After teaching and performing at various
venues for almost a year, Mr. Thimmaiah’s experiences in the dance world
led him to venture out on his own. On May 19th,
2001, Mr. Thimmaiah hosted his own hip hop class on Saturdays 3:30 – 5:00pm
from Dick Shea’s/Angel’s Hideaway at 69 W14th Street, renting it out on an
hourly basis. From this one class, Mr. Thimmaiah’s teaching style and
growing resume resulted in a steady following, eventually giving birth to
a curriculum of classes and the popular Performance Workshop Program.
With the first showcase in the Fall of 2001, the foundation was formed for
the PMT Seasonal Showcase Company - a nationally reviewed showcase company
that is responsible for dozens of shows annually and growth of numerous
dance companies. Over the years, the PMT Seasonal Showcase Company has
provided dance companies with rehearsal space to cultivate their work and
performance space to share their artistic vision with an audience.
Eventually on November 1st,
2004, Mr. Thimmaiah acquired what is now the James Michael Ambury III Studio
(Studio A), which for the first time gave PMT Dance Studio a full-time
home. Although it was just one studio, PMT Dance Studio was able to expand
its business and for the first time incorporate additional faculty, classes
and affordable rehearsal space for the dance community. In June of 2006,
PMT Dance Studio took a leap of faith and made a bid for the entire 3rd
floor of 69 West 14th
Street after it was unexpectedly vacated by the long time resident, Dick
Shea. PMT Dance Studio won the bid, and PMT had successfully expanded into
the entire floor.
Since that time, many renovations to
improve the space have been made, including the installation of dressing
rooms, a shower room, new flooring, mirrors, professional A/V equipment and
general repair of all facilities. To this day, continuous changes are being
made to better the space and experience for all patrons.
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