Rise Dance Studios

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! Tori Bertrani began her dance career at RDS at the age of 7. Tori is a natural born entertainer, both onstage and off. Onstage she had true versatility. Just when you thought her strength was Jazz, you saw her in Contemporary, and then in Tap....where she was the lead tapper in the studio. But she entertained us even off stage. Always giving us a laugh with her silliness and impersonations. Her silliness sometimes makes us question where she came from... b...ut we certainly know where she is going. Straight to the top, wherever she is. After graduation she will move on to Monmouth University where she will major in Business and minor in Psychology. We wish you nothing but the best in your next chapter. Thanks for the laughs kiddo! You will for sure be missed. We love you! @torbertrani #risedancestudios #rds #seniorspotlight See more

The hours of dedication and preparation that no one sees count the most. Good luck to the RDS Company competing this weekend. All the hard work you put in day after day will always show through. #risedancestudios #rds #competition #compseason #dance #statenisland

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! Bella Oliva began dancing at Rise only 6 years ago. She joined a bit later than the rest of the group, which can sometimes be intimidating. The moment Bella entered RDS she was a perfect fit. It was as if she had always been a part of the team. Bella will attend St. John’s University in the fall with a major in Speech Pathology. She plans to become a speech therapist for special needs children. This is no surprise. Bella has always proven to be incredibly empathetic and nurturing. She is truly a big sister to all of the younger dancers. As she takes this journey into adulthood, we are certain she will change countless lives along the way. We love you Bella! And we wish you so much happiness and luck! @bella.oliva_ #risedancestudios #rds #seniorspotlight #dance

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! Melissa Mangogna joined RDS 11 years ago. She joined as a sweet and quiet little girl and she has remained just as sweet till this day. But don’t let her quietness fool you, Mel is well know to be the funny girl of the class. And we will miss that laughter she brings to us each day more than she knows. We know that wherever she goes she will be loved, as she is simply loved by all who know her. And we wish her the best in her college years and beyond. God luck Mel! Love your RDS family #seniorspotlight #risedancestudios #rds @melmangogna

Fall Registration is now Open! Register online at risedancestudios.com #risedancestudios #rds #registration #dance #jazz #hip-hop #tap #contemporary #ballet #pointe #modern #acro #statenisland #newyork

We made it baby! Cheers to a NEW YEAR! A BETTER YEAR! Now let’s dance! #risedancestudios #rds #2021 #NYE #NewYear

Merry Christmas to our Dance Family! #christmas #holidays #dance #love #peace #cheer #family #friends #statenisland

Waking up on Christmas Eve like.... #excited #christmaseve #dance #jump #risedancestudios #rds #statenisland

To all of our families celebrating tonight!