Welcome to the DTL Family!
At Dancing Through Life, we believe dance is about more than steps—it’s about confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy. From first steps to fouetté turns, our dancers grow in skill and self-belief while training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, breakdancing, musical theater, acrobatics, lyrical, and contemporary.
We are proud members of the Applaud Our Kids Foundation, the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey, and the Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce.
Our ballet program is led by an instructor certified through the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum for dancers in third grade and up. Our acrobatics program follows the safety and technique standards of Acrobatic Arts.
Whether your dancer dreams of performing on stage or simply wants to move, learn, and have fun, they will be supported every step of the way.
We can’t wait to dance through life with you.
What our families say about us…
We love the Dancing Through Life Family. Ms. Brady is absolutely wonderful with the girls. We have a large class and she manages them very well. The girls have made so much progress in just 1 year. We also love Deirdre the manager at reception.
My daughter is shy, and since she was little, she wanted to be a ballerina. When I found this school, I decided to have her audition, and she loved it. With each performance, I see improvement in her. The school owner has always welcomed us warmly. My daughter has been dancing there for almost three years now, and she loves everything about it.
Dancing through life has transformed my daughter from a shy little girl too very outgoing, talented dancer she loves being part of the Dance company! Mrs.Brady is a wonderful teacher! She treats her students like her own and I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done for my daughter!
We have been coming to DTL for about 2 years after being at another local dance studio for several years. Miss Brady and the rest of the staff of DTL are amazing. Every single person who works here is kind and helpful. The class sizes are small which allows my daughter to learn better. The communication from Miss Brady about classes, recitals, costumes, etc is quick and efficient. The waiting room and facilities are clean and organized. Miss Brady understands that some kids want to eat, sleep and breathe dance and others want to dance as a hobby. Being a part of the DTL family has been a wonderful experience for us. I HIGHLY recommend.
Estúdio de dança maravilhoso, compromissado com o desenvolvimento dos alunos e com a confiança dos pais e responsáveis. Professores incríveis!!!
The gift that Dancing Through Life has given my girls is confidence. When both of my girls started in September, they were really shy and nervous, but every single day they get excited to show what they learned in acro or talk about the show they are learning in musical theater. I can't thank you enough!
My daughter attended princess dance camp here and had a lot of fun. Teachers were quick to respond to questions and addressed any concerns.
This will be our third year at DTL. The staff is wonderful, I love them and my kids love them! 10/10
What Makes
Us Different?
01 A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO INSPIRE, TEACH, & EMPOWER.
At Dancing Through Life, our thoughtfully designed curriculum unites all of our classes and instructors under one clear vision for student growth. Every class follows our structured syllabi, goals, and lesson plans to ensure dancers receive consistent, high-quality training at every level. This structured approach allows young dancers to build a strong technical foundation while still experiencing the joy, creativity, and traditions that make dance class so special. Each year, our instructors carefully evaluate every student and provide dancers and their families with a personalized written evaluation, along with recommendations for the following year. This helps parents clearly see their dancer’s progress and ensures every student continues to grow with confidence, skill, and purpose.
02 HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS DEDICATED TO YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH.
At Dancing Through Life, our instructors are highly qualified professionals with college degrees in dance, education, and/or extensive professional performance experience. We believe that every dancer deserves exceptional instruction, which is why even our youngest students are taught by experienced, knowledgeable teachers. Our faculty is committed to lifelong learning. Through ongoing professional development, workshops, and training programs, our teachers continually expand their knowledge to bring the best techniques, teaching methods, and inspiration to our students. This dedication ensures that every dancer at DTL receives high-quality instruction in a positive, supportive environment where they can grow in both skill and confidence.
03 CUSHIONED, PROFESSIONAL DANCE FLOORS THAT PROTECT GROWING BODIES.
Our professional Marley dance floors are installed over a cushioned subfloor designed specifically for dance training. The flooring gently absorbs impact and provides the right amount of support when dancers land from jumps or practice tumbling, helping protect growing and ageing joints and reduce the risk of injury. This professional flooring allows our dancers to train safely, comfortably, and with confidence in every class.
04 SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
When you enroll at Dancing Through Life, you’re doing more than signing up for dance classes—you’re supporting the arts in our community. We are proud to partner with the nonprofit New Jersey Repertory Company, where our studio is located. By sharing this space, we work together to help strengthen and sustain a vibrant arts presence in our area. Through this partnership, our dancers and families play an important role in supporting a local arts center that brings high-quality dance, theater, and creative opportunities to our community.
05 WE ARE A FAMILY.
At Dancing Through Life, you’re not just signing up for classes—you’re joining a family. Our dancers thrive in a welcoming, supportive environment where friendships grow alongside skills. Throughout the year, we host parties, special events, and performances that bring students, friends, and families together. Whether your child dreams of joining our audition-only dance company, performing on seasonal teams, or simply having fun while learning, there’s a place for them here. Come dance, grow, and shine with us!
Join the Dancing Through Life
FAMILY!
Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, breakdancing, contemporary, acrobatics, musical theater, and parent/child (mommy & me) classes Classes for all ages: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Teens, and Adults
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Meet Our Teachers
BRADY CEPPALUNI
Brady Ceppaluni is the owner/director of Dancing Through Life. She has been dancing since age two and teaching since 2007. Brady has a BFA in dance from Montclair State University and alternate route NJ public schools teacher certification for K-12 dance. Brady is a member of the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey and is an ADTNJ certified ballet teacher. She maintains her Acrobatic Arts certification to teach and spot acroabatics. Brady’s articles on dance classes for autistic children, master class etiquette, and audition do’s and don’ts are published in Dance Magazine and Dance Teacher magazine. Brady has trained at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Ballet New England, and the Pineapple Studios in London. She continues her education, as a teacher, through coursework and workshops from Acrobatic Arts, Rhee Gold, and more. Brady Ceppaluni started Dancing Through Life to give young dancers a safe place to learn, grow, and make life lasting friendships. Brady's classes are packed with diverse rhythms, movement challenges, and strength building. Most importantly, dancers leave Miss Brady's classes thinking. "That was so much fun! I can't wait to come back next week!” Brady lives in Long Branch with her husband and three daughters.
INGRID PEARSALL
Miss Ingrid is an American Ballet Theater certified teacher. Her first serious ballet training was with Alfredo Corvino. A well-respected teacher with Julliard in NYC, his training was based after Enricho Cechetti. Later she trained with School of American Ballet which teaches the methods of George Balanchine. There she studied under Helene Dudin, Richard Rapp, Elise Reiman, and Antonina Tumkovski. She continued her studies with American Ballet Theatre, as a full scholarship student. Fellow classmates included Susan Jaffe, and Gaby Brown. Dancers such as Baryshnikov, Nureyev, Makarova, were often in the halls and rehearsing in the studios. Her professional career was with the Basler Ballet in Switzerland and Israeli Ballet. She participated in the filming of several of Heinz Spoerli’s ballets for European television and other repertoire pieces which include The Nutcracker, Giselle, La Fille Mal Gardee, Serenade, Tangos, Squares, Brahms, Carmina Burana, Jeu de Carte, and others. Locally, she has performed soloist and principal roles at the Count Basie and Strand Theaters.
CYNTHIA PEARSALL
Cynthia Pearsall is a dancer, choreographer and teacher who received her education from Rutgers, Mason Gross Schools of the Arts. She graduated in May 2022 with a BFA in Dance and Minor in Human Resource Management. Since the age of three, Pearsall grew up taking dance classes in all sorts of styles such as contemporary, lyrical, ballet, pointe, jazz, acro and tap. During her time at Mason Gross she deeply focused on contemporary/modern, ballet, and improvisation techniques and was able to broaden her dance education by taking classes such as yoga, pilates mat, gaga, African fusion, classical Indian styles (Kathak and Odissi), bollywood, Laban movement, and pointe. While also at Rutgers, she has been a part of works choreographed by Pam Tanowitz, John Evans, Chien-Ying Wang, Sean Currán, Lynn Neuman and other undergraduate students. She is currently working on dance projects with both PDE and Malped dance companies. Pearsall hopes to use her dance training to continue performing, collaborate with other artists on projects and share her passion and love for dance through teaching.
DORIELBA ROMERO
Miss Dorie was born and raised in Caracas Venezuela. At the age of seven, she began training with the Fundación Gustavo Franklin. She trained in classical ballet and belonged to the school's company. During her time in the company, she performed in their annual ballet productions, including The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Les Sylphides as a corps de ballet and soloist. In her professional career, she had the privilege of dancing with the Ballet Classico de Venezuela. Miss Dori performed in several classical repertoire ballets, including Giselle, Swan Lake, and Don Quixote. At the same time, she earned a bachelor's degree in education from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. Later, she became an elementary school teacher and founded her own ballet studio, Petruska, where she taught for almost a decade and served as the artistic director. Miss Dori lives in Long Branch with her family and is super excited to be teaching and working at the front desk, at DTL!
AMANDA ADDOTTA
Amanda has been teaching dance for nearly 21 years. Growing up in the Paterson area, her main focus has always been the community. Amanda initiated an inner city dance program through the Girl Scouts when she was 19, and six years later she co-founded an arts-based non-profit organization, Art in Motion Inc, that brought affordable arts and dance programs to the youth in and around Paterson. Her passion is HipHop. As a student in her class, you will not only learn choreography, but also learn about and appreciate the Culture, which will become evident in your dancing- all while having fun! She instills this approach in all of her classes, whether it be: Latin Dance; Creative Movement; Tap/Ballet; Breakin, etc. As a new townie, who has just moved to West End from Ocean Grove, she is excited to be working at Dancing Through Life, share her talents with her students, and leave her footprint on the community.
TAYLOR FAGLIARONE
Taylor began dancing at just 2 years old and was raised in a creative household where music and movement played a central role. She trained extensively in ballet, jazz, musical theater, tap, modern, and hip hop at the American Academy of Dance, where she also performed in showcases throughout Monmouth County and New York City. Taylor holds an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree. She loves to teach dance because it brings her love of dance and education together to create joyful, expressive experiences for young movers.
PAUL LIU
Paul Liu is a Taiwanese American movement artist with a focus in floorwork and partnering. Paul grew up in New Jersey training in traditional Chinese dance and acrobatics with the Nai-Ni Chen Youth Dance Company as well as breaking with several local b-boy crews. He later studied Western dance techniques at the Academy of Dance Arts NJ before attending Boston Conservatory and the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Paul performed with Pilobolus Dance Theatre as a company member from 2019-2023 and continues working with them as a teaching artist. He currently works with Motlee Party and 3AM Theatre and creates work under DRWN with Sungjin Park. Paul also edits music and creates soundscapes for movement.