Carol Lee Dance Studio

— Greenville, PA —

Introduction

Community history is shaped in part by the people who inspire creativity and bring neighbors together.

For decades, Carol Lee Reigleman introduced generations of local children to dance, creating traditions and memories that extended far beyond the stage.

This mini digital exhibit celebrates Carol Lee and her contribution to the arts in the Greenville, PA area by taking a look at the 40th Annual Revue: Rock This Town.

*Materials graciously provided for use in exhibit by an Off-Script Archiving client who danced with Carol Lee from 1994-2004.

Costume worn by client during opening act of recital. Client was also awarded a Perfect Attendance trophy for the 1999 dance season.

About Carol Lee

Born: August 12, 1940 in Greenville, PA
Opened her first dance studio in Sheakleyville shortly after graduating high school in 1958.
Moved studio to downtown Greenville circa 1995.
Accreditation: 50 year member of Dance Masters of America, Inc., Pittsburgh Chapter 10.
Achievements:
- Celebrated 50th annual recital in 2009
- Traveled to out of town competitions and had many numbers place in various categories over the years

Photo from Osborne Williams Funeral Home obituary.

Forty Years of Dance

By 1999, Carol Lee Dance Studio had reached its 40th Annual Revue, a milestone which was recognized by the local paper (The Record-Argus, Greenville, PA).

The article showcases the longevity of the studio as well as its role in shaping generations of local dancers.

Carol Lee continued to create beautiful productions for the community for an additional 10 years following the 1999 recital.

Featured Materials

Rock This Town Recital Program

Recital programs document the growth of the studio over time, preserve the names of performers, and illustrate changing themes, choreography, and cultural trends.

The Rock This Town program is shown below as a featured item of the full collection.

View a searchable PDF of the 1999 program here.

Preserved Performances

VHS tapes documenting recitals from 1994–2004 were digitized for this collection to preserve these performances and make them accessible for future generations.

Enjoy a snippet below from the Rock This Town recital and view the whole recital here.

*Digitized versions of the 1994–2004 Carol Lee Dance Studio recitals can be viewed here. Please respect the integrity of this archival preservation project by sharing this original exhibit link or the playlist link directly rather than downloading, editing, or redistributing the videos.

Every Story Matters.

Carol Lee made a huge impact on her dancers, shaping the people they would eventually become, with her teachings and mentorship. She also provided a great service to the Greenville community at large by bringing people together to celebrate the art of dance for 50 incredible years.

Preserving the recital recordings, programs, costumes, and other associated materials for this collection ensures that Carol Lee and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations for many years to come.

Digital Exhibit curated by: Megan Rodgers, MLIS

Materials featured in this exhibit are shared for historical preservation, educational use, and remembrance. Please respect the integrity of the collection and do not reproduce or redistribute without permission.