2012 Philadelphia Soulmates - Choreographed by Cassie Russo

Holiday Shopping at CaRu Dance Studio this Sunday

Winter Showcase Tickets On Sale Monday

Dance Workshops Session Two Starts This Sunday

Sunday Workshop Schedule

November 11 - December 16 (no class 11/25)

10 a.m. Acrobatics with Diana

11 a.m. Lyrical with Diana

4 p.m. Hip Hop with AJ 

5 p.m. Adult Broadway Jazz (16+) with AJ

$167.00 for 5 weeks

To sign up, call 609-737-2888 or email emily@caruentertainment.com.

Save the Date!

CaRu Dance Studio Hosts Dance Moms: Miami

Pennington, NJ - On Sunday, October 14, CaRu Entertainment will welcome Hannah Epstein and her mother, Debi, from Lifetime TV's Dance Moms: Miami to its New Jersey studio.

Hannah will be teaching two master classes - one Hip Hop and one Contemporary. Hannah and Debi will then be sharing their experiences with bullying as part of their country-wide anti-bullying campaign. This will be followed by an hour long 'meet & greet.'

Hannah is a nationally-ranked dancer who has competed all over the United States. Hannah and Debi are involved in grassroots anti-bullying campaign. Portions of the proceeds will go to Brand UR anti-bullying pledge and scholarship fund, which has seen support from other celebrities such as Pauly D, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and TLC's Alana Thompson ("Honey Boo Boo").

The cost is $50 for one dancer and one parent for two 45-minute master classes along with the 'meet & greet.' For one master class and the 'meet & greet,' the cost is $30. Debi will be mingling with parents while the dancers are in class. An autographed photo is included.


12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Contemporary
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Hip Hop
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Meet & Greet

Space is limited. Spots are reversed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event open to dancers ages 7-18, all levels, and is not limited to CaRu Entertainment families.

CaRu Entertainment is located at 21 Route 31 North, Pennington, NJ 08534.

If you are interested in participating, make a reservation by calling 609-737-2888. Credit card payments will be accepted over the phone.

2012 CaRuCrew at Starpower Regionals in New Jersey

Anthony Raimondi to Teach Master Class at CaRu NJ Studio

Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment is proud to welcome professional dancer Anthony Raimondi to its NJ studio on September 18 for a master class with the 2013 CaRuCrew.

Anthony began his dance training at the age of ten at Horizons Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he explored classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop with well-known choreographers and teachers - Tyce Diorio, Mary Kate Felber, Derrick Yanford, Andrew Turtletaub, KC Castellano, Linda Abbate-Machado and Rachel Bachietto. Anthony recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance and a BS in Business Marketing. While attending the University of Arizona, he had the opportunity to perform works created by the school's world-renowned faculty as well as works created by the well-known artists and icons Mia Michaels and Donald McKale.

Immediately following graduation, Anthony began performing with Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, in which he was given the opportunity to perform works by Jon Lehrer, David Robison, Kiesha LaLama and Christopher Huggins alongside the main company. In 2009, Anthony had the chance to compete with the Top 150 dancers in So You Think You Can Dance "Vegas Week," and has performed for a number of different commercial venues across the United States including fashion shows, commercials and music videos.

Anthony recently finished the live musical tribute tour "Bad Romance" - a musical theater production featuring the music of Lady Gaga. He is about to join the national touring company of West Side Story in the fall.

NOW Offering "Mommy & Me" Classes

Throwback of the Week

Fall 2012 Schedule

Cadettes Training and Performance Program - Fall Semester

September through December

Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - Technique with Wheeler

Friday 4:30 p.m. - Choreography with Emily

Friday 5:30 p.m. - Choreography with Cassie

Workshops - Session One

September 16 through October 21 (no class 10/7 and 10/21)

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - Acrobatics with Diana

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Lyrical with Diana

September 16 through October 21
Sunday 4:00 p.m. - Hip Hop with AJ

Sunday 5:00 p.m. - Hip Hop Adult with AJ

Mommy & Me
October 2 through October 23
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.

To register or for more info, email emily@caruentertainment.com or call 609-737-2888.

CaRu Crew 2nd Open Call Audition on August 2

Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment will be hosting a second open call audition for dancers ages 7-17 for their 2013 CaRu Crew competitive team on August 25.

For more information, or to register, email CaRuCompetition@gmail.com.

Starpower Nationals 2012

Starpower Nationals 2012 Photos by Lynn Ajello

Inaugural Season Ends at Starpower Nationals

Ocean City, MD - The inaugural season of CaRu Entertainment's CaRu Crew competitive dance team ended with Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, MD. The competition closed with the performance of "Cracks" - the very first piece that the CaRu Crew performed at The Pulse On Tour in Atlantic City back in January.

The Crew secured a number of notable trophies:

Senior Solos

Ashley Wysocki - 1st Overall

Marissa Colon - 3rd Overall

Senior Small Groups

"Breakin' a Sweat" - 1st Overall

"Mamma Knows Best" - 2nd Overall

"Big Jet Plane" - 3rd Overall

Senior Duo/Trio

"Let's be Bad" - 1st Overall

Teen Small Groups

"Cracks" - 2nd Overall

Members of the Crew Perform at Pavilions in Forrestal Village

Princeton, NJ - CaRu Entertainment Dance Studio performed for the residents of Pavilions at Forrestal, an assisted living community in Princeton, yesterday.

Members of the CaRu Crew from the ages of 7 through 17 showed off some of their competitive dance pieces, providing an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Styles ranges from Jazz to Musical Theater and incorporated all the glitz and glamour of Broadway.

"At CaRu, it's not just about dance," said Cassie Russo, Executive Director. "We want to help cultivate strong, well-rounded individuals. We really want our dancers to be a part of the community while getting a chance to do what they do best - entertain."

The next stop for the CaRu Crew is Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, MD.



Seen and Heard

Hillsborough, NJ - CaRu Crew dancers Molly, Ashley and Marissa perform at Molly's Sweet 16.

CaRu Summer Dance Camp - Pennington

Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment will be hosting a one-week dance camp at their Pennington studio location. Camp is Monday, August 13 through Thursday, August 16. ONE WEEK ONLY! Sign up ASAP, space is limited. To register, email carucamp@gmail.com.

Photos From Starpower Regionals

Starpower Regionals - May 2012

Starpower Dance Competition Results

Paramus, NJ - CaRu Entertainment ended their regional competition circuit on the highest note of the season at Starpower National Dance Competition. Along with the CaRu Crew taking the stage for the third time in CaRu's first year as a studio, the CaRu Cadettes training team look the stage for the very first time. More than any high score, the CaRu team was proud of the passion and dedication each dancer displayed - living up to the CaRu motto that "dreams are merely visions awaiting the opportunity to become reality."

CaRu Crew

Petite Solos:

Gillie Castadot - 1st Overall 

Junior Solos:

Maddy Castadot - 4th Overall

Emma Follman - 5th Overall

Sammie Mazzoni - 6th Overall

Maddie Mihavetz - 7th Overall

Junior Duet/Trios:

"Judas" - 2nd Overall

"Go Do" - 3rd Overall

Junior Groups:

"Baby June and Her Newsboys" - 1st Overall

Teen Groups:

"Cracks" - 1st Overall

"End of Time" - 7th Overall

Senior Solos:

Ashley Wysocki - 1st Overall

Marissa Colon - 2nd Overall

Annie Nyce - 3rd Overall

Molly Russo - 4th Overall

Senior Duet/Trios:

"Let's Be Bad" - 1st Overall

Senior Groups:

"Mamma Knows Best" - 1st Overall

"Breakin' A Sweat" - 2nd Overall

"Big Get Plane" - 3rd Overall

CaRu Entertainment is also proud to share three special awards that are at the heart of what the studio is all about:

Miss Personality Special Award

Maddie Mihavetz

Entertainment Award (Petites and Juniors)

"Baby June and Her Newsboys"

Choreographed by Cassie Russo 

Entertainment Award (Teens and Seniors)

"Breakin' A Sweat"

Choreographed by Cassie Russo

Broadway Stars Award

"Cracks"

Choreographed by Wheeler Hughes and Cassie Russo


CaRu Cadettes (Star Division)

Teen Solos:

Camille Concannon - 4th Overall

Katie Rose Davis - 5th Overall

Kelly Martin - 8th Overall

Junior Duet/Trios:

"Trouble" - 1st Overall

Teen Duet/Trios:

"Business of Love" - 1st Overall

Teen Groups:

"Momma's Place" - 5th Overall

The CaRu Crew's next stop is Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, Maryland in July 2012.

Pennington Day 2012

Pennington, NJ - Come see CaRu Entertainment at Pennington Day 2012 on Saturday, May 19. The CaRu team will be at a table from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with giveaways and information about the 2012-13 CaRu season. Meet members of CaRu's esteemed faculty, and find out about CaRu's competition team and the studio's accelerated learning opportunities in commercial dance styles like Hip Hop, Street Jazz and Contemporary.