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Kristi McInerney (Dreyer) and her husband Michael, own and operate Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio for the past 5 years.  As a young woman, she had the opportunity to study at the Lehigh Valley Ballet Guild under the instruction of the late Alexi Ramov. Kristi is a 1997 graduate of DeSales University with a Bachelor's Degree in Dance.  Prior to owning Dance Fusion, Kristi acquired 14 years of experience in teaching children and adults of all ages and levels in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Creative Movement, and Yoga. She has performed and choreographed for several shows at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, for the locally televised Greater Ms. Berks County Scholarship Organization, and for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.  Kristi has also choreographed for several local High School Musicals and Lehigh Valley and Berks County area festivals. She was Assistant Director for the Eastern Pennsylvania Ballet Theatre for 6 years where she choreographed and produced several productions of The Nutcracker and quite a few other children's Ballets. Kristi continues to develop her skills as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and Zumba Fitness Instructor by attending classes, performances, and workshops on a regular basis. She incorporates a positive and fun teaching style, emphasizing self- confidence and performance in her classes.

Michael McInerney is co-owner of Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio and a recent addition to our teaching staff.  He holds a BS in Neuropsychology from DeSales University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, and a Secondary Certification in School Counseling  from Immaculata University.   He is currently a School Counselor for the East Penn School District and has also worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor as a Private Practitioner.  Mike enjoys working at the studio with his wife Kristi, conducting Strength & Conditioning classes. (More to come on Mike’s  info soon!)

Jamie-Lynn Mackay is a graduate from Point Park University with a BA in Theatre Arts and a concentration in Musical Theatre. She also holds a M. Ed in Reading from East Stroudsburg University as well as Early Childhood and Elementary Certifications from Kutztown University. She has been teaching in the Allentown School District for 5 years in grades Pre-K-1st and is enjoying her new home at Mosser Elementary.  Jamie has been teaching Dance and Musical Theater in the studio setting for the past 12 years and is very excited to be sharing the Dance Fusion journey with her sister Kristi.

Alexandra Reekie has over 7 years of experience teaching modern, ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop and creative movement to all ages. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alex earned her B.A. in dance and media & communications from Muhlenberg College. Her choreography has been showcased at the American College Dance Festival and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, as well as numerous local performances. In addition to teaching, Alex continues to dance professionally as Artistic Director of Fusion Dance Company and is Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Dance Exchange.

MaryBeth Kemp is a graduate of both Kean University and recently Kutztown University holding Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology and Secondary Education.  During her 16 year ownership of Dance Pointe Studio in Hamburg, PA, MaryBeth formed and directed the Eastern Pennsylvania Ballet Theater, a non-profit program that promoted the intensive study and performance of Classical Ballet. Her professional performing experience includes the New Jersey Ballet Co. and the William Chaison Dance Theater. She has judged for many local and national talent organizations. MaryBeth is also serving as a board member of the Our Town Foundation of Hamburg. She is a founder and current member of the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance.

Jennifer Johnson is a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Accounting.  She has studied Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, and Hip Hop, for over 13 years and has performed professionally with our own Fusion Dance Company.  Jen was a member of the Kutztown Area High School Dance Team for 3 years and is has come full circle as she is now the current team’s coach!  Jen was certified as a Zumba instructor by Tanya Beardsley, co-host of the Zumba Fitness videos, in New York City, in June of 2009.  She continues to further her training by attending dance classes and  workshops.   Jen is very excited to be part of the Dance Fusion staff and looks forward to each day of sharing her joy of dance with our students.

Stephanie Morffi is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where she studied Psychology and Neuroscience.  As a young girl she studied ballet, tap and jazz but growing up in a Hispanic American household she always had a passion for Salsa!  Stephanie has experience in many Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.  While in college, she studied abroad in Alicante Spain taking Flamenco and other Latin dance forms.   She has big love for hip hop, teaching our students that dance isn't just about technique, but about having fun and expressing yourself.  In  2010 Stephanie was certified as a Zumba instructor.  From outside the studio you may hear her yelling, "The more you move it, the more you lose it!"

Shawn O'Toole teaches Break Dance Classes for all ages and levels at Dance Fusion.  He has been Break Dancing since he was young, regularly attending battle-style conventions, competitions, and sessions where he learns new material and exchanges styles with many other Break Dance crews.  Currently a member of “Hidden Characters” a breaking crew with 10 years of history and active members all over the U.S, Shawn frequently attends events and battles, and performs locally. Shawn has a great energy when teaching and the students really enjoy his classes.  We are so lucky to have Shawn to share his mad break dance skills with us at the studio.

Alfred Guzman was born in the Dominican Republic, but has spent most of his life in PA.  He began break dancing in High School and loved every bit of it!  Alfred attended Lehigh Carbon Community College for Criminal Justice and he is a 2010 graduate of the Allentown Police Academy.  New to Dance Fusion this year, you'll find him enthusiastically teaching Break Dance Classes to students of all ages.  Currently a member of “Hidden Characters,” a breaking crew with 10 years of history and active members all over the U.S, Alfred has had the opportunity to travel the US, competing on a National level, as well as performing locally.  When he's not bboying, Alfred is practicing his craft or teaching newcomers about the lifestyle that is bboying/breakdancing.

SueAnn Webb-as a state lisenced Esthetician; SueAnn earned her Advanced Esthetics certification from Metro Beauty Academy in Allentown in2010.  She is currently employed as a Laser Clinician/Esthetician at Style Med Spa in Allentown where health, wellness, and looking and feeling your best are key!  SueAnn holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northampton Community College and furthered her education at East Stroudsburg University studying Early Childhood Education and Psychology. SueAnn's love of yoga began in 2000 shortly after having her first child. She received her Yoga Fit certification in 2008 and has been teaching at Dance Fusion since 2007.  You will burn calories, relieve stress, build muscle, stamina, strength and endurance in a Yoga Fit class!  SueAnn enjoys teaching Yoga for everybody and every body!!

Rich Webb  teaches Fanatical Fitness here at Dance Fusion.  Wtih a BS in Administration of Justice from Penn State University, Rich is the Fitness Coordinator for his department of the PA State Police since 2003.  We are so pleased to have Rich and his wife Sue-Ann sharing their enthusiasm for fitness  at the studio!

Patrick Pagella earned his B.S. in nursing from Cedar Crest College with additional M.S. from DeSales University where he completed the Nurse Practitioner Program.  Although formally trained in Family Practice and Wellness, he has extensive experience in Trauma, Orthopedics, Burn and Surgical Critical Care.  Patrick has been actively training in strength and conditioning for 20 years and has trained with several local exercise physiologists, lending to his modern approach to strength and conditioning training.

Diana Anthony is our office manager here at Dance Fusion. She has 18 years of experience in managing the dance studio desk. Previously, she kept Ms. MaryBeth organized at Dance Pointe Studio. We are very lucky to have Diana on staff. She keeps the studio running smoothly!