A native to Toms River, New Jersey, Jennifer Cosgrove grew up dancing and received her high school education from Ocean County Vocational Technical School, Performing Arts Academy.  After PAA, Jennifer attended Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance.  At MGSA, she was privileged to work with faculty, as well as guest artists, and was able to fine tune her technique and artistry.  Throughout her education, Jennifer has trained in a variety of styles such as ballet, modern, jazz, tap and African. Currently, Jennifer is a company member with Derling Dance Arts and Nikki Manx Dance Project.  In addition to working with these two professional companies, Jennifer also teaches dance at studios throughout Ocean County, which is something she is truly passionate about.  Giving people the knowledge and creative outlet of dance is a one-of-a-kind experience. Jennifer looks forward to sharing such a special event with you!​

Denise and Richard met as professional dancers in New York City while studying with jazz legend Charles Kelly and ballet master Don Farnworth. After opening Denise Daniele in 1972, Denise asked her colleague Richard to come down and teach some master classes. Soon after they were dating and eventually married. As teachers, Denise & Richard have nourished and cultivated a huge pool of young dancers that have gone on to have great success as performers, teachers, choreographers, etc. Most of the faculty at Denise Daniele are alumni of the school and pass on the principles and values that they have learned firsthand from Denise and Richard. Denise and Richard are accomplished ballroom instructors and continue to teach and perform on cruise ships throughout the season. Denise and Richard are immensely proud of the amazing dynasty of dancers who have touched their lives and hope to remain examples to the dance industry for another 35 years!