Abigail
Dance Educator
Abigail F. Agresta-Stratton earned a MA in Dance Education from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education and is a Registered Dance Educator. Abigail has taught dance in many public and private schools and studios for over twenty years and has created and implemented multi-faceted dance curriculums. Abigail is a graduate of the Dance Education Laboratory and has been a member of the New York City Department of Education Blueprint Writing Committee, Project Manager of the NYCDOE Dance Curriculum Planning Committee, a scorer for the New York State Dance Content Specialty Test, Chair of the NYC Dance Educators /UFT, and President and Secretary of the New York State Dance Education Association. Abigail also serves as the moderator of the National Dance Education Organization’s K-12 Forum and is the Chair of NDEO’s PK-12 Mentorship Program. In October 2012, she was awarded the Presidential Service Award by NYSDEA for her dedication to the advancement of dance education. In August 2013, Abigail was honored at the Dance Teacher Magazine Summit as the 2013 K-12 Awardee and was recognized for her commitment and accomplishments in both dance education and advocacy for dance.
Abigail is excited to bring the joy of dance to dancers of all abilities from every background. She has shared dance with the special needs population for many years and wants to customize the experience for each dancer. She has also coached middle school, high school, and college dancers for auditions and is looking forward to continuing to help these dancers to achieve their goals. Abigail is happy to come to your home or dance studio on Long Island, in New York City, or in Westchester.
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Private Coaching
Each dancer's individual needs would be addressed so that s/he/they may flourish.
I coach individual dancers online
and in person for auditions. We can meet at your home or in a dance studio (on Long Island or in New York City) or online via FaceTime, Skype or Zoom. I will guide the dancer so that s/he is as confident as possible when auditioning for her/his chosen program.
Small Group Classes
Every person should have the opportunity to dance in a safe, friendly environment where s/he/they may blossom and grow. Exceptional students will be encouraged to learn and grow together in this supportive, engaging class designed specifically for the particular group of dancers. Â
Small group classes will be designed to meet the specific needs of your unique dancers. Many children want the experience of a dance class, but
are not comfortable in some social situations due to their various needs.Â
These classes will be intentionally constructed to help the dancers grow and thrive in a warm and welcoming environment. It would be in the location of your choice on Long Island or in New York City or via or online via FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.
Choreographic Coaching
Do you want to create your own piece of work? Do you want feedback on your latest choreographic endeavor? We will work to refine your piece. We can do this through video, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or in person meetings.
Original Choreography
Do you need a piece created for you based on your strengths? I will choreograph a piece specifically for you that showcases your unique skills. We can work together via video, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or in person on Long Island or in NYC.