ABOUT STUDIO G
WHO WE ARE
Studio G Dance Center is a recreational and competitive dance studio located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, PA. We are proud of more than 40 years of dance instruction in the Pittsburgh area.
Our commitment is to offer your child a positive and nurturing environment to explore dance. We offer a wide variety of classes set in a wholesome atmosphere where positive attitudes are encouraged. Our goal is to develop an awareness of self, develop motor skills, enhance creativity, learn rhythm, enjoy movement to music and build self-esteem and confidence through education and performance. Our staff is dedicated to developing a love of the arts with encouraging students to strive for their personal bests as they develop pride in their accomplishments. We believe the values learned in the formative years carry over to the other areas of the students’ lives and help propel them toward success.
Studio G Dance Center has two great, convenient locations in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh — one in Wilkins Township at 995 Greensburg Pike; and one in North Versailles, located at 1454 Lincoln Hwy.
"Great studio! We felt like family from the start. Clean facilities and professional teachers and staff. Highly recommend."
— Julie H., Parent
INSTRUCTORS
We pride ourselves on having a dedicated staff with diverse backgrounds and passions, many who grew up and trained at this very studio!
Valerie Gaydos
Founder, Co-Director & Instructor
Started dancing at age 10
Favorite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: Was a backup dancer for singer/dancer Chubby Checker at the Stanley Theater (now Benedum Center) in Pittsburgh.
Tracey Casciato
Co-Director & Instructor
Started dancing at age 7
Favorite Dance Style: Anything that makes me feel something! I’m a sucker for a good story.
Fun Fact: Was a baton twirler and majorette for 10+ years.
Anna Gaydos
Instructor
Started dancing at age 3
Favorite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: Was a two-time head captain of the Ohio University Dance Team.
Brittany Metz
Instructor
Started dancing at age 4
Favorite Dance Styles: Lyrical & Jazz
Fun Fact: Choreographed several first dances for wedding couples.
Sarah Skowronski
Instructor
Started dancing at age 3
Favorite Dance Styles: Lyrical & Contemporary
Fun Fact: Was part of the professional contemporary-focused Versatile Dance Company for two years.
Caitlin Price
Instructor
Started dancing at age 3
Favorite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: Choreographed a local area high school’s musical productions for six years.
Emily Martello
Instructor
Started dancing at age 10
Favorite Dance Styles: Contemporary & Ballet
Fun Fact: Collaborated with a local professional theater to create adapted dance and movement classes for the blind and visually impaired.
Taylor Robinson
Instructor
Started dancing at age 7
Favorite Dance Styles: Classical Jazz & Contemporary
Fun Fact: Danced with Disney Cruise Lines on The Disney Dream ship.
AJ Davis
Instructor
Started dancing at age 10
Favorite Dance Styles: Hip Hop & Contemporary
Fun Fact: Trained with favorite childhood choreographer Ian Eastwood.
Taylor Brown
Instructor
Started gymnastics at age 1
Favorite Dance Style: Tumbling
Fun Fact: Started coaching tumbling at age 16.
Maria Kotvas
Instructor
Started dancing at age 2
Favorite Dance Style: Ballet
LOCATIONS
Wilkins Studio
995 Greensburg Pike
Wilkins Township, PA 15112
412-271-9086
Our Wilkins Township studio opened in early 2010. This location is within excellent proximity to the immediate suburbs and City of Pittsburgh, located just 10 miles from downtown. The Wilkins Township Studio is easily accessible from 376 E.
North Versailles Studio
1454 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137
412-823-6094
Our North Versailles studio opened in 2006 and is conveniently located on Route 30 across from St. Joseph’s Cemetery. This studio is in a prime location to serve those on the outskirts of Allegheny County and in Westmoreland County.