Our Teachers
JASMIN PANTOJA
Jasmin teaches Salsa on 2, Cha Cha, Bachata, and Jazz.
Jasmin (AKA Mambojaz) is the co-owner of Mambojaz Studio. She is the director and a principal dancer of Mambojaz Dance Company. To learn more about her go to the “About Us” tab.
VIANNA PANTOJA
Vianna teaches Kidz hip hop, Kidz salsa, and Kidz jazz for all of the Kidz Age groups
Vianna is the co-owner of Mambojaz Studio. She is also a principal dancer of Mambojaz Dance Company. To learn more about her go to the “About Us” tab.
MARIE CLEAVES ROTHACKER
Marie teaches Ballet and Bounce Fit
Marie's been both a dancer and a teacher her whole life! Marie trained at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Ballet Chicago, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Boston Ballet, Southold Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre and the year-round program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Her stubbornness and commitment to movement and wellness led her to develop her own barre class, Move It Barre (formerly Ballet Fitt) in addition to pursuing certifications in Pilates through Balanced Body University®. She taught in the Dance for Parkinson's Central PA program for years and played an integral role in growing the dance major at Messiah College. She holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame and has a passion for supporting arts and social justice organizations.
MEGHAN MCLANE
Meghan teaches pilates, barre, and stretch
Meghan studied dance for 18+ years; 8 as a youth and 10+ as an adult. She’s been a local yoga instructor for 20+ years, her yoga specialty areas include yoga fusion classes and prenatal yoga. She is certified in pilates and as a personal fitness trainer as well.
MARIANNE BROBST
Marianne teaches Barre and Modern
Marianne grew up in Hershey, PA and has been taking dance classes since the age of 5, specifically ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. During college, Marianne attended The Pennsylvania State University and received a minor in Dance. She was also heavily involved in two dance companies where she held leadership positions, choreographed, and performed throughout State College. While completing her master’s degree at Penn State, Marianne was an adjunct professor of dance and taught both jazz and ballet to undergraduate students. More recently, Marianne has been teaching barre at Move It Studio since the fall of 2016. Marianne’s favorite aspect of dance is teaching and choreographing. When she's not dancing, Marianne is a counselor by day and enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
REGINA BOWE
Regina teaches barre!
Twirling around the studio since she was two years old, Regina is a 2013 graduate of Adelphi University's prestigious BFA Dance program. She has danced in Lancaster and Philadelphia with Grant Street Dance Company, NetCo Dance Company and Barefoot Dance Company, as well as appearing in various roles/dance captain/assistant choreographer in 9 shows at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. In addition to dance, Regina has been teaching barre since 2016! Outside of the fitness and dance world, Regina is a CFRE fundraising professional and currently works for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
ERIN SWEENEY
Erin teaches Strong Dance Fit!
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LAUREN LOGAN
Lauren teaches stretch and mobility!
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ERIN BILES
Erin is one of our Subs!
Erin has studied ballet, jazz, musical theater and a bit of tap from a young age through high school. Much of her later training comes from years of being involved in collegiate, community and regional musical theater. She loves that barre combines the artistry and discipline of dance with the tenacity and strength training of many types of workouts. Erin also really appreciates the accepting, empowering, “listen-to-your-body” environment the studio creates and utilizes teaching and taking classes herself as a positive action to her physical and mental health.
LEESHA EPLER
Leesha teaches yoga!
Leesha is a Yoga Instructor, Ceremonialist, and Reiki Practitioner. Leesha, a practicing yYogi since 2004, followed her call and became a certified yoga instructor in 2020.Leesha has taught children’s, Yin, & Hatha yoga, and has also lead corporate, & employee appreciation events, as well as holding wellness & community classes, helping private clients and more. Leesha takes great joy in making her classes inclusive for all bodies and abilities. She specializes in helping people with limited mobility practice yoga in a meaningful way as well as welcoming beginner Yogis and helping them expand their practice. She pays special attention to bring mindfulness to class and looks forward to serving the community.
Hanna Yanello
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Emily Abbruzzese
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Christy Kam
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Derek Martin
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