Business Details
Your Trusted Dance School in Nanuet, NY
Studio Jacked is a dance family dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where dancers of all abilities grow technically and personally. Founded by Jackie Pignatelli, a lifelong dancer and educator with experience training alongside the NFL Jets Flight Crew and Brooklyn Nets dancers, we emphasize fun, creativity, and self-expression. Our programs blend recreational and competitive dance, fostering confidence, life skills, and lifelong friendships.With a team of certified instructors, including specialists in special needs education, we offer inclusive classes for ages 3 to adults. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our partnerships with Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and AcrobaticArts.Com, ensuring safe, innovative training. From hip hop to ballet, we provide age-specific instruction designed to empower students through movement and community.
Services
Hip Hop
Acro Dance
Ballet
BLAST Technique
Lyrical
Contemporary
Jazz
Hip Hop Fusion
Competition Team
Birthday Parties
Highlights and features
- We offer a safe, inclusive environment for dancers of all abilities and ages.
- Our instructors include former professional dancers and special needs specialists.
- We combine technical training with life skills development and confidence-building.
- We provide both recreational and award-winning competitive dance programs.
- Our special needs classes are certified by Rhythm Works Integrative Dance.
Associations and certifications
- AcrobaticArts.Com
- Rhythm Works Integrative Dance
Services
Hip Hop
Our hip hop classes combine rhythm, freestyle movement, and urban culture for ages 3-18. Structured lessons include warmups, choreography, and games, with progressive skill development from basic grooves to advanced performance techniques. This dynamic style prepares dancers for TV, movie, and social media trends while fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
Acro Dance
Acro Dance merges classical technique with gymnastics elements like balances and tumbling. Certified by AcrobaticArts.Com, our classes emphasize safe technique, strength building, and flexibility. Students learn to integrate acrobatics into dance routines, developing coordination and athleticism while maintaining artistic expression in a structured, progressive format.
Ballet
Ballet classes focus on foundational positions, posture, and musicality through barre and center work. Students develop alignment, control, and fluidity while building discipline and artistic expression. This essential training improves overall dance technique, making it ideal for beginners and experienced dancers seeking technical refinement in a supportive atmosphere.
BLAST Technique
BLAST is a specialized technique class developing jumps, leaps, and turns through targeted drills. This foundational training enhances flexibility and power without choreography or recitals. Designed to improve all dance styles, it provides essential strength development for dancers serious about advancing their technical abilities through structured, progressive exercises.
Special Needs Classes
Certified by Rhythm Works Integrative Dance, our special needs classes combine dance with sensory-friendly activities. Led by an autism mom and former RBT, sessions focus on gross motor skills, social-emotional development, and self-regulation. These inclusive classes create a judgment-free space for children to move, express themselves, and build confidence through adaptive dance instruction.
People
Jackie Pignatelli
Owner/Artistic Director
With 20+ years teaching experience, Jackie trained with the NFL Jets Flight Crew and Brooklyn Nets dancers. She earned her Bachelors in Psychology while assisting at A Starting Place preschool, combining child development with dance education to found Studio Jacked in 2012.
Lara Diaz
Instructor
A former NYCB Nutcracker performer, Lara teaches ballet and lyrical with 9 years experience. She earned NASM certification in 2022, blending dance training with personal fitness instruction to create holistic movement programs for students of all ages.
Alexa Lindberg
Instructor
Alexa holds dual BFA degrees in Dance and Acting from SUNY Fredonia. She founded Rubix Dance Collective for adult dancers and served as lead instructor at DMF Youth, using dance to support underserved communities through social-emotional learning programs.
Arianna Lionetti
Instructor
A Muhlenberg College graduate with dual majors in Biology and Dance, Arianna specializes in ballet and modern techniques. She brings scientific precision to dance instruction while maintaining a playful, student-centered approach that emphasizes personal connection and continuous learning.
Kathleen Grand-Pierre
Instructor
Kathleen danced professionally with the Utica City Dance Crew for 5 seasons, including 2 as captain. She combines competition expertise with convention teaching experience, offering advanced training in jazz and contemporary styles while serving as North Rockland's Head JV Cheer Coach.
Questions
What age groups do your dance classes accommodate?
We offer classes for dancers aged 3 through adults, with specific programs for tots, children, teens, and special needs students.
Do you offer both recreational and competitive dance options?
Yes, we provide recreational classes for casual dancers and an award-winning competition team for serious students seeking advanced training.
Are special needs dance classes available?
Our Rhythm Works-certified instructors lead inclusive dance programs for children with special needs, focusing on sensory-friendly movement and social-emotional development.
Do you offer birthday party packages?
Yes, we host themed dance parties with customized activities. Contact our studio directly for pricing details and availability.
