Debbie Gatto
Miss Debbie was six years old before taking her first dance class, and she quickly caught up with the dance world. A talented dancer and quick study, she began her dance teaching career after winning the title of Miss Marlton. After placing first in the talent event in the Miss Burlington County Pageant, Miss Debbie was offered her first teaching job at a local dance studio. Miss Debbie has served as both judge and choreographer in several Miss America pageants. She has been a guest instructor at the Dance Masters of America, Professional Dance Teachers Association, and the International Dance Teachers Association.

"Show me a tap shoe and I'll make it tap" Debbie Gatto believes in a very regimented style of teaching that leaves each student who passes through her class with a very strong understanding of what makes a dancer the best performer they can be...repetition, repetition, repetition. Miss Debbie has trained some of the most outstanding young performers in the Mid Atlantic Region. Under the direction of Debbie Gatto Master Shane Rutkowski became one the "Netherlands Kids' and performed in Amsterdam for the Queen of the Netherlands.

It is Miss Deb's insistence that all dancers have a solid foundation in the basic rudiments of tap. This insistence has led her dancers to unwavering success. During her thirty years of teaching, Miss Debbie's students have won over 200 first place awards in various dance competitions, many of them dancing to original choreography by Miss Deb herself. Deb is especially proud of her Junior and Senior Tap Ensembles for being awarded Critics Choice Award at the New York City Dance Alliance Regional Competition in 1999. In 2003 Miss Deb served as Artistic director of Jazz Unlimited Tap Ensemble and received numerous awards for Back to Broadway and the most entertaining in 2004 Jocks Jam

In calibration with various artists Miss Deb has received top awards as CO-choreographer of Jazz Unlimited Jazz Dance Ensembles original performance of Le Carnival and Asian Couture.

Eve Persicketti
Eve Persicketti believes that grace grows from strength, and she has spent many years combining her dance and fitness backgrounds to develop a teaching style that nurtures both sides of her students.

Miss Eve is certified in numerous dance and aerobics organizations, including Dance Educators of America and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She holds a Masters certification from AAAI/ISMA.

Eve has studied with many dynamic and talented artists such as Shimon Braun, Rex Henriqu, and New York City Dance Alliance founder Joe Lanteri.

Miss Persicketti had the opportunity to work with Scott Jocovich of Joffrey Ballet who performed as a cast member of the Broadway Production of "FOSSE". From 2001-04 she has been the jazz teacher/choreographer for the Metropolitan Ballet.

To her credit, Miss Eve has trained many company dancers and was founder of the dance troop "Portfolio". This group went on to receive Critics Choice Award at NYCDA regional competition.

In calibration with various choreographers in 2003, Miss Eve developed the Jazz Unlimited over all top score and choreography award for her original version of Le Carnival and Asian Couture in 2004.

Sommer Bayard
As the daughter of a dancer and choreographer, Sommer Gatto is excited to keep the performing arts alive within the family. She was a dancer for the tap ensemble at Jazz Unlimited for many years and received many top awards as a member of the company.

Sommer graduated from Stockton College of New Jersey with a BA in Public Relations and a minor in Performing Arts where she received her modern and ballet training.

As a dancer, Miss Sommer has a wide range of disciplines, including tap, clogging, jazz and hip-hop. She performed in New York City under the direction of Frank Hachett of Broadway Dance Center and other hot spots such as Disney World, Florida.

Sommer has an extensive background in fitness at well. She is an instructor for various gyms in the area such as Planet Fitness and Shapes to Come and has taught classes at Virtua Wellness Center, a top fitness center in South Jersey.

To her credit, Sommer is a unique teacher/choreographer with a contagious enthusiasm for dance. She has won many awards for her edgy style in both jazz and hip-hop.

Sommer is the account executive for a busy south jersey magazine and still finds time to teach evenings at the web.

She is indeed our best cheerleader/mentor here at the dance web and we hope she continues to encourage our youth in such a positive way.

Kristin Reim
Kristin Reim is thrilled that she has found Dance Web. Kristin is a former student of Miss Eve's and feels at home here. Kristin began dancing at the age of three. She was a dancer for the Jazz Unlimited Dance Ensemble for many years, where she participated in many performances and competitions. At competitions, she won many awards as a member of the ensemble.

Kristin began teaching dance and performing arts with ESF summer camps. She was the creative and performing arts specialist at the Moorestown Friends site for two years. This position allowed her to choreograph and direct two shows during each summer.

Kristin graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2003. She has a BA in special education and a minor in dance. Her dance training at Mercyhurst College was an experience she will never forget. Her four year study there consisted of classes in ballet, jazz, tap, swing, salsa, and modern.

Now, Kristin is teaching special education at Winslow Township School #2. This is her first year in the district and has been enjoying building up the preschool disabled program. Kristin hopes to stay with the district and see this program grow.

Kristin thanks Miss Debbie and Miss Eve for taking her under their wings. She always had a dream to start a dance program for children with special needs. With a lot of hard work and help from the staff at Dance Web, they were all able to create that program. Reach for the Stars is an example of Kristin's dedication for children and her love for dance.

Lindsay Kipness
Lindsay couldn't be happier to be dancing with Miss Debbie and Miss Eve again! Lindsay began dancing at the age of five and danced for five years in the Jazz Unlimited Dance Ensemble.

Lindsay attended James Madison University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance in 2002. She has trained in many styles of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip-hop, clogging, and ballroom. While at JMU, Lindsay was a member of the Virginia Repertory Dance Company during which time she worked with choreographers from New York City, Maryland, and Virginia including Monica Bill-Barnes, Shane O'Hara, and the late Ed Tyler. While a member of the VRDC, Lindsay toured to various schools in Virginia to perform for and teach creative movement to students in elementary grades.

In 2005, Lindsay returned to school and a year later received her Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey. She is currently teaching in the Voorhees School District. Any opportunity she gets, she incorporates dance and creative movement into her lessons.

Lindsay is excited to begin teaching the enthusiastic students at Dance Web for their summer program!