Hyeree Jeong is the Director of Edgewater Performing Arts.
Hyeree studied at the Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in the United Kingdom.
She earened her Masters in Ballet from Sejong University and has performed as a dancer in the Korean Ballet Theatre.
Hyeree is American Ballet Theatre Certified te
Hyeree Jeong is the Director of Edgewater Performing Arts.
Hyeree studied at the Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in the United Kingdom.
She earened her Masters in Ballet from Sejong University and has performed as a dancer in the Korean Ballet Theatre.
Hyeree is American Ballet Theatre Certified teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT teacher training intensive in pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT National Training Curriculum and Affiliated teacher from American Ballet Theater.
She also possesses various experience in contemporary, tap, jazz, and flamenco, korean traditional dance as well as dance choreography and drama.
Susan Sorota began her professional ballet training at The New York School of Ballet with Richard Thomas. She earned a B.F.A. in Dance from SUNY Purchase, and has also studied dance at The Schools of Cleveland, Houston, and San Francisco Ballet and at STEPS on Broadway. Ms. Sorota has performed with the Dance Corps at Purchase, Ballet B
Susan Sorota began her professional ballet training at The New York School of Ballet with Richard Thomas. She earned a B.F.A. in Dance from SUNY Purchase, and has also studied dance at The Schools of Cleveland, Houston, and San Francisco Ballet and at STEPS on Broadway. Ms. Sorota has performed with the Dance Corps at Purchase, Ballet Binghamton, Eglevsky Ballet, Dance Inc. Repertory Company, and Felice Lesser Dance Theater. After making the decision to pursue a different career field, she continued to perform in local productions of original choreography, including Cinderella and the Nutcracker. Ms. Sorota first started teaching ballet while still in high school. She began teaching children in the Bergen County area in 2007 and currently teaches all levels of ballet, from the very young ones up through and including Adults. In September 2021, Ms. Sorota became an ABT Certified Teacher for ABT's National Training Curriculum in Levels Pre-Primary to Level 3. In addition, she has completed the Leap ‘N Learn Early Childhood Dance Program, as well as the Karma Kids Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Program. Ms. Sorota lives in Glen Rock and has three children. Proudly, her two daughters both studied ballet until graduation from high school, and her eldest daughter has gone on to dance professionally with The Washington Ballet.
Graduated Osaka University of Arts with a degree in Ballet at theatrical performing arts devision. Yuka is American Ballet Theatre Certified teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT teacher training intensive in pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT National Training Curriculum and affiliated teacher from American Ballet Theat
Graduated Osaka University of Arts with a degree in Ballet at theatrical performing arts devision. Yuka is American Ballet Theatre Certified teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT teacher training intensive in pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT National Training Curriculum and affiliated teacher from American Ballet Theater.She is a certificated pilates teacher by Pilates Academy International. She is currently teaching ballet and body conditioning in NYC and teaching anatomy and yoga posture for yoga teacher training at Body Tone Yoga NY. She has various experience in Ballet performances, events as a dancer and a choreographer.
SangHee Lee is originally from Seoul, South Korea and holds BA in Dance while currently studying for her Masters Degree in Dance Convergence Contents from Dongduk Womens University. She graduated from Deokwon Arts High School, majoring in ballet, after starting her training at Vaganova Ballet Academy in Seoul with perfect attendance in ev
SangHee Lee is originally from Seoul, South Korea and holds BA in Dance while currently studying for her Masters Degree in Dance Convergence Contents from Dongduk Womens University. She graduated from Deokwon Arts High School, majoring in ballet, after starting her training at Vaganova Ballet Academy in Seoul with perfect attendance in every workshop/class. Sanghee is also trained in ‘Dance and Arts effects’ and holds Arts and Culture Education Instructor Certificates in Expressive Arts Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, and as an Expressive Arts Counselor. Sanghee performed many roles in both classic ballet and contemporary dance pieces with SEO Ballet Company. With other dance companies she has performed solos and pas de deux roles. In addition, she has choreographed many pieces in drama ballet and contemporary ballet. Sanghee recently trained at Broadway Dance Center in New York and is currently dancing with Roxey Ballet.
Dani Loewen is very excited to join the faculty for her first season at Closter Performing Arts. She began dancing at the age of 3. She grew up in NJ, training primarily at the Dance Academy of North Jersey. Here she studied under Mark Burrell, Tom Richardson, Jaclyn Walsh, Amber Perkins, Jason Luks and Joelle Cosentino. Dani’s passion le
Dani Loewen is very excited to join the faculty for her first season at Closter Performing Arts. She began dancing at the age of 3. She grew up in NJ, training primarily at the Dance Academy of North Jersey. Here she studied under Mark Burrell, Tom Richardson, Jaclyn Walsh, Amber Perkins, Jason Luks and Joelle Cosentino. Dani’s passion led her to The University of the Arts under the Direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. While at UArts Dani performed works by Katie Swords Thurman, Jesse Zaritt, Sidra Bell, Roni Koresh, Wayne St. David, Teddy Tedholm and Netta Yerushalmy. During her final semester she interned/apprenticed for Project Moshen Dance Company and joined At the Brink Dance Projects as a company member. She performed in Fertile Ground and DUMBO Dance Festival 2018 with At the Brink Dance Projects. Dani was the assistant choreographer for DanceXplosion National Finals 2018 in Lake George, NY and Wildwood, NJ. She performed in APAP 2019 and New Wave 2019 with JKing/Joyce King Dance Company. Dani recently appeared as a featured dancer in both Season 6 ep.10 of the Showtime Series, Billions, and Universal Pictures Intl. France’s upcoming film, Mon Héroïne. Dani just made her regional theatre debut performing in Pagosa Springs Colorado’s Thingamajig Theatre in this summer’s productions of Bright Star, Guys and Dolls and The SpongeBob Musical. She absolutely loves sharing her passion of dance with all ages and styles, but is not ready to give up the stage. Dani has been teaching, choreographing and directing programs for competitive and recreational dancers since 2018. She hopes to soon join the Actor’s Equity Association. She is excited to see what the future holds.
Karina graduated from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, with a Master of Arts in Teaching Dance in Higher Education and American Ballet Theatre Pedagogy. She is an American Ballet Theater ABT® Certified Ballet Teacher in all levels of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. During her stud
Karina graduated from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, with a Master of Arts in Teaching Dance in Higher Education and American Ballet Theatre Pedagogy. She is an American Ballet Theater ABT® Certified Ballet Teacher in all levels of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. During her studies at NYU, she assisted primary classes at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, worked as an intern for the Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive program, and choreographed for the NYU Masters' concert. She is originally from Brazil, where she received her ballet training and obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, focused on child development and educational processes. She has more than10 years of experience teaching ballet and she continues to advocate for making dance an accessible art form.
Gleidson Vasconcelos Hoffmann is an award winning performing artist, dancer, teacher and choreographer. The American artist was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil and started dancing at the age of 10 at Studio Arte Dança. He studied with Adriana Gonsalves, Liudmila Polonskaya, Svetlana Osieva, Galina Yordanova, Olivier Pardina, Pablo Moret and
Gleidson Vasconcelos Hoffmann is an award winning performing artist, dancer, teacher and choreographer. The American artist was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil and started dancing at the age of 10 at Studio Arte Dança. He studied with Adriana Gonsalves, Liudmila Polonskaya, Svetlana Osieva, Galina Yordanova, Olivier Pardina, Pablo Moret and Magaly Suarez. He studied at The Harid Conservatory and The School of American Ballet. Awards and Honors includes Gold Medal World Ballet Competition, Best Choreography Award at World Ballet Competition, 1st Place Festival Internacional de Danca de Joinville, Silver Medal at Youth America Grand Prix Finals, Rudolf Nureyev Fellowship, Jeannot B. Cerroni Outstanding Artist in Performance. His Company Performances include Ballet Arizona, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami and Jose Mateo Ballet Theater. His repertoire includes lead and assemble roles in Le Corsaire, La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Paquita, Harlequinade, Giselle, Coppelia, Romeo and Juliet, Flames of Paris, La Vivandiere, The Fairy Doll, Cinderella , The Cavalry Halt, Serenade, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Concerto Barocco, Carnival of the Animals, Carmen, Porgy and Bass, Raymonda, Petit Elfs, Blue Danube Waltz, Staccato, La Fille Mal Gardee, Excerpt from my Life, Charlie Chaplin, Time out of Memory, Mambo Italiano, Topia and Diversions.A former member of dance faculty at the Rock School For Dance Education, Princeton Dance and Theatre Studio, Arizona Dance Project, Philadelphia High School for Performing and Creative Arts , Philadelphia Dance Theatre, Highspire Ballet Academy, Ballet Tech, Dance Theatre of Harlem School and Greenwich Conservatory Classical Ballet. Mister Gleidson is an American Ballet Theatre® certified teacher in Pre-Primary through Level 7 and Partnering of the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Currently in the ballet faculty of Cynthia King Dance Studio, American Youth Dance Theater, Closter Performing Arts, Edgewater Performing Arts, Central Park Dance Studio and Jete dance Studio.
Born and raised in Toms River NJ, Dani started dancing at the age of 3, added gymnastics at 6 and became a true competition kid by 8! (Thank you Miss Maria!) She was encouraged to sing by a wonderful fourth grade teacher, Ms. Moran, and has never looked back! While adding voice and musical theatre to her many lessons, Dani was blessed to
Born and raised in Toms River NJ, Dani started dancing at the age of 3, added gymnastics at 6 and became a true competition kid by 8! (Thank you Miss Maria!) She was encouraged to sing by a wonderful fourth grade teacher, Ms. Moran, and has never looked back! While adding voice and musical theatre to her many lessons, Dani was blessed to work with Brick Childrens Community Theatre for eight wonderful years and is in debt to Heather for all that she learned there. After graduating from Monsignor Donovan High School where she performed in their musicals and was a member of their award winning Show Choir, she was thrilled to be accepted to her very first choice school, The Boston Conservatory! Dani relocated to Boston and spent four fabulous years there honing her craft. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a Concentration in Dance. In 2015, Dani was excited to become a proud member of Actors' Equity. Dani is forever grateful for the unending support of her family while she pursues her dreams!
Nicole Zadra completed her ballet training in the USA and Russia. In 2012 she graduated from Manhattan Youth Ballet on merit scholarship under Daniel Ulbricht. In 2014 she graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia under Marina Leonova. She then joined The Hong Kong Ballet in 2014 as a member of Corps de Ballet where she
Nicole Zadra completed her ballet training in the USA and Russia. In 2012 she graduated from Manhattan Youth Ballet on merit scholarship under Daniel Ulbricht. In 2014 she graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia under Marina Leonova. She then joined The Hong Kong Ballet in 2014 as a member of Corps de Ballet where she performed in Don Quixote, Swan Lake Act III, the Choreographers Showcase, the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Turandot. In 2016 she joined Ballet Memphis where she performed in various pieces including Giselle, Peter Pan, George Balanchine’s Square Dance, The Wizard of Oz and several contemporary works. Over the years she has worked with numerous directors and choreographers including Nina Ananiashvili, Deborah Wingert, Maxim Beloserkovsky, Brian Reeder and more. She guest danced with the Atlantic City Ballet and most recently was a member of the California Ballet Company.
Nicole is an ABT certified teacher, National Training Curriculum, Pre-primary to level 3 and ABT Project Plie scholarship recipient. She is the recipient of numerous scholarships and her training includes time spent at The Alvin Ailey School, NYSSSA, The Rock School, Boston Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Nicole gained extensive performance experience during her training, with highlights including roles in La Fille Mal Gardée at the Bolshoi Theater, The Sleeping Beauty and the Hungarian Rhapsody at the Kremlin Palace in Russia, and Jerome Robbins Interplay, as well as other contemporary, character dance and jazz pieces.
In 2011 Nicole was awarded an Alvin Ailey Fellowship. In 2012 she was a NSLI-Y Russian American Foundation, Bolshoi Ballet Academy Scholarship Award Recipient. In 2013 she was a Grishko USA Rising Star.
With a diverse dance background, Alice has learned much about discipline, poise, grace, technique, and most importantly expression through movement. She has a ten year background in Chinese cultural dance and has trained in many different styles to date. She’s also had the privilege of dancing with RDT, A Rhythm Company, VEN15, aKompany,
With a diverse dance background, Alice has learned much about discipline, poise, grace, technique, and most importantly expression through movement. She has a ten year background in Chinese cultural dance and has trained in many different styles to date. She’s also had the privilege of dancing with RDT, A Rhythm Company, VEN15, aKompany, and BOLD - all companies based in the East Coast Dance Community.
As she continues to grow, she feels privileged to receive opportunities to take part in a range of projects and gigs, such as dancing for BTS at MetLife Stadium, choreograph and dance for various brands, as well as being able to teach classes and intensives. Currently she teaches in New York City as she takes on upcoming projects. She is always looking to better herself as a dancer by finding new ways to develop her craft. Alice is very thankful for all the love and support she has received throughout this journey and hopes to be a role model and an inspiration to those who watch her move.
Hyerim Hwang is originally from Seoul, Korea. She began her formal training in 2006 at Sun Hwa Art School and was invited to join the Universal Ballet Company. She completed a Bachelor’s Degree in performing arts and graduated with honors from Kook-min University. Professionally she has performed a wide range of classical and contemporary
Hyerim Hwang is originally from Seoul, Korea. She began her formal training in 2006 at Sun Hwa Art School and was invited to join the Universal Ballet Company. She completed a Bachelor’s Degree in performing arts and graduated with honors from Kook-min University. Professionally she has performed a wide range of classical and contemporary roles as a freelance dancer with New York City based companies.
She is an ABT Certified Teacher in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT National Training Curriculum. She is also a certified Pilates instructor by IPEA pilates association.
She holds a Certificate in Business program from Baruch College in NYC.
Hee Jo Kim earned her Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from Kyung Hee University in Seoul, and her Masters of Music in Piano Performance from the Mannes School of Music(The New School) in New York.
She has taken a number of masterclasses with Haejeon Lee and Sookmyung women's university professor Mikyung Kim.
She has performed at
Hee Jo Kim earned her Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from Kyung Hee University in Seoul, and her Masters of Music in Piano Performance from the Mannes School of Music(The New School) in New York.
She has taken a number of masterclasses with Haejeon Lee and Sookmyung women's university professor Mikyung Kim.
She has performed at the 20th Eumyoun Summer Music Festival and the 2007 Euro Music Festival.
Born in New York City, Grace has been playing the viola since 8 years old, studying under Kikyeong Lee. Grace then continued her studies at Mannes School of Music with Daniel Panner, viola principal of New York City Opera and the Mendelssohn Quartet, receiving her Bachelors in Music. Grace has been involved in many music programs such as
Born in New York City, Grace has been playing the viola since 8 years old, studying under Kikyeong Lee. Grace then continued her studies at Mannes School of Music with Daniel Panner, viola principal of New York City Opera and the Mendelssohn Quartet, receiving her Bachelors in Music. Grace has been involved in many music programs such as Acro, which she has been a part of since the foundation of this program, NJ Regionals, and All States. She received awards from KRB competition and Crescendo receiving first and second places. These gave her the chances to perform at Carnegie and at the Lincoln Center. Grace also studied Chamber works with the members of The Jack Quartet, Anne Setzer, Chin Kim, Peter Prosser, and Daniel Panner. Other than being active as a performer, Grace has also been teaching violin and viola.
Michael Yun has served as cover conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has assisted with the Lyric Opera of Baltimore, Opera Theatre of Montclair, Mannes Community Orchestra, and Miami Music Festival Symphony Orchestra. He has also taken part in festivals in Spain, Italy, and Canada. As a pianist, Mr. Yun has won first prizes
Michael Yun has served as cover conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has assisted with the Lyric Opera of Baltimore, Opera Theatre of Montclair, Mannes Community Orchestra, and Miami Music Festival Symphony Orchestra. He has also taken part in festivals in Spain, Italy, and Canada. As a pianist, Mr. Yun has won first prizes at the New York Music Festival Competition and the New Jersey Teachers’ Association Competition. He is also a two-time recipient of a scholarship award from the Council of Korean Churches of Greater New York. He earned his Master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with the legendary Gustav Meier, and Markand Thakar, a protégé of Sergiu Celibidache. Other conducting teachers include Agrippino Bellino, Scott Jackson Wiley and Ronald Braunstein. Mr. Yun received his degree in piano performance from the Mannes College of Music where he studied with Yuri Kim. Currently, he is conductor of the Heritage Choir.
Donghyun Park received his Bachelors in Music at the Mannes College of Music and his Masters in Music at the Brooklyn College of CUNY. He has performed at numerous venues in NYC including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, etc.
He has taught more than 100 students over 10 years in NYC and New Jersey.
Sooyounjin earned her Bachelor of music In piano performance and pedagogy from California State University Fullerton.
Her master of music in piano performance from Ewha Womans University in Korea.
She worked as an instructor at Alfred’s piano book main company in Korea. She has completed the lessons of many original piano textbook autho
Sooyounjin earned her Bachelor of music In piano performance and pedagogy from California State University Fullerton.
Her master of music in piano performance from Ewha Womans University in Korea.
She worked as an instructor at Alfred’s piano book main company in Korea. She has completed the lessons of many original piano textbook authors, Taught many piano teachers through seminars.
She worked as a competition cordinator in the US. She is now helping to perform at Carnegie Hall in several competitions.
Lu Meng was born into a musical family. Both her parents were music professors. She started to learn piano at 4. She has a B.A. in Piano from Beijing and a M.M. in Piano Performance from the Florida State University under the direction of Mr. Leonadas Lipovetsky, a student of the late Madame Rosina Lhevinne. Lu Meng believes piano study i
Lu Meng was born into a musical family. Both her parents were music professors. She started to learn piano at 4. She has a B.A. in Piano from Beijing and a M.M. in Piano Performance from the Florida State University under the direction of Mr. Leonadas Lipovetsky, a student of the late Madame Rosina Lhevinne. Lu Meng believes piano study is a process of learning and integrating concepts and ideas. For students, it is as important to grow the intellect as it is to excel in both technique and interpretation. Learning piano is to improve students' concentration, control, accuracy, and to develop a mind that can multitask. Most importantly, students must learn to make their hearts sing in their playing. Lu Meng's students has won First Places at the following competitions: Crescendo International, Golden Key, Cecilia, Mid-Atlantic Music Teacher's Conference, American Protege, Little Mozart, and the Elite Music Competitions. Her students also do well in the ABRSM exams. Majority of them tested Distinction on all levels. One student received highest mark on Grade 8 in the region of NJ, PA and DE.
Xaviel has over 10 years of experience on playing the guitar and over 2 years of teaching experience. He first gained an interest in guitar playing at CUNY in the Heights where they offered guitar lessons for kids. Xaviel continued his journey with the guitar by teaching himself a diverse amount of genres such as Bachata, Merengue, and Po
Xaviel has over 10 years of experience on playing the guitar and over 2 years of teaching experience. He first gained an interest in guitar playing at CUNY in the Heights where they offered guitar lessons for kids. Xaviel continued his journey with the guitar by teaching himself a diverse amount of genres such as Bachata, Merengue, and Pop/rock. He started studying music in High School where he learned music theory and also participated in the Jazz Ensemble. Xaviel received his Associate’s in Music at Bergen Community College and he is now pursuing his Bachelors in Recordings Arts and Production at Montclair State University. Xaviel’s goal is to be around music. Whether the setting is on stage, a recording studio or a performance studio like at Closter, the ability to learn from one another and share the same passion of Art is what brings life to wherever there is Music
Heeya Kim majored in Voice and Musical at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. She began her career as Kim in Miss Saigon in The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, NJ. She also has been performing as a choir soloist, A cappella singer with various musicians. She is now performing in various Equity Shows, had her NYC debut in 2019. She has be
Heeya Kim majored in Voice and Musical at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. She began her career as Kim in Miss Saigon in The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, NJ. She also has been performing as a choir soloist, A cappella singer with various musicians. She is now performing in various Equity Shows, had her NYC debut in 2019. She has been teaching both music theory and vocal performance as a professional music artist.
Ms. Tama Nakata, a native of Japan, earned her Bachelors of Arts from Osaka University in Osaka, Japan, where she concentrated in Germanistik (German Studies) and English. Under Dr. Koji Sonoda, Ms. Nakata completed the Method of Teaching Japanese program at the Japanese American Society in New Jersey, and has certification to teach Jap
Ms. Tama Nakata, a native of Japan, earned her Bachelors of Arts from Osaka University in Osaka, Japan, where she concentrated in Germanistik (German Studies) and English. Under Dr. Koji Sonoda, Ms. Nakata completed the Method of Teaching Japanese program at the Japanese American Society in New Jersey, and has certification to teach Japanese as a Second Language. Ms. Nalata has been teaching Japanese at language schools, weekend schools, and American companies since 2001. She has experience instructing all manner of students, including children as young as seven, college students, and adults. She is a skilled and proficient instructor with the ability to teach Japanese at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.
"Mia Buchanan studied academic art and graphic design in Japan and continued her education at Parsons New School in New York. She has achieved a Bachelor honors degree in Graphic design at The Art Institute in Philadelphia and specializes in visual arts. After many years as a graphic designer she decided to focus on her art career. She h
"Mia Buchanan studied academic art and graphic design in Japan and continued her education at Parsons New School in New York. She has achieved a Bachelor honors degree in Graphic design at The Art Institute in Philadelphia and specializes in visual arts. After many years as a graphic designer she decided to focus on her art career. She has exhibited her art works in New York and New Jersey Art galleries. For the past 4 years, Mia has been teaching students of all ages with varying skill sets ranging from beginner to advanced artists. "
Monica Yoo has always had a strong interest and passion about art since she was young. She had been studying for an AFA degree in Fine Art and kept focusing on a BFA degree in Metal/Jewlery/CAD-CAM and had graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia. After completing her bachelor degree, she worked as a jewelry designer in the NY/NJ
Monica Yoo has always had a strong interest and passion about art since she was young. She had been studying for an AFA degree in Fine Art and kept focusing on a BFA degree in Metal/Jewlery/CAD-CAM and had graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia. After completing her bachelor degree, she worked as a jewelry designer in the NY/NJ area for several years where she gained valuable experience on market trends and creativity of design. At the same time, she has been teaching art students for many years since she was in Art School and continuing her career as an art instructor.