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Adriana Griffin

Adriana Griffin began dancing at the early age of 3.  At the age of 10, Adriana began her training at the Performing Arts Academy, where she trained with some of the best in the dance community.  She became a member of PAA's dance company and traveled around the U.S. performing and competiting. During her years at PAA she received numerous scholarships from Dance Masters of America and NYC Dance Alliance. In 1997, she was one of the 27 students chosen to represent the state of New Jersey for the Dance Excellence Organization. After graduating high school, Adriana went on to receive a degree in applied mathmatics with a certification in secondary education from William Paterson University.  Adriana has also worked at the Goddard school as a teachers assistant.  She loves working with young children and sharing her love of dance with each and every one of them. Adriana's classes are very popular with children of all ages! Her constant energy and optimism brings something special to each of her classes!