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Monroe Dance Academy

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More than just dance

More than just danceMore than just dance

Faculty

Jayme Wappel

Birthday

May 5th - I'm a Cinco de Mayo baby!

Dance Background

Jayme Wappel trained at CC & Company Dance Complex in Raleigh, NC and graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Dance. Favorite Credits: Finding Neverland (1st National Tour, Swing/Dance Captain); West Side Story (Paper Mill); Guys & Dolls (Goodspeed); Mary Poppins, Starlight Express (Tuacahn Amphitheater); Yo, Vikings! (Pittsburgh Playhouse); Royal Caribbean (aerialist).

MDA Role

Owner and Director,

Director of Elementary & Teen Programs,

Artistic Director of MDC

Teaches

Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A dolphin trainer!

When not at MDA dancing...

... I'm most likely working out, traveling, baking, learning American Sign Language, or spending time with my husband, Clancy, & our goldendoodle, Teddy!

Meghan Quinn

Birthday

July 20th - the day the first man walked on the moon!

Dance Background

Meghan began dancing at the age of three in various styles and techniques. She went on to graduate cum laude from Keene State College with a B.A  in Theater and Dance. Meghan continues to educate herself as a dancer and teacher while instilling her love and passion for the arts in her students. 

MDA Role

Dance Instructor, Co-Director of MDC, 

Director of Preschool Program

Teaches

Preschool Classes, Musical Theatre

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A teacher...how fitting that it came true!

When not at MDA dancing...

... I'm most likely  at the beach, traveling,  or hanging with my dog Harlee Lulu Quinn! 

Eileen Boyle

Birthday

June 10

Dance Background

Eileen began her training in Virginia, where she learned various styles of dance at a plethora of studios. Upon graduating high school, Eileen moved to NYC to study at Joffrey Ballet School as a Jazz and Contemporary Trainee. In 2018 she also completed Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester, and has since enjoyed working as a dance and fitness instructor and as an extra on several t.v. shows and music videos.

MDA Role

Artistic Manager, Client Experience Director, 

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Flip Hop (Acro/HH)

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A marine biologist!

When not at MDA dancing...

... you can find me walking a dog through the streets of NYC, taking a dance class with my friends, trying new foods or shopping for the perfect new plant! 

Erika Citrin

Birthday

September 4th

Dance Background

Erika began dancing at the age of 13, before that she was all about basketball and learning karate which she had done since she was 6. Erika attended Joffrey Ballet School instead of college for 2 years. While working with several ballet and modern dance companies, Erika joined Dynamic Rockers as a BGirl, which led to her being signed to MSA and working many commercial dance jobs to this day.

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Hip Hop,  Lyrical/Contemporary, Pointe 

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A knee surgeon!

When not at MDA dancing...

... you'll find me training a client with a high intensity 10 minute (yup 10 minute!) workout or cuddling my cats!

Noreen Wilpiszeski

Dance Background

Noreen has over a decade of experience teaching ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and acrobatics in a recreational setting. Additionally, she is an award winning choreographer who has been recognized on the regional level for her work with competitive jazz dancers and acrobats!

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Acro, Preschool Classes

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A Radio City Rockette!

When not at MDA dancing...

I work for the town of Trumbull in the Department of Parks & Recreation!

Jennifer Haire

Birthday

April 29th

Dance Background

Jennifer began tap dancing at the age of four in her home state of Arkansas.  At 18, she fell in love with rhythm tap after studying with Julia Boynton at Harvard University.  She went on to earn a BA in Theatre Arts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and an MFA in Dance from Temple University in Philadelphia.  Jennifer has danced with several professional tap companies including Tap Team Two (Philadelphia, PA), and T.A.P. Company (Easton, PA).  She has taught tap all over the East coast, and had her own dance studio in Arkansas. Jennifer has also been fortunate enough to study at the American Tap Dance Foundation in NYC.  She is happy and excited to be part of the MDA team! 

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Beginner Tap, Intermediate Tap, Advanced Tap and  Boys Tap.

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A dance teacher! Well that worked out!

When not at MDA dancing...

I'm working as a registered nurse or a nuclear medicine technologist.  I can also be found enjoying all things Disney! 

Guest Teachers

Joey Socci

Dance Background

Joey recently graduated with a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University. At Pace, he has trained under Rhonda Miller, Scott Jovovich, and Jess Hendricks, among others, and also performed in works including Paul Taylor’s “Company B”. Joey has worked at several theme parks with RWS Entertainment Group including HersheyPark! 

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Acro and more!

When I was 10 years old, I was pretty sure I'd grow up to be...

A Disney Imagineer!

When not at MDA dancing...

I'm watching Disney movies and baking!

Freddy Munoz

Birthday

March 25th

Dance Background

Dance became a big part of my life my senior year in High School after my best friend and I created our first dance crew together. During college I strived for dance to become a profession while working on my degree. The same year I received my associates degree I was accepted into the Motivating Excellence Program with Rhapsody James in LA where I got signed to Clear talent Group who till this day represents me as a dancer. I left to LA a few days after my graduation which is where I lived for a while before moving back home to CT to teach. 

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Hip Hop, Breakdance 

Fun Fact

I didn’t like dance until I was 18. I made a promise to myself after I didn’t attend my Junior prom because I felt I was going to embarrass myself. Which is why during my senior year I while learn to dance. So I started learning from Koreans on YouTube and now the rest is history. 

When not at MDA dancing...

... I'm collecting "retro” games, more specifically, Nintendo 64.  

Jared Sprague

Birthday

April 18th

Dance Background

Born and raised in Clintondale, NY, Jared started dancing at the age of three starting with Tap. He then went on to Graduate from Pace University NYC with a degree in Commercial Dance BFA in 2019, and is now the creator of Capture The Tap, an art installation project, is signed with MSA talent Agency, is a company member of; Caleb Teicher & Co., The Dolo Project, Project Convergence, and is also an Artist in Residence at the American Tap Dance Foundation. Jared currently resides in NYC.

MDA Role

Dance Instructor

Teaches

Tap

Fun Fact

I love carbs!

When not at MDA dancing...

... you'll find me listening to music, working on a creative side project, cooking, riding on my longboard, or dancing in my socks!

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