Just Dance Academy
973-407-9030
48 Route 46
2nd Floor
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
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Our Instructors
Just Dance Academy has top-notch teachers and a great atmosphere for professional dance lessons at our studio and at our preschools. Our instructors are passionate about dancing, tumbling, soccer, teaching and creating an encouraging environment for all.
Learn more about our dance instructors, the classes we offer, and some special events that we host during the year. If you want to get moving please contact us at: 973-407-9030 or justdanceacademynj@yahoo.com
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Miss Melissa
Artistic Director
Miss Melissa has been teaching various forms of dance for the over 15 years. With many years of dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop she has brought her love of dance to her students. Miss Melissa believes in showing students how much fun dance can be while they are learning technique. She supports her students in a warm, friendly environment so they can flourish as a dancer. Miss Melissa has a true passion for teaching dance to people of all ages and especially enjoys helping children with disabilities learn to dance. She created a mobile dance program in 2010 and enjoyed bringing dance to your classroom in over 30 schools.
Miss Jennifer
Dance Educator
Miss Jennifer started dancing at the age of 7 in her hometown of Kansas City and fell in love with it! She has been awarded scholarships to train with the jazz legend, Gus Giordano in Chicago and was given several scholarships to train at the Broadway Dance Center in New York. Miss Jennifer started her professional career in dance at age 18 which she was dance captain and co-choreographer for many shows on board cruise ships. She danced professionally for 15 years in New Orleans, Mississippi, Las Vegas and California. Jennifer is very excited to be joining the Just Dance family and can’t wait to share her joy and love of dance.
Miss Michelle
Dance Educator
Miss Michelle has been dancing and doing gymnastics since age 7. She has studied dance at various NJ & NYC studios, County College of Morris, SUNNY Buffalo State Collage, National & International dance workshops and conventions. She is a member of Dance Masters of America (DMA) & Associate Dance Teachers of New Jersey (ADTNJ). Miss Michelle is excellent working with dancers of all ages, teaches each dancer as an individual, thrives on having each dancer reach their personal goals, and loves to spread the joy of movement to each class. She enthusiastically looks forward to teaching dancers, of all ages, level and various disciplines. For her; “dance is the emotional art of music” and sharing it is her passion.
Miss Amy
Dance Educator
Miss Amy is a jack of all trades! She has a vast knowledge of dance and yoga training as well as ABA training. She loves working with kids of all ages and abilities. Watching our stars in our Adaptive Classes loving movement is just amazing. Miss Amy has movement and teaching in her heart.
Miss Johnnice
Miss Laura
Mobile/Studio Tumble
Program Director
Miss Laura is trained gymnast from North Stars. She cheered competitively and tumbled for Marist College at a championship level. Miss Laura was also a special education teacher in Caldwell where she also was their cheerleading coach for the high school. Miss Laura has a passion for teaching, athletics, and overall gymnastics. She can't wait to come to your classroom to tumble with you.
Miss Johnnice can do it all. Not only is she fantastic in helping in the office, she is always willing to jump into a classroom or help out at a party. She loves being with the kids and getting to know all of our families. It's only fitting that during the day is is an Assistant Director at a preschool.
Administrative Assistant
Coach Jennifer
Mobile Soccer
Program Director
Miss Jennifer played competitive soccer for over 20 years! She was on the University of Richmond team as well as the New York Metropolitan Women' Soccer League. For over 3 years she has been coaching children ages 3-6 helping them learn the basics of soccer and develop a love of the game. Miss Jennifer also has coached as well as reffed at the youth recreational level and vast experience working in daycares, preschool and the elementary school providing a caring and fun environment for your kids to thrive.