OWNER & INSTRUCTOR

Shannon has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe and Acro, and has danced both recreationally and competitively. Shannon studied Business & Communications at Montclair State University, while also pursuing a minor in Dance. During college, Shannon was a part of the Montclair State Dance Club and in 2014, she founded the Montclair State University Dance Team which went on to become the reigning National D3 Champion of the National Dance Association. Shannon attended UDA National Championships in Orlando, FL as well as other collegiate competitions with her dance team. Shannon has been teaching dance since 2011. She is passionate about creating a safe & healthy environment for the next generation of dancers. She is so excited to continue to share her love of dance with her All 4 Dance family!

INSTRUCTOR & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Nicolette has been dancing since the age of five. She has trained in Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Ballet. Nicolette was the captain of her high school dance team and had the opportunity to perform for a Charlotte Hornets NBA game. She moved from North Carolina where she taught at Steps N Motion Dance Studio. Nicolette is thrilled to be a part of the All 4 Dance family and is excited for another season of teaching!

INSTRUCTOR & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Amber has recently graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. During her years at MSU she performed in works by Maxine Steinman, Martha Graham, Nancy Lushington, and Jessica DiMauro. She is a native of Barbados where she studied dance at The Dance Place with training in Royal Academy of Dance ballet technique. She has an Associate’s degree in Fine Art, Physics, and Environmental Science, and received a Barbados Exhibition Award. Upon moving to the United States, she completed the International Independent Study Program at Steps on Broadway. Teaching dance is an avenue in which Amber can share her passion of dance with others. She can’t wait to watch her students grow into beautiful, confident dancers at All 4 Dance!

Instructor & Pre-School Dance Program Manager

INSTRUCTOR

Gabby started her love for dancing at the very early age of 3. Growing up, she continued to dance all styles of dance and found a love for hip-hop and jazz styles as she entered high school. Gabby was part of dance teams in high school and in college, and danced in many dance competitions in New Jersey. Being an elementary educator for the past 7 years, Gabby wanted to combine her love for dancing and enjoyment in teaching together, and has truly enjoyed being part of the All 4 Dance family this year!

INSTRUCTOR

Julia started dancing at just 5 years old. She grew up in West Caldwell NJ and attended Dance Expression studio from 2005-2008 and Essex Dance Academy from 2010-2018. Her favorite dance styles to choreograph and perform are Jazz Funk and Hip-Hop. She was the Vice President of Hofstra University’s TranscenDANCE dance team her senior year, where she had the opportunity to choreograph and perform opening acts for performers such as T-Pain & 24k Gold. She helped lead her team to 2nd place at Hofstra’s Roar Rally competition and received $500 to donate to a foundation for dancers with disabilities. She is beyond excited to be a part of the All 4 Dance family and to teach a new generation of young dancers!

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Greyson Gerdts graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2021 with a BA in Dance with concentrations in performance, choreography, and education as well as an Italian Studies minor. She has received several accolades for her choreography including representing Muhlenberg at ACDA in 2020, Beyond The Stars Special Judges Award “Fierce Focus”, and the “Ultimate Choreography Award” for Worst Side Of You (2022) at their national competition. The routine was also selected to compete in the Ultimate Dance Challenge during the national competition’s culminating award ceremony. Greyson has also choreographed James Caldwell High School’s productions of Matilda in 2022 and Grease in 2023. This coming July, she will be teaching at the Mannakin Dance Theatre summer intensive in San Francisco (ahhh!)! She loves being a part of the All 4 Dance family! Her favorite foods include sushi, Chipotle, and anything from Starbucks!

INSTRUCTOR

Stephanie has been dancing since the age of three and started competing at the age of four. She has trained in Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Ballet. Stephanie studied Psychology at Montclair State University where she also minored in Dance. During college, Stephanie performed with the Montclair State Dance Team and attended the UDA National Championships in Orlando, FL. Stephanie is excited to bring her passion of tap to Al l4 Dance and build a promising tap program.

RECEPTIONIST

Mariela started dancing at the age of 3 and continued until she was 13 years old. She trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Lyrical while dancing both recreationally and competitively. One of her favorite places where her dance studio used to perform at was Hershey Park. Mariela grew up in Kenilworth and attended Seton Hall University where she received her degree in Social Work. After being away from the dance world for some time, she is very excited to be a part of the All 4 Dance studio as the receptionist and help however she can!

INSTRUCTOR

Michelle has been joyfully dancing since age 7. Throughout her early performing arts education she had the privilege to study under great dance legends, various Radio City Rockettes, & ballet teachers/dancers from NYC Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. She has studied dance at various NJ & NYC studios, County College of Morris, SUNNY Buffalo State College, National & International dance workshops & conventions. Miss Michelle owned and operated her own dance studio for 7 years. Her choreography, dancers, and costuming have won many awards at national dance competitions. She has choreographed events for various organizations and has written a Young Children’s Dance Program for ages 2.5 through 8. She is a member of Dance Masters of America (DMA) & Associate Dance Teachers of New Jersey (ADTNJ). She is certified to teach and a graduate from DMA’s Teacher Training School and has her National Safety Certification through USA Gymnastics (USAG). Miss Michelle is also a National Certified Examiner for Dance Masters of America. She enriches the community by bringing dance awareness through programs during National Dance Week (NDW). She continues her dance and gymnastic education by attending national & international dance workshops & conventions through out the year. 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, loves to choreograph and spreads the joy of movement inside of each class. She enthusiastically looks forward to teaching dancers of all ages, levels and various disciplines. For her; “dance is the emotional art of music” and sharing it is her passion.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Brooke (or Miss Shorty, depending on who you ask) has been around performing arts her whole life. After growing up spending countless nights at her mom’s community theatre rehearsals, she joined her high school drama club and every choir she could get her hands on. As a musical theatre minor at Montclair State, she spent most days running from dance class to choir rehearsal to musical auditions. Now, Brooke works in technology and mentors young adults. She is so grateful to be a part of the amazing community that is All 4 Dance!

INSTRUCTOR

Mackenzie has trained in Acro, Contortion, Handbalancing, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, and Jazz. She has been a competitive dancer since the age of 10 and has won various overall high scores and titles. MacKenzie has also performed professionally for various pageants in New Jersey. Now, MacKenzie has continued her love for dance by teaching since 2016. MacKenzie is looking to foster positivity and self-esteem in young dancers through the gift of movement. She is grateful for her All 4 Dance family and can’t wait to continue with All 4 Dance in the future!