. PRE-REQUISITES: None! Whether you performed in high school musicals and miss the spotlight, or you’ve always dreamed of dancing like a Broadway star but never had the chance—this class welcomes you. All levels encouraged. PERFECT FOR: Adults who performed in school shows and miss the stage, singers who want to add movement skills, dancers who want to integrate storytelling, anyone who’s ever dreamed of being on Broadway, or performers looking to strengthen musical theatre and audition skills. WHAT TO WEAR: Jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or character shoes. Comfortable clothes you can move in.