Expressions Performing Arts Center

Expressions Performing Arts Center www.expressionsperformingarts.com Expressions Performing Arts Center offers competitive and non-competitive classes for dancers of all ages!

Expressions Performing Arts Center offers recreational (once a week) dance classes and competition team opportunities for dancers of all ages in a nurturing and supportive enviroment on Main Street in Randolph, NY. Physical Address: 75 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772
Mailing Address: 1642 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY 14701

Happy Monday Morning, EPAC! I hope everyone got some much deserved rest last night! Yesterday, our EPAC family took the ...
06/08/2026

Happy Monday Morning, EPAC! I hope everyone got some much deserved rest last night!

Yesterday, our EPAC family took the stage for *Dancing Through Life," and my heart is overflowing with pride and gratitude.

To our incredible dancers- from our graduating seniors Aryana, Madelyn, and Piper, to the tiniest performers celebrating their very first recital, thank you for sharing your talent, dedication, courage, and joy with us. You are the reason we do what we do. Every. Single. Day.

A very, very, VERY special thank you to my fellow instructors Danielle, Amber, Torrey, Lauren, and especially MaKayla as she took her final bow with EPAC. You ARE EPAC. and I am so proud of and thankful for the programs we have built and continue to grow and the lives you impact. You all matter so much, and are so loved and appreciated! Like we said yesterday, MaKayla, your impact on our dancers and studio family is immeasurable, and you will be deeply missed as you begin your next adventure.

Thank you to Mike for somehow keeping sound, lights, and the entire production running while patiently putting up with all of us and our requests!! To Vicky, Shannon, and Tammy for keeping backstage organized and calm, and to Jason for helping keep everything moving behind the scenes every day, we couldn't do this without you.

To the countless volunteers, dance parents, families, alumni, alumni parents, and supporters who helped make this show possible, thank you for giving your time and energy to our dancers.

What makes EPAC special has never been the costumes, the trophies, or even the performances. It's the joy. It's the friendships. It's the confidence built in every class and the family we've created together.

Thank you for another unforgettable recital. We are already excited for what comes next!

✨ Registration for the 2026-2027 school year dance season is officially OPEN for all returning and new dancers! Remember, all dancers must register each year. Visit www.expressionsperformingarts.com for more information and to register and reserve your spot now! =)

06/08/2026

And as the final curtain drops, that's a wrap on another amazing year for EPAC. I have plenty of musings, and you know you'll all hear them once my brain and emotions have some time to recover, but for tonight, know that my heart is full, and I'm so proud of our entire dance family today! This is Melissa- working on drying her (many) tears, rejoicing in the dance family we've built, feeling thankful for all of your support for our dancers, and celebrating a job well done by all of our students and instructors- signing out for the evening :-)

This past weekend, our competition team wrapped up their final competition of the season at Starquest in Syracuse. This ...
06/02/2026

This past weekend, our competition team wrapped up their final competition of the season at Starquest in Syracuse. This season has been an incredible one full of growth and new accomplishments, and we are so incredibley proud of each and every dancer on the team. Next stop- the World Dance Championships this summer! Here are this weekend's complete results!

Slumber Party- Jr Jazz- High Gold, 4th overall all categories- Junior groups, all sizes,levels, and categories-Odyssey Award- Most Entertaining Junior Number

Girls Rule The World- Jr Pom- High Gold, 5th overall all categories-Junior Groups

Greetings Earthlings- Jr Hip Hop- High Gold, 1st in category, "Out of this World" Energy Special Judges Award

Mad Science- Senior Hip Hop-Large Group- Platinum, "Energy for Day" Special Judge's Award, Best Costume Award, 1st in category, 1st overall senior large groups (all categories)

Cruise the World- Senior Jazz/Open- Platinum, all sizes,levels, and categories-Odyssey Award- Most Entertaining Senior Number, 1st in category, 1st overall senior small groups

Found Tonight- Senior Contemporary- High Gold, 1st in category, 2nd overall senior small groups

The Other Side- Teen Tap- Platinum, 1st in category, 1st overall all teen duets/trios

Elvis- Senior Tap Platinum, 1st in category, 1st overall all senior duet/trios

For Good- Senior Open- Platinum- 1st in category, 2nd overall all senior duets/trios, "Perfect Pair" special judge's award

Piper- I Love Me- Platinum 1st in Category senior solos
Piper- When The Party's Over- 1st in category, 5th overall all styles senior solos
Madelyn- Hush- High Gold
Madelyn- Toxic Thoughts- High Gold
Reece- Cry- High Gold, 5th overall all styles junior solos
Karah- High Gold
Harper- Orpheus- High Gold
Chloe- Queen- Platinum, 1st in Category
Sofia- Don't Talk About It- Platinum- 8th overall all styles teen solos
Kimberly- Overwhelmed- High Gold- 2nd overall Progresssive (adult) solos
Peyton- Overthinking- High Gold
Owen- Platinum- 4th overall all styles senior solos

Special Awards-
Piper- Senior Top Emerging Artist Title Winner
Owen- Senior Teen Emerging Artist Title Second Runner Up
Reece- Junior Emerging Artist Title second runner up

Full Studio Superlative Award- Fun and Engaging Aware for our use of creative and fun elements to provide entertaining performances that move audiences.

This weekend our entire competition team takes to the the competition stage one last time in their regular season at Sta...
05/30/2026

This weekend our entire competition team takes to the the competition stage one last time in their regular season at StarQuest Dance Competition in Syracuse, NY! You can watch the livestream at the link below. It is password protected so just reach out to us, or your favorite EPAC competition family to watch at this link or in the Starquest app! We start bright and early Saturday morning!

The direct link for this weekend's livestream is below https://www.vidzing.tv/starquest-dance/1d58d5fd-7744-4238-944e-94f7f0c9cb25

It can also be located in the Starquest app!

05/29/2026

Recently, I became aware of a social media post from a former member of our studio community expressing hurt over being removed from my personal page (not the studio's page). I feel it’s important to address this directly, as EPAC has always been built on openness, kindness, and creating a safe space for our dancers and families.

Like many people, I periodically clean up my personal social media accounts and sometimes remove connections with individuals I do not frequently interact with or personally connect with anymore. This action occurred well before this student left the studio and was in no way connected to their decision or departure.

As instructors and mentors, we strive to be as accessible and supportive as possible for our dancers and families. At the same time, we are also human beings with personal lives outside of the studio. Personal social media pages are just that-personal, and actions taken there should not be interpreted as reflections of a student’s value, worth, or place within our studio community.

It genuinely hurts to think anyone would believe I would intentionally make someone feel unwelcome, excluded, or unsupported. Anyone who truly knows me or knows EPAC knows how deeply I care about creating an environment where dancers feel safe, accepted, encouraged, and free to be themselves. That mission has always been at the heart of Expressions Performing Arts Center and will continue to be for as long as EPAC exists.

While I was saddened that this concern was brought to social media in a way that publicly targeted both myself and the studio, I did personally reach out to clarify the situation and assure them that this was never personal, retaliatory, or connected to their departure from the studio in any way.

EPAC will continue to move forward with kindness, compassion, and a commitment to the students and families who trust us to be part of their lives. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our studio, our instructors, and most importantly, one another.

Thank you,
Melissa

TODAY IS THE DAY!! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Expressions Performing Arts Center is officially open! ...
05/27/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Expressions Performing Arts Center is officially open! This year, we're offering a wide variety of class options for all ages, and opportunities for recreational (traditional once a week) classes) AND we're also seeking new members for both our junior and senior competition teams! Create your account and register for classes at www.expressionsperformingarts.com

Questions? Email [email protected] or text 716-499-3513

05/19/2026

Our hearts are grieving today with our entire community as we mourn a young life ended far too soon. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. 💙

05/18/2026

To Our EPAC Family,

As we approach the close of another incredible season in just a few short weeks, we want to share some bittersweet news with all of our dancers and families.

At the end of this season, our beloved Miss MaKayla Plaskett will be moving to North Carolina with her family. While we will miss them all more than words can express, we are so excited for the new adventures and opportunities ahead for them.

Miss MaKayla has been part of EPAC since she was an elementary school student herself, and it is truly hard to imagine our studio without her here each fall. Over the years, she has grown from student, to competitor, to teacher, mentor, and role model to so many young dancers. She is family to us, and the love, passion, patience, and positivity she has poured into EPAC will continue to live on through every student she has inspired.

Her impact on our studio has been immeasurable, and we are forever grateful for the lasting legacy she leaves behind.

As they say in show business, “the show must go on,” and while there is no replacing someone so special, we are excited to announce that fellow EPAC alumna and current instructor Lauren Beacom will be stepping into a newly expanded role beginning this fall.

In addition to continuing her Hooping Class, Miss Lauren will also be teaching:
• Age 2–4 Combo Class
• 6–10 Combo Class
• Lyrical Ballet Class

and assisting Miss Amber in both recreational and competition tap classes.

Many of you already know and love Miss Lauren either as our current hooping class instructor, or from her years at EPAC, where she danced from BEFORE elementary school through her senior year of high school. As a member of our competition teams, she earned multiple Platinum awards and represented Team USA at the World Dance Championships multiple times in both Tap and Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical.

Beyond dance, Lauren holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Education from the University at Buffalo, where she was also a member of the Impulse Dance Force team. She has completed numerous trainings in early childhood education and development, is an Aspire member through New York Works for Children, and currently works locally at an area preschool and day care.

We are incredibly proud to have such a talented, compassionate, and dedicated instructor continue the EPAC tradition of excellence and family.

Please join us in celebrating Miss MaKayla and all she has meant to EPAC, while also warmly welcoming Miss Lauren into this exciting next chapter.

With love and gratitude,
Melissa and the entire EPAC Team

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Randolph, NY
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