Meet our Staff
Jennifer McGranaghan - Studio Owner
Miss Jenn has been dancing for the past 43 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
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!
Joseph B. Clayton - Music Director
Joe has been working together with Miss Jen since 1998 as the Music Director. He continues to help bridge together innovative musical creativity and artistic dance movement for their students and instructors. He is an integral part of the Dance Kidz family!
When he isn't working with Dance Kidz, he has his own Vocal coaching, management and production company, JBC Music. He founded the company in 2004 and it has continued to grow and become renowned in the Music industry. For more information, or to set up vocal lessons, follow the link below.
Tori Stacey
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 can't wait to start dancing at Dance Kidz too!