Flair Dance Academy

ABOUT THE OWNER:
Amanda Grace is a professional choreographer, coach, dancer and host. She most recently was the Director of the NJ Devils Dancers (NHL) from 2009-2012 where she choreographed all routines and trained the team. She was also seen at Devils home games as the In-Game host up on the jumbo tron at the Prudential Center Arena in Newark NJ, where she narrated fun trivia games and exciting entertainment in between action on the ice. Amanda was also regularly featured on NJD TV as Director of the Devils Dancers and the staple commercial spokeswoman.
Formerly a NY Knicks City Dancer (NBA) Amanda started blending her passion for dance and sports in 2007 when she became a member of the NJ Ironmen Dance Team (MISL) in their inaugural year at the Prudential Center. In that same year she also danced for the NY Titans (NLL) at Madison Square Garden. Amanda is also the coach and choreographer for the Somerset Patriots Dance Team (Atlantic League of Professional Baseball).
Having extensive training and experience in the business, Amanda has been able to share her knowledge with hundreds of dancers in the tri-state area. Her choreography has won numerous first place and overall awards at both regional and national dance competitions. She has been a teacher and instructor of children, adults and professionals for over 10 years.
In June 2010 Amanda created her own dance company Urban Flair, a cutting edge agency that provides professional trained dancers and models to any function or event (urbanflairdancers.com). Now having the opportunity to share her skill and love for dance and fitness, Amanda is thrilled to open Flair Dance Academy and Yoga Center for people of all ages.
Amanda has been a resident choreographer at Plays in the Park theater in Edison NJ for the past 4 years wear she asst. "Hairspray" and choreographed "Grease", "Xanadu" and "Bye Bye Birdie" In 2012, The Asbury Park Press reviewed Amanda as "the start of the show" for her high energy and entertaining choreography in "Grease". Amanda also choreographed "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at St. John's University. Be sure to check out Amanda Grace's work on her YouTube channel "Superlougar". Videos are frequently posted so be sure to subscribe