{"id":7504,"date":"2021-03-19T19:35:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T23:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/?page_id=7504"},"modified":"2024-06-04T12:04:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T16:04:48","slug":"asbury-park-press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/asbury-park-press\/","title":{"rendered":"The Asbury Park Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7504\" class=\"elementor elementor-7504\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b61fdcc elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"6b61fdcc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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Ballroom Studio Thrives in Marlboro, NJ\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f847a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f847a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Marlboro, NJ\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In a time when many businesses were struggling to survive, one local dance studio was able to not only weather the storm, but also thrive and become the number one Fred Astaire Dance Studio in New Jersey by 2022.<\/p><p>The studio is owned by Devyn-Nicole Pasalano and Cristian Pozo, who have assembled a talented and passionate team to help achieve their vision of providing top-notch dance instruction and a supportive community for dancers of all levels. Felicia Slater is the Front Desk Executive who helps to ensure that each student feels welcomed and supported from the moment they walk through the door.<\/p><p>The team of highly-qualified dance instructors, Jhodar Villegas, Jose Romero, and Alberto Contreras, are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential on the dance floor. Their wealth of experience and immense love for dance that is palpable in every class they teach has allowed for them to quickly soar and become the Top Instructors of New Jersey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Marlboro Ballroom Dance Studio quickly established itself as a hub of activity and community for dance enthusiasts of all levels. The secret to their success, according to the studio\u2019s owners, is a commitment to excellence in both dance instruction and customer service. \u201cWe strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students, whether they are just starting out or have been dancing for years,\u201d said Studio Owners, Devyn-Nicole Pasalano and Cristian Pozo.<\/p><p>But it\u2019s not just the quality of instruction that sets the Marlboro Ballroom Dance Studio apart. The studio also offers a wide range of classes and events, from beginner-level dance lessons to competitive dance events, giving students a chance to showcase their skills and progress. In addition, the Studios contribution of time to perform at local charitable events and donations of nearly hundreds of free lessons to non-profit organizations and school fundraisers have helped to solidify its position as a valuable and active member of the Marlboro community.<\/p><p>Ballroom dancing has numerous benefits, including improving physical and mental health, social interaction, and fostering a sense of community. At the Marlboro Ballroom Dance Studio, students have the opportunity to experience these benefits for themselves. And for those interested in trying out the studio, no partner is required \u2013 you will simply dance with a certified Dance Instructor. This makes it perfect for couples to have a date night or for individuals of all ages to try something new.<\/p><p>With a passionate and loving team that goes above and beyond for each student who walks through the doors, it\u2019s no wonder that the studio has become a success story in the face of adversity. For those looking to improve their dancing skills or simply to experience the joy of movement, the Marlboro Ballroom Dance Studio is a true gem in the heart of New Jersey. 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Marlboro dance partners became business partners too<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9c623 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f9c623\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"gnt_ar_hl\"><strong>Susan Bloom\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Special to the Asbury Park Press<\/strong><\/p><div><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">MARLBORO \u2013 Though Marlboro residents Devyn-Nicole Pasalano and Cristian Pozo took separate roads to a career in dance, the couple and eventual co-owners of Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Marlboro couldn\u2019t be more in sync when it comes to their passion for sharing the joy and power of dance with others.<\/p><p>Growing up in Island Heights, \u201cmy grandmother owned a dance studio and threw me into ballet, tap and jazz right away, so dancing and competing were always in me,\u201d recalled Pasalano, 27.<\/p><p>Though she continued to explore all forms of dancing \u2014 including belly dancing and Brazilian samba \u2014 while attending the LIM College of Fashion in Manhattan, \u201cI ultimately found ballroom dancing and was hooked,\u201d she said.<\/p><p>By contrast, Pozo first experienced the magic of dance in his late teens.<br \/>A native of Ecuador who moved to Monmouth County at age 12, \u201cmy parents weren\u2019t big dancers and I didn\u2019t grow up dancing, but I enjoyed the music and movement,\u201d said Pozo, 33, who got into dance as a form of fitness at 18.<\/p><p>\u201cI took classes in New York City, but when I walked into a Fred Astaire Dance Studio at 21, I fell in love with their system, the way they teach, and the way they help students grow within the business and have been with their East Coast studios since then,\u201d he said.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pasalano and Pozo\u2019s paths ultimately crossed in 2017 when Pasalano walked into a Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Monmouth County that Pozo co-owned.\u00a0\u201cI went there because I wanted to pursue my next genre of dancing,\u201d Pasalano said.\u00a0\u201cWhen you start to learn about your body and all of the benefits dancing brings, you just want to dive in, dance\u00a0and compete.\u201d<\/p><p>When both revealed an interest in competing in American Rhythm Ballroom Dancing (which requires proficiency in the cha cha, rumba, East Coast swing, bolero and mambo), the two were paired together to see if their skills aligned and if they were compatible, given the extensive amount of time their practice sessions would demand. They were a huge hit on and off the dance floor and have been together ever since.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cWe trained seven days a week,\u201d Pozo said, \u201cand one year later, based on the profound progress Devyn and I had made on the floor as dance partners, we had the opportunity to develop the central Jersey market and open a new location of our own in Marlboro.\u201d<\/p><p><em>(Freehold, Manalapan, Old Bridge, Matawan, Monroe Township, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Morganville, Englishtown)<\/em><\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Excited to bring their energy and passion for dance to the launch of their own studio, the duo scouted locations, oversaw the construction and design of their facility from scratch, and officially opened Fred Astaire Dance Studios\u00a0Marlboro in October 2019.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10ae19e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10ae19e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f4d255\" data-id=\"8f4d255\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eefcce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eefcce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>A one-stop-shop studio<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">A year and a half later, \u201cwe teach all forms of dance to people of all ages, from 7 to 77, because age is only a number,\u201d Pasalano said.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cOur clients include wedding couples learning their first dance, older couples, singles, kids \u2014 everyone \u2014 and we teach everything from the cha cha, hustle, tango\u00a0and waltz to ballroom dances, ballet technique, tap, dance fitness and more,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u201cIf you want to dance, you\u2019ve come to the right place.\u201d<\/p><aside id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"><\/aside><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pozo agreed that their students come to the studio for a range of reasons.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cSome come in wanting to be able to dance confidently at their or another\u2019s wedding and others have just always wanted to dance,\u201d he said. \u201cSome want to lose weight and don\u2019t like the gym, while others have watched \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019 and want to do that.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">According to Pasalano, all students begin with a free 30-minute private lesson with an instructor and are then guided to either group classes or additional private sessions based on their goals.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cOur beginner package consists of five 45-minute private lessons, unlimited group classes\u00a0and access to any of our studio\u2019s fun social events \u2014 potentially over 30 classes in all \u2014 for $550, while group classes for kids ages 7 to 12 feature 13 45-minute sessions for $300 and are a great way to meet people,\u201d she said.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pasalano and Pozo believe that their studio has experienced outstanding student retention because dance is so much more than just movement to music.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cDancing requires you to listen to and communicate with people, be sensitive to each other, and work together,\u201d Pozo said. \u201cI had ADHD as a kid and dancing both challenged me and helped me to focus and concentrate.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pasalano agreed.\u00a0In addition to the lively music, beautiful costumes, and daring steps, \u201cdance teaches patience and confidence and really allows you to express yourself in a safe space,\u201d she said. \u201cIt requires mindfulness and humility and is the greatest and most organic way to foster happiness within yourself.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Not just about the steps<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">While launching any new venture is difficult, the pair faced an unexpected challenge last March, when COVID-19 forced the studio\u2019s shutdown just five months after opening.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cWe were closed until late June,\u201d Pasalano said, \u201cbut we taught virtually during those months and used the downtime to clean, train our staff, and update the studio for when students returned.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cThe pandemic was hard because we hadn\u2019t been open long enough for customers to find us and make dancing a lifestyle,\u201d she said, \u201cbut we\u2019re now fully open with safety protocols in place, we continue to advertise that we\u2019re here, and our student enrollment keeps growing and growing.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">And their dance card continues to fill.\u00a0In addition to teaching over 90 classes a week along with two fellow instructors, Pasalano and Pozo welcomed professional dancers Daniella and Pasha Pashkov of \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d and \u201cWorld of Dance\u201d fame to their studio on March 8 to instruct a series of private lessons with students.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pasalano and Pozo also continue to pursue their own competitive aspirations.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cCristian and I recently placed fifth in a national American Rhythm Ballroom Dance competition and are excited to keep perfecting our routine and advancing,\u201d Pasalano said.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cLooking ahead, we love our entire \u2018dance family\u2019 of students; they bring so much positive energy and we brag about our students all day,\u201d Pasalano said.<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cWe want to continue to create a welcoming, motivating, fun\u00a0and inclusive environment and ensure that our studio feels safe so that everyone can access the wonderful and important outlet of dance,\u201d Pasalano said. \u201cEspecially during these times, dance is mental, physical\u00a0and very necessary.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div><aside class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\" aria-label=\"advertisement\"><div id=\"ad-slot-7103-nj-asburypark-C1171-native-article_link-money-2\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"lazyLoadX\" data-google-query-id=\"CLba4aG-ve8CFS0IiAkdspABAw\"><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Most rewarding for the dancing duo?\u00a0\u201cCristian and I love to see our students benefiting from dance the way we have and taking the lessons they learn on the floor \u2014 communication skills, confidence, etc. \u2014 outside our doors,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re focused on the health and wellness of all of our students and dance makes you better and stronger in life.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cDance isn\u2019t just about the steps,\u201d Pasalano concluded. \u201cThat\u2019s the fun part, but it\u2019s so much more.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/aside><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6dab1ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6dab1ea\" 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc7e22d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let\u2019s Dance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd0070 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cd0070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Seniors enjoy social connection and the power of movement at Fred Astaire Dance Studios<\/h4><p>Pandemic or no, dancing is a beneficial activity \u2013 especially for seniors, who can help keep their bodies healthy, their minds sharp and<\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>their social connections strong just by strapping on their dancing shoes.<\/p><p>Perhaps no one knows this better than couple Devyn-Nicole Pasalano and Cristian Pozo, professional dancers and co-owners of Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Marlboro since October 2019.<\/p><p>\u201cWe really love our senior community \u2013 they\u2019ve always been supportive of our curriculum and we learn so much from them,\u201d says Pozo of their studio\u2019s large senior-age clientele.<\/p><p>\u201cSeniors also have an inherently positive connection with dancing because it was often a pastime for their gen- eration and many times part of their school curriculum for gym, and they\u2019re also familiar with renowned dancer, actor and singer Fred Astaire,\u201d he says.<\/p><p>\u201cWe offer all different styles of classes, from instruc- tion in the waltz and rumba to faster dances like the jitterbug, Lindy Hop, foxtrot and other popular dances from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s,\u201d Pasalano says. \u201cWe give students the full experience of the dance by playing period music by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Elvis and other popular musicians of that era.\u201d<\/p><p>Offering one-on-one instruction or group lessons, Pozo says, the studio\u2019s instructors are highly attuned to each dancer\u2019s needs.<\/p><p>\u201cWe work around any issues or injuries and make sure that everything they do is safe and comfortable by adjusting and modifying moves for the unique person in front of us,\u201d Pozo says. \u201cMany doctors send patients to us because dancing can be low-impact on bones and mus- cles, and they want them to have dance as part of their physical therapy. Our \u2018sprung\u2019 dance floors incorporate a powerful cushion underneath so that there\u2019s no impact on the knees or joints, and our students can dance all day.\u201d<\/p><p>Safety is paramount at the studio, which has taken all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mea- sures to enhance their clients\u2019 safety and comfort during the pandemic, and which goes above and beyond to make any other accommodations requested.<\/p><p>\u201cFor example, those looking to avoid crowds can opt for private lessons instead of group classes, and we\u2019re open from 12 to 9 pm, so they can pick their hours,\u201d Pasalano says. \u201cWe also clean and sanitize before and after every session, wear masks, wash our hands, and keep all<\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>of our doors open, and we have a big ballroom, so people can rest assured that they\u2019ll be adequately distanced in our spacious 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No partner is necessary or required.\u201d<\/p><p>For those convinced that they have two left feet, are afraid they won\u2019t be able to keep up, or are otherwise hes- itant to give it a go on the dance floor, \u201cwe offer a 30-min- ute complimentary private dance lesson so that they can try it out, and once they do, they\u2019ll love it,\u201d Pozo promises. \u201cClients tell us that it\u2019s much easier than they expected. We make them feel so comfortable and work as a team to ensure that students get everything they need and have a wonderful time.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cDancing is a great experience, especially for seniors right now,\u201d Pozo continues. \u201cSeniors have suffered so much during the pandemic, being home alone in some cases and\/or being limited in their ability to socialize, which can lead to stress and isolation, so we make it a fun experience for them every time. It\u2019s important to remain active in order to live a long, healthy life, and dancing is a great way to keep moving and connect with others.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cWe hope area residents will come try us with no expectation so that we can show them the experience and benefits of dancing,\u201d Pasalano says. \u201cWe\u2019re a big dance family and welcome everyone who comes in. There\u2019s nothing to lose \u2014 join us and be social!\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently Featured in The Asbury Park Press Fred Astaire Dance Studios Marlboro Location:\u00a0318 Route 9, Marlboro Phone:\u00a0732-414-1835 Owners:\u00a0Devyn-Nicole Pasalano and Cristian Pozo Opened:\u00a0October 2019 Interested in Joining our Marlboro Dance Family?\u2026 Sign up for a FREE Private Lesson\u00a0 First Name(Required) Last Name(Required) Email(Required) Phone How can we help you? \u201cDancing Through Adversity: Ballroom Studio Thrives [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":205,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7504","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/205"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7504"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7504\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/marlboro-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}