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About Us

Level Up Performing Arts Center takes ordinary kids and builds them into champions on the stage of life.

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From your child’s first steps to their graduation performance.

Level Up Performing Arts Center has built a reputation for excellence in dance instruction. LPAC has a class for everyone. We specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through more advanced instruction. Our classes are taught by caring, skilled teachers in a positive environment. We delight in your child’s progress and performance! Our costumes and choreography are always age-appropriate and your child’s safety and wellness has always been our highest priority.

Our goal is to instill skills in our students such as determination, motivation, self-confidence, discipline, time management, and respect for themselves and their peers among many other lessons. To learn to be gracious in winning and generous in defeat. Pushing themselves to the limit, seeing progress, and expecting more of them than they would ever expect from themselves is what they have come to know.

Level Up Performing Arts Center has built a reputation in our community not only as a place for excellence in dance and music education; but a place where life lessons are taught first and dance and music second.

MISS JENNIFER

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Our students go beyond technique and poise to develop important life skills — learning to be respectful, confident, motivated, and positive young people.

I opened Level Up Performing Arts Center, formerly known as Dance It up in July 2005, with the belief that we could make a place where children not only learned to dance but learned life lessons.

For almost 20 years, we’ve helped our students create a healthy path of progression regardless of their level of commitment.  We create memorable experiences and teach life lessons using the platform of dance.

Our Mentors

We are so honored to have members of our team who are passionate and dedicated to serving your children. All of our team members are certified in First Aid/CPR, YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates In Dance®), The BalletMethod™ as well as the Tumbling Effect®. We are proud to be an organization that cares about way More than just Great Dancing®. Along with all of the in-depth trainings throughout the season, our staff all come with various backgrounds excited and passionate about serving your child’s heart.

 
Brianna Chin Brown at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Brianna​

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Beyond her impact in the classroom, she is the General Manager at Level Up Performing Arts Center, a More Than Just Great Dancing™ Certified Coach and a certified American Red Cross Instructor.

Brianna received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a focus in Health Promotions and Fitness Management from Rowan University. She has been an educator for over a decade and loves helping children see their self-worth each time they step into the classroom. Her greatest joy is watching them succeed not only in dance, but in life. Brianna was born and raised in New Jersey where she currently lives with her husband, Mr. Bobby, her son Tatum, and their sweet pup Rowan!

Miss Stephanie Venutolo at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Stephanie​

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 She has always had a love for dance since training began around 7 years old. Stephanie also enjoys making memories with her family, especially as a first time mom to her son AJ!

Miss Lisa Rucker at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Lisa​

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She is a educator of 10 years, a makeup artist of 11 years, and currently enrolled in college to pursue her bachelors degree in Nutrition. She considers herself to be the ultimate hype-woman by boosting those around her to see their value, learn to love every part of themselves, the importance of self-validation, and to put your heart in everything you do. Lisa enjoys making memories with her son, Blaze, while experiencing him grow into his own person, going on food adventures, spending time with friends and family, and dancing with my son everywhere we go.

Miss Alicia Ceraldi at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Alicia​

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She was able to begin a professional career at a young age, performing principal and soloist roles in renowned ballets, performing at the Miss America Pageant, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, and various TV and commercial dance education programs. After retiring from professional dance, Alicia shifted her focus to educating the next generation of dancers and takes great pride in her students’ achievements! When not dancing, Alicia loves to spend time with her husband and four children! Alicia is excited to be leading the Beyond Ballet program this year!

Miss Karina Arce at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Karina​

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She is an Accounting graduate from Rider University and a dance educator for 15 years. She enjoys the opportunity to share her love for music through dancing and appreciates seeing the joy it brings to others. Karina also enjoys teaching Zumba and Latin dancing by creating choreography for quinceañeras, sweet 16s and weddings. Karina especially enjoys the time with her family and watching her younger brothers achieve their milestones in life.

Miss Chloe Schreiner at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Chloe​

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Chloe has spent over 10 years learning within programs such as Beyond Ballet, Uplevel, CORE LAB, and as a POW Intern under the direction of Miss Jennifer, Miss Brianna, and Miss Karina. Outside of dance, Chloe is her Senior Class Advisor and plans to pursue pediatrics after graduation. Chloe is excited to start this new journey as part of the LPAC team!

Miss Alexa Angelucci at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Alexa​

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She has a BA in dance from Stockton University and has been teaching her own classes since 2017. While at Stockton, she had the opportunity to delve deeper into her choreographic pursuits and fell in love with being able to create works by using the tools provided. When she’s not at the studio, Alexa loves spending time with her fiancé, friends, and family, as well as reading and listening to music from her vinyl collection.

Miss Lisa Savas at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Lisa​

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She graduated from Rider University with a BS in business education. She taught business and computer classes in high school, coached varsity cheerleading and orchestrated several trips to Disney for hundreds of seniors. She tries to find the valuable lessons in everything she does. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her 3 granddaughters and her amazing friends.

Miss Samantha Penafiel at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Samantha​

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She graduated from Kean University with a B.S. in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. She currently has the greatest pleasure to step into the Sales & Support Specialist role at Level Up! In her free time Samantha loves to spend time with her family, her cat ocean, and travel to see her Husband in Costa Rica!

Miss Kaitlyn Sowles at Level Up Performing Arts Center

Miss Kaitlyn​

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She has a BFA in dance from the University of the Arts, teaches as a guest instructor at studios around the nation, and currently tours with the world’s largest competition and convention circuit tabulating for their judges and teaching master classes. When she’s not dancing, Kaitlyn loves spending time with her puppy, finding new sneakers, and watching any Philly sports!

Miss Sydni Thompson

Miss Sydni​

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as well as her experience as the Dance Coordinator and Choreographer for the Knights and Damsels Dance Company at the University of Central Florida, Sydni brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Health Services Administration and working toward her Doctorate to become a Speech Pathologist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Psychology from UCF and her Associate of Arts from Polk State College.

She is proud of her ability to connect with children and build trustworthy relationships, aiming to create positive and enriching experiences for them. She is originally from Florida, where she has an amazing family she loves spending time with!