ABOUT US
CAROLINA BAEZ | OWNER
Owner of NJ Dance & Show. She's originally from Paraguay. She started dancing at the age of six and has followed her lifelong passion for dance by studying all forms of dance including ballet, jazz, pointe, folk, contemporary, and ballroom.
Carolina received her associate's degree in Musical Theater and continues training at Peridance Capezio Center in New York. Carolina received her certification in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) in April 2017.
Carolina started teaching at age 17 and was later a dancer-choreographer on a well-known TV program in Paraguay and Chile. She also competed professionally in South America and the United States.
Carolina's goal is to inspire her students to discover and love dance as much as she does.
JULIE CULLEN | TEACHER
Julie is originally from southern New Jersey, but recently moved to the northern New Jersey area from New York. Julie began dancing at the age of 5 at a local studio and continued her training at various studios, schools and intensives throughout the years. She was given the opportunity to travel across the country to tour with the Dance Olympus VIP program at the age of 16.
She earned her BFA in Dance Performance from Montclair State University in 2014, receiving the Linda Roberts Outstanding Performer Award and Magna Cum Laude honoree. She performed works by choreographers such as Larry Keigwin, Paul Taylor, Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Frederick Earl Mosley and Andrea Miller. After graduating from MSU, Julie worked in New York as a freelance dancer for Freespace Dance, TunanuT, Life Dance Company and KN Dance Entertainment. She was booked excellent projects including SKYES “Give Me More” music video, a World Premiere of “Aubade” with Douglas Dunn & Dancers, and more.
Julie has leaned on her training and experience from her performance career to transition into teaching. She has also gained her certification in personal training to expand on her knowledge and help develop strong, healthy and well-rounded dancers. Julie is so excited to be part of NJ Dance & Show team and can’t wait to help others discover the joy of dance!
ALYSON JUSKO | TEACHER
Alyson is a teacher at NJ Dance & Show for the past 6 years.
She has been dancing, choreographing, and performing for an impressive 40 years.
She has showcased her talent in various competitions and on prestigious stages like Arts Stage, CCM, and Drew University.
She's passionate and loves teaching our beginner and advanced class.
ZAIDA CABRERA | TEACHER
Since the age of seven, Zaida has dedicated her life to the study of ballet, jazz, Spanish dance, and Paraguayan folklore, achieving the title of teacher in each of these styles. Additionally, she has practiced contemporary dance for the past ten years. Her career includes participation in numerous international competitions in South America and six years of teaching experience. She has also obtained certification as a Zumba instructor. Zaida considers herself a person who finds the greatest happiness in dancing and is passionate about sharing this love with her students, instilling in them technique, discipline, and camaraderie.