Jenna Boccella (substitute and series teacher) studied dance growing up in her hometown of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania before majoring in dance at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. After switching her major to fine arts, she continued dance studies and began to take classes at the Dance Studio in 1988 after moving to Brooklyn to get her MFA in painting at Brooklyn College. Jenna is the Head of the Art Department at Saint David’s School in Manhattan, and has been teaching fitness classes at the Dance Studio since 2003. Jenna a has such a calm, elegance in her teaching. She conducts a very in depth class that will work every inch of your body.

Danielle Candy was raised in Buffalo, New York, where she received her dance training at the Sherry Martin’s School of Dance. Wanting to be a ballerina, she started taking classes at the age of six and quickly developed a deep love and passion for the art of dance. Her experience includes advanced training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical, and she has received numerous awards and honors for outstanding performances in both national and regional competitions. Performance credits include: NCAA Kick-Off Classic, back-up dancer for the music group Allure, and several holiday events to benefit the community. Before she moved to NYC, Danielle danced with Unique Dance Co., and taught dance classes for students of all ages and levels. Currently, she is a student at Hunter College (graduating in 2008), and works as an administrative assistant at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. She looks forward to another year of working with your children. We are so lucky to have Danielle return for her fourth year to share her talent and enthusiasm for dance.

Sarah Garcea (subsitute and series teacher) studied Dance in Buffalo NY starting at the age of 5. She was trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and acrobats at the David DeMarie Dance Studio. While there she won numerous regional and national dance awards. She also started teaching jazz and tap to children at the Karen Kelly School of Dance. While studying ballet, modern, and jazz at the University of Buffalo she was also involved in local theatre groups, choreographing and performing in numerous plays, musicals, and dance recitals. When she came to NYC she continued her study of dance at Steps, and Broadway Dance Center. Sarah’s love for dance brought her to the Dance Studio of Park Slope in 2000 as an instructor for 5 years. She’s excited to be back teaching at the dance studio where the emphasis is on having fun and learning to dance. Sarah, a faculty member for years in the Children's and Adult Programs, brings a wonderful energy and joy to her classes.

Jim Gleba has studied and taught Martial Arts for 33 years with the last twelve years under the discipline of Hung Ga Kung Fu. Jim competed on the national level from 1996 through 2002 in forms and weapons achieving #1 ranking for consecutive years. Jim has taught His class, Total Conditioning Kickboxing since 2000 at various venues including the corporate club of Credit Suisse First Boston, Peninsula Spa, W Hotels and Park Slope Sports Club. Jim has also trained clients privately. Jim, with his dynamic teaching style, leads a serious workout, so get ready! This is Jim's fourth year at The Dance Studio.

John Hobson is pleased to be returning to The Dance Studio. John attended the University of North Texas where he studied Music Composition and Musical Theater before packing up his life and moving to New York. While there, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He is pleased to be working with these talented and energetic kids. While he is not teaching, John travels the country performing for regional theatres such as Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Jenny Wiley Theatre in Kentucky, and the Wohlfahrt Haus in Virginia. Many thanks to Jennifer for inviting me back to be with these great kids. John teaches with joy and incorporates great music and theatre games to his vocal instruction, making singing something everyone can do without fear. This is John's third year on faculty.

Setsuko Maruhashi was born and raised in Japan and started her ballet training at the age of eight. After moving to NY she added jazz, tap and modern to her dance training. In 1985, she became the first Asian Rockette at Radio City and performed in numerous productions, including: The Christmas Spectaculars, The Easter Shows, Super Bowl half-time show, Late Night with David Letterman and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also performed in musicals and industrial shows. She holds a BA in dance from Empire State College, SUNY and is a certified personal trainer and an accredited Pilates instructor. Setsuko has been a faculty member in the Adult Program since June 2000. Setsuko has brought an amazing work discipline to The Dance Studio. Her talent has no boundaries and her contribution to both our Adult and Children’s Ballet Programs, immeasurable.

Christine Fancoise Scheibl is from Vienna, Austria and came to New York in 1993 to study dance at “Dance Theatre of Harlem”. On completion of the Professional Dance Training Program, she performed and toured with the Company throughout the United States, as well as participated in many Outreach Programs bringing the art of dance to communities. After the birth of her daughter in 2000, Christine attended the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy and received an Associates Degree in Occupational Studies. She is a licensed Massage Therapist and experienced dance teacher who has continuously taught dance to all ages since 2002. This is Christine’s third year with us. Her teaching excellence and the relationship she has with students of all ages, especially the gift she has with the very young is amazing.

Kelly Schroeder was raised in Buffalo, New York, where she studied and taught dance at the Sherry Martin School of Dance for the past 25 years. She has been trained in and qualified to teach all ages and levels in: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, as well as Creative Movement and Children’s Combination classes. She later received a Dance Minor from Buffalo State College where she danced with the Janet Reed and Dancers Dance Company. Kelly, returning back to NYC and to The Dance Studio of Park Slope, is really excited to work with the kids and teach them the technique and love for dance, that she has, in a positive, uplifting creative way. Kelly has won numerous awards and her students have won overall high scores in competitions where recognition was given for her style and choreography skills. Her involvement in the Western New York area has also given her students the opportunity to give back to the community, as well as, performing throughout the area. This is Kelly's third year at The Dance Studio.

Shevaun Smythe Hiler is a native of NYC and a Dance Studio of Park Slope alum. She continued her training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and went on to receive a BA in Dance/ Performance at Roger Williams University. There she was awarded a performance scholarship and was selected to present her choreography at the Kennedy Center’s National Gala. Shevaun dances with Rocha Dance Theater and is currently cast as one of Rocha’s “Painted Ladies”, performing regularly at Galapagos Art Space and Mo Pikins’ House of Satisfaction. Shevaun has also danced in off off Broadway extravaganzas “Shirley at the Tropicana” and “Fishbowl” under the direction of Chris Henry. As well as a dancer, She is an ACE certified personal trainer with a specialty in pre and post-natal fitness. She is proud to be part of the same studio that instilled in her passion to dance and perform and treasures all the little movers in the making. She believes in the special tradition of this unique institution. What can I say about this incredible performer/teacher that I’ve known since she was one of those “little movers in the making”. She conveys her passion for dance so clearly that her Contemporary/Modern students always create stunning performances in the annual recital.

Kathleen Stansell, born and raised in southern Mississippi, immersed herself into dance training at the age of three. As a child she learned baton twirling, tap, jazz, and lyrical. She began formally teaching during her junior year of high school at the studio in which she took dance classes. By the time Kathleen was a senior, she knew she was destined for a life of dance. Kathleen continued her dance training with, and among other things, a comprehensive study of modern, ballet, improvisation, and choreography at the University of Southern Mississippi. There she received numerous awards each year she attended. Once Kathleen completed college, her interest of dance grew to serve others in the areas of dance, physical fitness, and nutrition. She became a physical fitness instructor with the Stretch-N-Grow franchise for young children as well as an educator of dance at both Nena Smith's School of Dance and Main Street Dance Company. Her passion does not stop there. She moved to New York this year to continue educating others in dance and health. In the future, Kathleen would love to get her Master’s of Fine Arts in Dance Movement Therapy and start her own Stretch-N-Grow franchise so that she may further her passion for serving others through dance and health. She is grateful to have this opportunity to serve you by teaching your children the joy of dance. This is Kathleen's first year on faculty and it is certain that she will have a positive and powerful impact on our students.

Julie Stocker received her early ballet training in Spokane, Washington and received the Young Artist and Young Choreographer Awards when she was 16. She trained in New York with the Joffrey Ballet, Merce Cunningham and the Dance Theatre of Harlem and danced professionally and toured nationally and in the Far East with the Spokane Ballet Company and Connecticut Ballet Theatre. While in Spokane, she also served as Artistic Director of the 400-student professional school of Spokane Ballet. She has been teaching in the adult program of The Dance Studio for thirteen years and serves as co-advisor with Setsuko Maruhashi to the Children’s Ballet Program. Julie is especially enthusiastic about the choreography presented by the Advanced Ballet Children's Program and Adult Ballet students at The Dance Studio’s Annual Recital. Julie has brought something very special to The Dance Studio - a pure, elegant, logical and all encompassing approach to both our Adult and Children’s Ballet Programs.

Teacher, Owner/Director:

Jennifer Kliegel from Jefferson City, Missouri. I didn’t start dancing as a child, it was later, in high school, where I was blessed to have some of the most influential people of my life as dance & theatre teachers. With academic and dance scholarships I headed off to Stephens College, MO. This is where my true training as a dancer began . . . It’s Never Too Late! Though I am trained in all dance disciplines, including ballet and modern, I consider myself a jazz, tap, musical theatre baby, performing in and choreographing over twenty different book musical productions - across the U.S. and abroad. I have choreographed for elementary and high schools, colleges, community theatres, dance studios, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, National Touring Companies and Ireland’s Montfort Singers. I am very proud to be choreographer for Brooklyn's MS 51's Vocal Department's performance chorus and Show Choir, right here in Park Slope! I have danced my way onto soap operas, commercials, “Saturday Night Live” and 1st company with “Dance Theatre Dayton”. All of my experiences have helped me when wearing the many hats of teacher, owner and director of this Studio. I walked through the doors of The Dance Studio in 1981, as a student. I immediately started teaching and became partner in 1989 - sole owner since 1998. My greatest joy in life comes from my family back home, my “kid in fur coat” Clancey (my boxer) and the smiles & hugs I get from your kids each day when I walk into the Studio. What defines my life is teaching and I love it. In December 2011 I will celebrate my 30th Anniversary at The Dance Studio. I’m grateful to be here, as a small business serving this community and proud of the job that we all, collaboratively, do at The Dance Studio to make it one of a kind and simply the best!