Rockland Competitive Dance is a competitive dance team experience designed to introduce aspiring dancers (ages 6 and up) to workshops, conventions, dance industry education and performance opportunities. The program is meant to compliment the aspiring dancers training at Coupe, not conflict. We are committed to building confidence in our students and offering team skill development. We encourage peer support and find value in working together towards a common goal. Learn more at rocklandcompetitivedance.com.
Auditions: Auditions for Rockland Competitive Dance happen in the fall at the beginning of the school year. Auditioners should be actively training in multiple styles of dance. Details about specific audition dates and times are posted on social media.
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Contact: Please direct program-specific questions to us at rocklandcompetitivedance@gmail.com.
Managing Director Julie McDonald has been teaching at Coupé Theatre Studio for 14 years. She teaches tap, jazz, and acro to students ages six through adult. Julie also has a background as a certified Pilates instructor. She has volunteered her time to local elementary schools, where she directed original musical theatre productions and taught dance classes for after school enrichment programs. Julie has traveled the world performing professionally in various musical theatre productions (Will Rogers Follies, Bye Bye Birdie, A Chorus Line, Tokyo Disneyland) and is proud to be a former Radio City Rockette. She had the honor of performing those famous eye high kicks at Radio City Music Hall for nine years. Julie is a certified Rhythm Works instructor for children with special needs, and looks forward to sharing the magic of music and dance with all different types of learners!
Artistic Director Julie Garofalo received a degree in Dance from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She was a performer in the National tour of Sesame Street Live, on Good Morning America and Black Entertainment Television (BET). Julie appeared as a backup dancer with the popular R&B artist, Usher. She also teaches at Broadway Dance Center in New York City.