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MEET THE COMPANY
JESSICA LOMBARDI, Owner
Tap, Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Ballet,
Acting, & Musical Theatre Instructor
Director/Choreographer
Jessica has taught ages 3 - Adult for the past 15 years throughout Northern New Jersey. She brings years of performance experience to the classroom with professional credits that include Graziella in the European Tour of West Side Story, Anytime Annie in 42nd Street, Mitzi and Dance Captain in Crazy for You, and Texas in Cabaret. Other favorites include: La Cage Aux Folles, Damn Yankees, Grease, and Little Women. Off Broadway, Jessica appeared in Marcus is Walking, Cotton Girls, The Brothers Menaechmus, Lives of the Great Waitresses, Spooktacular 2000, and The Great Debate. She also danced the original choreography for PBS’s special of A Chorus Line with the Naples Philharmonic. She choreographed and directed a mainstage production of Chicago for Otterbein College as well as dance sequences for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for Cleveland Signstage. Jessica recently worked with the Summit Playhouse, Directing and Choreographing Frozen Jr., and Choreographing Elf Jr. and Violet. In addition to running PA5678 classes, she Choreographs and Directs the "Holiday Carolers" and "Broadway Songbirds" touring groups. She received her B.F.A. in Acting from Otterbein College.
COURTNEY HIRSCHEY
Piano & Voice Instructor,
Musical Director
Courtney has served as the Musical Director for Frozen Jr. and Elf Jr. (Summit Playhouse), as well as The Little Mermaid Jr., and Honk Jr. She has also adapted, accompanied, and Musically Directed: Mary Poppins, Little Shop of Horrors, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Annie, and The Wizard of Oz (New Providence Recreation Department of Theatre and Dance). Courtney also worked as Musical Director for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Allen W. Roberts Theatre Week). During the COVID19 Pandemic, she has collaborated Writing/Co-Directing/Musical Directing The Wiz-Zoom of Oz, for Performing Arts 5678. Most recently, Courtney has been Musical Director for both Performing Arts 5678's "Holiday Carolers" and "Broadway Songbirds" touring groups. In addition to Musical Direction, she enjoys teaching private piano and voice lessons within Union County,NJ.
JALEEL McRAE
Hip-Hop Instructor
In the world of dance, Jaleel's journey began at 12 years old in the club scene in middle school parties, inspired by jersey club music. Guided by mentors Antonio Hutasoit and Tosha Brown, he explored various styles.
Driven by a passion for mastery, Jaleel learned from Marquise Scott and in 2017, showcased his artistry on "So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD). Sharing stages with icons like Rakim and Lil Uzi Vert, I continue to push boundaries and spread the joy of dance.
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Jaleel has been teaching for the past 5 years, and looks forward to continuing this journey!
