 Miss Jessica Lynn Szucs is the owner and director of Perfect Pointe Performing Arts Studio. Jessica has been dancing since the young age of 2 ½ and has not stopped since. She has studied all genres of dance including, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, musical theatre, and modern. Throughout her adolescent years she competed in talent competitions with her previous studios companies and many beauty pageants. The combination of these performances has molded her into the confident woman she is today. When Jessica performs in front of an audience she commands a presence. This is what she tries to instill in each and every student she works with. She has also been educating herself outside her studios since her teenage years, taking classes in NYC and auditioning for musicals and cruise-ships.
Jessica graduated in May of 2005 with a Bachelor degree in dance from DeSales University. Throughout her college dance career, she studied with accomplished teachers, Vincent Brosseau, Trinette Singleton, Lynne Mariani and more. She was a member of DeSales University Touring Company where she traveled and performed for schools, nursing homes, etc. Jessica was also a DSU dance team member and has been an active performer in DeSales Young Choreographers Series and Dance Ensemble throughout her four years. She has performed in various venues around Pennsylvania and attended American College Dance Festivals and educational dance conferences as well. Jessica brought her love of teaching to DSU’s Conservatory of Dance program providing for children in the outside community. While attending college, she studied courses in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Modern, Dance History, Dance Composition, Kinesiology, Teaching Methods and also became a member of National Dance Educators Organization which advances dance education centered in the arts. Jessica is not yet ready to give up her days of dancing either. She continuously studies dance at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and attends conventions and workshops to keep up with the latest choreography and teaching methods. Jessica’s inspires her students to be the best dancers they possibly can and encourages a love of dance no matter what age, level or style.
Robyn Gueci started Dance at the age of 3 and began competing at the age of 5. Throughout her performance years she has won many awards and her excellence in dance has earned her a spot in the New Jersey Governor's School of the Arts. After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University she continued to study dance as a scholarship student at Steps on Broadway in New York City for several years and performed in many of their staff showcases. Since 1998 Robyn has performed and participated in numerous shows and parades in Walt Disney World as well as with various Florida dance companies.
After driving several Northern NJ Dance teams to acheiving such titles as 2005 National Dance Champions and 2006 NJ State Pom & Jazz champions, she has begun her 4th award winning season as their Choreographer & Technique instructor. Currently Robyn is on staff at Robin Horneff's Performing Arts Center in Waldwick, NJ as an instructor, staff faculty tap advisor, choreographer and Assistant Stage Manager. She is excited to be joining the staff at Perfect Pointe.
Currently working with ‘Tapfusion’ and Ellen Stokes-Shadles’ ‘Danceworks’in New York City, Rebecca has been dancing and performing since she was four years old. Completing her Honours year of study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2006, she has had the opportunity to work with renowned international, interstate and local choreographers such as; Barry Blumenfeld, Ellen Stokes-Shadle, Reyes de Lara, Michael Whaites, Claire Dyson, Sue Peacock, Sandra Parker, Paea Leach, Justin Rutzou, Nanette Hassall, Tracie Mitchell and Pun Siu-Fai.
In 2000, Rebecca received the Jazz Award and the Student Teachers Diploma in Tap Dance for the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance, giving her the qualifications required to teach the genres of tap, jazz and modern. In 2002, Rebecca successfully achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Student Teaching Certificate and was awarded the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dances Blue Sash Award, the highest performing honour. In 2005, Rebecca successfully audition for LINK Company (WAAPA’s Honours Program) and was also invited to join the Golden Key International Honour Society, in recognition of her academic achievement and excellence.
Being awarded these credentials, Rebecca has taught classical, tap, modern, jazz and musical theatre through Western Australia and Queensland and is looking forward to a wonderful year of teaching at Perfect Pointe Dance Studio.
Deanna Bellando began her studies at a young age and has an extensive background in theatre and dance. She studied with industry professionals including Frank Hatchett, Shelia Barker, Michele Assaf and Chris Lee to name a few. Growing up performing in competitions, Deanna’s performance credits include Annie Get Your Gun, Busted Nuts,The Nutcracker and The Pro Bowl with N’Sync. Deanna also had the honor of being in the first cast of Team Rave New York. As a recent graduate of Dean College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance where she not only studied dance and performance but also psychology, pedagogy and kinesiology, Deanna fulfilled many opportunities to perform and choreography for the college. As a staff member for Dancers Inc Dance Competition and Convention Deanna travels the country as a stage manager, adjudicator and master teacher. Deanna is thrilled to be able to use her enthusiasm, technique, education and love of dance as a member of the Perfect Pointe Dance Studio family.
Aaron Salazar is thrilled to be a new addition to the faculty at Perfect Pointe Studio. Aaron has been performing and training since the age of 8 years old. Trained as an Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Choreographer, Aaron strives to bring something fresh and exciting to the evolving world of the performing arts. As a native of California, Aaron migrated east to New York City almost a decade ago and has been working steadily ever since in both the dance and theatre industries.
Since arriving in NYC, Aaron has performed in the Broadway European Tour of Grease, as well as danced for various contemporary dance companies throughout the Northeast. Over the past 8 years, Aaron has steadily been establishing himself as a new up-and-coming NYC choreographer and master teacher, having choreographed over a dozen musicals and taught master classes and workshops for many different dance studios throughout the east coast. Abroad, Aaron choreographed the “Physical Youth Education Campaign” for the European Union for the Olympics in Athens Greece. Currently, Aaron is a master teacher and judge for the national competition and convention Dancers Inc., as well as being the team director of the New Jersey Dance Academy. As a director and choreographer, Aaron recently directed and choreographed Disney’sHigh School Musical for Broadway Training Center of Westchester.
As a performer, Aaron continues to act and sing in musicals, plays, commercials, and movies. Aaron’s passion for his craft is what motivates him to continue to want to share his experience and knowledge with future generations of students and audience members alike. “I sincerely love what I do on all levels, this is my heart and my life, and nothing makes me more content than being involved in the arts as a professional and a human being.”
Amanda Dean began dancing at the age of three and competing at the young, age of five with her first solo in many regional and national dance competitions. Throughout Amanda’s studio years she has studied, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical and Modern. With dance always being her passion, Amanda took a strong liking to tap. Amanda has performed at many community events and entertained all ages from young to old while dancing at county fairs, nursing homes and more.
While a student at Perfect Pointe, Amanda has studied with numerous guest teachers and artists at in studio conventions and master classes and has also participated in studio trips to Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has much experience substituting for Perfect Pointe staff and is thankful for the opportunity to continue her dance career. Amanda is excited to start passing her love for dance onto the students as she assists Miss Robyn this dance season.
Amanda will be continuing her education at County College of Morris this fall.
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Robyn Gueci
Rebecca McCormac
Deanna Bellando
Aaron Salazar