Norwood Dance Academy

Kathleen E. Farmer, Owner/Director

     Kathleen E. Farmer began dancing at the age of 10 and became a professional dancer at the age of 14. She trained at the Harriet Hoctor School of Dance in Boston as well as the Boston Ballet, and the Boston Coservatory of Music.  Her teachers included Renzo Raiss and Mme. Ana Roje and tap teachers Evelyn J. Dougherty and Stanley Brown.  She also took a teachers training course at the National Ballet of Canada.  Kathleen has a B.S. in Education from Boston State College and a J.D. from Suffolk Law School. Kathleen is a member of Dance Educators of America having received a rare perfect score on their entrance exam.      

Carolyn Dandurand, Resident Choreographer

     Caroln Dandurand began dancing at NDA which at the time was known as Norwood School of Ballet when she was 5 years old and has been with us ever since.  She began teaching in the late 90's.

Carolyn is a graduate of Regis College with a degree in communications.  She uses her training when she helps with some of our special events.

Emma Raymond, Guest Choreographer

     Emma Raymond is a graduate of NDA.  She is currently a student at Worchester Polytechnical Institute. 

     Emma has choreographed routines for NDA performances for the past several years.  She is a favorite of our students who think she is "cool".

Guest Teachers

     NDA brings in guest teachers to inspire our students.  They are recognized as specialist in their fields.