Jane Baron's Academy of Dance -Limerick, Pottstown, Royersford

Limerick Studio
12 Kugler Rd.
Limerick, PA 19468
610-495-4700

Pottstown Studio
17 Moser Rd.
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-327-3600

Spring Valley YMCA
19 W Linfield Rd.
Royersford, PA 19468
484-984-2000

Pottstown YMCA
724 N. Adams Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-323-7300

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Limerick: 610-495-4700
Pottstown:610-327-3600
Spring Valley and Pottstown YMCA: 610-831-0588


Jane S. Baron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University. As an intricate part of the SRU Dance program, Jane was chosen to perform at Arizona State University as a part of the American College Dance Association’s National Festival. Throughout Jane’s dance career, she has traveled to numerous parts of the country to perform and improve her technique. Jane has studied under several noted teachers throughout her teen and college years and has taken several tap, modern, and intensive ballet classes in New York City. In Jane’s senior year at SRU, she was chosen “Outstanding Dance Major” and “Outstanding Senior” for Slippery Rock University’s Dance Organization. Jane’s love of teaching began at SRU where she was the director of the Slippery Rock Dance Theatre Group that traveled to various elementary and high schools as well as other community events to promote and educate children about dance and creative movement. It was through this experience that Jane learned the art of “giving back to the community”. For the past 15 years Jane has taught a diverse array of students ranging in ages 2 to 75 years old. Many of Jane¹s students continued on to college and professional careers performing in various areas such as the Wachovia Center, Busch Gardens, Dorney Park, Disney World, New York City, and Paris. Jane opened her studio in Limerick in 1998 and has instituted that same learned philosophy of “giving back” while involving her and the studio in numerous non-profit community affairs. From Relay for Life to Dr. Seuss Day in Methacton School District or hosting local Brownie and Girl Scout troops for a “Fun Dance Friday” to Springford High School’s Post Prom Party, her participation in these types of events define her outstanding reputation in the local area. Within the studio, Jane is committed to small class size, a well-rounded class structure, and positive interaction with her students.



	Ms. Trish is a BSN graduate of Albright College. She studied various forms of dance for over 12 years, and began to specialize and focused on tap at the Philadelphia School of Performing Arts. Trish has over 13 years experience teaching tap and jazz at 3 different studios and has worked as choreographer for several high schools and community theatre groups on many shows including “Anything Goes”, “Oklahoma”, “West Side Story”, and “Hello Dolly”. In addition to taking master classes in New York City in recent years, Trish has performed with various theatre groups in musicals such as “Jesus Christ, Superstar” at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA and “Crazy For You” with the Reading Civic Opera Society. Trish lives in Collegeville with her husband and three children.


	Tija graduated from Point Park University in 2006 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance with an emphasis in classical ballet. While at Point Park, Tija had the opportunity to work with many distinguished teachers and choreographers. She performed in Alan Hineline’s ballet “Sleepy Hollow” and performed with the Conservatory Dance Company. During her senior year, Tija spent her last semester abroad studying and expanding her dance training in Paris at Studio Harmonic under Clemence Merot du Barre, Vincent Ansart and Wayne Byars. Since graduation, Tija has enjoyed teaching at Jane Baron’s Academy of Dance and guest teaching at the Delaware Valley Dance Academy. Along with teaching, Tija is very passionate about pursuing her performance career. Her recent performance credits include: “A Grand Night for Singing” with Village Productions, “The Philly Nut Crack Up” with ContempraDance Theatre, “Homo Novus” with the New York Latvian Theatre Company as well as performing in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade with Hegeman string band for the past 8 years.


	Miss Heather is entering her 3rd year at the Academy teaching Beginner, Advanced, and Adult Hip-Hop Classes. In addition, next year she will be teaching our Adult Jazz Class. She began her dance training at Harrison’s Dance Studio of West Chester, Pa at the age of 3. Through her years at Harrison’s, Miss Heather studied jazz, tap, and ballet. During Heather’s high school years she coupled dance with cheerleading and went on the cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles for four years (1999-2003) and for the Philadelphia Soul for two years (2004-2005). Heather graduated from Harcum College in 2002 with a degree in Animal Center Management. After doing management consulting for numerous Veterinary Hospitals and Kennels, Heather is currently working in King of Prussia


	Miss Christy is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Physical Education. Christy began ballet lessons at the age of 7 and gymnastics at the age of 8. In high school she competed on the gymnastics team and was a cheerleader in grades 8-12. She also enjoyed performing in the high school Girl’s Ensemble, a singing and dancing troupe, and was the choreographer in her senior year. During college she became interested in fitness and became an aerobics instructor in her junior year. After college she continued her career as a fitness director and later formed her own personal fitness training company. Christy began dancing with Jane Baron in the adult jazz class in 2002 and has enjoyed performing in the yearly recitals. After taking some time off from work to be home with her children, she is excited to be teaching Tumbling and Beginner classes.

	Barbara Willey has been studying dance since the age of 9. Although her dance training includes all types of dance, her primary background focus was in theatrical jazz, hip hop, and street funk. A resident of Lansdale, PA Barb is also one of the founding members of the Lansdale Catholic Dance Company and has continued to choreograph with the company for the past 17 years. Barb strives to build confidence in all students in conjunction with her teaching philosophy that is based around individuality and the interplay of technique, function and expression. With a dance style that has an urban edge with a lyrical twist, Barb has become a very sought after and respected choreographer. Barbara has been a guest teacher with numerous local dance studios and also performs annually in Philadelphia Mummers Day Parade with the Hegeman String Band.



	Bekki Hillerby graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor of arts in dance. She has studied jazz, tap, ballet, modern, partnering, pilates, improvisation, and hip-hop. She choreographed and performed for Slippery Rock Univ. Dance Theatre. Bekki was secretary of Sigma Rho Delta, the dance honorary, and the student director of the American College Dance Festival Assoc., hosted by SRU in 2004. She held an internship at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC where she studied with some of the best teachers in the country and gained much knowledge in performing, choreographing, and teaching dance. She was also a member of SRU’s co-ed cheerleading team, where she competed nationally on ESPN and won 4th place in the National Partner Stunt Competition. In 2006 she produced and directed a professional dance concert entitled “Dance Exposure” including performances from professional dance companies from all over the Northeast. Bekki currently attends Arizona State University where she will receive her Masters of Fine Arts in Dance and is teaching undergraduate classes in Dance at ASU.


	Fern Dorfman has been dancing since the age of five and graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in Music and Dance Therapy. For the past 30 years, Fern has been teaching all forms of dance at Jazz Unlimited located in Marlton, NJ. As a master teacher, Fern choreographs for the Jazz Unlimited Competition Company, and this year her tap production I’ve Got Rhythm won 1st place overall for performance, and outstanding teacher/choreography award. Fern has been involved with and created a wide range of dance programs in the South Jersey area ranging from creative programs at pre-schools to senior citizen tap classes. During the summer, Fern can be found serving as co-producer and choreographer of the Standing Ovation Theatre Company in Delran, NJ. Fern resides in Marlton, NJ with her husband and three children.


	Shannon Carney graduated Desales University with a BA in dance. While at DeSales Shannon performed and choreographed for the annual student concerts, was a member of the National Dance Honor Society, and was Assistant Director of the Dance Department’s Conservatory which offered classes to local children. Upon graduation Shannon taught at many different dance schools, continued performing, and continued her dance education. In 2005 she opened the Shannon Carney School of Dance in Silverdale, PA and has been enjoying sharing her love for dance with her students and dance families!


	Rebecca Davis is founder of The Rebecca Davis Dance Company (www.rebeccadavisdance.com), located in Philadelphia. She founded this not-for-profit organization with the mission of using contemporary ballet to deepen the public’s knowledge of famous literary works, significant historical events and modern social issues. Her recent choreographic works have included “Antigone” (2006), “Helen Keller” (2007), “Darfur” (2008), “Greed: The Tale of Enron” (2009), and “Van Gogh” (2009). Rebecca graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Temple University in 2004. Upon graduating, she spent 10 months in Russia on a Fulbright scholarship to study choreography under the tutelage of Nikolai Boyarchikov (Artistic Director, The Mussorgsky Ballet of Saint Petersburg). She is currently working towards her Masters of International Relations with a concentration in Peacekeeping.


	Ian graduated from University of Nevada with a BFA in Dance. He is a company member of Jeanne Ruddy Dance and a guest artist with Rebecca Davis Dance Company. Ian studied on scholarship with Giordano Jazz Dance, Jacob’s Pillow, Rock School for Dance Education, and Koresh Dance Company.


	Lamar Baylor began seriously studying dance at the Creative Arts High School here in Philadelphia. He then went on to continue training at Philadanco and at University of The Arts, where he is completing his BFA in Jazz Dance (class of 2008). Throughout college, Lamar has been dancing professionally with Eleone Dance Theater and The Rebecca Davis Dance Company as principal dancer and rehearsal director. Lamar is now contracted with Philadanco.



If the class sizes reach the maximum amount we offer student assitants to assist the primary instructor to assure individualized attention.

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