Meredith Shaw co-founded All That Dance Studio in 2001 and is the studio's artistic director and teacher. She is certified to teach dance through the Dance Masters' Teachers Training Program and is a skilled professional dance teacher. She began dancing at the age of four and she has an extensive dance background in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, Celtic, modern, and ballroom. Meredith participated in the Jazz Dance World Congress and she studied in the Bolshoi Summer Dance Program, Allegheny Ballet's Summer Program, and at the Burklyn Ballet Theatre. She also studied dance at the University of Wisconsin, the Koresh School of Dance in Philadelphia, and ballroom dancing at Dance Vision's Professional Teachers' Ballroom Classes. She has studied with many world-renowned dance professionals: Anthony Locascio (Tap Dogs), the late Gregg Russell, Mia Michaels, Bob Rizzo, Jeffrey Gribler, the late David Holliday, Cherie Noble, Frances Patrelle (Dances Patrelle), Gennadi Vostrikov (Virginia Youth Ballet), the late Richard Cook (Conservatory of Dance, Suny Purchase), Paula Abdul, Patsy Swayze, Joe Lanteri, Joe Tremaine, and many others. Meredith continues to attend many dance workshops, conferences, and conventions throughout the United States.
Professionally, she continues dancing for the show, Boogie Nights at the Tropicana Casino and Resorts; in the touring show, Forever Tina, and for other shows. She also performed for the 76ers halftime show, in The Hypersonics Show, and in the Miss America Parade. She was a soloist (coffee from Spain) in the The Nutcracker Ballet and she has performed for bar mitzvahs and has choreographed dances for Quinceaños.
Meredith is very involved in her community and has choreographed for local community theatres, pageants, and area schools' theatrical productions and charity events. She has choreographed ballroom dances for the Dancing with the Cumberland County Stars, which raised thousands of dollars for the Cumberland County Technical School's scholarship program and for Bridgeton's Dance Off, which benefited several non-profits in the Greater Bridgeton area. Meredith is a licensed Zumba instructor (Zumba Gold, Zumba Basics, Zumba Strong, Zumba Kids, Zumbini) and she teaches several of these classes each week.
She received the Governor's Award for Dance and a grant from Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission and several from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey Council on the Arts to present a diversified dance program, Dance 4 Success for underserved children, ages 6-11. As director of the studio, Meredith accepted citations from the Honorable Frank A. LoBiondo, US Congress; the State of New Jersey Joint Legislature; Cumberland County Freeholders; the Township Committee of Hopewell Township; and the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce. Meredith is thoroughly passionate about her work and she enjoys having the opportunity to share her love of dance with her students and with others.
Professionally, she continues dancing for the show, Boogie Nights at the Tropicana Casino and Resorts; in the touring show, Forever Tina, and for other shows. She also performed for the 76ers halftime show, in The Hypersonics Show, and in the Miss America Parade. She was a soloist (coffee from Spain) in the The Nutcracker Ballet and she has performed for bar mitzvahs and has choreographed dances for Quinceaños.
Meredith is very involved in her community and has choreographed for local community theatres, pageants, and area schools' theatrical productions and charity events. She has choreographed ballroom dances for the Dancing with the Cumberland County Stars, which raised thousands of dollars for the Cumberland County Technical School's scholarship program and for Bridgeton's Dance Off, which benefited several non-profits in the Greater Bridgeton area. Meredith is a licensed Zumba instructor (Zumba Gold, Zumba Basics, Zumba Strong, Zumba Kids, Zumbini) and she teaches several of these classes each week.
She received the Governor's Award for Dance and a grant from Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission and several from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey Council on the Arts to present a diversified dance program, Dance 4 Success for underserved children, ages 6-11. As director of the studio, Meredith accepted citations from the Honorable Frank A. LoBiondo, US Congress; the State of New Jersey Joint Legislature; Cumberland County Freeholders; the Township Committee of Hopewell Township; and the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce. Meredith is thoroughly passionate about her work and she enjoys having the opportunity to share her love of dance with her students and with others.
Jen Shaw is an accomplished dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and performer. In 2000, she earned a BFA in Dance from Rutgers University-Mason Gross School of the Arts and has an extensive dance background in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, ballroom and cultural genres. Professionally, she performed with the Omni Contemporary Dance Company, Dance Works, and the Vineland Regional Dance Company. She has had the pleasure to perform repertory by Sherry Alban, Mark Haim, Umoja Dance, Ben Munisteri, Randy James, and Heidi Lasky to name a few.
As a N.J. Highly Qualified Dance Educator, Jen has taught dance in the public school setting for 21 years. Currently, she is employed by the Penns Grove-Carney's Point Board of Education as a dance teacher for grades 9-12. She is a Board Member for the Miss Cumberland County Pageant and has been the pageant’s choreographer for over 12 years. Additionally, she teaches dance to children ages three-adult at All That Dance Studio, a non-profit dance studio, and she continues adjudicating pageants, teaching master dance classes, and setting her choreography in public and private dance schools, pageants, and musicals throughout the Tri-State area.
When Jen isn’t dancing, she can be found in a fitness or wellness class. She has been taking Yoga & Pilates classes for more than 20 years and teaching them for over 12 years. She holds certifications in Yoga & Pilates (Ball & Mat) from NESTA and Pilates Apparatus certifications from Balanced Bodies (Arc, Reformer, Spring Board and Tower). She also has obtained her certifications in Reiki and Aerial and is certified to teach Aerial Yoga, Aerial Yin Yoga, Aerial Pilates, Aerial Sling, and Aerial Hoop. In 2015, she earned her MA in Human Services Counseling with a Concentration in Family, Marriage, and Wellness Coaching from Liberty University.
Ms. Shaw believes in keeping current in the dance world. Yearly, she attends professional development workshops and classes at dance teacher conferences and conventions to learn innovative strategies for teaching dance; develop healthy dance practices; network with others in the field of dance; and to learn about new technologies and resources. Her repertory is known for her human interaction and relationships as well as using visual art, history, and language arts as inspiration and collaboration.
As a N.J. Highly Qualified Dance Educator, Jen has taught dance in the public school setting for 21 years. Currently, she is employed by the Penns Grove-Carney's Point Board of Education as a dance teacher for grades 9-12. She is a Board Member for the Miss Cumberland County Pageant and has been the pageant’s choreographer for over 12 years. Additionally, she teaches dance to children ages three-adult at All That Dance Studio, a non-profit dance studio, and she continues adjudicating pageants, teaching master dance classes, and setting her choreography in public and private dance schools, pageants, and musicals throughout the Tri-State area.
When Jen isn’t dancing, she can be found in a fitness or wellness class. She has been taking Yoga & Pilates classes for more than 20 years and teaching them for over 12 years. She holds certifications in Yoga & Pilates (Ball & Mat) from NESTA and Pilates Apparatus certifications from Balanced Bodies (Arc, Reformer, Spring Board and Tower). She also has obtained her certifications in Reiki and Aerial and is certified to teach Aerial Yoga, Aerial Yin Yoga, Aerial Pilates, Aerial Sling, and Aerial Hoop. In 2015, she earned her MA in Human Services Counseling with a Concentration in Family, Marriage, and Wellness Coaching from Liberty University.
Ms. Shaw believes in keeping current in the dance world. Yearly, she attends professional development workshops and classes at dance teacher conferences and conventions to learn innovative strategies for teaching dance; develop healthy dance practices; network with others in the field of dance; and to learn about new technologies and resources. Her repertory is known for her human interaction and relationships as well as using visual art, history, and language arts as inspiration and collaboration.

Deserea Byrd graduated from Stockton University and earned a degree in dance. She further her studies in missionary work at YWAM, a Discipleship Training School in Tyler, Texas. This incredible program combines cross-cultural education and worldwide humanitarian efforts by missionaries. She had the opportunity to do missionary work in South Korea, Mexico, Eastern Asia, and in Texas. Recently Miss Des she returned home and is a Youth Minister in her church. In our studio, Miss Des teaches lyrical, hip hop, and West African dance to our students.
Jenna Guy teaches musical theatre classes at All That Dance Studio. She has performed in:
Anything Goes Reno Sweeney Kenneth E.; Top Girls Win/Waitress Paul B. - Rutgers University; and Mamma Mia! She has performed in theatre productions at the Levoy Theater, Cumberland County College, and Millville High Scools’ productions.
Jenna studied dance for 15 years at Best of Entertainment Dance Academy: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip-hop, Musical Theatre and choreographed and taught dance classes for 5 years at the studio.
Jenna received an AFA in Acting degree from Rowan College of New Jersey-Millville and is attending Rutgers University in Camden, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre.
McKayla Buehler has studied dance since the age of two and is an accomplished dancer. She has won numerous awards for Irish dance and was on the competition team at All That Dance School. McKayla graduated from A. P. Schalick High School’s Dance Academy. McKayla teaches modern, hip hop, and lyrical genre of dance and the advanced company dancers at the studio and she is continuing her college education.
Alicea Gomez is the studio’s bilingual dance teacher and teaches dance to students who may need help with translation in the studio’s Explora la Dance programs. As a dancer at the studio, Alicea’s student choreography was cited. Alicea is a recent graduate from Bridgeton High School and was a member of its dance program for four years. She is attending Rowan College in Millville and plans to continue her education pursuing a dual degree in social work and dance.
Anything Goes Reno Sweeney Kenneth E.; Top Girls Win/Waitress Paul B. - Rutgers University; and Mamma Mia! She has performed in theatre productions at the Levoy Theater, Cumberland County College, and Millville High Scools’ productions.
Jenna studied dance for 15 years at Best of Entertainment Dance Academy: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip-hop, Musical Theatre and choreographed and taught dance classes for 5 years at the studio.
Jenna received an AFA in Acting degree from Rowan College of New Jersey-Millville and is attending Rutgers University in Camden, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre.
McKayla Buehler has studied dance since the age of two and is an accomplished dancer. She has won numerous awards for Irish dance and was on the competition team at All That Dance School. McKayla graduated from A. P. Schalick High School’s Dance Academy. McKayla teaches modern, hip hop, and lyrical genre of dance and the advanced company dancers at the studio and she is continuing her college education.
Alicea Gomez is the studio’s bilingual dance teacher and teaches dance to students who may need help with translation in the studio’s Explora la Dance programs. As a dancer at the studio, Alicea’s student choreography was cited. Alicea is a recent graduate from Bridgeton High School and was a member of its dance program for four years. She is attending Rowan College in Millville and plans to continue her education pursuing a dual degree in social work and dance.
Miss Linda graduated from Rowan University (Glassboro State) and earned a BA in elementary education. She was employed by the Bridgeton Board of Education for 35 years and received many awards during her tenure. Since 2001, she has volunteered as the office administrator for the studio. She manages the accounts, costume purchases, recital scheduling and oversees the studio's operations. She also writes the grants to help finance the studio's programs. Miss Linda enjoys seeing the happy students who come to the studio each week and is especially proud to see their accomplishments.
Shawn Seay and Robert Shaw are the studio's building and facilities coordinators. They volunteer to ensure that the grounds and facilities are maintained and they assist with the studio's productions and when the dancers participate in the community events.