Welcome to Star Struck Dance Studio!

Star Struck Dance Studio was established in 1990 by Gail Willadsen-Criscione, Miss Staten Island 1989, and we are incredibly proud to kick off our 37th season! For more than three decades, we have been blessed to share our love and passion for dance with generations of students and families. Over the years, Star Struck has built an incredible reputation and is proud to be recognized as one of the top dance studios in the country. Known for our explosive energy, versatility, and passion for performing, Star Struck focuses on developing strong, well rounded dancers. Our training emphasizes not only the technical aspects of dance, but also confidence, artistry, performance quality, discipline, and a genuine love for the stage.

We offer classes for boys and girls ages 2 through adult, with programs designed for every level from the recreational dancer to the serious competitive performer. Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics, as well as our Mommy & Me program for our youngest dancers. Throughout the season, we are also proud to offer Master Classes with renowned guest teachers and choreographers from across the country, giving our dancers additional opportunities to learn, grow, and be inspired.

Our season begins in September and concludes with our annual recital in June at the beautiful JoAnn Magistro Performing Arts Center in East Brunswick, NJ. Our professional and personable staff is committed to making every dancer’s experience positive, rewarding, and memorable. We are especially proud that all of our recreational staff were trained right here at Star Struck!

Our Award Winning Dance Company

The SSDS Company is made up of more than 130 dancers, ages 4–19, who train extensively, attend conventions, and compete throughout the country. Our dancers have earned countless high scores, overall awards, scholarships, and prestigious titles, and we are incredibly honored to have Miss World Dance and Teen Mr. World Dance as members of our team. Our dedicated staff has also been recognized with numerous Choreography and Entertainment Awards, accomplishments that reflect the talent, creativity, and commitment behind our dancers. This past season, our Company competed at several regional competitions and conventions before traveling to Hall of Fame Dance Challenge Nationals in Virginia Beach, where we proudly brought home TWO MORE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🏆🏆

We could not be more thankful for another incredible season and for the dancers, families, teachers, and choreographers who continue to make Star Struck so special. But what we are most proud of cannot be measured by trophies or awards. Our SSDS Company is not only a dynamic and successful team, but it is a family. The friendships, memories, work ethic, confidence, and love of dance developed within these walls last far beyond a dancer’s years at the studio. Many of our students have gone on to pursue professional careers in dance, performance, college dance teams, choreography, and teaching, and nothing makes us prouder than watching our dancers carry their Star Struck training with them into the next chapter of their lives. We are truly honored to have the opportunity to be part of your child’s dance education, and we look forward to another successful, exciting, and unforgettable year!

Thank you for choosing Star Struck Dance Studio. Welcome to our family, and enjoy your year!

Dancingly Yours,

Gail Willadsen-Criscione

Owner & Director

Star Struck Dance Studio