The Studio Story
Our Magical Beginnings
Glass Slippers Dance Studio was founded in 2013 under the direction of Kristin Mazon-Torres with one simple yet profound belief: every child deserves a safe place where they will grow on and off the dance floor.Â
More than a dance studio, Glass Slippers is a nurturing sanctuary where children and teens can discover the joy, discipline, and artistry of movement in an inspiring and nurturing environment. We believe dance gives every student an opportunity to build confidence, express who they are and form meaningful friendships.
Our faculty brings together academic training in education and specialized dance expertise to provide instruction that is professional, encouraging, and individualized. We keep class sizes small so that every dancer receives the attention, guidance, and proper instruction they deserve. By incorporating sound educational principles and teaching methods into every class, we support each student’s unique learning style, goals, and pace of growth.
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Dance is an active art form that demands strength, coordination, flexibility, and care. Because many styles of dance involve jumping and repetitive movement, dancers’ bones and joints can experience significant impact over time. To help protect our students, our facility features a specially designed sprung dance floor. This resilient flooring system helps absorb shock and reduce impact on the spine, knees, ankles, and other joints, creating a safer and more supportive space for dancers to train.
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Glass Slippers Dance Studio offers dance classes for children and teens, as well as private lessons. For the convenience of our studio families, we also provide ample parking and a comfortable waiting area for parents and guardians. At the Glass Slippers Dance Studio, every student is welcomed, supported, and celebrated. We are proud to be a place where technique is developed, confidence is built, dreams take flight—and every dancer feels like part of the family.

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Kristin Mazon-Torres
Jazz/Ballet/Tap/Flamenco

Kristin Mazon-Torres is the Director of the Glass Slippers Dance Studio.  She has trained for 18 years under the direction of Isabel Echevarria at Amarilys’ Academy of Dance Arts.  A competitive dancer since age 5, she has been recognized for countless awards and titles at numerous dance competitions. She also completed six Ballet barre and center exams from Dance Educators of America.  Kristin has also taught several age groups and levels for Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Flamenco and Salsa. Her students have gone on to win several awards, titles and special recognitions in multiple dance arenas.  Kristin is a graduate of Seton Hall University, earning her B.A., with honors, in Secondary Education and History.
Meet the Teachers

Miss TheresaÂ
Ballet/Pointe/
acrobatics
Theresa Simpson began dancing at the age of six and has trained extensively in jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and pointe. Theresa attended SUNY Cortland, where she studied Adolescence English Education. During her time at Cortland, she was a founding member and choreographer of the Cortland Dance Company. The company explored a variety of dance styles and performed at campus and community events, as well as in its annual end-of-year recital.
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Throughout her career, Theresa has worked with students of diverse ages, skill levels, and abilities. She has also coached and instructed award-winning competition teams throughout New York and New Jersey.
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Theresa is currently a certified grades 7–12 Writer’s Workshop teacher. In 2021, she earned her Acrobatic Arts certification.
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​​​​​Miss Gabrielle
Acro / Contemporary / Flamenco
Gabrielle Muguerza began her dance training at the age of four at Amarilys’ Academy of Dance Arts, where she built a strong foundation in a wide range of styles, including ballet, flamenco, tap, jazz, Latin dance, hip-hop, acrobatics, contemporary, and more.
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Throughout her competitive dance career, Gabrielle earned numerous overall and specialty awards and successfully completed her DEA dance examinations. She is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where dancers can build confidence, strengthen their technique, explore their creativity, and develop a lifelong love of dance.
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Gabrielle graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She currently serves as a Preschool Director, combining her leadership, organizational, and educational experience to support the growth and development of young children. Her background in early childhood education has strengthened her ability to connect with students of all ages and create meaningful learning experiences both inside and outside the dance studio.
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Miss Kaleigh
Ballet/Tap
Kaleigh Grant began her dance education at Dance Progressions in her hometown of Londonderry, New Hampshire. She started studying tap and ballet at the age of three and, over the years, expanded her training to include jazz, pointe, and contemporary dance.
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Throughout her dance journey, Kaleigh has performed in a variety of events and productions, including the Plymouth State University Dance Gala, performances connected with the Boston Celtics, and several theater shows. She began assistant teaching at the age of 12, helping with her younger sister’s dance classes. Her love of teaching quickly grew, and she went on to assist with numerous classes at her studio.
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Kaleigh is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students. In 2023, she earned her Acrobatic Arts Preschool
Certification .
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Miss Maya
Hip Hop
Maya Nunez began her dance journey at the age of four at J&L Dance Center, where she trained in a variety of styles, including tap, ballet, flamenco, and hip-hop.
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At age nine, Maya continued her training at The Glass Slippers Dance Studio, studying ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. She graduated from GSDS in 2024 and has performed in numerous dance competitions, including Starbound, Believe, and others.
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Maya is currently attending Montclair State University, where she is studying Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Marketing. Her passion for dance has remained strong throughout her journey.
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