Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, Choreographer Meghan Frayne started training at the Performing Arts Academy under the direction of Dawn Laviola-Schaub at the age of 9. At PAA, she was also given the chance to train with George Lon, Chris Lee, Mary-Kate Felber, Donna Scro, Yulia Akoypan, Paris Mann, and Andre Shakhin. During her years […]
Tap Alicia Monaco began dancing at the age of 2 at The Dancer’s Studio in North Haven, CT. Her early training comes from Sharon DiCrosta, and she now continues her studies in NYC with teachers such as Andrew J. Nemr and Derek Grant. Cited for her talents at the age of 9 by Gregory Hines, […]
Yuliya Akopyan graduated from the Moscow Dance Academy, after which she joined the Bolshoi Theater, where she danced for 20 years as a principal dancer and soloist. There, she had the opportunity to dance with Marina Semenova, Galina Ulanova, and Maia Pleisiskaya. During her time with the Bolshoi Theater, Yuliya starred in more than forty principal […]
CHERYL DOWNEY Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance from Montclair State College. As a member of their dance repertory company, she has performed all over the country including the Gala Concert of the American Dance Festival in North Carolina. She has studied all forms of dance with such esteemed talents as […]
Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary Daniella Cavaleri has trained extensively in all styles of dance and her performance credits include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Fosse (International/National Tour), Rolling Stones Tour, benefits such as Nothin Like a Dame, and industrials for Walmart, Viacom, and SONY, among others. She has additionally performed with companies such as Mia […]
Tap Chris Lee is an energetic and widely sought-after dance teacher and choreographer. His skill and versatility in both tap and jazz/lyrical, combined with a creative choreographic style, have kept him both very busy and very happy. Chris is a certified member of Dance Masters of America. His teaching credits include Steps on Broadway and Broadway […]
Jazz, Hip Hop, Tumbling for Tots, Ballet & Pre-School Adriana Griffin began dancing at the early age of 3. At the age of 10, she began her training at the Performing Arts Academy, where she trained with some of the best in the dance community. She became a member of PAA’s dance company and traveled […]
Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop Amanda Egan has been dancing at PAA since the age of three. Over the years, she has earned various awards and honors, including the George Lon Memorial Scholarship, Membership to the United States Dance Team, International Queen of Long Island, Miss Dance of Northern New Jersey, and most recently, first […]
Doctor of Physical Therapy David Lee is an experienced and elite gymnastics and tumbling coach. He has served as Head Coach for Strength and Development for elite nationally ranked gymnasts, and has taught gymnastics programs across several age groups. David was an All-American and New Jersey State Champion Gymnast in 1996, and was a New […]
Maureen Brown Singer/Dancer/Choreographer/Master Teacher/Voice over Artist PAA Teacher Maureen Brown Performance Resume • Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts Musical Theatre/Vocal Performance Teacher. Vocal emphasis: Broadway/Pop/R&B/Gospel Instructs Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre Implemented the Vocal Performance for the February Harbor Black History Month Celebration. Substitute Taught for Acting for Musical Theatre Performers. […]
Contemporary Derrick Yanford began his formal training in a local studio of his hometown Southwick, Massachusetts, where he studied ballet, jazz, tap, and acrobatics with his teacher, Brenda Barna. After years of training, Derrick went on to win many national dance titles and competitions, including Mr. Dance of Connecticut, America’s Male Dancer of the Year, […]
PAA teacher Rachel Meyer, age 16, began dancing at Performing Arts Academy at the age of two. She was invited to be a part of the competition team at the age of eight, and has been a part of it ever since. Rachel has worked with various choreographers, including Dawn Laviola Schaub, Meghan Frayne, Yulia […]