Mende Dance Studio is located in Rego Park NY, and is open six days a week. We offer lessons and activities to suit every need and budget to all ages and levels in Latin, Ballroom, and nightclub dancing. For over 30 years the studio and our staff have provided a safe, relaxed atmosphere in which students may learn, practice, and enjoy dancing with people who share similar interests. Our staff is professional and enthusiastic! We offer private lessons, semi private lessons, group classes, weekend socials, dance trips, recitals, competitions, and choreography for special occasions. Our talented staff is also available for shows, professional dance seminars, and coaching.

Dancing has many physical as well as psychological benefits: Lose weight and keep fit; Reduce stress; Develop poise, balance and rhythm; Correct your posture; Stay young and feel good; Challenge your mind and body, and have fun while you do it; Socialize; Increase your confidence.

05.05.08 - Photos from the New York Society of Teachers of Dancing's Annual Spring Gala on May 4, 2008 have been posted in the photo gallery!

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Summer Recital on June 8, 2008 - tickets must be purchased in advance, they will not be available at the door.

04.28.08 - Movies from the archives have been posted in the movie gallery! See rare clips of Mende and company from 1977 to more recent years - 2003. Definitely worth watching!

The Peter Terrington memorial page has been updated. Now view a photo slide show of Peter, watch one of the 25 movie clips of him with his students, or read the newly added "words from friends and loved ones". You can even submit sentiments of your own! To view the Peter Terrington memorial page click here!

04.19.08 - Movies from the April Spotlight dance on Friday April 18, 2008 have been posted on youtube and in the movie gallery! Pictures have also been posted in our photo gallery!

Now taking reservations for the Lead and Follow Workshop beginning Friday May 2, 2008. Fridays from 8pm-9pm. An in depth class for those who want to master step patterns and their leading and following techniques. Learning both parts of a dance helps to strengthen ones technique, at this class all in attendance will take turns both leading and following. Wonderful for women who want to learn how to lead, and men who want to learn how to follow. 9 week course. You must register for this course on or before May 2, 2008. Teacher: Eleni. Please call 718-478-5910 for more information

04.15.08 - It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Terrington. Although many of our new students may not know Peter, he was a vital part of Mende Dance Studio and the dance community for 38 years until his retirement in 2005. Originally teaching in a school as a christian brother in Canada, his career changed when he saw a dance lesson at a local dance studio. It was then that he realized that by teaching dancing he could combine his loves of music and teaching. Peter's passion above all other things was dancing. He enjoyed every aspect of being a dancer - teaching, performing, choreography - and took extra care in preparing for all of the needs of the students from big to small (even in what seemed so small like his lemonade). He took special delight and pride in watching his students young and old progress into well rounded, confident, happy dancers. All who knew him will remember his intricate choreography, and the look of pure joy on his face when he danced. Those of us who knew him well will remember that along with his love for structure was a playful "up for anything" side, a joking spirit that was happy to be the female in a dance every once in a while. Peter was not just a staff member, he was a family member and though he will remain in our hearts forever, he will be missed greatly.

To view the Peter Terrington memorial page including video clips from past performances Click Here!

04.10.08 - Now on sale at the Studio: ladies leather character shoes in 1 1/2" and 2" cuban heels. For details ask Eleni or call (718) 478-5910.

03.18.08 - Spotlight dances from the St. Patrick's Day Party on March 14, 2008 have been posted on youtube and in the movie gallery! Pictures have also been posted. Check them out in our photo gallery!

03.04.08 - Tickets are now on sale for the April Spotlight Dance - April 18, 2008!

02.19.08 - Spotlight dances from the Valentine's Day Party on February 15, 2008 have been posted on youtube and in the movie gallery!

02.18.08 - Pictures from the Valentine's Day Party on 2.15.08 have been posted. Check them out in our photo gallery!

02.12.08 - It is with great respect and sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Cassara. A student since 2001, his presence will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

02.01.08 - Tickets are now on sale for the Valentine's Day Dance on Friday February 15, 2008.

01.16.08 - New Lead and Follow Workshop Fridays from 8pm-9pm. An in depth class for those who want to master step patterns and their leading and following techniques. Learning both parts of a dance helps to strengthen ones technique, at this class all in attendance will take turns both leading and following. Wonderful for women who want to learn how to lead, and men who want to learn how to follow. 10 week course beginning Friday February 1, 2008. You must register for this course on or before February 1, 2008. Teacher: Eleni. Please call 718-478-5910 for more information.

01.04.08 - Pictures from the 2007 New Year's Eve Party have been posted. Check them out in our photo gallery!

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