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Kelly Stento - Dance Classes in Limerick, PA

KELLY STENTO, President and CEO of LeRoux School of Dance, LLC

Kelly Stento began her dance training at LeRoux School of Dance under the direction of the school's founder, Phyllis (LeRoux) Gershbach and daughter, Bonnie Gordon, at the age of 10. Her dance education included lessons in ballet, tap, jazz and pointe; a position in the student teacher program, and select member of the LeRoux Steppers. The highlight of her youth was winning First Place at the Tremaine Dance Convention in NYC as a tap dancing member of the PIZAZZ Dance Company. Miss Kelly received formal dance training at DeSales University and at the University of the Arts, and has been teaching since 1989. She has taken classes with many master teachers, in particular the late Al Gilbert, Bob Rizzo, Beth Bogush and Karen Cleighton. Having received the majority of her teacher training from Denise Walsh (Director of LeRoux between 1985 and 1996), she also recognizes Kiddance, Tempo-Level-Energy & Shape, Music Works Unlimited and Twinkle Star™ Dance, as well as Rhee Gold, Tiffany Henderson and Stacy Tuschl, for their contribution to her expertise both inside and outside the classroom.  Since becoming Director in 1996, Miss Kelly has preserved the professional reputation and family friendly atmosphere that clients have come to know and expect of LeRoux through much more than just dance lessons. In 2001, the LeRoux family grew to include two locations, which annually touched the lives of 500+ students. In 2005, Miss Kelly enhanced the curriculum with the addition of Petite Feet, appropriately designed for the needs of those who are just beginning to walk and talk.  In October 2009, the LeRoux tradition in Conshohocken was passed along to another LeRoux alumnus, Susie Anhorn. Since 2011, LeRoux proudly offers Tap-n-Burn, an adult cardio fitness class with an emphasis on tap dancing; The Most Unique and Most Memorable Workout (according to Philly Fit Magazine).

Together with her staff, they have been sponsoring free classes for moms clubs, scout troops, and are happy to provide professionals for Home & School sponsored events and Career Days. LeRoux students perform at fairs, malls, community days, in parades, and at local assisted living facilities free of charge. Since 2010, Miss Kelly is the hostess of a specialized story time, a free 45-minute dance experience that explores the adventures of Angelina Ballerina ® at the Royersford Public Library. Miss Kelly is very passionate about sharing the world of dance with as many children as possible - even those who don't take lessons in the private setting of a studio.

The Steppers Dance Team, established in 2006 offers a competitive team option for dancers at LeRoux.  The group is well known for it's consistent TOP SCORE awards for their full team tap performances. Additional recognition include Director's Awards for Choreography, Emotional Commitment, Best Director, and Studio Excellence. Miss Kelly credits the success of the Steppers Dance Team to both the dancers and their parents for their sacrifice and dedication to dance excellence.  That, coupled with the wonderful staff of dedicated teachers and choreographers that work along side her, The Steppers Dance Team is the most versatile, successful team in our area.

This busy mom raised three children while managing this successful business, so she understands the great effort that's required to juggle work and family. Outside the classroom, Miss Kelly is a member of the 422 Business Alliance, Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce, Royersford Business Association, DanceStudioOwner.com, Twinkle Star Dance and Diamond Circle.  With pride, she has been managing the continued success of LeRoux School of Dance, LLC since 1996.
Karin (Logan) Flanagan - Dance Classes in Limerick, PA

KARIN (LOGAN) FLANAGAN, Instructor and Dance Team Coordinator

Karin is an award-winning choreographer with a wide variety of training in jazz, ballet , and tap . Her thirst for knowledge has taken her to several master classes with prestigious teachers Bob Rizzo, Sheila Barker, Greg Russell, Barry Youngblood, Karen Cleighton, and the late Al Gilbert. She continues to educate herself through participation in dance conventions and teacher training seminars, and is a Certified Early Childhood Dance Instructor. In addition to teaching all levels and styles of dance at LeRoux, you might not know that she’s also the driving force behind our adult programs: Tap-n-Burn and Fire It Up . Miss Karin has shared many magical moments with her students. She has danced down Main Street USA in Walt Disney World, in front the of the Philadelphia Museum of Art with “FanTAPulous”, led our little ones through the Streets of Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA, through our nation’s capital to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival,  down the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ in Miss America’s Show Us Your Shoes Parade, and through many local neighborhoods!   In 2018 she added a new adventure in West Chester to welcome Santa and the holiday shopping season.  Miss Karin hopes you will join her for our annual participation in Royersford Halloween Parade and the Hillcrest Shopping Center Holiday Parade. 


Miss Karin can be found in the studio on Tuesdays and Saturdays tappin' away with dancers of all ages, and inspiring the next generation of dancers to be all they can be.  She resides in Perkiomenville with her husband, Todd, their sons, Logan and Joseph.

Meghan McLaughlin - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

MEGHAN McCALL, Instructor and Choreographer

Meghan made her teaching debut at LeRoux in February 2015 and has been dancing, performing and competing since 1995. As a dance student , she assisted with ballet and jazz instruction while in high school, and performed several featured roles in her studio’s Nutcracker Performance including Dewdrop Fairy and Lead Marzipan. Miss Meghan is a graduate of Susquehanna University, where she earned a minor in Dance, was a choreographer and instructor of jazz , lyrical and ballet classes offered in the University’s student-run dance studio. Miss Meghan was the President of Susquehanna University Dance Corps for two years, where her responsibilities included scheduling classes and coordinating various sized productions, as well as promotion of both the dance program and its events. Since graduation, she has been providing jazz, contemporary, and ballet instruction to dancers ages 7 through teen.


Miss Meghan enjoys working with our dance team as a resident choreographer. Miss Meghan resides in Berwyn with her husband, Peter, their son, Milo, and their cat, Odell.

Don Nee - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

DONALD NEE, Ballet Instructor

Don started dancing at age 12 doing all the popular dances of the time and continued from there to study many other forms of dance. Among these are ballet, tap, jazz, jitterbug, swing, disco, rock n’ roll line dancing, country line dancing, hip-hop and various forms of ballroom. During the past 25 years, Mr. Don’s credits include many performances at area schools, malls, universities and festivals throughout the Delaware Valley. Other highlights include the Bicentennial Celebration at Elfreths Alley, The Philadelphia Auto Show, The Opera Company of Philadelphia, Taylor Hospital’s Annual Gala Fundraiser, The Mummers Show of Shows,The Phantom Fountain, The William Penn Award Celebration to the Mayor of Philadelphia held in the ballroom, Atop the Bellevue, and Excerpts from The Nutcracker on AM Philadelphia and Captain Noah. Mr. Don has performed professionally for many area company’s corporate functions i.e., CIGNA and Bell Atlantic.
 
One of Mr. Don’s most notable achievements was dancing the lead male role in the Valley Forge and Westbury Music Fair’s annual productions of The Nutcracker for 20 years. Since 2013 Mr. Don has been challenging the ballet students here at LeRoux.
Maureen Monteleone - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

MAUREEN MONTELEONE, Master Instructor

Maureen has been dancing since the age of six.  She started at The Blue Bell School of Dance under the instruction of both Miss Irene and Miss Wanda.  She went on to further her education receiving a Bachelor’s in Business at Gwynedd Mercy College; however, she also taught evening classes.  Some of her other accomplishments include choreography of a variety of musical theater productions in both the Wissahickon and Conshohocken area.  Miss Maureen performed semi-professionally with the "Blue Belles" and in dinner theater productions of "Hello Dolly" and "Grease."


Miss Maureen's professional background includes attendance at many dance conventions and seminars in both New York City and Philadelphia, and she was a studio owner and director for sixteen years before she decided to retire from teaching. Shortly following that decision, she realized her passion and love for dance would not retire! That's how she came to our classroom here at LeRoux School of Dance. Since then, she has been inspiring our students as a ballet, pointe and leaps & turns instructor, as well as a competition mentor. Miss Maureen's unique approach to the discipline of ballet surely has had an impact on our dancers.


Lauren Zaleta-Crespo - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

LAUREN ZALETA-CRESPO, Instructor

Lauren began her formal ballet training at the Debra Spark’s Children’s Ballet Company and the Rock School of Ballet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was then accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School’s trainee program in New York City where she not only performed with the company, but also assisted in teaching and rehearsing the Junior Division. Among her favorite roles were Arabian from Nutcracker, Paquita from Paquita, and the Blue Solo from Birthday Variations. After earning her teaching certificate through Joffrey NYC, she became the children’s Artistic Director and Junior Program Coordinator at Hudson Dance Studio. She has been showcased in Le Ballets de l’Opera Chinois de New York’s Chinese New Year Gala and has modeled for Bliss Lau in New York City’s Fashion Week, 2011. A native of Pennsylvania, she is excited to bring all the experiences she gained in New York City home with her.


Miss Lauren can be found teaching ballet, musical theater, tap, jazz and lyrical to dancers of all ages. Since 2017, she has been a lead choreographer for our annual Nutcracker production and is eager to lend a hand in all of our productions.  She resides in Pottstown with her husband, Tim and their son, Aiden.

Brooke Moses - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

BROOKE McKEOWN, Instructor

Brooke began dancing at the age of 7 and has been performing ever since. She studied dance genres such as jazz, hip-hop, ballet, pointe, modern, and tap, as well as competing with Turning Pointe Dance Studio before enrolling at Ursinus College to receive a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. During college, Brooke was a member of multiple dance companies including Ursinus College Dance Company, Escape Velocity Dance Troupe. She was also captain of the Ursinus College Dance Team. Since graduating, she has joined the Reading Royals Ice Angels to perform at Reading Royals Ice Hockey home games and actively engage with the crowd in the Santander Arena. 


Miss Brooke believes dancing is a great outlet which allows dancers to grow in a fun and healthy manner into confident performers. She can be found teaching Twinkle Star Dance and Showstars Dance to dancers of all ages. She currently resides in Pottstown with her husband, Bryan. 

Maureen Monteleone - LeRoux School Of Dance in Limerick, PA

MEHGAN JARVIE, Instructor

Dance has always been a part of Mehgan's life. She started dancing at a very young age at Ruth Duran Dance in Parkside, PA. In high school, she trained with the Chester County Ballet and Chester County Tap Ensemble. Mehgan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Cedar Crest College, and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Education at Temple University. She has taught dance for 25 years in the Philadelphia and Chester County areas, and directed the Renaissance Academy Charter School Dance Department for 13 years.


Since joining the LeRoux Crew in the 2021-22 season, Miss Mehgan has loved teaching little ones again. This season, she can be found in the studio teaching Petite Feet and Twinkle Star level dancers. She resides in Exton, PA with her husband and daughter.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Our student ambassador program is designed to provide an apprenticeship to those who are interested in furthering their careers in Dance Education. Acceptance in this program is based on dedication to dance and one's natural ability to help, love and nurture younger children. Student ambassadors must volunteer their time and often face a choice between this program and other school activities. They are commended for their hard work and dedication, and are an inspiration to our younger students. Class size does not change when a student ambassador is available. Small classes are essential to offering individual attention from our teaching staff.


We are pleased to name the following dancers to this program:

Katerina Capman

Sophia Paulin

Brianna Hickman

Sara Salica

Leah Taroski

Gabrielle Long

Cecelia Shupard

Call or visit our dance studio today to learn more about our staff members.
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