Empowering the next generation through dance
Free First Class
National and World Championship Winners
Over 30 Years’ Experience
Free First Class
National and World Championship Winners
Over 30 Years’ Experience
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Founder, Owner & Artistic Director
Voted BEST of the Lehigh Valley for 7 Years! (2014-2019 and 2021)
Home of the 2022 & 2021 Dancers Inc National Champions and 2019 Star Dance Alliance World Champions
Miss Danielle grew up dancing since the age of two and had a very extensive training in competitive dance. She also worked for Radio Disney and was a performer at Sesame Place as some of America's favorite furry friends! In 2009, she graduated with her BA in Dance from DeSales University and the following month opened the doors to 3D Dance Studio.
What does 3D stand for? DETERMINATION, DEDICATION & DRIVE! 3D is a studio that welcomes EVERYONE. Miss Danielle created an atmosphere that offered competitive and recreational dance, gymnastics & musical theater along with also offering classes to Special Needs children. She began the 3D competition team 8 years ago and they have been on fire ever since. The team has not only competed regionally, they have also competed nationally & in the World Dance Championship. Ranking first overall, winning choreography awards, entertainment awards and our favorite the "Class Act" award. Miss Danielle prides herself in the program offered at 3D and how there is a special class for everyone. Our recreational program is known to be FUN!, yet it is known to teach the basics and challenge every child to their specific need.
Education
BA DeSales University; Center Valley, PA - Major: Dance, 2009
Relevant Coursework: Business Communication Skills, Principles of Management, Dance History, Dance Teaching Methods
3D Dance Studio Awards and Appearances
2022 - Students win National Championship Title, Top Scoring Studio, Outstanding Technique, Choreography and Entertainment Awards, Hip Hop Excellence Awards and Regional Dance Champion Titles
2021 - Students win National Championship Title, Top Scoring Studio, Outstanding Technique, Choreography and Entertainment Awards and Regional Dance Champion Titles
2019 - Students win World Dance Championship, 3D dancers featured on Dance Moms, Flash Mob featured on the ABC show Right This Minute, Competition team wins the "Class Act" award
2018 - Students won 5th, 4th & 3rd at the World Dance Championship
Teaching Experience
2009-Present
Director, 3D Dance Studio, Northampton
Teaching ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop & gymnastics ages 2 1/2-adult
2010-2015
The Little Treehouse
Developed a dance program, Tumbling Teacher
2010-2015
Zero Gravity Dance Company
Teaching jazz, lyrical, modern & competition team choreographer
2010-2011
The Little Gym, Newtown, PA
Lead Instructor, birthday party coordinator
Teaching dance, gymnastics and parent child
2009-2010
The Little Gym, Hatfield, PA
Lead Instructor, birthday party coordinator
Teaching dance, gymnastics and parent child
2008-2009
The Little Gym, Macungie, PA
Lead Instructor, birthday party coordinator
Teaching dance, gymnastics and parent child
2009
Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Ballet Guild, Bethlehem PA
Jazz Instructor for Pre Professional Company
2009
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, Bethlehem PA
Musical Theatre Choreographer
2007-2008
Suburban North YMCA, YDANCE, Catasauqua, PA
Dance instructor 20+ classes a week, ages 3-17 - ran and organized performances
2007
Willow Grove Day Camp, Willow Grove, PA
Dance Specialist
2006-2007
Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
Dancer, Ernie, Rosita, Grover - performed in entertainment shows and parades
2005-2007
Conservatory of Dance, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
Dance Instructor
2002–2009
Radio Disney, Fort Washington, PA
Party Patroller, organizing and entertaining promotional event
Performances
2009- Share Parade by Ashleigh Leite
2009- Breathe by Rennie Harris (understudy)
2007- Alice Anne by Emily Perkins, Emerging Choreographers Concert, DeSales University
2007- Bailamos by Jay T. Jenkins, DeSales Dance Ensemble
2007- Off Sides by Gretchen McLaine, DeSales Dance Ensemble
2007- Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hunt (Rosita, Grover) Sesame Place, Langhorne PA
2006-2007- Big Birds Beach Party (Ernie) Sesame Place, Langhorne PA
2006-2007- Count Down to Halloween (Grover), Sesame Place, Langhorne PA
2006- Macumba by Francesca Stigliano (understudy) Young Choreographers Series, DeSales University
2006- Highs and Lows by Shannon Dooling (understudy) Young Choreographers Series, DeSales University
2006- Francesca Stigliano (Trio Composition Piece), DeSales University
2006- Francesca Stigliano (Group Composition Piece) DeSales University
2005- Dance as an Inspirational Tool for Art Projects by Lacey Althouse, DeSales University
2005- Right Here by Melissa Reynolds, DeSales University
Choreography
2009-current- 3D Dance Performances
2010-current- Zero Gravity Dance Company Performances and Award Winning Competition Teams
2010- The Little Gym Show weeks
2009- Whitehall High School (Damn Yankees)
2008- DeSales University Dance Team
2007-2008- Y Dance Recital
2007- Willow Grove Day Camp
2005- Girl Scout Lip-sync
Miss Theresa, also known to the kids as "Aunt Terri" has been teaching competitive and recreational level dance classes for over 22 years in the Lehigh Valley. She has taught jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, gymnastics & ballet. She has been with 3D since 2016! She is the 3D Dance Competition Team Director!
Theresa grew up in New Jersey where she trained at Hillsborough Dance Academy, now known as Premiere Dance of Hillsborough and Kathleen Academy of Dance. Theresa went on to study dance at Cedar Crest College. While at Cedar Crest, she earned her degree in Social Work with minors in Psychology and Dance. She then went on to receive her Master's Degree in Social Work from Marywood University. In 2020, Theresa was recognized as one of the Lehigh Valley’s 40 Under 40 Award recipients for her work in fundraising and development at a local Lehigh Valley non-profit organization.
As a dance instructor Theresa has continued her training by attending Master Classes taught by Kacy Combs, Jill Wolins, Mollee Gray, Tokyo, Danny Gardner, Robert Burden, Vanessa Sonon and more! She has performed at Walt Disney World, Sea World, the Miss America Parade, Philadelphia July 4th Parade, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mummers Parade, Cherry Blossom Parade. She is also member of Tap Ties Performance Company.
Theresa has been honored to receive Choreography Awards and Entertainment Awards from several regional and national competitions. Her students have gone on to compete and win at the World Dance Championships and perform with national performance teams as well as professionally with Cruise Lines and the Washington Wizards Dance Team. Many of her students have gone on to study and perform with collegiate dance companies such as Dean College Palladino School of Dance, Penn State University & West Chester to name a few.
When she isn’t teaching, “Aunt Terri” enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue dog Charlotte. Miss Theresa is so excited to share her love of dance with the 3D family and is looking forward to watching all of the 3D students grow this season!
From an early age, gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading were Miss Chrissy’s life. She started gymnastics at age 2 and competitive gymnastics at age 5. During this time, she achieved level 9 status in gymnastics and competed in the Junior Olympics. At age 14, she began coaching her own gymnastics classes and really fell in love with teaching children. Throughout high school, she cheered for a competitive team, a team that took 4th place in the UCA National Championship in Orlando, FL. She also performed on a semi-professional hip hop dance team for 3 years. Miss Chrissy comes to you with over 25 years of teaching experience.
With the love of cheerleading, she went on to cheer at the collegiate level at Kutztown University. After receiving her degree, she went on to become a competitive gymnastics coach for Levels 5 through 9. She was also an All-Star Cheerleading coach for many years, Preschool Director, Summer Camp Director, Gymnastics Program Director, Gym Director at The Little Gym, and a successful business owner for 5 years. Miss Chrissy is also trained to teach parent & me classes, preschool tap and ballet, competitive and recreational gymnastics, acrobatics, and cheerleading. Her specialty is Acro gymnastics! She has been coaching Competitive Acro teams at 3D dance for 5 years.
Miss Chrissy has a true passion for helping children succeed with reaching their goals. It is with this love for gymnastics and dance, meeting new people, and helping young children that led her to 3D Dance. She is so happy to work with Miss Danielle again, just like The Little Gym days!!!
When Miss Chrissy is not at the studio, she loves spending time with her family. Her husband Greg, cat Cosmo, and the newest addition—her sweet daughter Caycee! Caycee is definitely a future 3D dancer!!!
Some of Miss Chrissy’s Awards and Accolades:
Miss Meghan began her dance training at Twin Rivers Dance Academy in 1997, under the direction of Kathryn Stout. She continued her passion for dance at Radford University, where she graduated in 2012 with a BFA in Dance with a Ballet Concentration.
While at Radford, Meghan studied the Vaganova Syllabus under the guidance of Inessa Plekhanova, along with modern dance techniques from Danah Bella, Margaret Devaney, Deborah McLaughlin, and Bob Boross. Meghan performed in several ballet selections, including Snow and Arabian in The Nutcracker, the Pas de Quatre in La Bayadere, Don Quixote, and Paquita. Meghan also established her love of choreography and her work showcased in student productions.
In the fall of 2012, Meghan returned to Easton. She continued teaching ballet under the guidelines of the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus as an instructor for Twin Rivers Dance Academy Summer Dance Intensives. Following, she became a permanent instructor, actively contributing to the story ballet choreography. Meghan's choreography premiered at the Easton Riverside Arts Festival, Lehigh Valley DanceExposure Showcase, Ten Tiny Dances and for Twin Rivers Dance Academy productions. In July of 2019, Meghan started teaching at The Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley. In August of 2019, Meghan received her Certification in Progressing Ballet Technique.
Meghan is excited to continue to bring her love of ballet to the students of 3D Dance Studio!
Miss Angela is overjoyed to be a part of the amazing 3D Dance team for another year!! From a young age she studied ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance classes. Discovering her love of storytelling, she went on to train in theatre, voice, and movement at Civic Theatre Academy, performing in many of their company musicals. She has studied film, comedic, commercial, and soap opera acting in New York City and Philadelphia. Miss Angela went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from DeSales University, performing in many school plays, and independent films. She interned in NYC with a premier acting agency, and worked on television pilots and various short films. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and is a First Grade teacher.
Miss Angela has directed and choreographed children's theatre and summer stage camps for the past 10+ years. She absolutely loves seeing her students light up on stage, and she cries tears of joy and pride at each and every curtain call. Miss Angela has been instrumental in growing our 3D Dance Musical Theatre program. The students just adore her and her positive, upbeat and engaging personality!
Miss Alyssa grew up dancing at 3D Dance studio under the direction of Miss Danielle for over 13 years. She was a member of the 3D Dance Competition Team and competed regionally and nationally in all styles of dance. While at 3D, Miss Alyssa had the opportunity to student teach with Miss Danielle and also take classes to further her dance education from some of the industries most inspiring dance educators.
She is currently a student at DeSales University where she is a member of the DeSales University Cheerleading Team. Miss Alyssa is so excited to make her classes with her little friends fun and enjoyable! She strives to provide the most positive atmosphere for each and every student! We are so excited to have her on staff! The 3D kiddos absolutely love her classes and her energy!
Miss Ang's whole life has consisted of dance and gymnastics ever since she took her first combo class with Miss Danielle at 3D Dance. She started dancing competitively 6 years ago and already has achieved multiple awards including Teen Miss Dancers Inc along with being a national runner up. Miss Ang has been a member of both of 3D's World Championship Team and National Championship Teams.
In 2020, Miss Ang was selected as a finalist for the Abby Lee Miller show Dance Moms: Abby's Virtual Dance Off! This was a huge honor and accomplishment as she was selected out of thousands of entries submitted worldwide!!
Miss Ang has had the opportunity to further her dance and gymnastics education by taking master classes from some of the best including Mariah Amato, Nick Daniels, Kyle Tanguay, Joey DeSantino and Heather DeSantino to name a few. She is excited to continue to share her knowledge and passion for dance and gymnastics with all of our 3D students!
Miss Shelby, aka Charger, is a 3D alum from 2018 who's so excited to come back on staff! She graduated in 2018 from Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, participating in many dance performances and opportunities throughout her four years there, performing and creating her own choreography, in concerts such as Dance Soup and Young Choreographers in Concert. She just obtained undergraduate degree at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education. She's been on the Dean's List every semester throughout college and graduated with a 3.86 GPA, Magna Cum Laude. She's had the privilege to work with choreographers such as Frederick Earl Mosley, Stefanie Batten-Bland, Larry Keigwin, and Christian von Howard. This past spring, she choreographed her own work entitled "Physique" for their student choreography showcase, Dance Makers.
She loves to indulge in many styles of dance, always trying out something new, but her favorite styles have always been contemporary fusion and hip hop. Miss Shelby always wants to build an experience in the studio where everyone, all shapes and sizes, feels welcome to not only dance, but also to find their outlet and niche for themselves to shine in their own spotlight!
During her time as a student at 3D, she's had the privilege to be part of the competition team, attending competitions such as Starpower, Beyond the Stars, Omega, True Dance Challenge, Dancers Inc and many more! She's won awards such as Senior Miss Dancers Inc in 2017, second-runner up for Senior Miss True Dance in 2018, and a Power Pak recipient from Starpower in 2018.
When she isn't teaching at the studio, the Charger can be found shopping for anything Disney related; she's quite obsessed!
Miss Julia is a 2019 3D graduate and has been with Miss Danielle forever! She is super excited to be joining us in her 3rd year of teaching! Julia is trained competitively in all styles of dance and was a member of the 3D Dance Competition team, competing in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, broadway jazz and many of our competition team production routines. She has had the privilege of performing at the 2012 London Olympics, Six Flags Great Adventure, the Harlem Globetrotters.
This year Miss Julia received a Hip Hop Excellence Award for her group choreography! Miss Julia is a fantastic role model and a core piece of our team! Her 3D spirit is undeniable and she is one of our biggest cheerleaders! When Miss Julia isn't at the studio she can be found spending time with her family and her fluffy best friend and companion, her dog, Beau!
Miss Leeah began her dance training in New Jersey where she trained in all styles of dance including hip hop, jazz, tap, and contemporary. When she joined the 3D family, she blessed us all with her charisma and spunk!! Since joining 3D Dance studio, Miss Leeah has excelled in her dance training and has even won regional titles including Two Time Teen Miss Dancers Inc and has placed overall at regional and national competitions. She currently attends Parkland High School and teaches some of our hip hop competition teams as well as our recreational classes. This year Miss Leeah won a Hip Hop Excellence award for her group choreography! Miss Leeah's energy and confidence is infectious and our students just love and look up to her!
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