
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Jazz & Technique Workshop
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Thursday, July 20 | 7-9 PM
at SamCam's Dance Studio
MONICA MATTEO [she/her/hers]
Performer - Educator - Choreographer
Monica is a triple threat from South Jersey that has been training in dance for 17 years. She's been teaching for 4 years at SamCam’s Dance Studio and 3 years at Ballet NJ: Theatre Co. of New Jersey. She teaches various styles including ballet, tap, technique, and theatre. Monica is a co-founder of SJ Youth Arts and has choreographed for auditions, the Rising Stars Gala, Holiday, and FLUID. Next up, she'll be choreographing for this year's Gala as well as the auditions! She has choreographed 2 productions for Haddon Heights Middle School, and she is currently the asst. choreographer for HPP Stage Kids. Monica was recently featured as Little Becky Two Shoes (URINETOWN), Helga (CABARET), and u/s for Susan (TITLE OF SHOW) at HPP.
Monica has a strong passion for helping students bring out their full potential while providing an encouraging and safe environment for them to learn and grow as dancers and performers!
“Dance your heart out.” - Monica
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