Spotlight focuses on the uniqueness of each dancer. Here we inspire you to be your best self. When we come together, we build each other up through artistic creation. Whether taking on just an individual class or being part of a pre-professional program, all dancers are important parts of the Spotlight family, sharing a passion for dance, art, and education.
You are welcomed into our high quality and nurturing environment where professionalism, safety, and diversity is at our core. Collectively, the owners have over 25 years experience in dance instruction and performance. Submit your email address and we will gladly tell you more about us, our classes, and competition teams!.
You are welcomed into our high quality and nurturing environment where professionalism, safety, and diversity is at our core. Collectively, the owners have over 25 years experience in dance instruction and performance. Submit your email address and we will gladly tell you more about us, our classes, and competition teams!.
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Erin and Jen have a long history together, dancing in college at the University of the Arts to managing and teaching at various dance studios.
In 2020, they decided to bring their artistic visions together to their own studio, Spotlight Performing Arts Center.
This brand new dance studio is located at 41 Rte 73 Building 1 Suite 100 Hammonton, NJ 08037.
We have a strong emphasis on ballet, but want to ensure that our dancers are diverse in all genres of dance.
We also offer contemporary / lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and acro.
In 2020, they decided to bring their artistic visions together to their own studio, Spotlight Performing Arts Center.
This brand new dance studio is located at 41 Rte 73 Building 1 Suite 100 Hammonton, NJ 08037.
We have a strong emphasis on ballet, but want to ensure that our dancers are diverse in all genres of dance.
We also offer contemporary / lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and acro.
MaryEllen grew up in Pennsylvania and began dancing at the age of eight, studying all styles of dance.
After graduating high school she continued her dance education by attending The University of the Arts.
At University of the Arts she had the amazing opportunity of performing at Merriam and Drake Theatre under the guidance of Scott Jovovich, Matthew Neenan, Ronen Koresh, Andrew Pap, Wayne David, and many more.
MaryEllen graduated in 2006 with her BFA in Ballet performance.
After graduating she joined Nashville Ballet's Summer Intensive program.
After graduating high school she continued her dance education by attending The University of the Arts.
At University of the Arts she had the amazing opportunity of performing at Merriam and Drake Theatre under the guidance of Scott Jovovich, Matthew Neenan, Ronen Koresh, Andrew Pap, Wayne David, and many more.
MaryEllen graduated in 2006 with her BFA in Ballet performance.
After graduating she joined Nashville Ballet's Summer Intensive program.
Kiara Grimes began dancing at the age of two but began competing nationally at age 13 and from there her passion for dance began to bloom.
She recently graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in business management and a minor in entrepreneurship.
Kiara was also involved with the West Chester University Dance Team while taking on leadership roles such as historian, secretary and most recently, dance team captain.
The West Chester University Dance team is a student run organization, they are extremely proud to have been awarded 2nd in the nation in 2020.
She recently graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in business management and a minor in entrepreneurship.
Kiara was also involved with the West Chester University Dance Team while taking on leadership roles such as historian, secretary and most recently, dance team captain.
The West Chester University Dance team is a student run organization, they are extremely proud to have been awarded 2nd in the nation in 2020.
Naomi Pagan began dancing at the age of three, and at eleven she committed to the Advanced Training Program at her dance studio where she trained with Miss Erin and Miss Jen.
Through the competitive dance team, Naomi won many awards.
She grew up as a well-rounded dancer taking Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe and Hip Hop.
It was in the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT high school) dance program that Naomi was introduced to Modern dance and immediately fell in love with it.
Through the competitive dance team, Naomi won many awards.
She grew up as a well-rounded dancer taking Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe and Hip Hop.
It was in the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT high school) dance program that Naomi was introduced to Modern dance and immediately fell in love with it.
We offer ballet classes for ages 2.5 and up.
Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century.
It later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.
Ballet training helps prevent injury and improve balance, concentration, alignment, posture and more.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet, Contemporary dancers strive to find a mind-body connection through fluid movement that often tells a story.
Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century.
It later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.
Ballet training helps prevent injury and improve balance, concentration, alignment, posture and more.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet, Contemporary dancers strive to find a mind-body connection through fluid movement that often tells a story.
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