Workshops In Dance brings an "A-list" faculty of successful choreographers and teachers who are not only talented but role models in character and leadership abilities. Our teachers are committed to building self-esteem and confidence through a hands-on approach during classes.  Our students learn amazing technique and innovative choreography and at the end of the year, leave with a wonderful memory of their performance and a new outlook on the artistry of dance. 


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Michele Mazur - has been dancing since the early age of 4. She trained under various area dance schools and the American Repertory Ballet School until graduating from high school in 1993. She further developed her love for performing and the stage when she first attended Florida State University to earn her BFA. During this time, she was able to perform with an assortment of ballet companies in Florida, performed and choreographed for charity events, benefits and the American Dance Festival. She also received a full scholarship to the Martha Graham School summer program in NYC. She transferred to Temple University and earned her degree in recreational therapy with a minor in dance. Michele has been fortunate enough to teach at various studios over the past seven years and continues to take classes. Her teaching experience has ranged from preschoolers to adults, from beginners to pre-professional level classes and has been in an array of styles from classical ballet to modern jazz.

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Paula Matthews - has been teaching dance for over 16 years. She started dancing at age 4. A student of Knecht Dance Academy for 12 years her dance experience includes tap, jazz, musical theater, ballet and pointe. She was one of the original "Sunshine Girls" that took Dance Master of America by storm and won multiple first place trophies for over 5 years. Along with competing at the age of twelve, she taught at the National DMA convention with her teacher.

She also received the Pennsylvania's Governors scholarship to Bucknell University for Dance. Paula has worked as a performer, choreographer, and/or Director at the following establishments:  Bucks County Playhouse (Dance Captain), Keswick Theatre, Wilmington Opera House, Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Sellersville Theatre, Pearl S. Buck Foundation, Villa Victoria, First Night Celebrations in Doylestown, Theater Arts Center in Queens NY, and numerous private studios. Paula also has studied in New York City with Frank Hatchett, Phil Black, Charles Kelly, David Howard, Roni Mahler, and Edward Villella.

          

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Judy Ungaro - her dance experience has come from performing, teaching and choreographing. She received a BA in Psychology/Dance from Rutgers College. She has performed with the Westminster Dance Theater, the Bucks County Dance Company and has been a solo performer at various colleges, ethnic festivals and events. She has choreographed for the Bucks County Dance Company and for the Lorraine County Community College in Ohio. Her teaching experience has ranged from pre-schoolers to adults, from beginners to professional dancers. In addition, Judy has taught for the Elizabeth Recreation Department of Dance, Union Adult School, the Westfield YM-YMHA and numerous private studios throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.


Present and Former Dance Instructors
Chrisha Kirk - Zumba Instructor
Jared Brennan - Break Dancing
Brittany Fasulo - Hip Hop
Ashley McCaw - Classical Ballet
Jennifer Smith - Jr. Jazz Team & Sr. Hip Hop Team
Colleen Faustino - Acrobatics
Julia Kessler - Pre-Ballet/Tap
Andrea Duffel - Modern Dance Team
Dawn Corcoran - Jazz, Tap, &  Hip Hop, Jr. and Sr. Teams


Sr. Competitive Team Jazz/Hip Hop Dance Instructors

Sandy Paulauskas, Maura Feeneyand Katie Laughead