ABOUT
About Mansfield Academy of Dance
Mansfield Academy of Dance is committed to providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers.
We believe that dance training encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving coordination skills and developing muscular awareness, dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves through movement.
The highest educational standards are expected from all Mansfield Academy of Dance faculty members. They are lifelong learners who continue to educate themselves through certification programs, teacher-training schools, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
INSTRUCTORS
Mia Pomerenke
Owner, Creative Director
Miss Mia has been teaching dance in Mansfield and beyond for the past 21 years. She has earned a minor in dance as well as certification from Dance Masters of America and a membership to the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts. In addition to award winning competition choreography, Mia has choreographed a number of musicals for high schools and area community theaters. When not at the studio, Mia is spending time with her family including her five kids.
Lourdes Richards
Instructor, Intensive Program
Miss Lourdes is an alumni of the Mansfield Academy of Dance intensive/pre-program. A talented, accomplished and award winning dancer herself, her passion for dance education is clear. She is currently a senior at Uconn and a member of the Uconn Kickline team. Lourdes specializes in safe flexibility training, conditioning and precision choreography.
Marissa Simpson
Ballet, Modern, Jazz
Miss Marissa recently graduated from Redford University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance. She brings a passion for dance and a range of teaching experiences to our team. She is currently a trainee with the Hartford ballet. We look forward to seeing our students progress under her direction while also seeing her professional career grow.
Kali Pomerenke
Instructor, Acro Specialist
Miss Kali has grown up at MAD, being in dance class since she started walking at just 9 months old. In addition to training in the Mansfield Academy of Dance Intensive Dancer Program, Kali has trained all over the country with a number of high profile dance educators. Kali has also spent two seasons traveling as an assistant with Revel Dance Convention. She continues her training at MAD as well as attends classes at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and multiple national dance conventions. In her performance career she has worked in film, commercials and stage including with Jojo Siwa, has performed as Clara in the Fisher Ballet Productions Nutcracker, won numerous regional and national titles and continues to audition professionally.
Jenna Gibilisco
Instructor
Jenna Gibilisco has been studying and developing her dance skills for 24 years. She has studied everything from Ballet, tap, contemporary, pointe, jazz, lyrical, and more! She studied Dance as a Minor at Wagner College and has taught at multiple studios and summer intensive classes throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Jenna loves teaching and learning from her dancers and looks forward to a great year at Mansfield Academy of Dance!
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Tori Succi
Preschool Program Specialist, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet
Miss Tori graduated from Hofstra University with a BA in Dance. She trained under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus for ballet and is proficient in many styles of dance. She has a passion for creativity and bringing that into teh learning environment to make dance class engaging, challenging and fun.
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