05/26/2026
SSDE is beyond excited to welcome back the incredible Catherine Piazza to our Summer Intensive! Catherine will be joining us on July 28th & 29th to teach Ballet and PBT, and we can’t wait for our dancers to learn from her again!
July 28th
12:30-2:00 Ballet/Pointe (Ages 13 and up)
2:00-3:00 PBT (Ages 8-12)
July 29th
12:30-2:00 Ballet (Ages 8-12)
2:00-3:00 PBT (Ages 13 and up)
Catherine trained at Northern Ballet School in Manchester, England, before embarking on a global performing career as Dance Captain and Lead Dancer on Carnival Cruise Lines under the direction of George Reich, Joan Palethorpe, and Minnie Madden.
After an extensive career in performance, Catherine utilised her associate in pedagogy and transitioned into teaching in New York before spending the past decade instructing at multiple studios on the South Shore.
She currently serves as the Chair of the Dance Department at South Shore Conservatory, passionate about dance education, and specializing in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and pointe work. Catherine also teaches literacy through movement and music in the Brockton and Rockland school districts and is a registered Music Together Instructor.
Register for our Intensive here: https://www.southshoredanceensemble.com/summer2026
