Business Details
Premier Dance Education for All Ages in Ventnor, NJ
Leslies Dance Studio has been cultivating a passion for dance in students of all ages since its founding. Our mission is to provide high-quality dance education in a safe, nurturing environment that emphasizes technical excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth. With a team of experienced instructors who bring decades of professional performance and teaching expertise, we offer comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary styles. Our faculty includes industry veterans who have performed with renowned organizations like the Rockettes and in major productions across the United States.We focus on developing both technical proficiency and performance confidence through structured classes, recitals, and community outreach opportunities. The studio maintains strong ties to the local arts community through partnerships with schools and cultural organizations, providing students with real-world performance experiences. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our students' achievements in competitions, performances, and continued dance education pursuits.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Acro
Musical Theater
Modern
Performance Team
Preschool Dance
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined teaching experience from professional performers
- Our instructors have performed with the Rockettes and in major US productions
- We provide diverse dance styles from beginner to advanced levels
- Our Performance Team gains valuable community performance experience
- We maintain strong partnerships with local schools and cultural organizations
What people say
Experienced instructors
Positive learning environment
Diverse performance opportunities
Professional teaching staff
Community engagement
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique, posture, and grace through structured training. Students learn traditional ballet movements while building foundational skills applicable to all dance forms. Classes emphasize proper alignment, barre work, and center combinations.
Hip Hop
This energetic class teaches street-style dance techniques including breaking, popping, and locking. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and personal style while learning choreography to contemporary music.
Performance Team
Designed for committed dancers, this program offers additional performance opportunities in community events. Members develop advanced skills through specialized training while building teamwork and stage presence.
Acro Dance
Combining dance and gymnastics, our acro classes develop flexibility, strength, and balance. Students learn progressive skills from basic cartwheels to advanced tumbling sequences in a safe environment.
Musical Theater
This program integrates dance, acting, and singing to develop performance skills. Students learn choreography from Broadway productions while developing stage presence and theatrical technique.
People
Sarah Jane Acampora
Owner/Director/Instructor
Third-generation studio owner with 20+ years teaching experience. Graduate of Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with performance credits in major US productions including Motor City Live and The Burlesque Show.
Leslie Bakaric
Founder/Assistant Director
Former Rockette and professional dancer with decades of experience performing alongside entertainment legends. Brings extensive industry knowledge and teaching expertise to the studio's curriculum.
Melanie Vigue Brough
Modern Dance Instructor
BA in Dance from Brigham Young University with extensive teaching and choreography experience in community theater and school productions. Specializes in modern, musical theater, and preschool dance instruction.
Nicole Stephens
Ballet Instructor
25+ years dance experience with performance credits in Atlantic City and Canada. Specializes in ballet and pointe instruction while maintaining active performance involvement in regional productions.
Gwen Crozier-Carole
Acro Instructor
Certified dance and gymnastics instructor with extensive casino performance experience. Specializes in acro technique, bringing 18+ years teaching experience and multiple certifications in dance and fitness instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, modern, acro, musical theater, and preschool dance classes.
What age groups do you teach?
We teach students from age 2 through adults with age-appropriate classes at all skill levels.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer recitals, community performances, and our Performance Team participates in local events.
What are your tuition rates?
Monthly tuition is $55 per class with a $25 annual registration fee for each student.
Are there special programs available?
We offer special programs including the Opening Production Number and Performance Team for advanced students.