Jen Naso-Marinis | Director

Dance Dimensions is managed and directed by Jennifer Naso Marinis.
Jen has been studying dance for the past 40 years. She is a member of the Dee Hillier Dance Company and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Health Education from Baldwin-Wallace College. She has coached cheerleading and dance for over 35 years including St. Joseph and John cheerleaders, Ohio Cheer Explosion All-Star Cheerleaders, Ohio Cheer Explosion Dynamite Dancers, John Carroll University’s Dance Team, and Dance Dimensions All-Star Dancers.
• All of her teams have won Regional titles and she has guided several to National Championships including winning a national Dance Title. Dance Dimensions has won the honor of Ohio State Dance Champions several years. The Studio was voted Cleveland’s Best Dance Studio in 2008 by Fox News and has been in top 5 every year since. She was the choreographer for the Cleveland Lumberjacks Dance Team, 1998-2000. Jen was also a high school and college cheerleader and was an NCA Collegiate All-American and Summer Staff Instructor. Jen has participated in Master Dance classes with Heather Rigg, Shea Sullivan, Tom Evert, Barry Youngblood, Bob Rizzo, Michelle Barber and Shiela Barker.

Jen judges dance competitions throughout the U.S. With her background she promotes a disciplined but exciting learning environment and always encourages self confidence. Jen attends dance conventions and competitions to keep her training diverse and to give her students the latest dance styles and choreography.

Our mission is to provide quality fundamental dance and performance education to all of our students. Our staff will make every effort to ensure that all students get correct training and positive encouragement. We are committed to improving every student’s coordination, posture, and flexibility and also improving their self-esteem and self-confidence. Our staff will promote a disciplined but exciting learning environment and promote an appreciation for the art of dance.

A place where your child will learn life lessons – we are so much more than dance.

Dana Soroczak (DS) | Instructor

Dana Soroczak (DS) has been training in dance for over 40 years.

She graduated from BW with a BA in Physical Education with a Dance Concentration and Business Administration.

Kathie Nejman (KAN) | Instructor

Kathie Nejman (KAN) has been training in dance for over 50 years.

She has extensively trained with Dee Hillier for over 30 years and has choreographed and directed shows for Norwegian Cruise Lines. She is also a resident teaching artist for Cleveland’s own Playhouse Square.

Kathy Naso-Alberty (KNA) | Instructor

Kathy Naso Alberty (KA) has been studying dance for over 20 years.

She excels in Jazz and Ballet and brings a fun and exciting curriculum to preschool dancers.

Madeline Mellert (MM) | Instructor

Madeline has been training in dance for 18 years.

For 11 of those, she was a competitive dancer in various dance styles. Now, she is studying special education at Baldwin Wallace University, where she is part of the Baldwin Wallace Dance Team for her second year. She is excited to share her love and passion for dance at DD.

Lisa Czech (LC) | Instructor

Lisa Czech (LC) has trained extensively in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet.

She has been a member of our performing group and is eager to bring her ideas and passion for dance to her students.

Jennifer Wade (JW)| Instructor

Jen Wade (JW) has earned her teaching degree from Ohio University and received a minor in dance. She has studied with countless professionals and has beep with Dance Companies that have taken her around the world.

She is excited to share her love of dance with the studio.

Katie Colabianchi (KC) | Instructor

Katie Colabianchi (KC) is a recent graduate from Baldwin Wallace University, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Adolescent Young Adult Education and English.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude, all while being a captain for the Baldwin Wallace Dance and Cheer Teams. Katie has been training in dance her entire life under the direction of Karen Colabianchi, Dee Hillier, and additional master teachers. She is versatile in numerous styles of dance, including Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pom, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Latin, and Contemporary.

Katie has professional dance experience in the Greater Cleveland Area.

She also co-directs the North Royalton High School dance teams.

Amanda Budzick (AB) | Instructor

Amanda has been training for over 20 years.

She graduated from Kent State with a degree in education and is now an elementary school teacher. She is also on Cleveland Dance Project’s company. She is so excited to share her passion with the kids!

Abby Kestranek (AK) – Instructor

Abby Kestranek (AK) is an Alumni from Dance Dance Dance in Parma, OH.

Growing up, Abby was apart of D3’s competition team & performance team. in 2022, she started teaching Jazz, HipHop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Abby recenty became a teacher at her home studio, D3, and teaches Jazz & assists with HipHop. When not working, she works for the Cleveland Clinic in the Pediatric Department. Abby looks forward to growing together.

Pinque (P) Rosalyn Dale | Instructor

Pinque (P) Rosalyn Dale, better known as Pinque (pronounced pink) from Kent, Ohio. She is a dancer and choreographer for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

She’s performed across the world in Brazil, Canada, All Star Weekends, America’s Got Talent, Trey Songs, Cody Simpson and much more! She is a strong force and lives to uplift and push dancers to their greatest potential!

Valeria Kozak (VK) | Instructor

Valeria Kozak (VK) grew up dancing and competing at DD and is thrilled to be back working alongside of the staff she looked up to! After two seasons of being an apprentice for CDP company, she attended Ohio State University and graduated with her BFA in Dance. She has had multiple performance opportunities with guest artist at OSU as well as performing abroad in Denmark and Germany.

Janie Eyerman (JE) | Instructor

Janie Eyerman (JE) was classically trained in dance for 15 years and was a part of the Dance Dimensions competition teams for 8 years. Beyond dance, Janie enjoys science, drawing and working in communications. She graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Strategic Communications. She truly loves the performing arts and cannot wait to share her passion for dance with the DD students!

Megan Perry (MP) | Instructor

Megan Perry (MP) grew up dancing competitively. After graduating. she received an internship with the Cleveland Verb Ballet. There she worked with many wonderful choreographers. Megan has recently worked with the Cleveland Dance Project and is a current member of the CDP Company. She continues to teach ballet, contemporary and master classes throughout Cleveland.

Jordan Jackson (JJ) | Instructor

Jordan Jackson is a graduate of Ohio University with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. She trained in Cleveland under artists like Karen Colabianchi and Dee Hillier and has taught at multiple studios, including a ballet technique course at Ohio University. During college, she performed in works by Amy Miller, Travis Gatling, and Bran Brooks and choreographed numerous pieces. In 2023, she received an Experiential Learning Grant to study dance in New York City. As a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, she is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive dance environment.

Karrie Zingale (KZ) | Instructor

Karrie Zingale (KZ) began dancing at the age of three. Her dance philosophy is that a true artist continues to evolve through education and performance.

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