The Talent Lab

The Talent Lab, 129 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Location of The Talent Lab campThe Talent Lab, 129 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

About

The Talent Lab offers Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Ballroom, and Conditioning for ages 5–19. Conditioning focuses on building technique and perfecting leaps and turns. The program does not separate students by age in technique classes; students are assessed by ability and placed in appropriate levels based on availability.

Programs

  • Ballet — All ages
  • Pointe — All ages
  • Jazz — All ages
  • Contemporary — All ages
  • Acrobatics — All ages
  • Hip Hop — All ages
  • Ballroom — All ages
  • Conditioning — All ages · Focuses on building technique and perfecting leaps and turns.

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The Talent Lab lists Alyssa Anne O'Brien as Owner and Cathrine Wheeler as Artistic Director. Other staff include Evan King for Ballet, Marina Yarina for Ballroom, and Grace Lustig for Acro & Competitive Choreography. Alyssa Anne O'Brien has a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education and EdTPA certification, and Evan King holds a Master’s in Dance Education from NYU and is ABT National Training Curriculum Certified, Pre Primary through Level 7 & Pas de Deux. Marina Yarina is a professional Latin dancer and a United States National Finalist and Top 20 Finalist at the Blackpool Dance Festival.

They do not separate students by age in technique classes; students are assessed by ability and placed in appropriate levels based on availability. Competitive team requires auditions and contract signings, required technique classes, and a minimum of 1 elective (Acro, Hip Hop, Leaps & Turns).

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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