OUR STAFF

Linda Schugel

Director. Linda has over 30 year’s experience in dance and choreography and keeps her dance education up to date.

Aimee Schugel-Sprague

Assistant Director – Classical Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop Jazz, Modern, Tap, Acrobatic, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, and Voice.

Jennifer McIntosh began her  work at Ovations as the Ballet Director and Chief Ballet Choreographer. It is at Ovations that Jennifer has found her true role as instructor in the arts.

Leo Manzari is a Lucille Lortel award nominated tap dancer. As part of a duo act called The Manzari Brothers, Leo has headlined in the touring and Off-Broadway productions of Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life,

Marcie Cantillo has been teaching tap and dance combo since 2001 and is trained in all forms of dance. Her students have won high score awards, and the over all best performance award.

Courtney Zahn  - Vocal, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar; Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop; Soccer, Basketball, Ice Skating, Kick-boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jon Rua has an extensive background, which includes such Broadway Shows as Hands on a Hardbody and In the Heights. His dramatic choreography has been seen around the world.

Libby Hager has been at Ovations Performing Arts Academy since 2006 teaching ballet, tap, jazz and creative movement.

Erin McDonough studied many styles from the age of 4 including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary, Pointe, Musical Theatre, and Vocal.

Kevin Berdini is a professional musical theatre performer with experience in training Kindergarten through college age students.

Jonathan Johnson - Classical Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, Partnering, Musical Theatre, Silks Work, and Contemporary.

Lacy Shan  has been dancing and doing gymnastics since the age of two. She has extensive training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, and Gymnastics.

Michelle Clerico - As a graduate and senior captain of both cheer and dance at Clifton High School, Michelle Clerico began her coaching career at her alma mater after graduation.