Lisa Schumann

Miss Lisa brings a lifetime of passion, leadership, and excellence to Dance Expression dance arts. As the Owner and Director for 38 years, she built a studio known for its dedication to quality dance education, strong technique, and a nurturing environment for every student. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Adelphi University and received extensive training from renowned dance institutions and master teachers, including New Jersey Ballet and Broadway Dance Center.

Throughout her career, Miss Lisa has taught and choreographed jazz, tap, and musical theater, working with dancers from their very first class through advanced and adult levels. She directed a highly successful, award-winning competition company and choreographed numerous competition pieces as well as school and stage productions. Her professional performance experience includes appearances with Outrageous at Bally’s Casino, along with engagements at Hershey Park, Green Mountain Guild, and Hunterdon Hills Playhouse.

Today, Miss Lisa continues to share her love of dance as DEDA’s Costume Coordinator and Jazz instructor. She is certified in fitness, yoga, acrobatic arts, and Zumba, and is professionally licensed by MTJGD, IDEA, NADAA, and ADT of NJ. Her lifelong commitment to dance education has been recognized with the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council’s Arts in Education Award and the DanceXplosion Lifetime Achievement Award.