Faculty Members

Alyssa Magnusen began her dance training at age 2. She trained at Denville Dance Arts Center where she danced competitively in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and lyrical.

Sarah began her dance career at Denville Dance Arts Center at the age of 3 where she danced competitively in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop.

Linda has been a dance teacher for over 25 years. Linda graduated from Point Park University with a BA in dance. She has performed with the Radio City Rockettes, Norwegian Cruise Ships, and in Will Rogers Follies.

Jon has been trained by some of the best in the industry such as Jared Grimes, Marty Dew, and Derrick Schrader to name a few. Jon performed professionally with many up-and-coming artists before realizing teaching was his calling.

Julian has been teaching gymnastics for 10yrs. He is currently the Randolph gymnastics Xcel team head coach.

Joshuan Vázquez is originally from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He has trained and formed as a dancer with Western Ballet Theater, Ballet Escenario and EMBAE in Puerto Rico.

Samantha Sonzogni is an award winning choreographer who has been dancing since age three. She has been trained extensively in all genres of dance under names such as Michael Minery and Ray Leeper.

Emma Petersen grew up dancing at Denville Dance Arts Center since the age of 2.

Marissa began dancing at just 3 years old and went on to compete at both the regional and national levels.

Denise Parungao, born in Manila, Philippines, began her professional career with Ballet Philippines, where she rose to the rank of Principal Dancer.