About Us

“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”

- Martha Graham

Inspirations Dance Company was founded in 2013 by Creative Director Melissa Brown-Skolsky and has since been progressing in growth with aspiring young professional dancers. It was created to provide the extended opportunity for dancers to continue their passion and drive through the art of dance.

IDC is in affiliation with Dynamic Talent, a company owned by Melissa since 2001. Dynamic Talent has provided professional dance training to dancers professionally on stage, in the studio and in the community for years and is well known for creating and enhancing dance education programs and events throughout NJ and NY.

In 2012 Jackson, NJ became a home base for Melissa and her company. At that time she began searching the surrounding area for an appropriate location to offer a dance & fitness program.

Inspirations was created in 2013 and quickly became a well-known business in Jackson, NJ and local areas offering dance and fitness to all ages and levels. With successful growth within the company, it was clear that Inspirations would soon exceed the space limitations of what the studio could provide and a decision to focus solely on the competitive dance company and return back to the true passion of dance was made.

IDC then ran exclusively under the direction of Dynamic Talent and became an Elite Audition only Competitive Dance Company. All aspiring dancers looking to become a part of this elite dance company must interview and audition privately before being considered for placement.

Our program was developed to improve the technique of intermediate to advanced dancers, in an intensive study of different fields of dance arts. We offer classes in the following genres: ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, freestyle improv and commercial modeling. We often bring in teachers for master classes in other genres as well. Our company members also participate in extensive stretch, yoga and pilates classes within their dedicated program.

All company members train throughout the year to perform in competitive dance and showcase productions. Our company members also attend numerous workshops and auditions throughout the season, to further educate themselves and allow continued growth in their craft. Training and working in various rehearsal spaces, allows our company members to experience dance in different atmospheres, preparing them for success

Inspirations experienced and educated staff is committed to creating a wonderful dance environment for our company members.

Our Focus

Dance Education

We believe strong dancers need a strong background in dance education. That’s why our dancers take technique classes all year long, especially during competition season.

Quality Choreography

We believe that dancers deserve quality choreography so they are confident and professional on stage. That’s why we spend hours perfecting our routines before they’re even taught to the company members.

Support

At IDC, we’re a family. Our staff are dedicated to propelling company members to their highest potential in the dance field. We support our dancers as they expand their knowledge by taking masterclasses and workshops all over the country.

Our Staff

Melissa Brown-Skolsky

Owner/Educator & Choreographer

Melissa's Bio

Melissa has been studying the art of dance since the young age of 3 years old. At age fourteen Melissa received her first Professional job starring as a dancer on the show “I am a Celebrity”. This opportunity started Melissa’s successful career, allowing her to achieve over 25 years of professional dance experience. She trained extensively in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Street Dance. For 7yrs she was the Director of A Step Above Dance Center, in Spotswood, NJ, while she continued to study with numerous well known choreographers in NY and NJ. Melissa has attended classes and workshops at several well known professional centers such as Broadway Dance Center, Steps, Underground Groove and Princeton Ballet. This education all became a stepping stone for her to work with other successful professional dancers and a performance opportunity with the Broadway Cast of “Miss Saigon” and Equity Fights Aids. Melissa has worked with several Record Labels and Recording Artist’s, such as “Ja Rule”, “FittyLove”, “Terell”, “Tina Sugandh”, “Lucas Prata”, “Allie” and Moldovian worldwide recording artist “Dan Balan” Melissa has also appeared in editorial modeling promotions and worked closely with Celebrity Choreographer Wade Robson on a Sirius/XM Commercial Campaign.

Jessica Molchan

Educator & Choreographer

Jessica's Bio

Jessica has over 20 years of dance experience, with extensive training in ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, jazz and tap from American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School as well as local studios. In addition, Jessica has been teaching ballet, lyrical, and contemporary for 9 years. She has competed nationally and won many awards as a soloist, a group dancer and choreographer. She has performed in the Nutcracker and in 2007 was asked to be part of an elite performance company. With this company, Jessica won several awards and achievements including 1st place overall at Metro Talent Competition in Brooklyn, NY. Jessica has also modeled for Body Wrappers Dancewear, a privilege she was awarded in 2010. Jessica’s dream was always to be a dance teacher. She says, “There is nothing in the world I love more than dance…except maybe seeing the smile on a child’s face when they love dance too.”

Caitlin Sauter

Educator/Choreographer

Caitlin's Bio

Caitlin began studying dance at age 3 in Jackson, NJ. She trained in ballet, contemporary, modern, tap and jazz throughout high school. She then went on to pursue dance at Muhlenberg College in PA under the direction of Karen Dearborn, where she graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in both Dance and Psychology. At Muhlenberg, Caitlin was able to add aerial acrobatics to her training. Caitlin has had the pleasure of working with choreographers such as Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Nicole Wolcott, Jeffrey Peterson, and Corrie Cowart. Her performance credits include “Nut Cracked” alongside David Parker and the Bang Group at SteelStacks in Bethlehem,PA, “Outlines” in the Bach Family Choir Festival, and “Left Exit” choreographed by Sean Curran as part of the Summerstages Program at the ICA in Boston,MA.
After graduating, Caitlin went on to perform as an ensemble member in the Turkish Operetta “The Cloth Peddler” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. She also assisted in creating and choreographing for the InstaDance Collective dance company in 2015 in New York City, where she performed in numerous festivals in the NY/NJ area including CheckItOut Dance Festival and Identically Different. Caitlin continues to train weekly in NYC at Broadway Dance Center, Step, and Peridance. Caitlin is thrilled to be a part of the Inspirations Dance family and is looking forward to working with students who are equally dedicated and passionate about dance as she is!

Erin Sauter

Educator/Choreographer

Erin's Bio

Erin has been training in dance for 20 years with extensive tap training for 7 years. She graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2015 and holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Business Administration and Studio Art. While pursuing her degree, Erin was highly involved in the dance and performing arts scene throughout the Allentown, PA area as an instructor and choreographer for Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy. At Muhlenberg, Erin honed her training and technique under the direction of Shelley Oliver. She was a member of the Shelley Oliver Tap Ensemble where she toured select elementary school and nursing homes in the Allentown area and taught audiences the history of tap as well as performed for them. As a member of the Tap Ensemble, Erin also performed as the opening act for Rhythmic Circus at the Zoellner Arts Center. In 2013, she also performed in the Tap Ties showcase for National Tap Dance Day. Erin was the president of Mulhenberg’s tap team, Copasetic Rhythms, and performed in Master Choreographers. Since graduating, Erin continues her training with choreographers such as Aaron Tolson and Ray Hesselink at Broadway Dance Center. She is excited to join the Inspirations family and to share her knowledge and love of all things tap with the girls!

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