Meet The Staff at Positions Dance Studio!

When it comes to dance in Babylon and the surrounding areas, we know our dance families have options. From location to class options, there are tons of factors to consider when choosing a studio. Among the many reasons why you should choose Positions is our amazing, wonderful, showstopping staff!

Did you know… ALL of our instructors have Positions history or roots here in Babylon?! We feel pretty lucky to have a group of teachers who are connected to our community. Aside from being excellent role models for our students, they bring warmth, passion, and dedication to the studio year-round.

So today on the blog, it’s time to meet the staff! 

Miss Kelly - Owner & Director

How long have you been at Positions?
30 years! I started dancing here when I was 3 and I am now the proud owner and director of Positions!
What is your favorite Positions memory?
As a student growing up, my favorite memories were any of our recitals and performances. We would get to hang out with our dance friends, do each other's hair, and eat Twizzlers all day :) As a teacher and studio owner, I love getting to travel with my students and make fantastic memories!
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
I am also President of the Chamber of Commerce, so I try really hard to spread the love and support all of our businesses. Some of my favorite places to shop are Roomors and Ooh La La, and one of my favorite restaurants is The Brixton.
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
Our current staff has known each other for so long, so we are all friends and truly feel like a dance family. I believe that comes across to our students and their families -they see that Positions is a fun, friendly place to be, and we hope that they feel immediately welcomed into the family.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I am a huge history buff, and I used to teach high school social studies before I decided to run the studio full time.

Miss Jillian - Artistic Director

How long have you been at Positions?
I’ve been teaching at Positions for 12 years. 
What is your favorite Positions memory?
I loved going to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans! I had always wanted to visit that city and it was a wonderful balance of rehearsal/performance time and adventure time. I especially liked the swamp tour I went on with Miss Kelly’s husband, Kevin! We saw some cool stuff!
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
Molto Vino OR Horace and Silvia’s (but Cold Stone holds a special place in my heart).
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
Everyone is extremely nice and encouraging with one another. I appreciate that it is not a competitive atmosphere amongst students. It’s very welcoming!
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I love splits!

Miss Samantha - Instructor

How long have you been at Positions?
I started dancing at positions as a kid because my cousins danced here in 2004, so that would be 17 years so far! Now I’m an instructor here!
What is your favorite Positions memory?
My favorite memory at Positions was getting to perform in Disney World with all of my best friends. We got to perform in Disney Springs, take a class with a real Disney World performer and even got to see a little bit of "backstage Disney". To top it all off, I got to spend the whole week in Disney with my closest friends. 
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
Swell Taco, other than Positions of course! 
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
I love how accepting and non-judgmental the environment at Positions is. I have been a part of the Positions dance family for a pretty long time, as have many other teachers here and I love the connection that we all have because of it. We all always have each other's backs, and want each other to do great things. As teachers we make it a priority to make our students feel comfortable and able to express themselves through dance and I think that that's really important. 
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
A fun fact about me is that I love to bake! I started baking with my mom when I was little and in my free time I like to try new recipes and share them with my friends. I enjoy baking cookies a lot of the time, but I have also made some pretty cool birthday cakes for family and friends. 

Miss Carly - Instructor

How long have you been at Positions?
I started dancing at Positions when I was 16, and now I am 20 and back at the studio teaching for my second year here! 
What is your favorite Positions memory?
My favorite memory was when Positions went to Memphis to dance in the Liberty Bowl. I got to travel with my dance best friends and have a great time in Memphis dancing!
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
I love coming to Babylon to get dinner at Swell Taco or Del Fuego and then walk around to see all of the amazing small businesses. 
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
I love how supportive our dance studio is. At Positions you find friends for life that constantly support and encourage you, whether they are your teachers or fellow dancers. 
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
After Positions I continued dancing through college and now have a BFA in Dance! 

Miss Dominique - Instructor

How long have you been at Positions?
I danced at Positions until I graduated high school and I’ve taught here for 9 years now! 
What is your favorite Positions memory?
A few years ago, a large group of seniors graduated. They were the first group I had for several years. It was such a pleasure to witness them grow as dancers, friends, and all around beautiful humans. Seeing them grow together and graduate together was incredibly special!
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
The Brixton, and Positions dance studio, of course! ;)
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
The genuine support and love for one another!
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I competed in hurdles at nationals for my high school track team.

Miss Emily - Instructor

How long have you been at Positions?
I started dancing at Positions when I was 3 years old! 
What is your favorite Positions memory?
My favorite memory is my senior year dance recital. Recitals are always so exciting! I was a dancer and a teacher during that recital and I loved every second. 
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
So many choices, but I do love Del Fuego! 
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
Positions fosters a love for dance. I love watching some of my past dance students develop into beautiful dancers as they get older.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I taught in Ghana, West Africa for a few weeks when I was in college! 

Karen - Office Staff

How long have you been at Positions?
I have been at Positions for 17 years. Both of my daughters danced here for many years and I have worked here for several years as well.
What is your favorite Positions memory?
My favorite memories are always the recitals.
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
Roomers!
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
We all get along and help each other out.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I love Disco music!

Linda - Office Staff

How long have you been at Positions?
About 20 years!
What is your favorite Positions memory?
Going to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl.
What is your favorite spot or small business in Babylon?
Roomors!
What do you love most about the Positions dance family?
Everyone is so kind.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
My favorite sport to watch is ice hockey.

Well there you have it, our staff here at Positions is pretty amazing! When it comes to dance in Babylon, you can’t beat our team of amazing instructors and office staff. 

All of our staff is beyond pumped to kick off our 2021/2022 Dance Classes in just a few short weeks! If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to save your child’s spot today! Our staff can’t wait to welcome you! 

We LOVE Babylon Businesses! 5 Local Gift Options for Valentine's Day!

Here at Positions Dance Studio, we LOVE our Babylon community! Every year, Babylon brings us fun activities, amazing opportunities, and of course our treasured dance families. Our studio wouldn’t be the same without the support of our dancers, dance parents, and other local businesses.

This February, we want to spread some love back to the community that supports us year after year. So we’ve rounded up some local businesses that are offering GREAT gift options for Valentine’s Day, and we can’t wait to share! We’ve even got a fun surprise at the end of this list! 

6 Local Gift Options for Valentine’s Day:

1. Roomors

Looking for the perfect jewelry piece or gift item for your loved one? Roomors has some beautiful options and is offering a Valentine’s promotion right now! Get a $10 gift card with your jewelry purchase of $75 or more through February 14th. They’ve even partnered up with another local business to offer Cookie Pies from Baked with Grace, the perfect sweet treat to throw into your gift! Stop by their store today! 

2. Elevation Fitness 

Treat yourself or a loved one to a relaxing massage or personal training session at Elevation Fitness, located right here in Babylon. A great gift option for someone who is focused on health or working through a stressful time, massages from their licensed therapists will be sure to put self-care at the forefront this Valentine’s Day! 

3. Girasole Salon

Super sweet promo alert! Between February 7-14, purchase a $100 gift card from Girasole Salon and receive a FREE bottle of wine! This upscale local salon will leave your loved one feeling fresh, and wine makes the perfect gift even better! Contact the salon to purchase today! 

4. Bubble East

Have you checked out Bubble East’s gift shop and clothing?! Click here for tons of gift assortment options, and be sure to check out their Instagram stories for clothing, sweet treats, and other great gift ideas! 

5. Ooh La La Boutique

One of our favorite local boutiques is running a 25% off Valentine’s Sale! Check out Ooh La La HERE! Our favorite item is this super cute pullover that would be the perfect gift to unwrap on the special day! 

6. Self Love Workshop at Positions Dance Studio 

Drum roll please! We couldn’t leave OURSELVES off this list! :) While February is a great time to cuddle up with your loved ones, it’s also the perfect time to focus on loving YOURSELF. We’re excited to host a virtual workshop on February 18th dedicated self care! 

We’ve lined up a panel of experts to discuss body positivity, anxiety, gratitude, acupuncture, self-massage techniques and more! You don’t want to miss this! For just $40 per person, gift yourSELF with valuable techniques to help you live your best life. Click HERE to register! 

We’ve got some pretty awesome local business here in Babylon! After checking out this list, don’t you agree?! The many talented small businesses owners in our community are just one of the things we are feeling the LOVE for this February! 

From all of us here at Positions Dance Studio, Happy Valentine’s Day!

Positions Happenings: Take a Look at our March Newsletter

Now that our Positions dancers have finished LEAPING for Leap Day, it’s officially time to MARCH into March! Loving our cheesy puns? Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty more headed your way in the months to come! :) 

As we head into Spring, we’ve got TONS of fun coming up. Between Spring Musical, Recital 2020, and Summer Dance, Positions Dance Studio will be keeping you and your little ones busy for the next few months! 

Don’t miss a beat! We are sharing our March Newsletter to keep all the important and exciting details right at your fingertips! 

1. It’s Kindness Month at Positions.

During the whole month of March, we are celebrating kindness. Look for some special initiatives around the studio and activities in classes. It is our hope that our students know the value of kindness and continue to spread it within their community! 

2. Register for Summer Dance Today! 

Have you had a chance to check out our summer schedule? We have a FUN mix of classes, workshops, intensives, and camps on the schedule. Between our Positions Poppin’ Positions Summer Camp, our 6-Week Class Session, and our Rockettes Workshop, there is something for every child this summer!

Promo Alert: Use the code EARLYBIRD20 Get 10% off Summer Tuition when you register before April 30th! Don’t miss out on a summer of FUN! Get registered here today!

3. Spring Musical Tickets are On Sale Now!

Positions students will be presenting Frozen Kids at the Argyle Theatre. We are excited to see Elsa and Anna’s adventures come to life in this production! Our students have been working hard to put it all together and would love to see you in the audience.

Join us on April 26th at 2pm! Purchase tickets online today! 

4. Don’t miss our most recent Recital 2020 updates.

Have you added Recital 2020 to your calendar yet? We can’t wait to see our dancers take the stage on June 28th! Tickets go on sale March 15-18. 

We know our dance parents have a lot to remember! So we’ve created a Recital Info Page that keeps all the important info in one place. Below are some of the latest updates we’ve added to our website:

Show Order Details
Photo Day Schedules
Dress Rehearsal Schedule

5. Reserve your spot for Spring Meditation and Mimosas on March 22nd.

Join us for a special workshop on March 22nd at 12:30pm. During this relaxing class, guests will enjoy meditation, healthy snacks, and mimosas. 

Spring Mediation & Mimosas
Sunday 3/22 12:30-1:30pm
$30/ person (non-refundable)
Call 631-669-8612 to reserve your spot today!

6. Reserve your spot for our Foam Roll, Stretch, and Myofascial Massage Workshop.

Got aches and pains? Join us for this special workshop on March 27. Class will feature guided foam roll massages, stretches, and techniques that release stiff muscles. 

Foam Roll, Stretch, and Myofascial Release Workshop
Friday 3/27 8:15-9:00pm
$40/ person (non-refundable)
Foam rollers will be provided!
Call 631-669-8612 to reserve your spot today!

7. Spring Break is April 11-17.

The studio will be closed April 11-17. Enjoy your break! Be sure to make some time to rest and recharge before we head into recital season! 

8. Don’t miss Babylon Village’s 9th Annual Chinese Auction.

On Wednesday, March 11th at 6pm, join the community for a fun night of raffle, coffee, tea, and desserts! Learn more and purchase tickets here. 

9. Hurry in! The Everything Long Sleeved Sale ends on March 15th!

Be sure to stop by our dancewear store to take advantage of this awesome sale. All long-sleeved items are 35% off through 3/15. This is a great time to stock up on dance wear!

10. You’re Invited to a Hydrafacial Party on March 25th!

Deep Blue Med Spa has created an exclusive event for Positions parents and we could not be more excited! Add a little pampering to your life. At this event, guests will enjoy mini HydraFacial treatments, raffle baskets, demos, and exclusive offers. 

See you at Deep Blue Med Spa on March 25th at 7pm! Be sure to RSVP here. 

What an exciting list! We absolutely love offering such a wide variety of events, promotions, and opportunities for our dancers. Happy March, everyone. Don’t forget to spread kindness around the studio this month! 

Behind the Scenes at the Nutcracker

‘Tis the season! Candy canes, hot cocoa, and the Nutcracker of course! Here at the studio, we are busy preparing for this year’s production of the holiday classic and we seriously can NOT wait! 

The production includes dancers of all ages from Positions Dance Studio along with members of the Babylon community. Presented at the Argyle Theater, the show will take place on November December 8th and December 15th. That’s right, just a few more weeks until our wonderful dancers hit the stage! 

Today on the blog we are taking our readers behind the scenes and into the world of Nutcracker preparation! The buzz we feel at the studio is exciting and we couldn’t help but share! 

Here’s a step by step, behind the scenes guide to preparing for our special holiday performance:

Step 1: Learning Choreography

Our dancers have been learning dances and rehearsing for this show since September. The amount of material that these kids hold in their brains is super impressive. It takes time, and above all, TONS of practice, but once they have the dances memorized, we are always SO proud. Enjoy these pictures of our dancers learning material!

Step 2: Clean, Polish, and Perfect

After the dancers each have the choreography memorized individually, it’s time to make them look like one cohesive production, doing the exact same thing, perfectly in sync. Take a look at this picture below of our dancers hitting a pose. Can you spot the difference in foot positions? How about hand facings? These are the meticulous things we spot when cleaning our dances.

Step 3: Dress Rehearsal at the Argyle Theater on December 3rd starting at 7pm

This is when the backstage buzz begins! Our dancers get ALL of their pre-show jitters out during dress rehearsal. We make sure they are comfortable with spacing, as the stage is a lot bigger than the studio. They rehearse in costume to get used to the feeling. And most importantly, they become comfortable with the idea of an entire theater of people watching their every move! It’s quite magical to see their confidence grow. 

Check out this short clip of our dancers rehearsing The Mouse Battle scene. One of the mice is practicing in costume to test out the length of the cape. Costumes can really throw off a dancer on stage if they haven’t spent time rehearsing in them, so these things require practice and preparation!

Step 4: Hitting the Stage

There is NOTHING quite like seeing such a huge production finally come together. The kids’ faces light up as soon as they step on stage. We can not wait to hear the grand applause and congratulate our dancers on a job well done. Here’s a sneak peak of our Waltz of the Flowers dance. Get your tickets today to see the rest of this amazing production!

Do you have your tickets yet? We are SO proud of our dancers and the work they have put into this show. We can't think of a better way to kick off the holiday season than attending this special performance! 

Tickets are on sale now, so hurry over to and reserve your seats. Supporting these amazing kids as they perform this holiday classic will surely create lasting memories for you and your family! See you at the theater!