Our Instructors
Jolene Baldini - Studio Owner / Artistic Director
Jolene Baldini, the owner and operator of Dance Mixx Studio is a native of Lincroft, NJ, and grew up dancing at the Academy of Dance Arts in Red Bank, NJ, as well as Just For Kicks in Eatontown, NJ. Her passion lead her to achieve such prestigious roles as Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara in The Nutcracker and Aurora of Sleeping Beauty with top ballet companies. She studied in New York City during the summers at Joffrey Ballet, the Theater of Harlem, and Juilliard.
Upon graduation from high school, she was accepted to attend the Juilliard School for undergraduate studies. There, she had the pleasure of performing pieces by world-renowned choreographers such as Jose Limon, Paul Taylor, Martha Graham and Ohad Naharin. After graduation in 2003, she joined Cedar Lake Ensemble of New York City. During her four and a half years with the company, she was given the ability to tour the country and achieved soloist status.
After fulfilling her life-long dream of becoming a professional dancer, she decided it was time to share the wealth of information and experiences she had been afforded in her life. In September 2011, she opened Dance Mixx Studio in Shrewsbury, NJ, to the elation of family and friends. She is incredibly thankful and overjoyed to have the love and support of so many people who were influential in shaping her into the woman she is today.
The Team.
Megz Alfronso -
Contemp And Jazz Fusion Instructor
Megan “Megz” Alfonso uses their unique style to capture the dance community and viewers all over the US as a Top 6 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. Megz’ television experience extends into working with Fox TV to promote DecaDance and Disney Channel for their “IDOG” Commercial. In addition to Television, Megz has worked in several films and videos including Step Up 3D, choreographing and dancing in Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist, and Beauty and a Beat (cover) by David Castro ft. Raquel Castro from The Voice.
In addition to Megz’ successful television and film career, they have toured both nationally and internationally. Megz performed with DecaDance Company in multiple shows including Matrix/Loreal and International UK Tour. They also performed a piece entitled Four Seasons at the Hip Hop Festival for London brought to New York. Megz’ career consists of assisting choreographers Nick Zobrowski at Adrenaline Dance Conventions, Shelia Barker at MPAC, and Cynthia Geffon and Nick Zobrowski at the Choreographer Ball in LA....
Kelsie Pianoforte
I am 19 years old and have been dancing for 17 years.
I studied under the direction of Jolene Baldini and Michael Susten and trained at various competition studios growing up. I am continuning my dance education and working towards my BFA in dance at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts.
I love dancing and can't imagine my life without it, I am so excited to share my passion with aspiring dancers.
Julianne Caloprico -
Rec Program Director
Julie Colaprico, dance choreographer and certified fitness instructor has studied dance since the age of three. Grew up dancing at competitive level-awarded numerous high score awards and special judges recognition for performances as a soloist, duo/trios and groups. Began to assist teaching at the age of 16 where she was able to find and develop her teaching style and soon after instructing her own dance classes at age 18. Highlights of her education include attending a Joffrey Summer Intensive for Jazz and Contemporary, Summer Intensives at Broadway Dance Center and Pro Action Dance in Las Vegas. In college, she was apart of the nationally ranked Rutgers University Dance Team where she was able to travel the country and take classes with world renowned choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Sonya Tayeh and Tabitha and Napoleon.
Gabriella Redealli
Sam Behrens
Originally from New Jersey, Sam Behrens is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in NYC, where she received her BFA in dance with a dual concentration in Jazz and Choreography. Sam has performed at the Capezio ACE Awards, appeared as a featured dancer in Bridesmaids: A Dance Narrative at Symphony Space in NYC and danced in the HBO series, Love Life.
Sam is also a member of the commercial dance company: TreadFAST, under the direction of Steven Blandino. She has performed works by Tracie Stanfield, Steven Blandino, Suzy Fischbach, Peter Chu, Anthony Morigerato, Marinda Davis, and has been mentored by Sidra Bell for a choreographic process. She is currently the associate director for “The Red String Theory”, an upcoming dance film series in NYC....