Amanda Conroy

Amanda was invited to join the JLDC creative team in 2015 and today is assistant to the Artistic Director. She handles all aspects of JLDC performance and serves as assistant rehearsal mistress for all JLDC productions along with teaching advanced technique classes. As assistant to the Competitive Dance Program, Amanda coaches students to do their best in a fun and challenging way. As a LCSW, with a master’s degree in Sociology from Boston College, Amanda works with students outside the classroom under the Director’s Wellness Initiative, a mentoring program promoting superior student health habits and strong peer relationships. In conjunction with DWI, Amanda directs JLDC Dance Free Fridays a student- centered program for all age dancers to come together to explore movement and express themselves. In 2017, Amanda created an original piece for The Dance’s Dream Fund and was featured at a New Jersey Devils National Hockey League Game.

Growing up 20 minutes from New York City, Amanda was drawn to the world of dance and theater. She began dancing at the age of 2 in New Milford, New Jersey training in all genres of technique. As an advanced student, and beginning choreographer, Amanda was given the opportunity to perform at The Joyce Theater and The Young Choreographers Festival. Since then, she has dedicated her time to taking and teaching dance classes. With her background in sociology, clinical experience, and teaching she is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of the discipline of dance as a way of life with the future generation of dancers.