Miss Danielle grew up dancing since the age of two and had a very extensive training in competitive dance. She also worked for Radio Disney and was a performer at Sesame Place as some of America's favorite furry friends! In 2009, she graduated with her BA in Dance from DeSales University and the following month opened the doors to 3D Dance Studio. 

What does 3D stand for? DETERMINATION, DEDICATION & DRIVE! 3D is a studio that welcomes EVERYONE. Miss Danielle created an atmosphere that offered competitive and recreational dance, gymnastics & musical theater along with also offering classes to Special Needs children. She began the 3D competition team 12 years ago and they have been on fire ever since. The team has not only competed regionally, they have also competed nationally & in the World Dance Championship. Ranking first overall, winning choreography awards, entertainment awards and our favorite the "Class Act" award. Miss Danielle prides herself in the program offered at 3D and how there is a special class for everyone. Our recreational program is known to be FUN!, yet it is known to teach the basics and challenge every child to their specific need. 

Education

BA DeSales University; Center Valley, PA - Major: Dance, 2009

Miss Chrissy is currently entering her 9th season with 3D! From an early age, gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading were Miss Chrissy’s life. She started gymnastics at age 2 and competitive gymnastics at age 5. During this time, she achieved level 9 status in gymnastics and competed in the Junior Olympics. At age 14, she began coaching her own gymnastics classes and fell in love with teaching children. Throughout high school, she cheered for a competitive team that took 4th place in the UCA National Championship in Orlando, FL. She also performed on a semi-professional hip-hop dance team for 3 years.

With a love of cheerleading and gymnastics, she went on to cheer at the collegiate level at Kutztown University. After receiving her degree in criminal justice, she went on to become a competitive gymnastics coach for levels 5 through 9. She was also an all-star cheerleading coach for 5 years, preschool director, summer camp director, head tumbling coach, gymnastics program director, gym director at The Little Gym, and a successful business owner of a gymnastics academy for 5 years. Miss Chrissy is also trained to teach parent-and-me classes, preschool tap and ballet, competitive and recreational gymnastics, acrobatics, tricks, hip-hop dance, and cheerleading. Her specialty is Acro gymnastics, and she has enjoyed working with the Acro teams at the studio for the last 8 years. Miss Chrissy has been teaching gymnastics for 27 years!!!

Miss Chrissy has a true passion for helping children succeed in reaching their goals and building up their confidence. It is this love for gymnastics and dance, meeting new people, and helping young children that led her to 3D Dance. She is happy to work with Miss Danielle again, just like The Little Gym days!!!

When Miss Chrissy is not at the studio, she loves spending time with her family. Her husband Greg, her beautiful cat Cosmo, and her amazing 3-year-old daughter Caycee. Caycee attends dance class at 3D Dance and truly shines on stage! The 3D Dance family is truly like no other and is such a wonderful and positive environment.

Some of Miss Chrissy’s Awards and Accolades:

• USA Gymnastics Professional Member and Preschool Fundamentals Certificate
• US All-Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Team Member
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• ASFA Health Club Manager Certification
• Dance and Gym USA Teacher Certification
• USAG Level 1/2 Coaching Accreditation
• UCA All-Star Cheerleader Award
• American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrator
• National Safety Certification
  

Miss Alyssa grew up dancing at 3D Dance studio under the direction of Miss Danielle and has been a part of the 3D family as a dancer, competitor, and teacher for 16 years. She was a member of the 3D Dance Competition Team and competed regionally and nationally in all styles of dance. While at 3D, Miss Alyssa had the opportunity to student teach with Miss Danielle and also take classes to further her dance education from some of the industry's most inspiring dance educators.

She recently graduated from DeSales University with a degree in Healthcare Administration and is starting her journey working with school-age students with special needs. Miss Alyssa is so excited to continue to make her classes with her little friends fun and enjoyable! She strives to provide the most positive atmosphere for each and every student! The 3D kiddos absolutely love her classes and her energy!

Miss Shelby, aka Charger, is a 3D alum from 2018 who's so excited to continue her journey teaching at 3D Dance! She graduated in 2018 from Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, participating in many dance performances and opportunities throughout her four years there. She obtained an undergraduate degree at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education. She also is a preschool teacher at Vinco Academy in Easton during the day because she loves to work with children.

She's had the privilege to work with choreographers such as Frederick Earl Mosley, Stefanie Batten-Bland, Larry Keigwin, and Christian von Howard while at MSU. Miss Shelby loves to indulge in many styles of dance, but her favorite styles have always been contemporary fusion and hip hop. During her time as a student at 3D, she's had the privilege to be part of the competition team, attending competitions such as Starpower, Beyond the Stars, Omega, True Dance Challenge, Dancers Inc., and many more!

When she isn't teaching at the studio, the Charger can be found shopping for anything Disney-related; she's quite obsessed!

Miss Leeah began her dance training in New Jersey where she trained in all styles of dance including hip-hop, jazz, tap, and contemporary. When she joined the 3D family, she blessed us all with her charisma and spunk!!

Since joining 3D Dance studio, Miss Leeah has excelled in her dance training and has even won regional titles including Two Time Teen Miss Dancers Inc. She has placed overall at regional and national competitions and has been a member of 3D’s National Winning Competition Teams. She recently became the 2024 Journey Dance Nationals Senior Featured Dancer! In 2023, she won a Hip Hop Excellence award for her group choreography!

Miss Leeah is currently a senior at Parkland High School and teaches some of our hip-hop competition teams as well as our recreational classes. Her goal after graduating is to attend college and obtain a legal degree and she is interested in pursuing a career as a professional dancer! Miss Leeah's energy and confidence are infectious and our students just love and look up to her!

Miss Lauren is excited to be entering her second season with 3D Dance! She has been teaching and choreographing in the Lehigh Valley for 20 years. Miss Lauren trained at a local Lehigh Valley studio in all styles of dance both recreationally and competitively (with a focus in: Pointe, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical). Along with her extensive dance training, she was also a gymnast at Parkettes National Gymnastics Center for several years - she then went on to acquire her gymnastics teaching certification. Miss Lauren acquired her certification for teaching Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). She enjoys style rotation while teaching classes - combining PBT with Contemporary Styled Ballet and a RAD Technical Syllabus.

Growing up, Miss Lauren always had a passion for the Arts ... whether it was Dance, Cheerleading, or Gymnastics. After high school, she attended Kutztown University in an LCCC partnership program with a major in Psychology for Education. Through her collegiate years, she was a member of an All-Star Acro-Cheer and Dance Team, taught a Dance Program at Broughal Middle School in Bethlehem, Pa., and continued teaching both recreational and competitive dance classes in the ABE area.

During Miss Lauren’s Pre-Professional career, she was a member of the eXcel Dance Company for over 14 years where she has performed regionally and nationally at various events and locations. She also choreographed for The eXcel Dance Company for upwards of 7 years which includes pieces for performances in London, England at the Warwick Castle and Island Gardens for the 2012 Olympics.



Miss Lauren then went on to dance Professionally for 6 years - all while pursuing her love of teaching/competitive choreography. During this time, her dancers achieved many awards such as: "MVP", "Best Musical Selection", "Excellence In Choreography", Numerous Solo “Title” Awards, “Great Use Of Prop” Awards, National “Choreography” Awards ... and many more.

Professional Performances:

• Multiple Dance/Modeling shows with M•A•C Makeup 2010-2013
• Professional Dancer: for MMA Event; XFE 28, in October 2013.
• Professional Ballet Dancer: for American Stand-Up Comedian/Actor/
• Writer/Producer; Hannibal Buress in March 2015.
• Professional Dancer: for Singer/Songwriter/Parodist/Record Producer/
• Actor/Music Video Director/Film Producer/Author; Alfred "Weird-Al"
• Matthew Yankovic in June 2015.
• Commercial Work: for TNA Impact Wrestling, working with Celebrity
• Wrestlers including: Robert Roode, James Storm, and Tyrus in January 2016.
• V.E. Nightlife Dance Battle Event with Les Twins in March 2016.
• Professional Dancer: for Singer/Songwriter/Parodist/Record Producer/
• Actor/Music Video Director/Film Producer/Author; Alfred "Weird-Al" Matthew Yankovic in September 2016.

Over her many years in the Arts Industry, she has attended countless Dance Conventions and Workshops in New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York, and Pennsylvania. She has taken Master Classes to further her training with distinguished choreographers such as: Tabitha Dumo, Napoleon Dumo and Rhapsody James, Luam, Brain Friedman, Talia Favia, Chaz Buzan, Tyce Diorio, and Katy Spreadbury ... to name a few.

Miss Lauren is known for her innovative, bold, and creative choreography and has a unique modern approach to her teaching style. She is very grateful to be a part of the 3D Dance family and is eager to continue to share her passion for teaching techniques in dance.