Tara VanRoy - Director and Choreographer

Tara has a dance history extending over 20 years, she has been classically trained in the arts of ballet, tap, jazz, and modern throughout New York State. Tara has trained with Master Instructors Frank Hatchett, Kathy Sullivan and Bob Rizzo. Her recognitions are on a county, state, and national level through various competitions and organizations. Tara has taught dance in Binghamton, Rochester, and Catskill, New York. She has developed dance programs for schools, community centers, dance studios, cheerleading squads, and day care facilities. In the Hudson Valley, Tara has been employed by non-for profit agencies and a school district as an advocate, educator, and behavioral specialist. She is an instructor for the Greene County SPROUTS program, Catskill Community Center, Windham Elementary PTSA, Grant D. Morse Elementary Enrichment program, and Catskill Middle School programs. With a degree in psychology, there is an emphasis for self development in all of her programs.

Erika Ahlberg  Instructor and Choreographer

Miss Erika has a dance history extending over 18 years. She has been classically trained in ballet, tap, and jazz at Merritt's in Albany.  Miss Erika continued her dance education through University of Albany, NYU and NADAA conferences throughout the Northeast.  Miss Erika has a Bachelor's degree in English from Albany. She has been an instructor at PPDAA and is returning after starting a family.

 Alison Ritter-Pheonix Miss Alison is returning to PPDAA after a short leave to begin her life as a wife and mother.  Miss Alison is a graduate of Albany Berkshier Ballet and holds a BFA in Dance from Mercyhurst College.  Miss Alison has danced professionally for ABB.  Miss Alison will be heading the reform of Cauterskill Youth Ballet.

Kimberly Clemens- Assistant Instructor, Choreographer

Kim is a graduate of Stephens College with a BA in Fine Arts and Dance Theory. Her training in dance began at a young age through Albany dance schools.  She competed in several dance competitions and was a student assistant instructor.  Kim has gone on to receive other degrees while teaching dance. Miss Kim continues her dance education through workshops with Pulse,  National Dance Week, NADAA, and EBA.  Kim is concentrating her instruction at the Academy in Hip Hop and Contemporary dance.

Nicole Eisenhardt - Instructor

Miss Nicole's gymnastics and dance experience is extensive, She has been in these arts for most of her life .  Nicole has held several state gymnastics titles and now is the technical instructor for the Academy's acrobatics program.

Petite Productions Dance & Arts Academy
1164 Route 23 Catskill New York 12414
(518) 821 8091