Staff
Renee Ziegler: Director, Head Teacher, Choreographer
- Head Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre- Professional
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Pointe, Musical Theatre
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Musical Production Choreographer for Highland Stage Youth Program
- Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years
- Nationally and Regional recognized teacher and choreographer
- "Teaching the students and watching them grow as dancers and individuals is the spark and highlight of teaching. We become more then just a teacher to our students they become part of our dance family."
Peggy Ziegler, Director, Head Teacher, Choreographer
- Head teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre-Professional
- Areas of excellence Acrobat, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Ballroom
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Member of Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey
Dana Ziegler: Director, Teacher, Musical Director
- Head Teacher Preschool to Adult, Beginner to Advance
- Areas of excellence Acrobat, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom
- Musical Production Director & Choreographer for VTHS and other Community Theatre Groups
- BA degree in Elementary Education
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre- Professional
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Associate in Arts degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health
- Competitive Dancer age 5-18
- Teaching the art of dance for ov
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre- Professional
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Associate in Arts degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health
- Competitive Dancer age 5-18
- Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years
- “It truly warms my heart to see my students grow in confidence and passion for their craft.”
Bonnie Sybesma: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre- Professional
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Performer as leading and supporting actress in Regional theatre
- Competitive Dancer age 5-18
- Teaching at ZDC for over 18 years
Brianna Hughes: Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Brianna Hughes: Teacher, Choreographer
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Pre- Professional
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Graduated from Montclair State University in 2016 with a minor in Dance
- Performed on Montclair State Dance Team 2015-2016
- Competitive dancer from age 5-18
- Teaching at ZDC for over 10 years
Casey Doyle: Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Brianna Hughes: Teacher, Choreographer
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Advance
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Competitive Dancer from age 7 to 18
- Teaching for over 7 years at ZDC "I couldn't be more excited and honored to be able to share my love of dance with every student! Having thi
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Advance
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobat, Lyrical, Hip Hop
- Competition Troupe Choreographer and Teacher
- Competitive Dancer from age 7 to 18
- Teaching for over 7 years at ZDC "I couldn't be more excited and honored to be able to share my love of dance with every student! Having this opportunity is truly amazing! Watching the students grow inside the classroom as well as outside the classroom truly brings me the most joy!"
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
- Teacher Preschool to Adult, Pre to Advance
- Areas of excellence Acrobat, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
- Competitive Dancer from age 7 to 18
- Teaching at ZDC since 2022
Noelle Mancuso: Teacher
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Advance
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobat
- Competitive Dancer from age 5 to 18
- Teaching at ZDC for over 18 years
Arianna Rojas: Teacher
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
Arianna Rojas: Teacher
- Teacher/Choreographer Preschool to Adult, Pre to Advance
- Areas of excellence Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop,
- Competitive Dancer from age 5 to 18
- Teaching at ZDC since 2024
Arabella DeJager: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Arabella DeJager: Junior Assistant
Lucy Frey: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Arabella DeJager: Junior Assistant