Terry Finch
Terry Finch is a dance teacher and choreographer in Central Pennsylvania with an extensive training and teaching background in many forms of dance.
Education
Since the age of five, Terry has studied in many dance disciplines, including: ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip hop and modern. From age 12 to 18, Terry attended several dance conventions each year in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, in order to expand her dance training with many different instructors and choreographers. Her dance education continued in college, where she studied basic ballet technique from a teaching perspective, as well as modern dance and choreography.
Recognition
Terry competed regionally in dance competitions between the ages of 12 and 18. She received high-level awards with group dances in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. In addition, Terry received praise for solos in tap between age 16 and 18. She received the "Musicality Award" at Rhee Gold's American Dance Awards, and was named 3rd-Runner-Up "Dancer of the Year". Terry was also awarded the title of Senior Miss Premier at the Premier dance competition.
Teaching
From the age of 13, Terry assisted the instructors at her dance studio in jazz and ballet classes. She also taught and choreographed for her high school dance group. For two years after graduation, Terry taught the dance portion of her high school's summer performing arts camp, and returns periodically to teach a master class. While in college, Terry served as Vice President of the dance group, and taught classes in jazz and lyrical.
Terry is in her third year as a teacher at a dance studio in Central Pennsylvania. She instructs students of all ages and levels in all disciplines, currently focusing on ballet and lyrical. She also choreographs pieces for the annual studio recital.
Suite101
Terry Finch hopes to utilize her lifetime of dance experience to inform her readers about the current trends in the dance world, as well as provide advice for teachers and students to get the most out of their weekly lessons. Terry plans to include reviews of current shows, information about dance professionals, and tips for choreography. She welcomes questions and comments from teachers, students, dance enthusiasts, and beginners just learning about dance. Thank you for reading!
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In the most stressful weekend yet, the dancers head to New York City for both an audition with the Joffrey School of Ballet and the Starbound competition
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- Terry Finch
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On this week's Dance Moms, the girls head to Michigan for Energy National Dance Competition, where a talent scout from Joffrey Ballet is in the audience.
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- Terry Finch
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Melissa may be having engagement issues, or she's sick of everyone asking her about the wedding. Either way, her ring is off and the moms are obsessed.
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- Terry Finch
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On the 10th episode of Season 2, Abby Lee's dancers take off to Miami for their next competition, while Cathy gets Kendall a professional gig.
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- Terry Finch
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Another Controversial Routine on Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 8
Abby decides to give her dancers (ranging in age from 7 to 13) a showgirls-inspired routine, complete with flesh-toned bras to give the illusion of nudity!
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- Terry Finch
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Abby Lee Loses a 'Runaway Mom' on Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 8
After returning from the Hollywood Vibe competition, the dancers get a new pyramid and another local competition where they face some old (and new) rivals.
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- Terry Finch
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Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 7 'Bullets and Ballet'
The dancers use plastic guns as props, causing controversy among the moms; however, Jill manages to overshadow it with her latest expensive gift to Abby.
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- Terry Finch
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Moms Have 'Wardrobe Malfunction' on Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 6
Abby asks the dance moms to create their own solo costumes from scratch, but that's not the biggest challenge of the week. How soon can you get to Texas?
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Dance Moms on Lifetime Season 2 Episode 5: Brooke Returns
To no one's surprise, Brooke decides she likes dance more than cheerleading and asks Abby if she can rejoin the team. Also, a dancer comes off probation!
Feb 8, 2012
- Terry Finch
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Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 4: No One Likes a Bully
Abby mixes up the team this week, adding a dancer to the group and changing one of the original trio members. The dancers compete at Hollywood Vibe.
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