McKenna Academy of Dance

09/03/2026

Teamwork Thursday! Join dance and be able to work together as a team!

09/03/2026

Parents worry about a lot of things. Are my children eating the right things? Are they prepared for school? Are they making friends? How do I keep them active? How do I get them off their screens? How do I make sure they are becoming well rounded humans?

Well, worry not. We are 100% serious when we say that while, no, we are not miracle workers, DANCE is transcendent miracle and can help with MOST of those things! Make friends, stay active, stay off of devices, in an activity that is enriching, healthy for the body and mind and FUN!

It's so much more than tutus and ballet shoes. It's building well rounded little humans while having a blast doing it!

So come on and try out a dance class for FREE! Message us here or call/text (716) 366-8295

09/01/2026

We got some fun pics back from our NYC stage show performance! Here's just a few!

08/27/2026

Hi dance friends! Tonight is the last night of Open House. I unfortunately had to go to a funeral in Canada this afternoon and I got stuck at the border for longer than I’d hoped. I will be late to open house. If any of you are planning on coming tonight, please plan for 5pm-8pm. You can still register online any time! Sorry about the inconvenience!

Again, 5-8pm tonight instead of 4pm-8!

08/24/2026

Open House Starts TONIGHT! Pop in any time between 4-8pm this week Monday through Thursday to our annual Open House! Check out our studio space, meet our studio owner/teachers, ask questions, get a feel for our studio culture and if you feel so include, register for some dance classes! Our season begins Monday, September 14!
Any questions? Send them our way here or email or text us!
(716) 366-8295 or [email protected]

08/22/2026

Dance for all! Whatever your future may be, dance builds life lessons, skills and friendships!

08/16/2026

Come check out our open house next week!

🗓️ Music, Dance, and Pilates!

🍷 Pilates & Pinot @ 21 Brix Winery – with Verleni's Wine-Infused Cupcakes!
Aug 22 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | 21 Brix Winery, Portland | All-levels mat Pilates + wine tasting + Sangria, Apple Pie, Lemon Blueberry & cupcakes — register at vagaro.com/apricitystudios!
👉 mychq.org/event/pilates-and-pinot-21-brix-winery/

💕 Arise CHQ Back to School Giveaway – Girls Ages 11–18 – LIMITED Spots!
Aug 24 | 4:00–8:00 PM | Arise House, Jamestown | Free! First 40 girls get to shop The Closet for clothes, shoes, hygiene & school supplies + 25 free haircuts — sign up now!
👉 mychq.org/event/arise-chautauqua-back-to-school-2026/

💃 Open House & Registration Week @ McKenna Academy of Dance – Dunkirk!
Aug 24–27 | 4:00–8:00 PM Nightly | 3817 Lake Shore Dr E, Dunkirk | Free! Tour the studio, meet instructors & register for the new fall dance season — all ages welcome!
👉 mychq.org/event/open-house-registration-mckenna-academy-of-dance/2026-08-24/

🎸 Music on the Stoop – Brody Schenk "Everyday Magic" Tour @ Brazil Lounge!
Sept 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Brazil Lounge, 10 E 4th St, Jamestown | Rochester singer-songwriter on a 40-show tour — heartfelt storytelling, humanity & nature through music.
👉 mychq.org/event/music-on-the-stoop-brody-schenk-everyday-magic-tour/

🎭 Troy Lingelbach: "International Lover" – Jamestown Dance Festival 2026
Sept 10 at 7 PM & Sept 13 at 2 PM | Scharmann Theater, JCC | $35 | Aerial arts, burlesque, trapeze & physical theater — a stunning debut solo work unlike anything you've seen in CHQ!
👉 mychq.org/event/troy-lingelbach-with-international-lover-jamestown-dance-festival-2026/2026-09-10/

🍂 2nd Annual Clymer Harvest Market – New Downtown Location!
Sept 12 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Downtown Clymer, 8723 E Main St | Free! Local vendors, artisans, specialty foods, live music & family activities — shop small in the heart of the village!
👉 mychq.org/event/2nd-annual-clymer-harvest-market/

📍 See everything happening in Chautauqua County at mychq.org!



21 Brix Winery
Arise Chautauqua
McKenna Academy of Dance
Brazil Lounge
Jamestown Dance Festival
Sweeterson Farms

08/15/2026

A silly Saturday post for your scrolling pleasure, at our last comp of the season. I don't think that's how you're supposed to wear that dress haha!