About

Our Staff

Debbie Contillo-Wohar
Director

Owner and founder of Just Dance! Princeton NJ, where she and her sister Laurie opened in 1999. Just Dance! NJ has been in business for  over 18 years.
Debbie left NJ to begin a new journey of her life in Phoenix AZ. Realizing her true passion was to continue to teach dance to young dancers, she decided to open Just Dance! AZ. Her many years of experience, amazing talent, patience and love will now be welcomed here in Chandler.
Debbie began her training in NYC where she studied at various studios including Steps, Phil Black, Broadway Dance Centre, Alvin Ailey and Princeton Ballet School. She studied dance education choreography, modern dance, and ballet at Queensboro College. She has appeared in numerous TV Commercials, Industrials, Movies, Shows, and MTV videos. She has choreographed for National Fitness competitions on ESPN and is a member of SAG. She also holds certifications in Yoga, Pilates, AFAA, Balletone, Aquafit and more. She continues her studies by attending dance workshops and dance teacher intensives, studying with top dancers and choreographers from the east and west coasts. Debbie is delighted to bring Just Dance! AZ to our community here in Chandler.

Ciara Selk
 
Ciara is a NJ native who moved to FL when she was in high school and attended the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of Arts. She has been dancing as far back as she can remember. From the early age of four she knew performing was the life for her. As a student Ciara competed in jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, and contemporary locally and nationally throughout the Miami area.  She recently graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Business Communications from the W.P.Cary Business School. She was able to pursue her passion of dance by being part of the Sun Devil Spirit Squad.  Her senior year she led the team to a third place title at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals.   She continues to take dance classes in Los Angeles whenever she can to stay current in the ever changing world of dance to bring her students the latest steps, music and safety skills. Ciara loves to share her passion of dance with her students, and help educate them to become the best artists and dancers that they can be.
 
 
Laynee Smith
 
 Laynee Smith has been dancing for over ten years and has been teaching for the past four. She specializes in contemporary and jazz, and she focuses on building strong technique while also encouraging creativity and self-expression. Her goal as a teacher is to create a positive and challenging environment where dancers feel supported and inspired to grow. Dance has shaped so much of who she is, and she loves being able to share that passion with the next generation of performers.
 

 

 

Emily Gonzales

  Emily Gonzales is a dancer born and raised in Arizona with 15 years of training in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pom. She is  currently a member of the Grand Canyon University Dance Team, performing at collegiate events and competitions. She is  passionate about creating genuine connections through dance and inspiring growth in both her self  and others





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 Katie Grace 

Katie Grace was born and raised on the Central Coast and trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, acro, ballroom, and hip hop. She quickly fell in love with the convention world and started traveling as much as possible earning various scholarships at conventions such as Dupree, Heat, Adrenaline, Radix, and 24 Seven. She found her love of teaching at the age of 16 and has been committed to this passion and mentoring dancers ever since. 

When she was 18, she moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend Grand Canyon University and begin furthering her training with Danceplex Pre Pro under Kayla Igo and Alexa Moffett. She has been blessed to work with and learn from so many incredible choreographers, teachers, and dancers over the years and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with this team. 

There’s nothing she loves more than getting to be a part of a dancer’s journey and help them become the very best version of themself and reach their big individual goals with confidence and courage. She can’t wait for this new season and all that is to come!





Ally Couch

 Ally started dancing competitively at 7 years old. She has assisted for Hollywood Vibe as a company member, and also traveled with Velocity as a part of their MVA+ program. She has  trained in Los Angeles with Entity Contemporary Dance for the past 4 years through their Summer and Winter intensives. She is  incredibly passionate about teaching and guiding students through their dance journey!

My name is Marissa Brock and I have lived in Arizona my whole life. I am a wife and Mom to 4. I have done all styles of dance and cheer since I was a little girl. This will be my daughter’s second year on the competitive team here at Just Dance and my first year of teaching! I am so excited to get back to dancing and create fun dances and memories for all the dancers!












Marissa Brock 

 

 Marissa  has lived in Arizona her whole life. She is  a wife and Mom to 4. She has studied  all styles of dance and cheer since she was a little girl. This will be her  daughter’s second year on the competitive team here at Just Dance and her first year of teaching with us. She is so excited to get back to dancing and create fun dances and memories for all the dancers!