Business Details
Premier Dance Education in Nanuet, NY
Studio Jacked Dance is a family-oriented dance studio dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where dancers of all abilities thrive. Founded by Jackie Pignatelli, a seasoned instructor with extensive experience in dance and education, the studio emphasizes personal growth, confidence-building, and artistic expression. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined expertise in various dance styles, including hip hop, ballet, acro, and contemporary. We offer both recreational and competitive programs, fostering lifelong friendships and a sense of community. With a focus on inclusivity, we provide special needs classes in partnership with Rhythm Works Integrative Dance.Our structured curriculum, from toddler classes to teen programs, ensures age-appropriate skill development. We prioritize student well-being, combining technical training with life skills education. As a certified AcrobaticArts.Com studio, we maintain high standards in safety and technique. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition through award-winning choreography and a loyal local following. We pride ourselves on being a second home where creativity and individuality are celebrated.
Services
Hip Hop
Acro Dance
Ballet
Lyrical
Contemporary
Jazz
Competition Team
Birthday Parties
Special Needs Dance
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with professional experience in dance and education
- Inclusive environment for all skill levels and special needs dancers
- Award-winning choreography and competitive team success
- Structured curriculum from toddler to teen development programs
- Specialized acro training certified by AcrobaticArts.Com
Associations and certifications
- AcrobaticArts.Com
- Rhythm Works Integrative Dance
Services
Hip Hop
Our hip hop classes teach dynamic urban dance styles set to popular music. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression through age-specific instruction from experienced instructors. Classes incorporate elements seen in TV, movies, and social media while maintaining technical foundation.
Acro Dance
Certified AcrobaticArts.Com instruction combines dance with gymnastics elements. Students learn balances, limbering, and tumbling while integrating movements into dance routines. Focus areas include technique, strength, flexibility, and performance quality in a safe environment.
Ballet
Ballet classes build foundational technique through barre and center work. Students develop posture, alignment, and musicality while learning classical positions and terminology. The curriculum emphasizes discipline, artistry, and technical precision for all experience levels.
Competition Team
Our award-winning competition team offers advanced training in choreography and performance. Dancers receive specialized instruction in multiple styles while developing stage presence, teamwork, and technical excellence through competitive routines.
Special Needs Dance
Certified Rhythm Works instructors lead sensory-friendly classes for children with autism and special needs. The program combines dance with social-emotional development, gross motor skills, and self-regulation techniques in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
People
Jackie Pignatelli
Owner/Artistic Director/Instructor
With over 20 years teaching experience, Jackie founded Studio Jacked after training at Helen Hayes Youth Theater and working with NFL/NBA dance teams. She holds a Psychology degree and combines child development expertise with dance instruction.
Lara Diaz
Instructor
Former NYCB performer with 9 years teaching experience. Certified personal trainer through NASM, specializing in ballet, lyrical, and pointe instruction while emphasizing individualized student growth.
Alexa Lindberg
Instructor
SUNY Fredonia graduate with 10 years teaching experience. Founder of Rubix Dance Collective, specializing in creative movement education for children and adult dance programs in New York City.
Arianna Lionetti
Instructor
Muhlenberg College graduate with expertise in ballet and modern dance. Combines scientific background with dance instruction, emphasizing technical precision and artistic expression for students of all levels.
Kathleen Grand-Pierre
Instructor
Former competitive dancer with professional team experience. Specializes in choreography and technique training, bringing high-level performance expertise to student instruction and competition team development.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer hip hop, acro, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop fusion for ages 3-18.
Do you have special needs dance classes?
Yes, our Rhythm Works-certified inclusive program serves children with autism and special needs.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Our award-winning competition team offers advanced training and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers.
What are your class pricing options?
Monthly rates start at $70 for one class weekly, with discounts for multiple weekly classes.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help families experience our studio environment.
What safety protocols are in place?
We follow strict safety guidelines including liability waivers, proper technique instruction, and health protocols.
Reviews (1)
Lara Michelle
Jul 10, 2019
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Best studio around. Incredible atmosphere and superb staff. Small studio love with big studio dance education
