Erica has been dancing for over 18 years with main focus in Classical Ballet. She also does Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Modern,
Lyrical and Hip-hop. While at Kerry Smith's Academy of Dance Arts for over five years, Erica performed in many competitions
which included Boston Classical Ballet Competitions and numerous National Competitions. She was also awarded the opportunity
to perform with the Boston Ballet and many prestigious Dance companies. "My dance classes were very structured and strict..
I was the type of student who was always being corrected on posture and footing, but I become a much better dancer because of
this."
Erica went on to dance at Curry College among her studies and was given the opportunity to be Senior Captain for the Dance Program.
"With this opportunity I was able to perform the best dance program ever. I had such a wonderful experience training, choreographing,
the many tears, and friends that I made". Erica also had an opportunity to study with a Radio City Rockette and also try-out to become
one!!
Kayleigh Lucci, born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been dancing since the age of 3. Trained in ballet classes as a young girl, she quickly grew to embrace many different styles of dance, from jazz and lyrical to contemporary and hip hop. As a young adult, she joined Clark University’s Hip Hop Collabo, a hip hop dance crew. As a member of HHC, Kayleigh was fortunate enough to perform for the World of Dance Tour in New York City and audition for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew.
She has taught dance for several years now at facilities in both Massachusetts and New York. Most recently, she has been active as the head of a newly formed dance crew named What the Funk?! Kayleigh’s love of dance runs deep and she continues to pursue her dream today.
Steven Adcock is a world finalist in Argentine Tango Cabaret Style and a featured dancer in Marc Anthony’s music video, Valio la Pena. He has appeared on MTV’s "Made" as a dance coach and judge as well as numerous TV shows as a fitness expert. He has trained Al Pacino, Bill Murray, Ringo Star and many other luminaries from stage and screen. Steven’s book Partner Workout focuses on resistance exercises that enhance partner sensitivity and dance sport fitness. His credentials include certifications in Competitive Pro-Am Partner Dancing in which he produced a national champion, Personal Training, Group Exercise, Pilates, Aqua, Kettle Bells, Zumba, and Gravity Training.
About the Program
The Dance Programs here at NESA strives to promote a healthy, positive, enthusiastic atmosphere where children, teens, and adults of all levels of dance experience can enjoy the beautiful, athletic, and free style movement of dance. The positive reinforcement will help the students not only build strength and muscles, but also self esteem, courage, and discipline.
We provide instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and more.
Zumba: for both Kids and Adults
The Zumba® dance program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. There is no need for constant motion without a slow-down and anyone can follow along. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class. You will achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
Partner Dance
Salsa
The style of Salsa that Steven teaches is called slot-style and is danced by 'breaking' on the first beat of music. In this class you will learn both social and show styles including many fancy trick patterns. Individual 'shine' patterns, musicality, partner connection work, proper biomechanics and dance conditioning will be included in a fun format. Music from various latin countries will be used. Open to all levels, no previous experience or partner is necessary.
Argentine Tango
Authentic Argentine Tango will be taught in this partner class in which both social/club and show styles will be introduced. All three rhythms, Tango, Milonga and Vals danced to various musical orchestras will be explained and demonstrated. A strong emphasis on posture, alignment, body isolations, muscular control and partner sensitvity are to be included in the class format. Open to all levels, no previous experience or partner is necessary.
Hip-Hop and Breakdancing
Hip Hop dance is a constantly evolving dance style born out of the urban culture of Bronx, New York in the late 1970s. Taking some stylings from jazz dance and adding some touches from free form funk stylings of dancers like James Brown, hip hop soon grew into its own unique technique through the creation and refinement of dance styles like bboying (breakdancing), popping, locking, krumping, etc. Today, hip hop is one of the most popular dance styles in the world, appearing in an enormous number of music videos, movies, and television shows. Hip hop dance continues to grow as an art form today and shows no signs of slowing down. From freestyle- or battle-oriented hip hop to L.A. Style or lyrical hip hop, there are various ways to interpret music through this dance style. Express yourself!
The soccer teacher is phenomenal!!!! What a wonderful person and teacher! Thank you so much for arranging for him to teach here!
What has your experience been with NESA?
Excellent. NESA works well for my family there are so many choices. I can have 3 of my kids participating in different programs at the same time.
Erica has been dancing for over 18 years with main focus in Classical Ballet. She also does Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Modern,
Lyrical and Hip-hop. While at Kerry Smith's Academy of Dance Arts for over five years, Erica performed in many competitions
which included Boston Classical Ballet Competitions and numerous National Competitions. She was also awarded the opportunity
to perform with the Boston Ballet and many prestigious Dance companies. "My dance classes were very structured and strict..
I was the type of student who was always being corrected on posture and footing, but I become a much better dancer because of
this."
Kayleigh Lucci, born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been dancing since the age of 3. Trained in ballet classes as a young girl, she quickly grew to embrace many different styles of dance, from jazz and lyrical to contemporary and hip hop. As a young adult, she joined Clark University’s Hip Hop Collabo, a hip hop dance crew. As a member of HHC, Kayleigh was fortunate enough to perform for the World of Dance Tour in New York City and audition for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew.
Steven Adcock is a world finalist in Argentine Tango Cabaret Style and a featured dancer in Marc Anthony’s music video, Valio la Pena. He has appeared on MTV’s "Made" as a dance coach and judge as well as numerous TV shows as a fitness expert. He has trained Al Pacino, Bill Murray, Ringo Star and many other luminaries from stage and screen. Steven’s book Partner Workout focuses on resistance exercises that enhance partner sensitivity and dance sport fitness. His credentials include certifications in Competitive Pro-Am Partner Dancing in which he produced a national champion, Personal Training, Group Exercise, Pilates, Aqua, Kettle Bells, Zumba, and Gravity Training. 
The style of Salsa that Steven teaches is called slot-style and is danced by 'breaking' on the first beat of music. In this class you will learn both social and show styles including many fancy trick patterns. Individual 'shine' patterns, musicality, partner connection work, proper biomechanics and dance conditioning will be included in a fun format. Music from various latin countries will be used. Open to all levels, no previous experience or partner is necessary.
Authentic Argentine Tango will be taught in this partner class in which both social/club and show styles will be introduced. All three rhythms, Tango, Milonga and Vals danced to various musical orchestras will be explained and demonstrated. A strong emphasis on posture, alignment, body isolations, muscular control and partner sensitvity are to be included in the class format. Open to all levels, no previous experience or partner is necessary.
Hip Hop dance is a constantly evolving dance style born out of the urban culture of Bronx, New York in the late 1970s. Taking some stylings from jazz dance and adding some touches from free form funk stylings of dancers like James Brown, hip hop soon grew into its own unique technique through the creation and refinement of dance styles like bboying (breakdancing), popping, locking, krumping, etc. Today, hip hop is one of the most popular dance styles in the world, appearing in an enormous number of music videos, movies, and television shows. Hip hop dance continues to grow as an art form today and shows no signs of slowing down. From freestyle- or battle-oriented hip hop to L.A. Style or lyrical hip hop, there are various ways to interpret music through this dance style. Express yourself!
