Nancy C. King
Broadway · Radio City Rockettes · Dance Masters of America
Nancy C. King is the founder and Artistic Director of The King Centre for the Performing Arts and the New Jersey Foundation for Dance and Theatre Arts — a 501(c)(3) established to advance the performing arts.
Educated at Rider University and the Hedgerow Dramatic School, Nancy founded the King Centre in 1970 with a simple conviction: that rigorous, personal training could open doors to any stage in the world. Half a century later, her students have gone on to Broadway, film, television, national tours, and the Radio City Rockettes.
"I have never taught a single dancer I didn't know by name — that is the whole point of this school."
Nancy C. King
A life devoted to the studio
What began as one studio has become an institution known across the tri-state area. Under Nancy's direction, The King Centre built a curriculum spanning ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop — taught by a faculty with Broadway, Rockettes, and professional company credits.
Beyond the barre, Nancy founded the New Jersey Foundation for Dance and Theatre Arts to make serious training accessible, funding scholarships and supporting the annual Nutcracker production that has become a community tradition.
Her philosophy has never wavered: artistry before applause, and every student known by name.
Milestones
Since 1970Nancy founds The King Centre for the Performing Arts, opening the doors to a studio built on personal attention and serious training.
The studio grows into a tri-state destination as Nancy's students begin earning places on professional stages.
Establishes the New Jersey Foundation for Dance and Theatre Arts — a 501(c)(3) advancing the performing arts and funding scholarships.
Fifty years on, Nancy continues to lead the faculty and shape dancers who go on to Broadway, national tours, and the Radio City Rockettes.
Honors & Recognition
- Woman of the Year Award
- Excellence in Dance Award — Dance Teacher Magazine
- Arts and Humanities Award
- Dance Masters of America