How We Began.
Project 16 was founded by Carol & Jim Mancuso with the help of their daughter, Jalyn. Jalyn began her dance career when she was 3 years old. Ever since then, she has found her self-expression through dance. Carol and Jim saw the dedication within Jalyn and wanted to help fulfill her love for dance and teaching by creating a space that she could call her own. The “16” in the studio name has significance as it represents September 16, the day Jalyn was born.
Carol is also no stranger to the dance. Just like Jalyn, she began dancing at a very young age. Owning a dance studio has always been a dream of hers. Now the dream is becoming a reality for not only Carol but her whole family. The Mancuso Family always loves a challenge and they look forward to sharing this journey with all of their new dance students and families!