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85 Allen Street • Buffalo , New York • 716-876-6291

About the Teaching Staff

Cathy Skora,
Founder and Artistic Director
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Cathy has been studying teaching & performing dance for over fifteen years, and is founder and executive director of Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc. Her dance studies have included Modern (Graham-Based) and African (Dunham-Based), with the Gemini Dance Company, under the direction of Steve Porter. As a member of Gemini, Cathy traveled to Europe for several summers as part of an international folk festival. Her area of special study are dances of the Middle East and North Africa. Cathy has traveled throughout Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, and Greece, exploring dance and culture. Her studies frequently take her to New York City to study with various masters, including Yousary Sharif, Velerie Camille, Ned Williams, Jajouka,  Elena Lentini, and various Brazilian instructors.

She performs at a variety of local venues as well as international venues throughout the country. Recent teaching engagements have taken her to Greece and Hawaii. She currently teaches Middle Eastern Dance, Samba, and Movement and Meditation at the Allen Street Dance Studio.
Pam Mills
 

Pam Mills has been studying, performing and teaching for over ten years.  She has extensive background in the Graham Technique as well as Dunham and other forms. Pam's dance career has taken her on tour in Europe and given her the opportunity to work with members of the Katheirne Dunham and Martha Grahma Company.

Pam directs the Modern Dance program at the Allen Street Dance Studio, choreographs modern group works presented in concert, teaches children's summer camp programs, and is Chairperson of Folkloric Productions Dance Co. Inc., Advisory Board.

Pam is also principal dancer with the Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.
Joyce Carolyn
  Joyce Carolyn is a dancer, singer & actress who performs within and outside of the Western New York area. Joyce is a member of the Folkloric Productions Dance Co., and has extensive teaching and performing experience.
Gina Peccararo
  Gina Peccararo has been dancing with the Folkloric Productions Dance Co for 5 years and directs our children's program. She teaches at the Tapestry School, has directed her own Day Care Center and involved in many community activities.
Lisa Henley
Lisa Henley Lisa Henley has extensive background in ballet, modern and other forms of dance, has been a member of a variety of ballet companies throughout the country, and performs and instructs with Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.
Tony Noto
 

Tony Noto has been instructing ballroom dance for a number of years, is president of the Amherst Museums Victorian Dance Society, and teaches at a number of venues throughout Western New York.
Angela Lopez
 

Angela has been studying a variety of dance & other movement forms since childhood. Her exceptional talent and passion for movement can be seen in class and on stage.

She has studied extensively at Nichols School with Elaine Gardner, as well as attending special summer dance camps and workshops throughout the country.

We are going to miss Angela when she leaves for college next year ..but her lovely spirit will stay with us...until she visits us on her breaks...don"t forget to write Angela...
Stan Simmons
  A professional body builder, martial artist, musician and vocalist..what can we say...we are very glad to have Stan teach and assist us with so many of our programs.