Our Faculty

Dance Dynamics NJ

Mary Beth Clark

Owner and Director

Mary Beth Clark traveled from Reading, Pennsylvania to New Jersey making many stops along the way. After spending time teaching, she decided 19 years ago to live her dream and became the owner and director of Dance Dynamics NJ. She clearly sees how God’s hand has faithfully guided her to use the gifts He bestowed on her for His glory and now for her joy! Along the way, she founded On Holy Ground Dance Ministry.

Both the studio and ministry have flowed well together in sweet harmony. Her number one desire is to treat others with love and kindness; as well as to impart the love of dance. As a result, she hopes to help students bring joy to themselves and others. What makes her most happy is her family, her husband Randy, son Kyle, and daughter Madison.

Sheena Hand

Instructor

Sheena began her career as a dance instructor over 20 years ago at Dance Dynamics NJ, where she was a student. She has won numerous awards including entertainment awards, first-overall placements, and choreography awards. She has choreographed for local, state, and Miss America pageants. Although Sheena loves all styles of dance, her passion lies in musical theatre and Jazz.

She is a devoted wife and the proud mother of 5 children - Wyatt, Reese, Aspen, Savannah, and Sawyer. Teaching at Dance Dynamics NJ is such a special treasure that she cherishes dearly! Sheena is one of the longest-standing teachers at Dance Dynamics NJ. She cares deeply for each dancer beyond the steps! She is like a mom to the dancers. She also oversees the dance “company” as an administrator.

Madison Boonstra

(Maddy) began her dance training as early as two. Literally born into the studio LIFE the same year Dance Dynamics NJ was born. Madison is currently on faculty at Dance Dynamics NJ, where she teaches Company, Jazz, and Contemporary classes.

As a competitive dancer and one who loves learning and traveling, she has a plethora of experience to inspire in the classroom. After living in Australia for two years with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) and traveling internationally, she has a wealth of experience to offer the dancers. Choreography is her joy and gift! She continues to be recognized at events for her choreography. Enjoying continuing education through progressive contemporary techniques, Madison brings authenticity to the dancers and keeps on the cutting edge. Madison is loving her married life and is starting a family with Bryron James!

Sam Chisolm

Sam (aka INFerno) is a Chicago-born, Hip Hop/Urban Dance choreographer who currently resides in Southern New Jersey. He is the founder and creator of the L3gacy Urban Dance Movement. This semi-pro-athlete turned entertainer got his start dancing professionally at Mixx nightclub as a part of the Borgata nightlife initiative.

This artistic experiment in performance quickly blossomed into a career complete with on and off-Broadway appearances, sports halftime shows, television and film credits (You Got Served, Step Up Too) tours (Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani, Tyrese Gibson, Wyclef Jean) as a dancer. He’s currently a full-time choreographer and dance educator for performing arts academies’ and various entertainment companies along the East Coast.

Amy Tamara Warren

Amy is motivated to inspire a heart for the arts! As one who was born into the mission field has found herself in missions daily in everyday life. Amy is great at creating a space where one can express freely. Amy mentors one-on-one with students as a life coach.

She is hired as a bridge between Ywam and Dance Dynamics NJ to intern students locally and internationally. Her specialties include Worship, Hip Hop, and Improvisation and training in the Young Movers program as an instructor. Amy is also an instructor with Innovate Learning Center housed in Dance Dynamics NJ. She brings a contagious joy in all she does!

Emily Perkins

Emily has been dancing since she was 11 years old and competed throughout her high school years. Most recently Emily studied dance at Stockton University and now has her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in health and wellness through Thomas Edison University. Emily currently teaches dance at Sojourn’s Theater Arts Academy and has been teaching there for 4 wonderful years.

Emily is excited to now be a part of the Dance Dynamics NJ family! She wants to help her students find their artistry and joy in movement as well as their technique. Emily’s biggest desire is to use her gift of dance for God’s glory and impart that to her students. Emily is a wonderful teacher, so caring and supportive of staff and students. We are so happy and blessed to have Emily on staff.

Rachel Raffaele

Rachel has been a part of Dance Dynamics NJ since a little girl! Rachel has always had a passion for children and for bringing out the best in each. 

Rachel graduated with a Child Psychology degree with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rowan University. Rachel also loves serving in many ministries within her church, from children, teens, and women’s ministry. 

Rachel brings life to both areas of children's learning and social media marketing. We are excited to have Rachel working in the Young Movers department. On a personal note, Rachel married her childhood sweetheart and is loving raising two daughters.

Matt Donnelly

Matt has been dancing since the age of two. He started with dance and later expanded into Acro and singing. He went on to dance on tour with the Radio City Rockettes. He has trained across the nation, from New York City to Los Angeles. He now helps shape the next generation of dancers by teaching at Dance Dynamics NJ.

Tami Scull

Office Manager

As Dance Dynamics NJ's office manager, Tami is the one who meets and greets new families. You will find her with a warm welcoming hello and smile. The office is as soon as you enter the building on your left.

Tami helps to guide families with dance or arco class options as well as all financial information needed for tuition as well as costume knowledge. Tami is happy to give families an orientation of the building. As a new student, she will introduce the students to the teachers. Tami will go out of her way to make sure you feel welcomed and at home. 

Bethany Wilson

Bethany’s Musical Theater training has given her not only great memories but also the experience that comes into play as a teacher, especially for the performance skills to offer. A blessed wife to Chris Wilson, who is a rescue swimmer in the US Coast Guard A Mama to three crazy fun kiddos Asher, Selah, and Curren.

It was in California Bethany was raised in California but as a missionary child traveling was second nature. Bethany cherishes to this day her five sweet years in Kenya Africa as a child where Bethany fell in love with Acro/Tumble as a Competitive Gymnast and Cheerleader.

This is Bethany’s first year teaching at Dance Dynamics NJ. Bethany is a natural! She is nurturing and an excellent teacher. She is animated and a fantastic motivator. As a mom with a coach-like spirit, she gets great results from the children. She began as an assistant and progressed into a lead teacher.

She unexpectedly fell head over heels in love with the role of a teacher. Her biggest joy has been seeing the kids smile as they grow and master new skills. She always says “Dance Dynamics NJ has been a second home for our family and we are so thankful to be a part of it”

Kylie Kolmer

Kylie Kolmer grew up in Upper Township, NJ, training at Dance Dynamics NJ where she had numerous performances and competitive opportunities. She recently graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree, concentration in studio operations.

Through her undergraduate, Kolmer has had the privilege to work and study with artists such as Beau Hancock, Caitlin Quinn Pittenger, Chandra Moss-Thorne, and Rain Ross, as well as Shannon Murphy, Kathryn Vickers, Megan Bridge, and Lauren Putty-White.

Through the Dance Program at Stockton, she has also had the opportunity to take classes from professional companies like the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company, Tiffany Mills Company, etc. Kolmer was also a four-year member and three-year captain of the Stockton University Dance Team as the Treasure, this team has been nationally ranked in the top 5 for the past four years, and currently first in the Northeast for both Jazz and Hip Hop.

In addition to her training, Kolmer also shares her passion with the students at Ocean City High School’s dance team by coming back to help choreograph and assist on the road to their national competition. Kolmer is an alumnus of the school and helped start the team in her senior year of high school before the pandemic.

Misty

Misty is a lifelong Jersey girl who has loved dance since her very first dance class at the age of 10! She has been dancing since and has taken on teaching roles for the last 16 years! As a pastor’s wife, she also deeply cherishes the opportunity to blend my love for ministry with the transformative power of the arts. 

She values teaching strong fundamentals while also nurturing the dancer as a whole. She believes that dance is not just about mastering technique but also about how we interact with each other, express ourselves, tell stories, and deeply connect with our creator and the world around us. She feels it is truly a joy to create a supportive and inspiring environment where students can grow both as dancers and individuals.

Misty is a lifelong Jersey girl who has loved dance since her very first dance class at the age of 10! She has been dancing since and has taken on teaching roles for the last 16 years! As a pastor’s wife, I also deeply cherish the opportunity to blend my love for ministry with the transformative power of the arts.

Kenzie

Kenzie is one of the dance dynamics Acro and tumbling coaches. She grew up doing competitive gymnastics and was on Stockton University’s gymnastics team. She started coaching at 17 years old and has continued ever since then.

She graduated from Stockton University in 2023 with a degree in Psychology and Childhood Studies. In her free time, she loves spending time at the beach and in nature. Her gymnastics background allows her to be creative in tumbling classes, and she has a passion for seeing students reach their goals.

Angeleah Agosto

Kelly Matthews

Abigal Henrich

Theresa Stone

Theresa has been working in the industry for over 10 years. She has trained and assisted some of the biggest names in dance, including Brian Friedman, Laurieann Gibson, Tyce Diorio, Dave Scott, Cris Judd, Tricia Miranda, and more!

Her dance credits include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Gwen Stefani, Fifth Harmony, Toni Braxton, Keke Palmer, Silento, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others. She has also danced for brands, shows, and films, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Beach Body, Lionsgate Films, America’s Got Talent, Delta Airlines, Google, Nintendo, and Good Morning America.

As for her choreography credits, she has choreographed four of Todrick Hall’s World Tours, as well as his hit video “Nails Hair Hips Heels”. Other artists include Gwen Stefani, Lance Bass, Adam Lambert, Omi, A Great Big World, and Netta. She has also choreographed for VOGUE, Six Flags Great Adventure, Jalesh Cruiselines, Nike, New York Fashion Week, So You Think You Can Dance, and FX’s hit show “POSE”. Theresa also teaches at world-renowned studios, including Broadway Dance Center and Brickhouse NYC, and is the creative director of her company AbstraKT BEINGS.

Joe Rivera

Joe is a native of the island of Puerto Rico. He came to America at the age of 14, where he found his love of dance in high school. Joe attended Dance Dynamics NJ from the age of 14-18. After high school, Joe attended The University of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he received a bachelor’s degree in dance performance in 2006. He relocated to Las Vegas in 2007 to join the cast of Dan Arden’s Jubilee.

Since then, he has also been a part of the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity, as well as LeReve/The Dream at the Wynn Resort and Casino. The Lion King on Broadway and National Tour on Your Feet! Also originated Step One Dance Co. exclusively for Holland America Cruise Lines. Television: Kenney Honors, The Talk, Latin GRAMMY's, Dancing with the Stars, Daytime Emmys. Kristine W Music Video.

Julia Giordano

Julia’s dance training began at an early age in southern New Jersey and eventually led her to New York City, where she interned and worked at the Broadway Dance Center while pursuing a career in the commercial dance industry, where she had the opportunity to perform with, NeYo, Xbox Live events, Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders + more! 

Since 2015, Julia has served as the program manager and tour director for several dance conventions and competitions, including The Pulse on Tour, The Dance Xperience (TDX) dance convention, KAR events, and Refresh Dance Convention, along with judging for numerous dance competitions. 

In addition to her involvement with the commercial and convention markets, Julia has served as a dance educator and choreographer over the last decade. Currently teaching at multiple studios along the East Coast, her passion is to teach and share her knowledge and experiences with eager students, with the hope of helping any and every dancer improve.

Karli Scott

Karli hails from Ocean City, NJ, where she explored the love of dance throughout her childhood. Her exploration led her to the Children and Teen Program at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, where she chose to actively pursue dance as a passion. In 2016, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase. While at Purchase, she was awarded the opportunity to study abroad in Singapore at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

During her time at Purchase, she had the honor of performing works by Bill T. Jones, Merce Cunningham, Rosalind Newman, Kevin Wynn, and Kyle Abraham, among many others. Karli has since been working as a freelance artist, teacher, and choreographer throughout NYC and the surrounding areas. Karli currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, and is currently a company member with Dance Key West.

Maggie Lassor

Maggie was born and raised in New Jersey and currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband and three kids. Maggie has had the great pleasure of being on staff at Dance Dynamics NJ as it was the place that first ignited her joy for dance. She graduated in Magna Cum Laude from Towson University.

She has performed professionally with City Dance Ensemble, VT Dance Company, The Dream Project, and the Life Rhythm Movement Project. Maggie was also the Program Manager for City Dance Ensemble Inc Community Programs, which serves D.C. youth with afterschool social and enrichment programming. Maggie has also trained under the American Ballet Theatre and holds a certification for training curriculum. She is happy combining all her experiences to pay it forward to all her young talented students at Dance Dynamics NJ.

Rachel Reese

Rachel has been dancing, competing, and choreographing for over twenty years. Rachel was on the Saint Joseph’s University Dance Team, where she earned three national championships in her time competing at UDA College Nationals.

She now spends her time coaching the SJU Dance team and choreographing for local professional dance teams in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area, such as the 76ers and the Philadelphia Wings. Rachel also choreographs for competitive UDA and NDA high school teams around the country and also travels with Beyond The Stars as one of their convention teachers! We love having Rachel join us at Dance Dynamics NJ.