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Precision Dance Academy is owned and operated by 3 partners who have been dancing together since they were 3 years old. Jessica Phalon, Michelle Toale and Sandra Lee Meacham are all well-rounded, experienced dance teachers and choreographers who share one common trait; their love and passion for dance and the Performing Arts. The partners have performed, choreographed and produced many shows, including two shows at the world-famous Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Brooks Atkinson Theater, all in NYC. They have also produced many recitals, which have been compared to Broadway shows because of the elaborate scenery, props, dancing, singing and acting. The PDA staff has graduated with degrees in physical education, exercise science and education certifications. Staying current on Dance technique and advanced methods of choreography in teaching is a priority for their students' education. The students from PDA have graduated and starred in high school and college plays, musicals, become varsity cheerleading and dance team members, and college dance team captains. We provide the perfect combination of discipline, professionalism and a loving, friendly atmosphere. All of our students will agree that PDA is like one, big happy family!
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Miss Lisa
Miss Lisa began dancing at the age of four and studied in several schools in the North Jersey area including Classic Ballet in Closter and Irene Fokine in Ridgewood. Later studies were at American Ballet Theater, Joffery Ballet under such teachers as Patricia Wilde and Mdm Perejslavic. She studied at Point Park College under Nicholas. Miss Lisa has Performed leading roles in numerous classical ballets including Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Copelia , Giselle and numerous originally choreographed works. Miss Lisa has taught for almost thirty years in several schools in NJ including Florence Dance studio, Classic Ballet School, Locker School of Dance, Art of Motion, Hawthorne School of Dance and Kozlov Ballet where she taught and performed. She has choreographed many dances for these schools as well as a full length Nutcracker. Miss Lisa founded the dance program at Ridgewood Conservatory. Miss Lisa loves to bring the wonderful art of dance to the children of this area in a positive and nurturing environment where each child will be encouraged to be the best they can be, regardless as to whether they aspire to be a professional dancer or just enjoy learning to dance. |
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Miss Michele
Michele began dancing before the age of 3 and has not stopped since. She studied ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical growing up and decided to continue her dance education by attending Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, earning a BFA degree in Dance. While at MGSA Michele expanded her studies with Modern dance and Improvisation and began performing with University Danceworks, the department’s touring company. Upon graduation she began teaching at a local studio. Six years later Michele became the Owner and Artistic Director of On the Move Performing Arts Center where she was honored to teach so many wonderful dancers for the next 12 years. A wife and mother of two, Michele began teaching Enrichment dance classes in her children’s school district. Her dance path led her to meeting and working with Miss Michelle, and now, here to PDA. Michele has a love for dance and a passion for sharing that love, fueled by her students. |
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Miss Camryn
Miss Camryn started dancing when she was 2 years old. While growing up, she studied ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and lyrical at Linda D’Amico’s Academy of Dance- and her favorites to teach now are jazz and lyrical. Besides teaching at PDA, Camryn choreographed numbers for a high school play and teaches at other studios in North Jersey whenever she gets the chance. Over the years, she’s fallen in love with teaching dance and working with students to help them shine not only on the stage but in class each week. In 2024, Camryn became a certified personal trainer and now incorporates strength and conditioning into her classes to supplement her students’ technique training. Camryn is so happy to bring her love of dance to PDA and loves being a part of the PDA family! |
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Miss Melissa
Miss Melissa has been dancing with Precision Dance Academy ever since she was 4 years old! She studied tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, and musical theater, and she is currently dancing with PDA in the adult classes. During her years at PDA, Melissa was fortunate enough to dance on the stages of Lincoln Center—once at Alice Tully Hall and twice at Avery Fisher Hall. She also danced at Hershey Park and was featured in many solos throughout the years. Melissa is also a performer and choreographer with community theaters in the northern New Jersey area. Melissa is currently a special education preschool teacher, and she possesses a master’s degree in Special Education. She is thrilled to continue her journey at PDA and share her love of theater and performing with her students! |
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Miss Maura
Maura Lennon graduated magna cum laude from Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Arts & Entertainment Management. Throughout her college career, Maura was both a dedicated performer and choreographer, and was a proud member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.While at Dean, she was selected to join the prestigious Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance Performance Company and had the honor of performing at the Young Choreographer’s Festival in New York City. During her junior year, Maura expanded her global dance education by studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she trained with instructors from the renowned Colón Theater Ballet and immersed herself in the technique and culture of Tango. Entering her senior year, Maura was elected captain of the Dean College Pom Team, serving as a third-year veteran and leader on the team. Beyond her collegiate experience, she has trained extensively in the New York and New Jersey area in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary dance. She has studied under esteemed instructors Yuliya Akopyan and Andrey Shakhin, former principal dancers with the Bolshoi Ballet. Maura is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and is currently teaching at local studios in the New York and New Jersey area. She strives to inspire them not only as dancers, but as individuals, while nurturing a deeper appreciation for the performing arts. |
"Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another."
Miss Michelle
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Miss Jessica
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Miss Sandra Lee
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