Absolute Dance Center

At Absolute Dance Center, we are committed to the art of dance. We offer a place where dancers can learn self-expression, discipline, and passion, meet new people, have fun and feel confident! Our goal is for each dancer to experience the elements of dance; coordination, creativity, grace, musicality, rhythm, self-esteem, technique, and appreciation for music and dance.

Classes Begin Wednesday September 7, 2022
Studio opens at 5:00pm

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2022/2023 Class Schedule Now Available

Classes begin
9/7/2022

Studio Hours: 
Monday 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:00AM
 4:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Friday By appointment

Saturday 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Sunday Closed

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Our Staff

Ms. Jackie
Artistic Director/Owner

Ms. Jackie began her studies at former Rockette Linda Jandoli’s School of Dance which later became Absolute Dance. Ms Jackie has been dancing for over twenty years and has studied the art of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, and Hip Hop. She continued her dance education by attending classes in New York City. This foundation led to many successful endeavors including finishing first place in various competitions, acceptance into Middlesex County Arts High School, Radio City Rockette Intensive, and acceptance into Montclair Sate University’s dance program. Ms Jackie completed a Bachelors Degree from Montclair State University as a Communication Major and Dance Minor. There she studied Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, and Laban Movement. In 2009 Ms Jackie became the new owner of Absolute Dance Center and has since had the privilege of working with and challenging dancers of all ages. This varied career as a student, performer, and instructor allows Ms Jackie to bring a great deal of experience and passion to the classroom.

Ms. Stephanie
 Instructor/Dance Team Advisor

Ms. Stephanie began dancing at the age of 5, studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary. She danced at American Repertory Ballet for 2 years and performed in Princeton Ballet School’s rendition of the Nutcracker and Peter Pan at a young age. At age 10, Ms. Stephanie began competitive dance, where she won many regional and national awards as a group and solo/trio competitor. Upon graduating high school, Ms. Stephanie went on to being a member of the Rutgers University Dance Team for her freshman year. She competed at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) competition with her team. She has also taught dance classes since age 17 at her old dance studio. Currently, Ms. Stephanie is attending college at Rutgers University, obtaining her BA in Criminal Justice. She has a passion for dance that she will never give up, still taking classes in NYC and other studios whenever she has the chance. Ms. Stephanie is committed to teaching students everything she knows, as well as spreading her passion. She is very excited to be a part of Absolute Dance Center’s staff, and to teach the Mini Dance Team!   

Ms. Lauren
Instructor/Dance Team Advisor

Ms. Lauren started her love of dance at an early age after seeing Liza Minelli tap dance on TV. She immediately wanted to “make noise with her feet!” Lauren has been dancing for over twenty years, studying tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, pointe, lyrical and gymnastics. She has attended numerous workshops and classes where she has had the privilege of learning from dance greats such as Brian Friedman, Liz Imperio, Shiela Barker and many others. Ms. Lauren has experience as both a competitive dancer and cheerleader. As a competitive cheerleader she got to expand her repertoire to include gymnastics and stunting. Lauren studied acting at George Street Playhouse and has performed in such classics as The Wizard of Oz and Annie Get Your Gun. She loves to perform and especially enjoys sharing that passion

Ms. Sydney
Instructor/Dance Team Advisor

 “I teach because it is my small way of changing the world.” Sydney is an educator, creative artist, and animal lover. Beginning her dance training in a small studio in Deptford, NJ, she has since grown to pursue a dance career in high school and college. Sydney will obtain her B.A. in Dance Education from Montclair State University in December 2017 after having the honor to study with a wide range of teachers and perform the works of Charles Weidman, Frederick Earl Mosley, and Anna Sokolow, among others. In 2013, Sydney had the opportunity to study and perform in Livorno, Italy. Despite her love for performing, Sydney finds her true sense of purpose to be with teaching. For her, there is no greater reward than seeing a student proud of their work. In her past 5 years of teaching, Sydney has developed a philosophy of education that is encouraging of individuality, creativity, self-awareness, teamwork, diligence, and respect. Sydney is proud to have made the progression from Intern to Teacher.

Ms. Jennetta
Instructor/Dance Team Advisor

Ms. Jennetta has a strong background in competitive dance; beginning her experience as a competitive dancer at the age of 12. She has experience competing and performing in various styles of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Ballet and Pointe. She continued to pursue her passion for dance performance and competition throughout her years as a student at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. As a member of the West Chester University Dance Team Ms. Jennetta competed both regionally and nationally at the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Florida. She also held various leadership positions including Captain of the student- run organization. Following graduation, she has continued to be active with her teammates returning to West Chester to assist in choreographing nationally ranked routines. Ms. Jennetta has a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Ms. Cherisse
Instructor/Dance Team Advisor

Ms. Cherisse began her dance career over 25 years ago at The Showtime Dance Studio in Queens, New York. There she studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Pointe. She continued her dance education at Cardozo High School where she was introduced to and studied Modern Dance. During this time, she also had the opportunity to take part in the Martha Graham intensive dance program. Ms Cherisse graduated from Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. She was able to further her studies in Ballet, Modern, Ethnic Dance, and Choreograph as well as perform with the dance company. In 1998, Ms Cherisse and the privilege of joining two New York City based dance companies; Sensedance Modern Company and The Mariana Bekerman Dance Company. After 8 years of performing, Ms Cherisse began her teaching career. She has experience teaching Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Toddler classes and works with very closely with the school’s DanceTeams. Ms Cherisse finds absolute gratification in teaching children of all ages, and is so proud of the work she is able to accomplish with the children.

Ms. Joanna
Instructor

Ms. Joanna has been studying dance since the age of four and has loved every second of it. She started off in Tap classes before venturing out into Ballet and Jazz when she discovered her passion. At the age of 11 she was placed on a team where she fell in love with performing and began competing at age 13. This was the time when she branched out into multiple other styles including Contemporary/Lyrical, Pointe, and her personal favorite, Hip Hop. During her time as a competitive dancer she has taken home many platinum and high gold titles, top ten overall placements, and special judges awards. She was a member of the Monroe Township High School Varsity Jazz Dance Team for four years where she performed half time for multiple varsity sports, participated in fundraisers, and competed in hip hop and jazz large groups. She is currently attending Rider University where she is pursing a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Dance.

Ms. Lynda
Office Manager

Ms. Lynda is our Office Manager at Absolute Dance Center. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts from Kean University, and has a varied work background in Residential Interior Design and construction, Custom Window Treatment Design, and General Clerical work. As a mom of a professional dancer, she understands the world of dance, and what comes with this art-form. Ms. Lynda is involved in all aspects of the studio supporting Ms. Jackie and staff.