Dance Sensation

Dance Sensation is a dance studio in Middle Island, NY, offering classes for ages three through adulthood in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, theatre jazz, and specialty programs like Tot Hop and Tiny Tutu. Founded in September 1996 by Susan Nachtrab, the studio has served the Long Island community for over 25 years, now entering its 30th dance season. Classes are available for all levels, from beginner to professional, and students have participated in regional and national competitions, earning top honors and scholarships to elite dance programs. The studio’s students have performed in productions such as *The Nutcracker*, *Sleeping Beauty*, and *Peter and the Wolf*, and have been accepted into prestigious college dance and theatre programs.

Susan Nachtrab, the studio’s Artistic Director, brings over fifty years of teaching experience and has been a dedicated educator on Long Island for forty years. She is a member of several professional arts organizations, including the Professional Dance Teachers Association and the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council. Under her leadership, Dance Sensation has nurtured dancers who have gone on to train at renowned institutions like the American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and the Kirov Academy. The studio also hosts annual events, including a digital dance gala, with performance DVDs available for purchase.

Located on Middle Country Road, Dance Sensation sits about 0.6 miles from Artist Lake Park and 0.8 miles from Longwood Middle School. The studio is within a short distance of Artist Lake and Pool, both approximately half a mile away, and is near Rocky Point Road, a major local thoroughfare.

With a 4.70 rating based on customer reviews, Dance Sensation is recognized for its strong commitment to artistic development, consistent training, and the success of its students in competitive and academic dance circles. The studio stands as a long-standing pillar of dance education on Long Island.