SMDC Staff - Heather McDermott

 

Heather McDermott, daughter of director Sally Heaney, trained at the Sally McDermott Dance Centers for 15 years. She continued her professional dance studies at Dean College and Point Park University. Heather is a 2004 honors graduate of Dean College where she received her Associates Degree. A 2006 graduate of Point Park University, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance concentrating in Jazz Dance. Her studies focused on Pedagogy, Dance Composition and Creative Movement. She has performed with Dean College Dance Company, Dance Team, Scholarship Showcase, Albany Berkshire Ballet, and Dance Prism.

 

Heather has been choreographing for the Sally McDermott Dance Company for the past 6 years. She recently joined as a fulltime teacher at both the Auburn and Charlton Dance Centers. She teaches all ages, specializing in Jazz and Contemporary styles.