Staff
Liz Perez
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Liz, who’s involvement in the arts spans over 3 decades, has studied with industry greats, such as, Dave Russel, Sheila Barker, Frank Hatchet and Germaine Salsberg. Lizzie is currently an Assistant Director/ Head Judge for Dancers Inc Competitions travelling throughout the country adjudicating young dancers. As a singer, Lizzie released a 12 inch single Titled, Not Gonna Be the One on Renegade Records. She also currently enjoys performing with various Wedding and Cover Bands. In Theatre, some of her favorite roles have been Miss. Hannigan in Annie and Anita in West Side Story. She has been awarded numerous choreography awards over the past twenty years. She has also choreographed several pre-professional musicals throughout NJ and enjoys teaching Master Classes throughout the country. Several of her students have gone on to perform on Broadway, at Radio City, in LA and can be seen on Glee. Lizzie is certified by both DMA and DEA, and in addition, works for the Passaic Public School System.
Haley Switlyk Haley has been an educator for over the past decade both in and out of the dance studio. She graduated from The University of Rhode Island with a BA in General Education and Psychology along with being a performer/choreographer within their dance program. Since graduating she has been teaching and choreographing at a competitive level along the northeast coast. She currently works as a special education teacher for various grade levels. She was granted the Gramon Family of School’s “Teacher of the Year” for 2017-2018 and received a nomination for ASAH’s (Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped) “Educator of the Year” within her region. She takes pride combining the discipline she has learned as a classroom teacher and integrating it with the creativity she has experienced as a performer. She is known for creating sensory friendly environments while providing opportunities for her students and dancers to express themselves in their own unique ways. |
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Vincent Corbin
Vincent Corbin is a Commercial Hip Hop Dancer represented by BLOC Agency. He was seen on The World of Dance as a member of the "Chosen Few" Company. He was also a featured performer on NBC in Nick Cannons "Red nose Dance - A - Thon NY. He is an energetic teacher who inspires his students to engage in cultivating their Freestyle skills through his Choreography. |
Ezequiel "Eezy" Olivares
Ezequiel, known as Eezy, is a hip hop Dancer who has been a member of the Kozmic Edge Dance Company and is currently the Vice President of the William Paterson Dance Team. He trains in various styles and has performed in World of Dance Boston and World of Dance New Jersey. He has also been featured in performances at NJPAC and Carnival, NYC. He is known for his energetic and vibrant approach to teaching and is excited to share this next Season with our students.
Ezequiel, known as Eezy, is a hip hop Dancer who has been a member of the Kozmic Edge Dance Company and is currently the Vice President of the William Paterson Dance Team. He trains in various styles and has performed in World of Dance Boston and World of Dance New Jersey. He has also been featured in performances at NJPAC and Carnival, NYC. He is known for his energetic and vibrant approach to teaching and is excited to share this next Season with our students.
Serena Ryan Cruz
Serena has been dancing since the age of 2 and a half and is a well rounded dancer who studied Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro and Tap. She grew up Competing, has earned Top Overall Awards and holds many National Titles. Currently, Serena travels as a Backstage Manager for Dancer's Inc and also represents EMPIRE as an Ambassador of Dance with Dancer's Inc. Her bubbly personality coupled with her passion and knowledge of Dance makes her an outstanding educator and mentor to our Recreational and Company students.
Serena has been dancing since the age of 2 and a half and is a well rounded dancer who studied Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro and Tap. She grew up Competing, has earned Top Overall Awards and holds many National Titles. Currently, Serena travels as a Backstage Manager for Dancer's Inc and also represents EMPIRE as an Ambassador of Dance with Dancer's Inc. Her bubbly personality coupled with her passion and knowledge of Dance makes her an outstanding educator and mentor to our Recreational and Company students.
DOUGIE ROBBINS
Dougie loves to share his passion for Dance and Theatre with audiences wherever he goes- most recently directing and choreographing in Taipei! He has also recently had the pleasure of assistant directing the 40th anniversary concert of They're Playing Our Song at the Music Box Theater on Broadway. He is currently directing and choreographing Joseph...Dreamcoat at the national historic landmark Tibbits Opera House. This year he was fortunate enough to bring his theater dance company, DPRdance, to its first off-broadway performance in spring of 2019. Other choreographic and directive credits include: Footloose (BroadwayWorld Nomination), Addams Family (Wilde Nomination) and Peter Pan (Wilde Nomination). He loves teaching and has helped bring the joy of theater and dance to students across the country and internationally.
Dougie loves to share his passion for Dance and Theatre with audiences wherever he goes- most recently directing and choreographing in Taipei! He has also recently had the pleasure of assistant directing the 40th anniversary concert of They're Playing Our Song at the Music Box Theater on Broadway. He is currently directing and choreographing Joseph...Dreamcoat at the national historic landmark Tibbits Opera House. This year he was fortunate enough to bring his theater dance company, DPRdance, to its first off-broadway performance in spring of 2019. Other choreographic and directive credits include: Footloose (BroadwayWorld Nomination), Addams Family (Wilde Nomination) and Peter Pan (Wilde Nomination). He loves teaching and has helped bring the joy of theater and dance to students across the country and internationally.
Emily D' Angelo
Emily D’Angelo is a senior member of The Isadora Duncan Dance Company in New York City. For more than 10 years Emily has taught ballet at many studios, including Dance Xplosion, Theatre Arts Dance America, For Dancers Only, and East Coast Movement. Emily also teaches Isadora Duncan technique in New York City and as a visiting artist at schools internationally. Emily was introduced to dance through the performing arts programs in Montclair, NJ. She began formal ballet training at the Montclair Ballet School with Pauline Andrey and continued at Theatre Arts Dance America in Verona, NJ with Buddy Balou’ and Elaine Kudo. Emily went on to graduate with a B.A. in Dance and Education from Barnard College.
Emily D’Angelo is a senior member of The Isadora Duncan Dance Company in New York City. For more than 10 years Emily has taught ballet at many studios, including Dance Xplosion, Theatre Arts Dance America, For Dancers Only, and East Coast Movement. Emily also teaches Isadora Duncan technique in New York City and as a visiting artist at schools internationally. Emily was introduced to dance through the performing arts programs in Montclair, NJ. She began formal ballet training at the Montclair Ballet School with Pauline Andrey and continued at Theatre Arts Dance America in Verona, NJ with Buddy Balou’ and Elaine Kudo. Emily went on to graduate with a B.A. in Dance and Education from Barnard College.
Daniel Flores
Daniel was a student and Company Member of EPA. He has earned many accolades, not only as a dancer, but as a High School Gymnast. Daniel can currently be seen performing at Six Flags Great Adventures "Fright Fest" Performances!!!! Upon his return, November 1st, he will be teaching an all Boys "NINJA Camp" class designed to bring Acro and Hip Hop together in a Boys only setting, as well as, Mini Hip Hop and Acro.
Daniel was a student and Company Member of EPA. He has earned many accolades, not only as a dancer, but as a High School Gymnast. Daniel can currently be seen performing at Six Flags Great Adventures "Fright Fest" Performances!!!! Upon his return, November 1st, he will be teaching an all Boys "NINJA Camp" class designed to bring Acro and Hip Hop together in a Boys only setting, as well as, Mini Hip Hop and Acro.
Shannon Johnston
Shannon has been teaching acrobatics and many styles of dance for 10 years at studios all over in New Jersey. She studied dance and acrobatics at local studio, participating in various competitions over the years. In 2010, Shannon was awarded the national title of Miss Acrobat of the United States through United States Tournament of Dance. She continued her dance and pedagogy training at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts for dance, with a minor in psychology, as well as her Master of Education. She is a New Jersey Certified Teacher of Dance and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. In 2018, Shannon completed her training as an Acrobatic Arts instructor, which provided a dance based, wholesome approach to using the different parts of acrobatics in a studio setting. Shannon is also a certified Rhythm Works Integrated Dance Instructor.
Shannon has been teaching acrobatics and many styles of dance for 10 years at studios all over in New Jersey. She studied dance and acrobatics at local studio, participating in various competitions over the years. In 2010, Shannon was awarded the national title of Miss Acrobat of the United States through United States Tournament of Dance. She continued her dance and pedagogy training at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts for dance, with a minor in psychology, as well as her Master of Education. She is a New Jersey Certified Teacher of Dance and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. In 2018, Shannon completed her training as an Acrobatic Arts instructor, which provided a dance based, wholesome approach to using the different parts of acrobatics in a studio setting. Shannon is also a certified Rhythm Works Integrated Dance Instructor.