Bust A Move

Like the endorphins that come with rigorus exercises, hard work has it's rewards. AT a popular dance studio in Saugerties, there's living, popping and locking proof of this. Speaking with World of Dance owner and choreographer Regina C. Marcucci and her students, it quickly becomes clear that teacher and student are united by a love for dance, and their dedication leads to positive impacts on both physical fitness and character. "We're kind of like a sisterhood here" said dance team member Alexandra Robyck, age 16, of Saugerties. "We work hard but we play well together. We spend an average of five hours a week together and it's always fun." Imagine that, fun through hard work - it's exactly what seems to work at World of Dance. (read the entire article)

World of Dance earned a first prize award at the Strictly Talent Dance Competition of 2009. The event was hosted by the Mitchell Performing Arts Company of Pine Bush. Read the full story in the Shawangunk Journal.

When you realize the scope of Regina Marcucci’s World of Dance, you are amazed that she has accomplished so much in such a brief time. Regina is from Saugerties, across the river in Ulster County, where she opened her World of Dance studio in 2001. Her Saugerties facility, located on Route 212 in the CVS Plaza, is over six thousand square feet divided into two rooms. She had enough students among her three hundred students (!!) that were more conveniently-oriented to a Columbia County location, so she opened up a second facility last winter at 300 Fairview Avenue in Hudson, in the Aldi’s Plaza. That was just a “soft opening,” a few evenings a week for last winter, however; and this new facility ONLY has three thousand square feet as compared to the six thousand of her first venture. When asked what possessed her to start with such a huge facility she smiled and answered, “when you’re 21, you’re brave.” (read the entire article)

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"Saturday was my niece Brooke's dance recital, and once again I was not disappointed in the show. Yes, the little ones were cute. Who doesn't love tiny girls dress up like dolls standing on a stage doing their own thing (and not always in sync). What impressed me the most was, as the groups got older, the more professional they looked. This year I did tear my eyes off Brooke briefly now and then to appreciate the other girls she had become so close to. My biggest surprise of the day was a class of gentlemen up on stage, and they were good too! Just think. I could have been watching the beginnings of a future Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire. I'm wise to these guys though; I know they joined dancing class to meet women. Go figure the odds. Only joking , but they did look like they were having a great time. Next spring grab yourself a ticket to the World of Dance recital and see a show worth seeing. These kids are really good."