Dance Studio Owner/Director: Emily Tessar
Emily developed a love of dance starting when she put on her first ballet slippers at age 4. She studied all forms of dance and has performed classical, lyrical, jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, and other dance genres as a solo artist, in small groups and as part of large production ensembles. As a Journalism and Fashion Merchandising student at the University of Delaware, Emily was on the Dance Team and participated in the student-run dance company Delaware Dance Fever. Upon graduation Emily focused her love of dance on teaching and coaching. She enjoys sharing dance with young students and has experience in age groups four to eighteen. She has established dance clinics in various local schools and has proudly served as Head Coach of the Delaware Military Academy Dance Team and Assistant Coach of the Neumann University Dance Team. Emily is excited about bringing a fresh and energetic approach to the instruction of dance and establishing the Radiance Dance Studio as the premier center for dance instruction in the area.
Our facilities are fresh, new and absolutely second to none. With one of the biggest studios in the area, we are able to develop detailed and energetic choreography and there is plenty of room to perfect it all. But we also have a small and intimate studio that younger students find inviting and inspirational. Stretching and warm up spaces, cubbies for personal things, a refreshment lounge, a homework/study area, and even an accessories boutique round out the facility.
Dance Radiantly!
Dance Teachers
Miss Hannah Schell
Hannah is currently attending the University of Delaware majoring in Biological Sciences and Anthropology and minoring in Dance and Spanish. She has been dancing for 15 years and has been classically trained in ballet, pointe and jazz. She also has trained in lyrical, contemporary, tap and hip hop. She studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, American Academy of Ballet and Koltun Ballet of Boston. Recently she has become an assistant for Deviate Dance Convention owned by two performers from The Radio City.
Assistant Dance Teacher
Miss Layne Reilly
Layne has been assisting and enjoying classes at RDS for the past 3 years. She is 13 and an 8th grader at Fred S. Engle Middle school. She began taking dance when she was 3 and is ecstatic to be a part of the Radiance family. Layne has studied jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater and tap. Her love of the dance world has afforded her the opportunities to enjoy both competitive and recreational dance. Miss Layne loves learning, growing and sharing her love of dance in such a positive environment at Radiance!
Testimonials
"The staff is terrific and the facility is absolutely gorgeous. I have both my children in classes and we're looking forward to years of fun and top-notch teaching. Thanks, Emily and Co.! Highly recommend! "
B.S.
"Miss Emily is passionate about her work and wants all her students to succeed. She has helped me grow not only as a dancer but as an individual."
R.C.
"Radiance Dance Studio is a beautiful, welcoming, fun place to dance! The teachers, staff, and owners are fabulous and truly care about each and every dancer. If you are looking for a great dance experience, this is the place for you!! "
A.W.
"We love Radiance Dance Studio! Miss Emily and her staff are amazing. Miss Emily is incredibly enthusiastic and her passion for dance and her students is remarkable. The facility is stunning. I’m so happy I made the decision for my daughter to participate at RDS. Come join our dance family!"
K.H.