About PMCD

Palmyra-Macedon Conservatory of Dance opened in 2011. We are located at 126 Cuyler Street in Palmyra, NY. We have four dance studios, each equipped with quality sprung floors, mirrors, ballet barres, and mats in our acrobatics room. PMCD offers instruction to children & adults . Our environment is very welcoming and family friendly. Parents can even watch dance class from the comfort of our waiting room.

Ms. Jaime is the Owner and Director of Palmyra-Macedon Conservatory of Dance since opening in 2011. She is dedicated to the art, education, confidence and joy of her students. She grew up in Long Island, NY, where she received numerous awards and performance opportunities for several years under the direction of Tracy Platt, and Vic D'Amore (former President of Dance Educators of America). For seven summers in a row, Jaime received the opportunity to study gymnastics with the 1996 Olympic Bronze Medalists Adrian Ianculescu and Cristian Leric from Romania. She received a scholarship to dance at SUNY Fredonia, and has a BA in business. At Fredonia, she was a principal member of the dance ensemble, a dancer and choreographer for Orchesis Dance Company, and a dancer on the FSU Dance Team. She has been teaching and choreographing for fourteen years at multiple venues in Western NY, and has performed professionally for various organizations. She has received Best Choreography & Artistry awards at Rochester & Buffalo Regionals. Jaime loves to teach, and loves PMCD! Most recently, her students danced their way to earn $1,000 for a local charitable organization. They also competed successfully and received first place at Rochester & Buffalo Regionals, and Nationals. She would like to thank all of those who have supported her in making this dream a reality.

Ms. Audrey is a dance artist, educator, and choreographer. She is a MFA candidate of 2020 in Choreography/Performance at the College at Brockport, SUNY. In 2019, Audrey received the Bill Evans award for Embodied Scholarship and received "Best Choreography" award at a Rochester Regional in 2019. Throughout her dancing career, she has had the opportunity to study and perform works by Heather Acomb, Bill Evans, Eran Hanlon, and Cheryl Johnson. Miss Audrey is an accomplished dancer in the styles of jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, modern, and partnering. In 2017, Miss Audrey graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wells College with a BA in Theatre & Dance along with a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. At Wells, Audrey received the Carol Stull Prize for Dance Performance and a Theatre/Dance Prize in Choreography for her dance thesis, "Gravity." Miss Audrey enjoys sharing her passion of dance with her students and makes it a point to cultivate a sense of community in her classes. Miss Audrey began dancing at the age of three and has not been able to stop dancing since!

Ms. Erica is a beloved dance instructor at Palmyra-Macedon Conservatory of Dance. She has had the opportunity to study dance under many wonderful teachers such as Betty Jean Laffin, Tanya Beyea, Mary Nolan and Lauren Tenney. She received her BA from Russel Sage College, where she was a principal member of the dance team. Recently she has performed with Rochester Dance Theater in their performance "Exhilaration" as a soloist, and in February 2019 she starred in a video production, "The Night We Met". She has been dancing since she was 3, and hopes to be dancing until 103! Most recently, Ms. Erica's piece "To Build A Home" won first place contemporary duet at The Power Of Dance Nationals.

Mr. Charlie is a certified Irish dancing teacher TCRG registered with An Coimisiúm le Rinci Gaelacha from Dublin Ireland (1997). He started dancing at age six under the direction of the late Desmond Penrose, TCRG-ADCRG. He furthered his studies with Edward Murphy, TCRG-ADCRG of The Drumcliff School. Competing and performing in a variety of venues ranging from team events, theatrical ensembles, and senior men championships, Charlie acquired his love for Irish Dance. He has been teaching for 20 years in Western NY. His dancers have had great success at local, national and world competitions. In 2014 Charlie brought a theatrical drama to the All-Worlds championships that took 2nd place out of 16 of the best teams from around the globe.

Ms. Frankie is a dancer, educator, choreographer and adjudicator for competitions. She has her Bachelors of Art from Dean College where she graduated summa cum laude and was the 2016 Trustee’s Prize recipient for the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. At Dean College Ms. Frankie was privileged to study under and perform works by William “Bill” Evans, Charlie Holbrook and Todd Shanks as well as create her own works as founder of “Loose Screws,” the Dean College tap team. After graduating, she joined Ryan P. Casey and Off Beat in their 2016 regional tour of “Unbound: a rhythmic romp through classic literature.” She is also a former member of The Boston Tap Company. She has been honored to return to her hometown and teach for competitive studios between Albany and Saratoga, New York, as well as reside as the Resident Choreographer at Farnsworth Middle School where her credits there include Oklahoma! and Oliver! Frankie is currently living in Rochester, NY where she is working towards her Master of Fine Arts in Dance at The College of Brockport.

Ms. Jocelyn is currently pursuing an MFA in Choreography and Performance at The College at Brockport. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Texas in May 2016 with a BFA in Dance and a minor in business. While at UNT, she served as president of Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor Society, received the Lucille Murchison Dance Scholarship, was a recipient of an Outstanding Student of Dance Award at UNT's Honor's Day, and was Sergeant of Arms for Green Jackets. She has traveled and performed at several festivals with imPULSE dance project, Wanderlust Dance, Altered Odyssey Dance Project, and Project 3D. Jocelyn has a heart for teaching children and has taught students in the disciplines of modern, ballet, jazz, tap, choreography, partnering, and improvisation. While working at Destiny Devoted Dance, she choreographed a competition modern small group, Abiding Time, which received a Choreography award at Dance Showcase USA Nationals in 2018. Jocelyn’s interests lie in using kinesiology to develop safe movement practices and promote dancer wellness.

Ms. Catherine grew up in Westchester, NY and studied modern, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip hop throughout high school at The Dance Pointe CT. She is now a senior dance major at SUNY The College at Brockport, and has gained experience as a choreographer, dancer, and instructor through the years. Her choreography has been shown at the Young Choreographer’s Festival in Stamford, CT, the Ali Theatre in Southern Germany, and at the College at Brockport. She has assisted in dance classes throughout high school, and continues to substitute for adult ballet classes during the summer. Catherine has trained with Doug Varone and Dancers, ComplexionsContemporary Ballet, and worked as an intern with Eisenhower Dance Detroit. Catherine is thrilled to be teaching at Palmyra-Macedon Conservatory of Dance, and looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with all of her students!

Ms. Alanna is a local 2018 Pal-Mac graduate who started dancing at Elite Studio of Dance at age 3. She has experience in jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, contemporary, musical theater, and hip hop. Alanna is attending Nazareth College, as she has been accepted into their Doctor of Physical of Therapy program. She is also completing a dance minor.

Ms. Lexi has recently moved back to her hometown of Rochester after 6 years away studying and working in the industry. She graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Jazz. She worked with top dance professors including Ron Tassone, Kiesha Lalama, and many others. Ms. Lexi studied at a Touch of Dance growing up and often took masterclasses in both LA and NY. She received a standout award in high school from Ivan Koumaev and it spurred her love for hip hop and jazz! Ms. Lexi is also an accomplished actress and singer. Lexi most recently had the opportunity to share the stage with Eddie Money in his new musical, "Two Tickets to Paradise: The Eddie Money Musical" as Lynn Goldsmith. Some of her favorite roles include Betty (Point Park's The Boyfriend), Women's Chorus (Point Park's Hecuba) Snow White (The Brothers Grimm: Snow White; Pittsburgh, PA). Ms. Lexi has also been busy as a commercial actor having appeared on camera for Rochester Regional Health, NBC’s Kathie Lee and Hoda, Student Success and even a super bowl commercial for Wix.com. Other credits include print work for Koh Gen Do Makeup and ModCloth.

Ms. Zoe will be going into her ninth season at PMCD. She is a team player, adored by staff and peers and famous among the Rookies! Zoe has trained in a variety of styles, and continues to study at PMCD!

Ms. Jenna will be joining the PMCD staff! She recently received a scholarship to pursue Dance at Nazareth College, & she graduated from Pal-Mac in 2019. Jenna was a student at PMCD for 7 years! Picture coming soon!

Ms. Beth is a tremendous help around the studio, as she is always game for the next challenge! You can find her at our reception desk, or helping to maintain a clean studio, or building scenery... and you can always find her smiling! Ms. Beth painted the beautiful mural that can be seen in the front entrance. She always helps at events when she is able to, and is a wonderfully kind person. Beth is a busy mom of three boys, and also works as a teacher's aide for Palmac. Currently she is illustrating a children's book!