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Dance Beacon at Ballet Arts Studio in Beacon, NY, is a dynamic performer ensemble rooted in a long tradition of training and performance. Founded in 1994 as the Dutchess Ballet Company by Valerie Feit, the company is now guided by Artistic Director Katie Bissinger. The troupe emphasizes a broad training spectrum—from Classical Ballet to Modern, Jazz, Tap, Theater Dance, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and West African styles—serving as a conduit for professional growth and community engagement. The Dutchess Dance Company is by invitation, with alumni reaching prestigious companies and schools such as ABT, Joffrey, and Pacific Northwest Ballet.