Get to know The Dance Space Cape Cod
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Marina Keuchkarian, who owns The Dance Space Cape Cod in North Falmouth, loves working with children and helping them build their confidence and self-esteem through the art of dance. Branch Manager-Small Business Specialist Erik Atkinson caught up with Marina for a tour of her shop and studio.
Marina Keuchkarian owns The Dance Space Cape Cod in North Falmouth. Marina is a dancer, choreographer, instructor and singer.
Her love of dance started as a child and blossomed when she studied under Joan O’Brien as a teenager. After high school, Marina attended the University of Central Florida and studied hip hop with Darryl Blackman, choreographer for Jordan Knight, Aaron Carter, and Brooke Hogan. Marina intensified her ballet training with Nicole Pierce of Green Street Studios, the Artistic Director and choreographer of EgoArt Inc. In 2004, Marina started teaching at Nicole’s Studio of Dance in Waltham, and she continued teaching there for 15 years.
When the pandemic struck and activities came to a halt, Marina who was living on Cape got an idea. She started offering a hip-hop class for children outside. That one class quickly multiplied, and Marina started looking for an indoor space. Working with Get Fit in North Falmouth, Marina started sharing space there.
Recently, Marina renovated one of the Get Fit studios to create a better dance environment for ballet. She replaced the hardwoods with Marley flooring, which is used in all the major ballet companies, and added equipment (mats, bars, etc.). Marina also added a store space, selling dancewear for her students and yoga gear and jewelry for adults.
As of 2024, Marina offers 26 classes to students from ages 2 to 18, plus some adult classes! The Dance Space Cape Cod teaches ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary, jazz and acrobatics. Marina also started a competitive dance company called Empower.
Dance Space Cape Cod is designed as a studio that offers the most up-to-date choreography in various dance styles. TDS encourages students to dig deep, believe in themselves, and promote positive vibes no matter what level of skill they are.
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