335 Princeton Hightstown Rd
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Southfield Shopping Center
Phone:(609) 799 9677
Fax:(609) 716 9418
Philosophy Of The School
The philosophy of our school is the belief that the process of learning should be emphasized at all levels in a nurturing, fun environment. Whether or not a dance career is planned, students are presented with a curriculum that reflects the standards and traditions of today's dance world. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace with classes being offered for the beginner to pre-professional level. The Dance Corner teachers are dedicated to developing the dancer's self-esteem along with the student's technical and artistic skills.
Directors
Roni Wilityer and Amy Flood-DeCesare, owners and directors of The Dance Corner, have a combined teaching experience of over 37 years.
Roni Wilityer studied ballet with renowned master teachers David Howard and Douglas Wassell in New York. She has been teaching dance for over 16 years and has choreographed numerous recitals. She attended David Howard's Teaching Seminar in New York. She has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Light Opera Of Manhattan, New Jersey State Opera, Bel Canto Opera, Monmouth Civic Ballet Company and the Bejart Dance Company. She was a featured dancer on "The New Show" with Steve Martin, MTV videos, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and danced in various theater productions (Brigadoon, Cabaret, Man Of La Mancha, Faust, Duchess of Malfi). She is a member of AFTRA. She designed the sets for The West Windsor Plainsboro Dance company's productions of "The New Age Nutcracker" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".
Amy DeCesare, née Flood , is a graduate of the Professional Children's School in New York City. She has Royal Academy of Dance training through the advanced level. Coincidentally, Amy's first professional job was at the McCarter Theater located in Princeton. She toured throughout the US, Canada, Caribbean, Panama, and South America with the International Pavlova Celebration starring Alexander Godunov and Starr Danias. She then became a soloist with Ballet Hispanico of New York. Amy spent four years touring the US, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Italy as a principal dancer in American Ballet Comedy. This show became "Funny Feet," and Amy was one of the eight dancers to enjoy its Off-Broadway run in New York City. Other professional performances include: "7 Brides for 7 Brothers", "South Pacific"," Wizard of Oz", "Hello Dolly", "Music Man", "Guys & Dolls", "A Connecticut Yankee", "Peter Pan", and "Gypsy". She has been seen in soap operas, movies, videos (instructional and music), and national commercials playing principal roles. She is a member of Dance Masters of America and union affiliations include: American Federation of Television and Radio, Screen Actors Guild, and Actor's Equity Association.
Recitals
The Dance Corner has an annual recital in June but participation is not mandatory. It is a very low key, positive, fun filled experience for the dancers. Miss Roni, Miss Amy and the teaching staff are on stage to help guide the students through their routines if needed.