Meet The Love of Dance Staff

Renée is a graduate of Montclair State University receiving a BFA in Dance, a BA in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Family Services, and a Minor in Psychology. Renée began her dance training at Laura’s Dance Studio at the age of three. She studied Ballet, Pointé, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop.  Renée went on to further her concentration in Ballet and Pointé at the Mill Ballet School in Lambertville, NJ and New Jersey School of Ballet in Livingston, NJ. She danced with New Jersey Ballet Company for three years as a member of their Junior Company. Renée performed in productions of "Don Quixote", "The Nutcracker", and in NJB's 2012 Gala performing in theatres throughout New Jersey such as Mayo PAC, Bergen PAC, Middle Township Performing Arts Center, and NJPAC.

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At MSU Renée trained in Ballet and Modern. She also studied improvisation, choreography, dance history, Laban movement analysis, rhythmic analysis, anatomy & physiology, pedagogy, and repertory. As a member of Montclair State University Dance Repertory Company, Renée performed works by leading choreographers including Frederick Earl Mosley and Martha Graham. She also performed at the Martha Graham Studio Theatre in NYC.

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Renée has further developed her dance training by learning Bollywood and other forms of Indian dance. She has performed professionally with Kavi’s School of Dance in numerous events throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut.  Renée will continue performing and expanding her dance repertoire to extend her experiences and knowledge to her students.

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Renée’s teaching experience includes Ballet, Pointé, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Jazz. During her time at MSU, Renée taught dance at Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, NJ. As Oasis' Dance Coordinator she developed and established a curriculum for the inception of the Oasis Dance Program, teaching children ages 8-13 hip hop/jazz. Renée has also collaborated with surrounding schools such as the Han Academy and the Primrose School of Berkeley Heights, offering summer dance programs to children ages 3-5. Renée is entering her ninth year as director/owner of Love of Dance Studio. She feels it is the students’ joy, desire, and love of dance that inspires her creativity. Renée is committed to offering students her knowledge and passion for dance.

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