Sharon and Philadelphia tap legend LaVaughn Robinson.

Sharon Festa  professional dancer, teacher and choreographer, was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and began her dance training at Eleanor Rubino’s Academy of Performing Arts.  Sharon continued her dance education by attending Dean College, in Franklin MA, where she received an AA in Dance. Upon her graduation from Dean, Sharon studied at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where she earned a BFA in Jazz/Theater Dance. 

During her training, Sharon had the opportunity to study with instructors from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and tap Master Lavaughn Robinson.  During College, Sharon choreographed and performed in many concerts, as well as tutoring tap classes.  Sharon is also a graduate of the Dance Teacher’s Training Course sponsored by the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston and has received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards by the National Medal Test Program.

Sharon’s performance career has taken her all over the world.  She has worked in many theatres, Atlantic City production Shows, on cruise ships, and theme parks.  In recent years she traveled to Singapore where she performed a tour with magician Joe Holiday.  She has also performed as well as choreographed for many corporate events, such as New York Magazine, Merrill Lynch, and Buick Corporation to name a few.

Sharon has taught as well as choreographed in many studios in the Boston, Philadelphia, and the Southern New Jersey area.  She teaches a wide range of techniques in all forms of Dance. Her Choreography has won numerous awards in national competitions, and was recently seen in the Miss New Jersey Pageant in Ocean City, New Jersey.  Sharon is currently teaching dance, and the director of the "Elite Dance Team" at Dance Forum South, in Southern New Jersey.  

Sharon and Buster Brown.