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    • Home
    • About Us
      • Why Choose C2D?
      • Meet the Teachers
    • Schedules
      • Fall 2024 Schedule
      • Summer 2025 Schedule
    • Registration
    • Contact Us
    • Birthday Parties
    • Rent Our Space
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Why Choose C2D?
    • Meet the Teachers
  • Schedules
    • Fall 2024 Schedule
    • Summer 2025 Schedule
  • Registration
  • Contact Us
  • Birthday Parties
  • Rent Our Space

Meet the Teachers:

Isabella Coppi, Owner

Isabella started dancing at Chance To Dance in 2004, teaching in 2017, and bought the studio in the summer of 2021.

Isabella teaches Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and manages the recreational dance team.

"It really is true that when you do something you love you will never work a day in your life. I am so lucky to be surrounded 

Isabella started dancing at Chance To Dance in 2004, teaching in 2017, and bought the studio in the summer of 2021.

Isabella teaches Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and manages the recreational dance team.

"It really is true that when you do something you love you will never work a day in your life. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such a positive and likeminded staff.  As a teacher, it is extremely important to me to be a positive role model for my young dancers and help them not just to become beautiful dancers, amazing people as well."


Madison Graham, Teacher

Melanie Buttaro, Teacher

Madison Graham, Teacher

Madison has been teaching at Chance To Dance since 2021. She has taught Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Boys Hip Hop. She also assists with Dance Team events.

"Chance To Dance isn't just a studio, it's a second home. Having grown up dancing there, I've experienced first-hand the incredible sense of community and the consistently positive atm

Madison has been teaching at Chance To Dance since 2021. She has taught Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Boys Hip Hop. She also assists with Dance Team events.

"Chance To Dance isn't just a studio, it's a second home. Having grown up dancing there, I've experienced first-hand the incredible sense of community and the consistently positive atmosphere. It's a place where passion meets support, and where every step feels like a celebration."

Ashley Toth, Teacher

Melanie Buttaro, Teacher

Madison Graham, Teacher

Ashley started teaching at Chance To Dance when she was a senior in high school in 2023. She teaches Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theatre, and Technique.

"Chance To Dance very quickly became my second home when I was a student. Now that I'm a teacher, I love how I'm able to create the same environment for my dancers. I love to help dancers grow in their abilities and grow into themselves."

Melanie Buttaro, Teacher

Melanie Buttaro, Teacher

Melanie Buttaro, Teacher

Melanie has been teaching at Chance To Dance since it was bought in 2021. She teaches Musical Theatre and Contemporary.

"One of my favorite aspects of Chance To Dance is the incredible sense of family we share. I truly enjoy teaching dance, but what makes it even more special is being part of such an amazing staff and working with all the 

Melanie has been teaching at Chance To Dance since it was bought in 2021. She teaches Musical Theatre and Contemporary.

"One of my favorite aspects of Chance To Dance is the incredible sense of family we share. I truly enjoy teaching dance, but what makes it even more special is being part of such an amazing staff and working with all the dancers who put in so much effort and passion into everything they do. It isn't just a place to dance, it's a second home."

Samantha Margulies, Teacher

Emily Hoefler, Office Manager

Samantha Margulies, Teacher

Samantha started co-teaching in 2023, and teaching in 2024. Samantha teaches Hip Hop, Jazz, and Lyrical.

"Teaching here means so much to me- it's where I fell in love with dance, made amazing friends, and really grew into who I am. Now that I get to pass that joy on to my students. I love getting to know each dancer, watching them grow in confidence, and cheering them on every step of the way."

Casey Marsh, Teacher

Emily Hoefler, Office Manager

Samantha Margulies, Teacher

Casey started teaching at Chance To Dance this fall! She teaches Musical Theatre and Jazz.

"My favorite thing about Chance To Dance is how there is an overwhelming shared passion for dance and friendship. Everyone is encouraged to grow as dancers and try new things while making lifelong friends along the way!"

Emily Hoefler, Office Manager

Emily Hoefler, Office Manager

Emily Hoefler, Office Manager

Emily has been the Chance To Dance office manager for the past two years.

"I love being part of such a positive community. It is so rewarding getting to watch our dancers come into the studio each week eager to learn and grow. I'm grateful for the opportunity to support their journeys alongside their incredible teachers."

Chance To Dance

140 N Belle Mead Rd Suite F, Setauket-East Setauket, NY 11733

(631) 675-0562

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