Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. To learn more visit http://tomsarver.com/ and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts at http:// pfpca.org/ Tammy Croftcheck and Katie Watts of Studio 19 Dance Complex - Tammy Croftcheck has owned and operated her own studio in the Pittsburgh area for the past 25 years. She is a member of Dance Educators of America (DEA), Professional Dance Teachers Association, USA Gymnastics (Safety Certified) and Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals. Tammy began dancing at the age of six and had an extensive career of her own where she continued to dance, model and act, professionally and was featured in numerous television commercials and TV appearances, print ads, billboards, calendars etc. However, she realized she truly loved teaching, choreography and helping her students reach their full potential. She herself was the recipient of the 2004/2005 International Teacher/Choreographer of the Year Award and Outstanding Over-All Studio Excellence. At her first studio, The Tammy Croftcheck Dance Centre, Katie Watts taught and choreographed while a student at Point Park University, then went to dance professionally for Disney. Tammy, recruited Katie to return to the Pittsburgh area and together, joined forces to open Studio 19 Dance and Tumbling Complex which is now in its 10th year. Studio 19 Dance Complex has been named by the Federation of Dance as the NUMBER ONE DANCE STUDIO in PENNSYLVANIA, NUMBER ONE DANCE STUDIO IN THE NORTHEAST REGION and one of the TOP THREE DANCE STUDIOS IN THE UNITED STATES. In addition, several of their students have gone on to dance professionally on the east and west coasts in award shows and as back-up dancers to many A-list celebrities. Also, students and the studio have been featured on Glee, Star Search, America’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance. Tammy and Katie have also been joined by an extensive staff of highly-trained professionals. In addition, Chloe and her sister Clara formerly from the hit television series Dance Moms have joined the studio to further their dance education. Studio 19 Dance Complex offers extensive summer camps in addition to their regular classes and new students are welcome. Their annual recital will be held on June 19 at North Hills Ross Elementary, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Call 724-779-0019 for tickets. For more information, be sure and visit and Like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/pages/Studio-19-Dance-Complex/216313705083055 and on Instagram at Studio 19 Dance Complex. If you know of an educator, administrator, camp counselor or volunteer making a difference, contact us by emailing NorthCon@consolidated.net or by calling 724-940-2444. F
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