Written by Administrator
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03 March 2010
Joyce is a native of Southington Ct.; there she began her training at the age of 6 at Mrs. Vicky’s dance studio. There she trained for tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical. Joyce was on a competitive tap team (Jr. Vicketts) where she placed 1st and 2nd throughout New England competitions. As she got older her passion for dance grew. Joyce followed in the foot steps of her older sibling Debby Kennedy. Joyce began Cheerleading at Kennedy middle school and also took on gymnastics with American Gymnastics Center, where she continued her training for 6 years. Throughout her training she competed in many competitions (state’s and regional’s), where she was awarded over 30 medals and 12 trophies. During her training time with gymnastics she found a new love that was to choreograph routines for level 8 and 9 team members.
As a freshman in high school Joyce continued cheerleading and made the varsity team. She helped choreograph routines throughout her high school years and was awarded M.V.C. During her junior year she began training for dance at United Rhythms under the wing of Fernando Allers, who has inspired her in many ways. He opened the door to a new world for her and showed her the meaning of “together as one”.
Joyce started performing at Club B.B King at Foxwoods casino for a Halloween extravaganza performance. She was a back up dancer for local pop artist Cotton and performed at many night clubs in NYC. She opened a concert for R+B artist Tyrese at Stage East in Ct. Joyce performed as a back up dancer for Leila and opened the show for Charlie Zaa, Gisselle, and Gilberto Santarosa. Joyce appeared at Apallo Theater in Harlem, N.Y. for amateur night. She also performed in night clubs as a back up dancer with local artist Zaria. In 2004 Joyce performed at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California, for a celebrity charity event with Carlos Santana and Leila.
Joyce is married & has a 2 yr. old baby girl, Taylor, & another baby due August 2009! She has been teaching at ATTD since 2007 and has won several awards for her 2008-2009 ATTD Dance Teams- including Diamond Choreography for Hip Hop. Joyce’s passion is to teach, dance, and inspire her students!
