Professional Dance Instruction
Founded in 2003, DANCE by R.D.I was created to serve our community through dance education. We look a little different from the typical dance studio, we are a not-for-profit organization. We feel it is necessary to give opportunity to every student who is willing to learn and stand behind that promise with many scholarships annually. We exist to train ages 3 – Adult in excellence through dance. We have two locations located in Slingerlands and Greenville, New York, serving the surrounding areas as well. We encourage you to give us a call or enroll today! We are certain we can help you achieve your dance goals!
Qualified through Dance Educators of America
Over 50 Years of combined experience teaching dance
BALLET - TAP - POP - LITURGICAL
50+ Years of Experience
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2800 Happy Students
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25 Courses Offered
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2 Studio Locations
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50+ Years of Experience ⋆ 2800 Happy Students ⋆ 25 Courses Offered ⋆ 2 Studio Locations ⋆
Meet Our Staff
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Guinevere Gorman
Director of RDI
Lyrical, Classical & Liturgical Ballet Instructor
Ms. Guin has been dancing for 27 years in the fields of Lyrical, Classical & Liturgical Ballet. After taking lessons for years she decided to join an apprenticeship program to assist in instructing, 6 years later she decided to go through Dance Educators of America and become a qualified teacher and found Redemption Dance Institute. She has danced internationally and locally at many special events, conferences, benefit performances and as a guest instructor at other local art organizations. She deeply enjoys being with young ladies of all ages and dancing for hours on end.
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Samantha Henderson
Technical Instructor & Director of Operations
Samantha Henderson has been dancing in the fields of Ballet & Tap for 13 years. She has been an instructor at R.D.I. for 4 years now and prior to that she assisted alongside of Ms.Guin & Ms.Margaret for 6 years. Her love for children and pre-teens fused with her ability to dance is an amazing pairing for success in the classroom! She loves to choreograph and help students perfect technique & performance. We are so honored to have her on staff!
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Margaret Dudek
Classical, Lyrical & Liturgical Instructor
Margaret is one of our own, raised within Redemption Dance Institute she specializes in Classical, Lyrical & Liturgical Ballet. Apprentice to Ms. Guinevere Gorman for over 5 years she is now one of our Children’s Instructors. She loves to dance with young children and has a unique way of captivating any 3 year old on up! She is currently still dancing with R.D.I under the instruction of Ms. Sara Senecal. She is star quality and adds such joy to the company.
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Jen Cassel
Instructor
Jen Cassel has danced for years in the area of Hip Hop & Pop. She loves to take music and add a dimension of energy and fun that is unparalleled within the industry. She works outside of RDI with families helping long term relationships and healthy life outlooks. She is truly able to connect with each student helping them to achieve their goals in dance in the most fun upbeat way possible! She is a mother of 3 beautiful girls!
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Hannah Huse
Instructor
Hannah Huse has been dancing for over a decade in the field of classical and lyrical ballet in both soft and pointe shoes. She appreticed under Sara Senecal and Sarah Deeb within our own school and in 2020 joined R.D.I’s instructor team/ She specializes in working with all ages to develop their ballet technique. Outisde of dance she is a practicing nutritionist. She owns her own practice helping many improve their lives through healthy living! She is truly a gift to RDI.
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Johnna Kollar
Instructor
Johnna Kollar has been dancing for over 14 years. She dances within the genres of Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. She also competed and placed in many Northeast Competitions. She is a multi talented instructor who fits into every part of R.D.I. She is a gifted choreographer and brings innovation to every class! She brings joy to every room she enters and has a unique way of connecting with those around her.
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Jordan Ndirangu
Instructor
Jordan Ndirangu has been dancing in the genres of Tap & Hip Hop for 15+ years. Jordan has always had such a love and passion for dance and is excited to now be teaching! She is a mother and loves working with children. Jordan brings such a fun, lively and caring personality to R.D.I. We are so happy to have her dancing with us!