Liz Fitchett Jovovich - Managing Director
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Liz has studied dance since childhood and has worked with some of New York’s finest for years. Her dance training stems from Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Ballet School of Dance, to Langhorne, with Fosse’s own Gary Flannery. She has studied with New York’s famous Tim Everett, Frank Hatchett, Mia Michaels, Joe Lantieri and Scott Jovovich. Liz has been teaching, coaching and choreographing for the past 32 years.
She has danced in many theatre shows such as, Promises, Promises, Oklahoma, Cabaret and A Chorus Line. She has performed in many ballet reps such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and danced the role of “Eve” in a ballet of “Adam and Eve” set and choreographed for Liz by Eva Stanova. She was the dance captain for “Pure Platinum”, a tri-state touring Dance Company. Liz has walked the New York runways for such designer’s as Elizabeth’s, Lancôme, Estee Lauder, Mauana and more. She has staged, directed and choreographed many events for TV such as, “The Variety Club Telethon”, The Al Alberts Showcase and with Channel 6’s Dave Roberts, “A Night on the Town” for the annual fundraiser for The Brandywine Ballet Company in West Chester, PA. She choreographs, coaches and directs national winners for some of the most elite dance competitions, such as New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA), Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), OnStage New York and many, many more. Her students have won many scholarships to the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Houston Ballet, NYCDA and more.
She currently works closely with Scott Jovovich as managing director of “JovoDance Productions”, and executive director of Mid Atlantic Dance Theater, a non profit dance company bringing arts and educational performances to the Langhorne area of Bucks County. She also continues to follow her passion to teach and coach students to find their own highest level of potential in dance.
Priscilla Alexandria Garner - Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop - Co-Artistic Director
Priscilla Garner is a passionate and dedicated dance instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience in the dance industry. She was a member of the Philadelphia “76ers” Junior Dance Team for 3 years and Fox Television’s Good Day Philadelphia Dance team for 2 years. At the age of 14, Priscilla became a member of the Brandywine Ballet Theatre for four years. She performed in The Nutcracker, Dracula, George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Frank’s Place. She attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has been a licensed cosmetologist for the past 14 years. In May of 2017, Priscilla graduated from Holy Family University and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology.
With background in various dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and tap, Priscilla has developed a unique teaching approach that fosters creativity, discipline, and technique in students of all ages and skill levels. Having trained alongside her parents for most of her life, Priscilla has worked with some of the best choreographers and dance professionals in the industry. She has learned to focus her philosophy on building a strong foundation in technique while encouraging originality and confidence. Priscilla is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment where students feel inspired to discover their full potential.
Priscilla is thankful to teach alongside her mom, brother, and incredible staff at The Dance Ground. Outside of the studio, Priscilla is a wife, and mother to two beautiful daughters. She is dedicated to continuing her own education and staying up to date on the latest dance trends and techniques. Priscilla believes in the power of dance to change lives and is passionate about helping students not only improve their dancing skills but also grow as individuals.
Laura Mancuso Veitz – Ballet & Tap
Laura Mancuso Veitz began her dance training under the direction of Eve Persicketti and Liz Fitchett Tillotson at the age of 2. From such an early age, Laura always knew she loved to dance and continued her dance training at New Horizon Dance Studio in Northeast Philadelphia for sixteen years. While at New Horizon, Laura had the opportunity to train in ballet, tap, jazz, modem and hip hop. It was there that she became a member of the Holiday Ballet Theatre under Scott Jovovich and Liz Fitchett Tillotson, as well as a member of the Senior Portfolio, an award winning competition team.
Laura has danced the roles of “Clara” and “Arabian Princess” in The Holiday Ballet Theatre’s performance of The Nutcracker, and her favorite piece, Rhapsody in Blue, choreographed by Scott Jovovich. Laura is thankful to have trained with many other amazing teachers while at New Horizon, some of which include Nina Fedorova, Carla Craig-Krochak, Maureen Leporace, Jeff Lyons, and Cherie Noble to name a few. In college, Laura continued dancing at the Metropolitan Ballet Academy with Lisa Collins-Vidnovic and began teaching jazz classes there with Eve Persicketti. She has also taught ballet at the Professional Dance Academy and is now so excited to be working again with two of the artists who inspired a love of dance in her, Liz and Scott.
In addition, Laura has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the field of Education and currently teaches English at Pennsbury High School. She has enjoyed teaching high school students for the past ten years and is glad she can now share her passion for dance with the students at JovoDance. Laura resides in Northeast Philadelphia with her husband, Chris, and three-year-old daughter, Juliana, who also dances at Jovo.
Andreas Jovovich – Ballet, Contemporary and Musical Theater - Co-Artistic Director
Andreas Jovovich, at the age of 15 ½, decided to follow in his parents footsteps and began to take dance lessons. He took his first ballet class then and never looked back. He is a recent 2018 graduate of Pace University Commercial Dance Program in NYC. He works closely with NYCDA as an assistant to his ballet/musical theater dad, Scott Jovovich. He also has had numerous opportunities to work with some of NYC’s best like, choreographer’s Josh Bergasse, Misty Copeland, and Tony Yazbeck.
Andreas performed in Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and he is currently working on some new upcoming projects for 2019. In his spare time he teaches at his parents studio, JovoDance, in Langhorne, PA.
Becca Man - Acro
Becca Mann, originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania began her dance training at the age 15 at JovoDance under the direction of Scott Jovovich and Liz Fitchett Jovovich. She continued to her dance education and earned her BA in dance from DeSales University, having the opportunity to train under Trinette Singleton, Tim Cowart, and Julia Mayo. While at DeSales, Becca had the opportunity to perform pieces choreographed by artists such as Jeff Shade, Jessica Chen, Michio Ito (staging by Kumiko and Imura). As well, she was chosen to perform solo features in work choreographed by Doris Humphrey (staging by Dr. Jessica Van Ort) and Paul Ocampo.
Becca is a current collective member of eSKay Arts Collective based in NYC where she dances as well as choreographs for the collective. In her spare time, Becca teaches at JovoDance in Langhorne PA, and Power and Grace Gymnastics and Dance in Quakertown PA.
Lynzee Lynn Laychock - Contemporary
Lynzee Lynn Laychock fell in love with dance in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised. It wasn’t until age 13 when she decided to become more serious about dance. Knowing that she had a lot of work to do, she went and trained under the direction of Scott Jovovich and Liz Fitchett Jovovich at JovoDance and stretched her education even further. Currently, she is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance, with a minor in Education at Point Park University. Lynzee will be graduating in December 2019.
Lynzee has been blessed with the opportunity to train and perform works by Mark Burrell, Kiesha Lalama, Kiki Lucas, and guest artist Amy Hall Garner at Point Park University. Lynzee’s professional career has developed with three consistent summers working for RWS Entertainment Group. Through RWS, she has had the privilege of working with Chip Abbott in his production of Dance Dance Dance: Heartbeat at Hersheypark, and Melanie Lewis-Yribar and Jason Yribar in their production of Sunset Party Mix at Dorney Park.
Lynzee Lynn Laychock aspires to set high standards of courage, work ethic, and positivity. She strives to demonstrate the meaning of authenticity and creativity in her movement, while bringing nothing but joy to herself and those around her.
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Allie Devonshire - Musical Theater and Vocals
Allie Devonshire is a native to Bucks County. She started dancing at age three and was in her first musical at age five. She went from being a competition dancer to go on and graduate with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Rider University.
Along with teaching dance and private voice lessons, she has choreographed productions throughout the Neshaminy School District.
Professionally, Allie has most recently been seen in Bucks County Playhouse’s production of 42nd Street & Casa Manana’s production of The Producers. Still a working actor, Allie’s goal is to teach current industry knowledge to your aspiring Musical Theatre performing kids!
Jahzaire “Surge” Sutton
Jahzaire “Surge” Sutton – started off with praise dancing in the church since the age of 12 but always had passion for dance since he was little. When he turned 15, he started to train professionally and became heavily gravitated to hip hop.
This love for dancing led him down a path of learning all of the subcategories of hip-hop such as Popping, House, Locking, Krump and so much more! This led him to using foundational styles that he currently implements in his choreography & freestyle. From there, he began taking everything that he was introduced to and became a personified representation of hard work. By the time he turned 20, he began teaching open hip hop classes in Philly & was on an Inspire intensive lineup with names such as Deshawn Da Prince, Rob Bynes, Dario Boatner, Josh Price and more.
He’s now currently signed to Bloc Talent Agency & has recently performed with Keke Palmer! His style is core in foundational movement with a splash of sauce to give it that raw feeling while still respecting the history of hip hop. His style of teaching is rooted in connectivity not only with his students but with the music and allowing that connection to influence a feeling thus leading to the movement. With him knowing the importance of remaining a student while becoming a teacher, you can trust that it will be an informative time in his class.
You can expect an experience from him and a fulfilling vibe every time he teaches. Currently he’s still pursuing his career as a dancer in the industry while building his name as a teacher as well. Be sure to catch him at TDG for a wonderful time!
Brooke Schmanek
Brooke has been dancing for as long as she can remember! She was born and raised in the city of Philadelphia and was the first graduating class of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School. She has danced competitively for many years and was an Elite Dancer for Excel in Motion, assisting Aaron Earl Turner and Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss. She has been teaching dance for 12 years and has enjoyed every second of working with children! Brooke specializes in tap and hip-hop and is always looking for different ways to further her students’ education.
In addition, Brooke has a bachelor’s degree in the field of Education and currently works at MaST Community Charter School III. During her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family and friends!
Susie Gorman
Susie Gorman is originally from Kansas City where she trained with the State Ballet Of Missouri, and The Miller Marley School of Dance. She spent her summers training with The Pacific Northwest Ballet, The School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theater.
Susie was in the 1st Broadway National Tour of Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out and has performed with such companies as Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Mia Michaels RAW, State Ballet Of Missouri, Wes Veldink Movement, Kristin Sudeikis Dance Company and American Dance Machine, where she worked with director Wayne Cilento.
She has performed for Broadway Bears equity fights AIDS, Good Morning America and FOX news.
She choreographed, danced, and acted along side James Franco, in AOL’s “Making A Scene”, and choreographed for the movie, “Pretenders” directed by James Franco.
She was the assistant choreographer to HAMILTON’s Jon Rua in the musical “Freedom Riders”.
Susie also has a huge passion for teaching and is a professional choreographer, teaching across the United States and Canada. She has taught and or judged for PeriDance center, Dancers INC, Embrace Dance Convention & Dance Masters of America.
Susie’s class, focuses on musicality and artistry and especially finding ones own true voice as a dancer. The class begins with a series of breathing exercises and a warmup based in her background of classical ballet, jazz and contemporary dance to build strength and proper technique. The class then dives into her unique and original choreography that not only is deeply rooted in the music but also asks each dancer to shape the space around them and bring their individual genuine self to the movement. Every student is encouraged to find their artistic voice, tell a story and connect with their audience. By creating a warm, safe and encouraging environment dancers can truly be fearless, and move from a place of love and devotion to dance.
Cameron Krauss
Cameron Krauss (he/him) – Professional Work Cameron Krauss is an actor, singer, pianist, music director, and teacher based in Langhorne, PA. With a deep love for music and theater, he strives to bring creativity and collaboration to every project. Cameron is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at Rider University. He has been playing piano since the age of six and performing since the age of ten, giving him years of experience both on stage and behind the piano. His training has shaped his deep understanding of music and performance, which he brings to every project he undertakes. As a Music Director, Cameron has worked extensively in both professional and educational settings, helping to shape dynamic musical performances. He recently served as the Assistant Music Director for Rider University’s productions of Rent and Into the Woods, also playing in the pit orchestra for the latter. He enjoys working closely with vocalists and instrumentalists, ensuring that every production is musically compelling and cohesive. Whether leading rehearsals, arranging music, or accompanying performers, he is passionate about fostering a supportive and creative environment for musicians at all levels.
Beyond his work in theater, Cameron serves as the accompanist for Langhorne Presbyterian Church and has had the privilege of playing with a variety of churches and organizations, including the Kimmel Center. His adaptability and musicianship allow him to support a wide range of musical styles and ensembles. Cameron is also a dedicated music educator, teaching private piano and voice lessons for over a year.
He enjoys helping his students grow and develop their unique musical voices, emphasizing strong technique, musicality, and confidence in performance. A passionate advocate for inclusivity, Cameron strives to create a body-positive and accessible environment in theater. He works to amplify the voices of individuals with mental and physical disabilities in the arts, believing that storytelling through music and theater should reflect the diversity of the world around us. Cameron is grateful to have received the “Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble” award at the 2024 Jimmy Awards, an experience that reinforced his passion for storytelling through music.
He was nominated for the Jimmy Awards by the Philadelphia Independence Awards (PIA) for his portrayal of King Arthur in Neshaminy High School’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot. At PIA, he won the Best Lead Actor award, which earned him the opportunity to compete at the national level. Participating in the Jimmy Awards allowed him to collaborate with talented young performers from across the country, hone his craft under the guidance of industry professionals, and further develop his artistry as both a singer, actor, and educator.