Our PureJoy! Staff

For the last 20+ years, Miss Marsha has considered it PUREJO\Y! to be surrounded by children and immersed with them in the wonderful world of the performing arts. Whether it be whirling & twirling with the Wee Ones in their very first dance classes or directing fully staged versions of Musical Theatre Productions, Miss Marsha’s joy is complete in the world of children. A former actress, with a B.A in Theatre/Drama from Indiana University, Miss Marsha stumbled upon a love for teaching while living in Moscow, Russia and helping fill a void in a private school’s theatre program there. Her own daughter began preschool dance classes in Moscow as well, and Miss Marsha spent hours watching how one particular Russian woman taught preschool dance, flitting about like a happy little bird, enchanting the children with her lively energy and delightful spirit. And so it was, 5,000 miles away and 20+ years ago, that the essence of PureJoy! Performing Arts was planted in Miss Marsha’a heart. Today, she has taught juicy and delightful gobs of preschoolers and elementary age children saying, “With every single class I discover anew, the magic of the performing arts through the natural talent and innate creativity of kids!”

The proof is in what happy parents such as these have to say, “I cannot believe all that you were able to pull out of our girls at your dance camp in just one week. They all want to come back for classes in the Fall! My daughter had a blast this school year and can’t wait to get back to class! Thank you for your amazing talent, endless patience and inspiring charm energy.”

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Miss Karen first came to our studio as a parent looking for a joyful, nurturing environment for her children to experience dance. Miss Marsha was so taken by Karen’s kindness, joyful poise, presence and captivating smile every week at Drop Off and Pick Up. Miss Marsha tucked away the hopes of one day hiring this former Rockette, Creative Director with the Radio City Rockettes and MFA in Dance graduate from NYU’s Tisch School Of Arts. We are so happy that this dream has come true and Karen will be joining us in September for the Fall 2025 Season.

Miss Karen will be teaching a combination class of ballet and tap. Giving students a solid foundation in both styles will enable them to grow with confidence, respect and pride while finding joy and inspiration through dance. As a mother of 2 elementary school age children, she brings an awareness to the love, nurturing and discipline it takes to discover & develop a true passion and talent for dance. Welcome to our PureJoy! Dance Family, Karen!