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Faculty Profiles

Noell Mustazza, Artistic Director


Noell has been performing, choreographing, and teaching for the past 20 years. She received her early training at Wendy's Dance Center (WDC) in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. While studying at WDC, Noell became a well rounded student in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and modern. During her 9 years at WDC, Noell performed in over 75 regional and national dance competitions, receiving highest overall scores, national awards, and top choreography awards. Noell's other performance credits during her time at WDC include performing for the 1996 Olympic Torch and dancing, by invitation, in Disney World, in addition to several other performances around the country.

Upon graduation from Archbishop Wood High School and completion of her time at Wendy's Dance Center, Noell enrolled at Cedar Crest College (CCC) in Allentown, Pennsylvania and started working toward her BFA in Dance. During her first year Noell received the honor of being the only freshman to be accepted into the Cedar Crest Dance Company as a full member. While at CCC, Noell studied under Robin Gerchman, Nicole Hockenberry (T.A.P.), Margo Clifford Ging (DanceGing), and Michelle Barber (Broadway Dance Center). During her second year Noell decided to expand her dance knowledge and transferred to the prestigious Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. Noell quickly became immersed in the world of modern dance and studied under some world-renowned modern teachers such as Anne Vachon(Jose Limon Dance Company) and Phil Grosser(Martha Graham Company). While pursuing her degree in dance, Noell also was chosen to be part of the Diamond Gems Dance Team. As a dance team member, Noell performed at all Temple University football games, men's and women's basketball games, and volleyball games. Being a member of the dance team gave Noell a multitude of venues to perform in, such as USC Santa Barbra, Heinz Field (Pittsburg PA), University of Florida, Penn State University, The Palestra at University of Pennsylvania, Veteran Stadium, and Temple's own Liacouras Center.

While performing with the Diamond Gems, Noell was also a member of Amanda Diorio Dance and Underground Dance Works, two Philadelphia jazz-based companies. Noell graduated from Temple University in December of 2004 with a BFA in Dance with a Modern concentration. After graduation, Noell became jazz instructor and choreographer at Wayne Ballet and Center for Dance Arts (WBCDA). For the past 5 years, Noell has called WBCDA home. She has taught ballet, tap, and jazz to all ages and levels. While teaching and choreographing at WBCDA, Noell became a member of Wayne Ballet Theater. As a soloist, Noell performed the roles of Clara, Snowflakes, and The Dew Drop Fairy in the annual Nutcracker, The Canary Fairy, and White Cat in Sleeping Beauty, and several original compositions. Noell continued her own dance education by studying under Patricia Brown (Joffrey Ballet), Laura Brownstone (New York City Ballet, Royal Academy of Dance), and Lina McMenamin (Opus1). Noell has had a true passion for dance for the past 20 years. After years of hard work, education, and many performance opportunities, Noell is ready to pass those experiences on to her own students.

Mark Boston, Hip-Hop



Mark "Smart Mark" Boston is a native of Philadelphia,PA. Mark's desire for entertaining began at an early age. Standing at 6'4" his passion for hip-hop dance grew to stand taller than him and so began his pursuit for happiness. This self-taught dancer's journey became an exciting one early on with local performances in the Tri-state area such as Welcome America's July 4th Parade, City Hall's 100th Anniversary, and Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As his talent quickly grew he also began to develop another passion, acting. Mark's acting credits include performing at the Wilma Theatre and the Prince Music Theatre where he gained a principal role in "From Tha Hip". Mark also performed in a 3 week sold out show with Chosen Dance, a Philadelphia based hip-hop company, which presented Mark with numerous performance opportunities. These opportunities include BET's 106th and ParK Winner, ESPN's X-Games VIII, Philadelphia '76-ers Halftime Show, Superbowl XL, an NFL Nation Wide Commercial, and MTV's Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew-Season 2. With a past that already deserves a standing ovation, and a future to look forward to, Mark continues on doing what he enjoys most DANCING.

Doreen Dulay, Ballet, Tap, Jazz



Doreen grew up in New Jersey and began her dance training in ballet and jazz at the age of 6 at Marilu’s Dance Studio. Her early performances included annual dance recitals and community functions such as a televised solo for the American Cancer Society telethon and an appearance at the local Earth Day celebration. Over the years, Doreen continued to nurture her talent and passion for dance. In high school, Doreen danced under the instruction of Marilyn McElroy (ballet / jazz) and Gerry Hopkins (ballet / tap). Under scholarship, she became their assistant teacher and began teaching classes of her own. She also performed in annual school productions and school functions as a lead dancer and student-choreographer. In addition, Doreen participated in productions of The Nutcracker and was a finalist in the Governor’s School of the Arts program for dance. Doreen graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry / Biochemistry concentration from Villanova University where she continued to dance as a member of the Villanova Dance Company under the direction of Jamie Lee Dain (McHenry Dance Centre). Doreen held office in this organization and competed nationally with her team at the Universal Dance Association competition held in Orlando, FL. As a dance company member, she performed for numerous school functions including St. Thomas of Villanova Day, Balloon Day, Random Acts of Kindness Day, Special Olympics, and men’s and women’s basketball games, among many others. In addition, Doreen was able to expand her creativity and share her passion for dance by choreographing for the dance company’s semester shows. During the summers of her collegiate years, she trained at numerous studios (local as well as in New Jersey) and attended Universal Dance Association camps. Currently, Doreen is working as a medicinal chemist at a local pharmaceutical company and is attending the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine to receive her Masters in Biomedical Sciences degree as a step to realizing her dream of becoming a physician. As Doreen continues on her professional career path, she is extremely excited and thankful for this opportunity to share her talent and love for dance with her students!

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