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
Reese Decker: Head Teacher/Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: 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
Brianna Hughes: Teacher, Choreographer
Doreen Ziegler: Head Teacher, Choreographer
Reese Decker: 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
- 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
Noelle Mancuso: Teacher
Noelle Mancuso: Teacher
Noelle Mancuso: Teacher
- 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
Noelle Mancuso: Teacher
Noelle Mancuso: 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
Lucy Frey: Assistant Teacher
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Brooklynn Sybesma: Junior Assistant
Highland Stage Presents Shrek the Musical
August 1-9th at VTHS for tickets & Info. go to:
HiGHLANDSTAGE.LUDUS.COM