Mary Jo Moninghoff (Alumni 2003) Artistic Director

Mary Jo Moninghoff received her training at Nardi Dance Studios. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, pointe, theatre, and hip hop for 14 years. Mary Jo received her BA in Dance Education and Performance from Cedar Crest College in January of 2008, focusing in the genres of ballet, jazz, tap, and modern. During her time at Cedar Crest College, Mary Jo choreographed several pieces for the Performing Arts Department, as well as   performed in numerous dance pieces. She was Dance Company Manager her senior year, and was also Secretary of Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre sorority. In May of 2007, Mary Jo received her Zumba certification. She was also a member of the Precious Metal Dance Team (Lehigh Valley Steelhawks) for five years and danced professionally at the PPL Center for the Steelhawks' home games. In addition to teaching, Mary Jo has choreographed for Warren Hills Regional High School 2009-2014. Shows include: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Moby Dick! The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, Godspell, and Once Upon a Mattress. She still continues to study dance at Broadway Dance Center in New York City as well as various venues in the Lehigh Valley. Mary Jo has continued to be progressive in the dance field by attending the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City each year.  Mary Jo came back to teach at Nardi Dance Studio in 2009. Being a triple threat, she was the head of our broadway / theater program, as well as being versatile in every genre of dance. She accepted the position of       Assistant Director in 2014, and the role of Artistic Director and office manager in 2020. Mary Jo has been working with the Performance Company Teams since 2016, and has been honored by receiving multiple entertainment awards and various accolades for her dance choreography. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the Nardi family, and continues to share her love of dance with her students