Faculty

Miss Karin has been sharing her genuine love for children and dance with the TDC family for over 15 years. Miss Karin loves all styles but her favorites are Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Karin received her BFA from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Miss Tammy is an original TDC family member! Miss Tammy has been an instructor at TDC since its doors opened in 2001. With a BA in Dance from Stockton University, Miss Tammy has a wealth of experience teaching multiple dance styles at all ages. She is also a certified Pilates Mat and Equipment instructor and can be seen incorporating these skills into her classes.

Miss Maddy is thrilled to join the TDC team as a new dance instructor! Her journey in dance began at the tender age of three, and she quickly distinguished herself as a nationally recognized title winner in both solo and group performances. Maddy's dedication to her craft led her to prestigious training opportunities, including participation in premier conventions and the acclaimed Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Program.

Miss Brittany has been dancing since the age of six & knew immediately that she wanted to be a dance teacher when she grew up! After years of training at the recreational and competitive levels, Miss Brittany began working as a dance instructor shortly after graduating high school & continued her dance education at MCCC, performing with the Mercer Dance Ensemble.

Miss Lilah is a true TDC family member! She began her dance training at The Dance Corner in 2001, as one of the studio’s first students. She was an Elite Team member and a consistent presence in WWPDC productions. Miss Lilah went on to pursue Early/Childhood Elementary Education at Hofstra University, where she minored in Dance.

Miss Lindsey is the resident ballet specialist in the TDC family. She instructs both recreational and competition team classes in several styles. She has extensive training, receiving her undergraduate training at Rutgers University with degrees in Dance and English.

Miss Rosie has been a constant fixture in the TDC family, as an instructor and backstage coordinator for recital and WWPDC productions. Miss Rosie has studied dance in both California and New Jersey for over 30 years. She has had training in ballet, jazz, and tap.

Miss Casey has been a member of the TDC family since 2006. She was a member of the Elite Team and WWPDC throughout her time at the studio as a student. Miss Casey went on to pursue a degree in Business Administration from American University. While there, she was a member of the American University Dance Team for all four years.

Christine started ballet dancing in kindergarten and was hooked before her first recital. (She still has the bumble bee costume!) She continued ballet as a child before taking a break in high school to perform on stage in dramatic theater productions and running crew backstage.

Annamarie Pesca-Leiggi is a classically trained singer and vocal coach who began her career touring Europe with America’s Youth in Concert. She studied with distinguished teachers in the U.S. and Italy, including La Scala soprano Susanna Lotito and New York bass-baritone Emile Renan.

Miss Devon has been part of The Dance Corner family since 2005, starting her dance journey at just three years old as a baby mouse in The Nutcracker. She trained in a variety of styles and was an active member of the competition team, performing in solos, duets, trios, and team dances.

Miss Christine has been a part of the TDC family since 2005 — performing in WWPDC shows, elite competition team, and now happily joining the studio as an instructor. Miss Christine has studied and performed dance extensively and received her BFA in dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University.

Miss Ashley is one of the newest additions to the TDC family. Miss Ashley has been dancing since the age of three, falling in love with it from the very beginning. She always had tremendous admiration for her dance instructors and knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps, influencing the next generation of young dancers.

Miss Amanda holds a music degree from the University of Delaware and lives in West Windsor with her husband and two daughters. Her daughters have been in the Dance Corner family since 2016!

Miss Alaine is one of our newest editions to the TDC family!  Miss Alaine has been dancing since the age of 7 and hasn’t stopped since!  She has trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, but her passion lies with tap. 

Miss Stephanie has been dancing since the age of 7. Her favorite styles of dance to perform/teach are contemporary, jazz, and ballet.

Miss Jamie has extensive dance training, receiving her BFA in Dance from University of California, Santa Barbara and her MFA in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.