Let’s talk through some scenarios. Raise your hand if you grew up dancing, turned 18, and then all of sudden there were no classes for you other than Zumba/dance cardio or one adult tap class at your local studio. Or, you’ve never taken a class but have always wanted to try, and there simply isn’t anywhere that offers choreography classes in styles you like. Last one… you want to feel confident and sexy in a safe space, do something for yourself, and you're ready to post that TikTok dance video. Saucy Studios was created with you in mind!! We are dance choreography classes for adults where you can continue your dance journey or dive in for the first time. You’ll learn a full routine in every class, leaving sweaty, smiling and feeling amazing! We have different levels and styles so you can find what works best for you! We pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment, so no matter what, you’ll find your dance home and Sauce soulmates here at Saucy Studios.
All About Saucy
Adult Dance Classes
Sam has been dancing since she was 2 years old and never looked back. Growing up in central NJ, she danced competitively and performed in multiple musicals in her high school and community- she started choreographing these musicals when she was 17. She later graduted from Hofstra University with degrees in Psychology, Drama and Business Management, and post college, moved to NYC to audition for whatever she could get her hands on. Samantha danced at the Carnival Choreographer's Ball in NYC (including backup dancing for Robert Taylor Jr.) and in an Xbox Kinect flashmob commercial featuring Ne-Yo and Lady Souverign. She went on to dance on the national tour of Sesame Street Live, performing across the U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Samantha was in the original cast of the Off-Broadway immersive show Play/Date, danced in the Off-Off Broadway production of Naked Holidays and choreographed/danced in The Ded Sullivan Show at the former Times Scare in Times Square. She was Young Deborah in the ID Network's Stalked, Kelly in the web series Full Count, and has done numerous infomercials for Gaiam and more!
While in NYC, Samantha was the assistant for Broadway Dance Center faculty members Debbie Wilson, Heather Rigg and Lane Napper. Since starting her choreography journey, Samantha has choreographed over 75 musicals, live events, flashmobs, wedding performances, and films, most recently the Applebees University Saucerority TikTok commercials. She has been nominated for "Outstanding Choreography" awards with Count Basie, Rising Star and NJ Theater Association, and won two Basie awards for her work on Drowsy Chaperone and All Shook Up. Samantha created a dance program with Arise International for Dutch students traveling to NYC to study their craft. She was also the dance production assistant for the Britney Spears Twister Rave commercial and choreographed/directed a dance shoot for 150 people on location in Nashville. "I'm so excited to share my passion with you, and I know that no matter what your previous dance experience is, you'll find your home here at Saucy Studios. Come learn fierce choreograhphy, sweat, feel sexy, and meet your new best friends. I can't wait to dance with you all!!"
Sam Amaral
owner
EMPOWERMENT & CHOREO FOR ALL
Emily is a mom to a toddler, runs her own accounting business and teaches dance in central NJ. She has been dancing since she was two years old. Emily attended dance intensives at The Rock School for Dance Education and The Florida Youth Ballet Theater. In college, she was co-captain of the University of Miami Sunsations Dance Team, performing jazz, hip hop and pom styles. In 2023, her choreography won the “Ultimate Entertainment” judges award at competition. Emily believes that dancing is about telling a story, with emphasis on performance quality and using the entire body through every movement.
Emily Limor
instructor
Born and raised in Peekskill, New York, Caitlin Brady has been a dance instructor since 2003. Caitlin studied dance at Hofstra University (when she met Sam!) where she was also a student choreographer for both Danceworks and MoVom. She has choreographed for a range of events from the Miss Delaware Competition to the Annual Business Council of Westchester’s Dancing with the Rising Stars. Through teaching and performing, Caitlin has found her creative voice and has a genuine passion for choreography. She believes that dance should be a release from reality as well as a challenge of the mind and body within a safespace (@caitiilou)
Cait Brady
instructor
Sabrina began dancing at the age of 2 and has been performing in various settings for the past 20 years. She has attended numerous dance workshops with artists such as Janelle Ginestra, Lane Napper, Celine Edmondson, and Rosero McCoy, to name a few. Her primary styles of dance are Hip Hop, Pom, Heels, and Lyrical/Contemporary. Additionally, as a competitive cheerleader, she has won overall first place solo awards in the dance categories. Sabrina pursued her dance education at Stockton. She is taking her experience to our studio and is looking forward to bringing her own unique style to our classes!
Sabrina Irvolino
instructor
Laura earned a BA from the University of Tampa, majoring in advertising/PR with a minor in dance. She's trained in dance for 12 years, some as a competitive dancer. During her time at UT, she danced in 9 performances, choreographed multiple pieces, and was a member/co-coach of the competitive dance team (even lead them to nationals in Daytona). Laura has 7 years of teaching experience (& Zumba certified), and worked as a manager at a Florida studio. In addition to teaching 15 classes a week, she provided innovative marketing solutions and oversaw all admin/scheduling tasks. Her goal is to pass on her love of dance as she greets you at the studio door!
Laura Greene
front desk
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Rob is the website builder, ad designer, spackle champion, and front desk extraordinaire at Saucy Studios. He is lucky enough to get to spend his life with Sam and is just happy to do any role to help her realize her dream of opening her own studio and spreading her brand of high energy fun for everyone who walks through our doors! When he's not at Saucy he's the Director of Operations at Traffic Builders, a digital marketing firm located in Bayville NJ. He is an avid golfer, loves the brewery across the street (and wants to work to get a Saucy Selzer on their menu) and will be working the front desk from time to time and if you're lucky you will never need to see his dance moves :)
Rob Burke
front desk
We love exposing our dancers to various teaching artists, be on the lookout for workshops and classes from guest instructors. Looking to join the Saucy Squad? Reach Out! (Contact Info Below)
Whatever you are comfortable dancing in! Most people wear what they would wear to a gym or fitness class. Sneakers, tennis shoes or dance sneakers/jazz shoes are great for most classes, and you are more than welcome to wear socks, lyrical turners, or barefoot for lyrical/contemporary classes. Heels should be worn in designated heels classes, but other footwear is also welcome in those classes based on comfort level.
Our classes are 1 hour in length. Workshops or specialty classes may be extended to 90 mins but time frames for such classes will always be explicitly listed in the description.
We offer three levels of classes! Beginner, All Levels (which is great for both beginners and those with dance experience) and Intermediate/Advanced. There are no prerequisites for any levels and we welcome you to take whichever level works best for you! Please note that intermediate/advanced is designed for those with past dance experience.
We offer street styles (hip-hop, street jazz, funk), lyrical/contemporary, musical theater, heels, jazz, commercial jazz and music video/live performance choreography classes. Be on the lookout as we add more styles to the calendar!
Our classes are not like Zumba in that you are not following a set of moves to each song that continually changes. We are choreography based classes so you will learn a full custom routine! We keep the choreo movin' so you'll definitely get that heart rate up and break a sweat!
Nope! No matter how you identify, everyone is welcome to dance it out with us!
Yes! Our classes are meant for bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities so we make sure all of our dancers feel confident with the movements! For recent injuries, make sure you are cleared by your doctor before doing any sort of physical exercise.
Unless otherwise noted, our classes are all separate, fresh routines for each class, so no getting lost here!
Sure, however, registering for class beforehand is highly excouraged to secure your spot. We try our best to get everyone into class but we can't guarantee entry if the class is at capacity! Register yourself for class here!
Become a member and you're able to take unlimited classes every month! No commitment and you don't wanna miss our membership perks including discounts and members-only classes! Sign up here!
There are no showers at the studio. We have one, two stalled restroom within the building for changing, and a designated locker area to keep your belongings. We also have some basic toiletries for freshening up!
Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 34 Main Street, Unit 1C Toms River, NJ 08753, across the street from Battle River Brewing. There is metered parking along the street that is free after 5p.m Monday-Saturday (free on Sundays). There is also a free public parking lot one block over at 27 Irons Street (check out the pin on the map). Once parked in the lot, walk down the alleyway (peep the picture!). Once on Main Street, make a right and you’re there!
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