Meet the Staff

Tina Socci - Director.  Founded LaDanse in 1978.  She has been certified by Dance Educators of America since 1977, member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association, and member of Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey since 1986.  She received her early training from Luba Zuralow, Charles Kelly, Phil Black, Frank Hatchett, and at the Farworth and Hauer Dance Center in New York City.  Miss Tina continues to dedicate herself to teaching the love of dance to all her students.

Carol Brienza - Graduated New York University with a BS in dance education.  She has taught at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City, the Lee Strassburg Institute of Acting, and taught hip-hop & musical theatre at NYU.

Dawn Cavacas - Studied and trained at Karosick Dancers Pointe as well as LaDanse.  She was certified by the Dance Educators of America in 1987 and has studied with Frank Hatchett, Bob Rizzo, Ronnie DeMarco, and Lynda Gache.

Olivia Rosencrantz - Taught and performed throughout the USA, Europe, and her native France; specializing in rhythmic tap.

Gina Krupa - A.A.S. in early childhood education (geared towards children with disabilities).  Teaches dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, and hip-hop.

Natalie Rendon - LaDanse's Salsa & Belly Dance instructor. Member of the Groove Merchants Middle Eastern Dance Company as well as Rimos De Mi Tierra Latin Dance Company.

Priscilla Rendon - LaDanse instructor, teaches jazz, tap, hip-hop, and acro.  Currently studies at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC.