Our Instructors
Stephanie Bandosik
Stephanie is particularly passionate about introducing new dancers into the community and has spent many years teaching all over the Captial District, from dance studios and events to schools and senior centers in this endeavor.
She enjoys teaching a wide array of Ballroom, Latin, and cultural dance styles including merengue, bachata, salsa, cha cha, waltz, foxtrot, and east coast swing. Stephanie has also taught burlesque and guided many engaged couples through the process of performing a beautiful “First Dance” for their wedding guests to enjoy.
While she does not teach them, Stephanie also enjoys dancing the Argentine tango, hustle, polka, and west coast swing among others. When she’s not dancing, you may find her practicing reiki, baking bread, brewing kombucha, spinning wool, working in her garden, or relaxing with her beloved American Staffordshire Terrier, Clarabelle.
Hannah Longe
Hannah joined Dreamlights Studio to teach Hip Hop in 2023, but when our original Hip Hop teacher had to leave New York, she brought her wide experience with Line Dance to the fore and began teaching Line Dance here in 2024.
Beth Jacobs
Ms. Jacobs has performed with ballet and modern dance companies including: Albany Berkshire ballet, Classical ballet Theatre (Wash. D.C.), Konzertanz (SF, Ca.),.
In addition, she has worked as an actress in feature films including “The other Guys”, on television in including “Pretty Little Liars”, in PSA, local commercials and also in training videos.
She has appeared and choreographed for numerous local productions.
She teaches across the capitol district and beyond as well as working with libraries across NY state to bring movement dance and story telling to all.
