Meet The Staff
Joy Rouse
Assistant Director/ Office Manager
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Mrs. Joy Rouse is the amazing assistant director and office manager at Dancers in Motion. As proud mother of the Director, Taheerah Allen, Joy has seen her daughter grow up in the arts and pursue her dreams. She loves that she can be apart of those dreams as well. Be sure to email Mrs. Joy if you ever have any questions about registration, classes, competition groups, etc.
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Craig Abaya- Campos
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Mr. Craig originally began his dance training in ballroom. Craig and his sister Samantha competed and performed in the Dancing With The Stars Junior Competition on National Television and WON! Craig had traveled to the Phillipines and around the world competing and judging ballroom competitions. Now Mr. Craig is one of our Hip Hop Teachers at Dancers in Motion. He has choreographed many competition dances that have won top overalls and special awards. Most importantly Craig has taught, inspired, and mentored many of our young male dancers at the studio.
Deanna Drago Stojkoska
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Mrs. Deanna is a former Dancers in Motion student. She went on to pursue her dance career at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she graduated with a BFA in dance(2016). She then went on to perform as a dancer/aerialist for Royal Carribean Cruise Lines from 2016-2017. From 2017 - 2023, she toured the world with Norwegian Cruise Lines performing in multiple Broadway caliber and Cirque shows as a featured dancer & aerialist. Her favorite role being the featured female West Coast dancer in "Swing" the Broadway musical onboard the Norwegian Gem (2021). Deanna went on to become dance captain for her final cast in 2023. She now is happily married and continues to share her love of dance with all of our students and beyond.
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Dale Britton Sr.
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Dale Britton goes by the name of Mr. D. Mr. D has been tapping and teaching tap for practically all his life. Mr. D's tap choreography has received top overalls, platinums, and special awards at competitions throughout the East Coast. Come join Mr. D on the dance floor with your fast flaps and sassy shuffles. Always bring a water bottle to Mr. D's tap class because your in for a workout. You'll learn many tap skills from beginner to advanced but best of all, you'll always leave class with a smile thanks to our favorite tapping teacher!
Wendy Stein
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Ms. Wendy Stein is originally from Long Island, NY. She has trained with notable professionals such as Robert Joffrey, Finis Jhung, and has studied at the Martha Graham School. Wendy's dance career has taken her to Europe, Asia, South and Central America, performing as a soloist for the Larry Richardson Dance Company. Today Ms. Wendy teaches at several dance studios across the tri-state area as well as judges for competitions and conventions across the country.
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Ms. Wendy is one of our fabulous technique teacher at Dancers in Motion.
Arianne Perez​
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Ms. Arianne Perez is a former Dancers In Motion Student. She is trained in multiple styles of dance ranging from ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop all the way to Philipino traditional dance. In 2023, Arianne joined the faculty of the Filipino School of New York & New Jersey, sharing her passion for dance and her traditional Filipino Culture with the youth of the tri- state area. Arianne's passion for the arts has led her into multiple fields, photography being one. You can find Ms. Arianne teaching Friday youth classes! We are sto happy to have her as apart of our staff!
Yuleeza Rodriguez
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Ms. Yuleeza is a former Dancers In Motion student. She has won numerous top overall awards and titles all over the east coast through here competition career. She was a strong team leader with a passion that has now transferred over to her teaching! She teaches and coaches our recreation and competition kids of all ages in all styles. She has been an amazing asset to the DIM family, not only has a student, but now as a teacher and choreographer!
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Lariza Perado
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Ms. Lariza is a former Dancers In Motion student. Lariza has won multiple awards and national titles during her competition dance years as a student. After graduating in 2024, she went on to become a member of the Montclair State Dance Team with whom she competed and won the NDA National Championship. Lariza has trained at intensives at Rock the City Convention, as well as the Joffrey Summer Program. We are so happy to have Lariza as apart of our teaching staff, and we look forward to her sharing her talent with our students!