Our Instructors
Jennifer McGranaghan-Owner/Studio Director
Miss Jenn has been dancing for the past 44 years as a student, performer, instructor, choreographer and studio owner. In 1998, she founded Dance Kidz with specialization is tap, jazz and lyrical for aspiring dancers of all ages. Jennifer's strong dance background, expertise, creativity and unique ability to work with others allows her to effectively teach all levels of dance from beginner to advanced. Jennifer has been a member of the Entertainment Group of Philadelphia, the principle dancer with Bobby Morganstein (BMP Productions), a member of the children's WAVES Dance Ensemble and the Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Talent Troupe. over the years, her students have won countless top scoring awards at many regional and national dance competitions and championships. Today, Miss Jen continues to be widely recognized at numerous events for her outstanding, unique and creative choreography!
Kevin McGranaghan-Assistant Director/Choreographer
Kevin started dancing and training at Dance Kidz at the age of 3. He is professionally trained in Hip-hop,Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap. Soon after Kevin began performing at various competitions and dance conventions where he has won many awards and scholarships. He began teaching while in high school and continues to teach his love of dance to our students of all ages and dance levels. His choreography has won numerous top awards at regional and national dance competitions and is recognized with top choreography awards. Kevin is a graduate of Father Judge High School and Temple University. He also has performed as a Hiphop dancer to promote the “Step Up” movies and was a back up dancer for 90’s singer Shannon in Atlantic City. Kevin is also the Assistant Dance Director to his mom, Miss Jen!
Kaleigh McGranaghan-Choreographer
Miss Kaleigh started dancing most likely still in the womb. Miss Kaleigh is Miss Jenn’s youngest and is professionally trained in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and more. Her dancing has earned many awards and titles in the last 15 years. Along with winning titles such as Senior Miss Starbound in 2024 and 2025 along with Miss THATS ENTERTAINMENT in 2024, Miss Kaleigh has won many choreography awards for her beginner and intermediate classes. Miss Kaleigh is a high school senior and very excited to expand her dance career after graduation.
Tori Stacey-Choreographer
Tori Stacey started dancing at Dance Kidz when she was 3 years old when her grandmom signed her up one afternoon for summer classes. She has danced in recitals and in multiple competitions throughout the years. She has done tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, modern, contemporary and hip hop. During high school she would volunteer to assist Ms. Jen with her baby classes during the week and then helped another teacher on Saturday mornings. After her senior year of high school in 2013, Tori had to step away to go to college but would still come back as a substitute throughout her college career. Then in 2020, she started teaching on Saturday mornings at her favorite dance studio. During the week she teaches at New Foundations Charter School and is at the dance studio on Saturday morning. She has a husband who helps at recitals and a baby girl who loves shining on the Dance Kidz stage as well.
Miss Isabelle-Acro Instructor
Ms. Isabelle is a dancer from Northeast Philadelphia, has been dancing for 18 years and she graduated from DeSales University in 2023 with her BA in Dance. During her time there, she studied under renowned artists in modern, ballet, and jazz, and also was a member of the DeSales Dance Team. Growing up, she trained at En Pointe in Philadelphia where she was a part of the competition team, and was an assistant Acro instructor. She since has found her love for Acrobatics and has many certifications including Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility and PBT level 1 & 2. She has taught Dance and Acrobatics/Tumbling to studios in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey, and greater Philadelphia areas. She’s looking forward to joining the team!