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Holly began dancing at the age of 4 with Stewart-Johnson Dance Academy. Holly trained in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and acro. Holly also had the opportunity to compete in regional and national competitions as a soloist, and in small and large groups and lines. Holly went on to win numerous awards such as first runner up Miss Starpower, Miss Headliner and New York City Dance Alliance Senior Outstanding Dancer. Holly joined the SJDA staff in 2005 and is very proud to work with amazing people who she loves to call her idols.

Since the age of 18, Holly has been dancing professionally in numerous shows and gigs in Atlantic City. In 2001 Holly was a cast member of “Manhattan Magic” at the Sands Hotel & Casino. In 2004 Holly auditioned for a dancer position at the Borgata Hotel & Casino and Spa and went on to be a staff member through 2009. Holly is now currently working as a dancer in the Tropicana Hotel. Holly attended Rider University as a dance major and graduated in 2007 with a bachelors in the fine arts. Holly is thrilled to be teaching dance and is excited to continue to share her passion for dance with her students.