Creative Dance Workshop Of Bow

Ana McKenna / Co-Director

Ana (Cutting) McKenna was raised in Concord, New Hampshire. She began her dance training at the age of two and has continued to live her love of dance for over forty years. Ana has shared her passion for dance and performance all over the New England and New York areas with children and adults of all ages and abilities. She earned a Master's Degree from Granite State College and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from Saint Bonaventure University, where she was a Division I cheerleader for the legendary Bonnies. Ana continues her service in the US Army with a military career spanning 23 years--currently serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve.

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Ana is completely dedicated to growing and developing children to become resilient, capable and confident leaders-- in dance/cheer, in school and in life. She recently founded an assistant teaching and leadership program at CDW, where she applies skills learned along her journey to help kids become the best version of themselves.

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Ana has taught dance to all levels for over twenty-five years in New York, Boston and New Hampshire. Ana continues to further her dance education locally and in Boston and New York. Ana has loved teaching dance to the wider Capital Area for over almost 20 years, first with McKenna Dance Center, and now with Creative Dance Workshop.

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The Creative Dance Workshop is committed to age-appropriate movement, music and costuming, as well as fostering an inclusive, warm environment where everyone has the opportunity to shine.