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.

Learning to dance is a fun Fulfilling experience that helps to increase confidence, fine tune social skills, keep the mind and body fit and healthy, reduce stress, develop poise, balance, rhythm and good posture.

07.28.10 - Movies from the July Spotlight Dance on July 23, 2010 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

7.15.10 - Movies from the Summer Recital on June 6, 2010 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

06.03.10 - Movies from the May Spotlight Dance on May 21, 2010 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

05.22.10 - Movies from the Spring Social Dance on April 23, 2010 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

05.20.10 - Photos from the Spring Social Dance on April 23, 2010 have been posted in the photo gallery!

04.27.10 - A new playlist from The NYSTD's Annual Spring Gala on 04.18.10 has been added to youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

04.20.10 - Photos from The NYSTD's Annual Spring Gala have been posted in the photo gallery!

03.31.10 - Movies from the St. Patrick's Day Social Dance on Friday March 19, 2010 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

03.21.10 - Photos from the St. Patrick's Day Social Dance on Friday March 19, 2010 have been posted in the photo gallery!

03.05.10 - Tickets are on sale for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Social Dance - Friday March 19, 2010! Spring and Summer Events have been posted: NYSTD Spring Gala, Spring Spotlight Dance, Summer Recital and more! Go to the Events & Socials section of mendedancestudio.com for more info.

01.23.09 - Movies from the Annual Winter Recital on 12.13.09 have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube.com/mendedancestudio!

01.15.09 - Happy New Year! Photos from the New Year's Eve Party have been posted in our photo gallery!

2.17.09 - Photos from the Annual Winter Recital on 12.13.09 have been posted!

12.10.09 - A new playlist from the NYSTD Winter Gala on 12.6.09 has been added to youtube.com!

12.8.09 - Photos from the NYSTD Winter Gala on 12.6.09 have been posted!

12.1.09 - The Winter 2009 Recital DVD is now available for pre-order! Available for a special discounted rate of $25.00 when ordered by Monday December 14, 2009 ($35.00 after). Click Here to buy your copy now and save $10.00!

11.27.09 - A new playlist from November Spotlight Dance on 11.20.09 has been added to youtube.com/mendedancestudio .

11.21.09 - Photos from the Thanksgiving Spotlight Dance on 11.20.09 have been posted!

10.31.09 - Happy Halloween! Photos from the Annual Halloween Costume Party have been posted in the photo gallery.

09.17.09 - A new playlist has been added to youtube.com/mendedancestudio including clips from 1977-2001!

9.08.09 - Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Halloween Costume Party on Friday October 30, 2009!

08.27.09 - Movies from the Annual Summer Recital on June 7, 2009 have been posted in the movie gallery and on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio .

06.29.09 - Summer hours will begin July 1, 2009. We will be open Monday thru Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 2pm-11:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday we are CLOSED. The studio will be closed for vacation from Saturday August 1, 2009 and will re-open Monday August 17, 2009.

06.14.09 - Pictures from the Annual Student Picnic on June 14, 2009 have been posted in the photo gallery!

06.13.09 - Pictures from the Summer Recital on June 7, 2009 have been posted in the photo gallery!

06.06.09 - Movies from the May Spotlight Dance on Friday May 22, 2009 have been posted in the movie gallery and on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio . Pictures have also been posted in the photo gallery!

04.28.09 - Movies from the April Spotlight Dance on Friday April 24, 2009 have been posted in the movie gallery and on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio .

03.31.09 - Marilyn, a student since '98 has entered her dog in the Bissell Most Valuable Pet Photo Contest. Show your support and VOTE FOR LOLA!

03.24.09 - Movies from the St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday March 20, 2009 have been posted in the movie gallery and on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio .

03.21.09 - Pictures from the St. Patrick's day party have been posted in the photo gallery!

02.17.09 - Movies from the St. Valentine's Day Party on Friday February 13, 2009 have been posted in the movie gallery and on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio .

02.14.09 - Pictures from the Valentine's Day Party have been posted in the photo gallery!

01.13.09 - Tickets are now on sale for the Valentine's Day Dance and other Winter events.

01.02.09 - Happy New Year To All! Pictures from the New Year's Eve Party have been posted in the photo gallery!

12.30.09 - Movie clips from the Winter Recital on December 14, 2008 have been posted in the movie gallery, and pictures have been posted in the photo gallery! Select full length videos have also been posted on youtube!

12.24.08 - Tickets are on sale for the New Year's Eve Party! What better way to welcom in 2009 than with an evening of dancing! Refreshments will be served as well as a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $25.00. To reserve please call the studio (718) 478-5910.

12.12.08 - Movies from the NY Society of Teachers of Dancing's annual Winter Gala on Sunday December 7, 2008 have been posted on www.youtube.com/mendedancestudio.

12.08.08 - Pictures from the NY Society of Teachers of Dancing's annual Winter Gala on Sunday December 7, 2008 have been posted in the photo gallery!

12.01.08 - Winter 2008 Recital DVD is now available for pre-order! Pre-order Special - Save $10.00! All pre-orders must be placed by 12:00pm EST. on Monday December 15, 2008 to qualify for $20.00 pre-order special. Available for studio pick-up or may be shipped to your home at an additional cost. Scheduled for release 12/29/08.

11.22.08 - Movies from the November Spotlight dance have been posted in the movie gallery and on youtube! Pictures have also been posted in the photo gallery!

11.20.08 - Congratulations are in order! Mende is a grandfather today!! His son and daughter in law welcomed Ms. Elora Granger this afternoon in NYC! To view pics click here!

11.06.08 - A movie clip has been posted from the Annual Halloween Costume Party!

10.31.08 - Pictures have been posted from the Annual Halloween Costume Party!

09.22.08 - Movies and pictures have been posted from the September Spotlight dance!

09.08.08 - Mende's dance shop has been launched! Tickets are now on sale for Fall and Winter events including The Annual Halloween Party and Winter Recital!

08.23.08 - It is with overwhelming sadness and great respect that we announce the passing of Tony Cosentino. A student since 2005, his presence will be missed by all. To view photos and movies of Tony click here.

For those that are interested in attending Tony's wake it will be on Tuesday August 26, 2008 from 2pm-4pm, and 7pm-9pm. It will be held at Leahy McDonald Funeral Home 11102 Atlantic Avenue, South Richmond Hill NY. For directions and other information you may contact the funeral home tel: (718) 849-0785.

08.21.08 - Fall and Winter social dances and events have been posted: Annual Halloween Party, Winter Recital, and More! Go to the Events & Socials section of our website for more info.

08.13.08 - Classes for children and teens begin September 6, 2008.

08.04.08 - Lead and Follow Workshop beginning Friday August 22, 2008 is SOLD OUT.

07.30.08 - The studio will be closed for Summer Vacation Monday August 4, and will reopen Monday August 11, 2008. Tickets are now on sale for the August Social Dance on Friday August 22, 2008.

07.24.08 - Movies from the July Spotlight dance on Friday July 18, 2008 have been posted on www.youtube.com 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 August 22, 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. 10 week course beginning Friday August 22, 2008. You must register for this course on or before August 22, 2008. Cost for 10 week course is $150.00. Focus will be on Triple Swing and Samba. Teacher: Eleni Antonatos.

06.18.08 - Movie-clips from the Spring Recital on June 8, 2008 have been posted in the movie gallery! Select videos have also been posted on www.youtube.com. ENJOY!

06.17.08 - Tickets are now on sale for the July Social Dance on Friday July 18, 2008.

06.10.08 - Photos from the Spring Recital on June 8, 2008 have been posted in the photo gallery!

05.18.08 - Pre-order your copy of the Spring Recital 2008 DVD! All orders must be placed by Monday June 9, 2008.

Movies from the May Spotlight dance on Friday May 16, 2008 have been posted on youtube and in the movie gallery! Pictures have also been posted in our photo gallery!

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 Spring 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" (including some heartfelt words from Kane). 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 Antonatos. 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 Antonatos. Please call 718-478-5910 for more information.