Carol McFarlane (Director)

Carol is a Registered Nurse and a Nursing Administrator. .She has been dancing since an early age, training at Henrique's, Footlights and Bucks County Dance Academy. She has been a dance instructor for over 20 years at various schools including the former Newtown School of Dance.

As a Dance Instructor, Ms. Carol has taught Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop to students from ages 3 till adult. Ms. Carol’s passion and love for dance are evident through the student’s achievements and smiles. Her motto is “Dance is fun” and that is so true when you look at the all of the students faces each and every day.

Ms. Carol is so very proud of her students and instructors for everything they accomplished during our first year. The second year can only get better!!!!

mscarol@danceactionofnewtown.com

Samantha trained at Kay's Footlights, Newtown School of Dance and Wissahicken Dance Academy. She was a member of the University Dance Company at West Chester University and an instructor at Newtown School of Dance. She is a graduate at WCU.

Samantha has danced at many venues and benefits around the state including the Fringe festival. She has staged and choreographed multiple functions at West Chester University including the yearly Mr. WCU pageant, the WCU production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the annual AIDS Benefit and for the last 2 University Dance Productions she was a student choreographer.

Samantha has a passion and love for life and dance that shows in her smile.

Colleen Buckley-Cunnius

Colleen is elementary school teacher who graduated from West Chester University where she was a member of the University Dance Company. She trained at The Dance Academy and had been an instructor at the Newtown School of dance for many years. Colleen also has been an instructor at BCCC including their “Kids on Kampus” sessions.

Colleen has danced since the age of 2 studying all forms of dance. During one period Colleen focused on traditional Irish Step dancing which excelled her to compete at regional and national levels. She has danced at Carnegie Hall and in Dublin Ireland. Colleen has performed with several Philadelphia and New York based dance companies. Colleen is so proud of her students for their dedication and hard work.

Colleen is a wonderful teacher who strives to always bring out the best in her students.

DaQuinn Lloyd

DaQuinn trained at the Devine School of Dance. He performs with dance companies around the state and is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop and Lyrical dance. He is a senior at West Chester University majoring in Spanish with minors in Education and Dance. He is a member of the University Dance Company at WCU and was Vice President of the company.

DaQuinn has danced the lead in productions of Beauty and the Beast, Pippin and Don Quixote. During the last 2 summers he has volunteered at a camp called The Shining Stars Adapted Dance Camp for children with disabilities. In 2009 he joined a professional dance company called Underground Dance Works.

Da Quinn is an exceptional dancer who is always excited to bring his talents and abilities to the studio.

Sara is a recent college graduate from DeSales University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. She has had the opportunity to choreograph and perform in a number of productions in college as well as performing in the American College Dance Festival Association and choreographing for DeSales University’s Emerging Choreographers Concert in 2009. While performing in college, Sara was also treasurer and vice president of the DeSales University’s Dance Team. She soon plans to go back to school for a Masters Degree in Dance Choreography.

Sara is now currently teaching drama and dance at a summer camp in Bryn Mawr and is a dancer for the Philadelphia Fight Rugby Dance Team called the Vixens Dance Team. Also, Sara recently was in an independent film that was filmed in April.