An Aquidneck Island native, Lyndsey began her training at the age of 5 at Position One under the direction of Lorna Rozon. She continued dancing and teaching throughout college graduating with a B.A. in Dance Performance and Education with a minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University. She is a Regional and National Dance Champion, receiving many prestigious awards – Dance Olympus “Best of Show” in 2003 and 2004; “Miss Teen” Dance Educators of America for two years; High Score Soloist at Starbound Competition and “Dancer of the Year”. Lyndsey has studied on scholarship at “Steps” on Broadway and the “Joffrey” Ballet in New York. She toured with the Dance Olympus faculty as a “VIP” in 1999 and performed at the Florida Citrus Bowl half-time show in 1997. During college, she was part of the dance theatre group and a featured soloist in 2004. Upon graduating, Lyndsey co-directed, choreographed and performed in “The Souls Of Our Feet”. Lyndsey is thrilled and feels blessed to share her knowledge and passion for dance with the students of Position One and her community.
Currently, Lyndsey Stewart is in her “Fifth” year as Director/Owner of Position One School Of Dance and couldn’t be happier with the progress of her school and abilities of her students. For the past few years Lyndsey has worked with Elmhurst Elementary School teaching dance in their “after school program” during the winter. Additionally, she is a mentor to many of her students during their senior year in high school and helps them with senior projects. Her Performing Arts Troupe performs throughout the community and continues to compete regionally and nationally, receiving many awards.
Connie started dancing 12 years ago with the Coventry High School Dance Team. After high school graduation, she took dance classes and performed with the Hip-Hop Troupe “Off The Curb” in Newport, R.I. In the three years she was with “Off The Curb,” Connie traveled and performed at various functions, met many new and interesting people and gained valuable experiences that have helped her as a Dance Instructor. Connie has been teaching Hip-Hop for the past 10 years, instructing children through adults. She has a degree in Community Health with a concentration in nutrition from Rhode Island College. This is Connie’s ffith year at Position One and under her enthusiastic and unique instruction, Hip-Hop classes have doubled.
KELSEY MANCHESTER
Kelsey is currently a junior at Providence College. She plans to major in either Elementary Education or Special Education with a minor in Dance. Kelsey teaches Pointe classes on Thursday afternoons and Ballet/Tap on Saturday mornings.