On Friday, January 3rd, 2025, True Dance Potential kicked off its first-ever master class, and it was an incredible success. The sold-out event brought together dancers from across Long Island’s studios and high school dance teams, eager to train with one of the top choreographers in collegiate pom and professional performance—Jillian Zagorski.
For 90 minutes, from 6:30-8 PM, the energy inside our state-of-the-art training facility was unmatched. Dancers of all backgrounds—those preparing for collegiate dance team auditions, aspiring performers looking to refine their skills, and dedicated athletes eager to train like the pros—came ready to work. Jillian’s intensity, precision, and deep knowledge of pom choreography and technique transformed the space into a high-level training ground.
This class wasn’t just about learning new choreography—it was about elevating every dancer’s performance, refining technique, and bridging the gap between studio dance and the professional dance world.
Jillian Zagorski: A Leader in Collegiate & Professional Dance
Jillian’s expertise goes far beyond the classroom—she is a game-changer in the dance industry.
UDA College National Champion – As a member of Hofstra University’s dance team, Jillian played a key role in securing a Division 1 Pom national title, setting a high standard for technique, athleticism, and showmanship.
Team USA Gold Medalist – Jillian represented Team USA, earning gold at the ICU World Championship in Pom (2016) and again at the inaugural Pan American Dance Team Worlds (2017) in Cali, Colombia.
Professional Performer & Choreographer – From 2013 to 2017, Jillian was a professional dancer for the New York Cosmos, where she served as captain and head choreographer, performed live on Fox 5 New York, and even opened for international music sensation Farruko.
Elite-Level Coach & Instructor – Jillian has worked with top collegiate programs, including the University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati, West Virginia University, and University of Nebraska-Omaha, coaching and choreographing for multiple NDA National Championship-winning teams.
Her knowledge, passion, and ability to train dancers for high-level performances make her one of the most sought-after choreographers in the industry today.
A Master Class Designed for the Collegiate Level
Jillian’s Pom Master Class at True Dance Potential provided dancers with a firsthand look at what it takes to train and perform at the collegiate and professional level.
Collegiate-Level Pom Choreography – Dancers learned high-energy, technical choreography that mirrored what they would encounter in a college game-day or competitive team setting.
Precision & Execution – Jillian emphasized motion sharpness, synchronization, footwork, and explosive transitions to help dancers master the intensity of collegiate pom.
Performance & Stamina Training – Understanding that collegiate and professional dancers must sustain high-energy performances, Jillian guided dancers through drills that reinforced endurance, breath control, and showmanship.
Dancers left motivated, inspired, and with a deeper understanding of the expectations at the next level.
Adding to the excitement, the class was professionally filmed and photographed by Whois.Weston, a renowned California-based videographer and photographer, ensuring that every moment of this groundbreaking master class was captured.
Pro Tip for Dancers Preparing for College Dance Team Auditions
If you want to stand out at pom team auditions, focus on stamina and motion control. Collegiate routines demand precision, endurance, and explosive energy. Incorporating high-intensity cardio, core stability training, and resistance-based arm drills will help you maintain strong, clean motions throughout an entire performance.
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True Dance Potential – Where Artistic Athletes Train for the Next Level.
True Dance Potential: The Future of Artistic Athletic Training
At True Dance Potential, we are a specialized training facility dedicated to the development of artistic athletes. Our mission is to bridge the gap between technical dance training and strength-based athletic development, ensuring dancers build the physical foundation necessary for longevity and peak performance.
We proudly collaborate with dance studios, dance conventions, and athletes to provide a scientific and structured approach to training, helping dancers improve alignment, strength, mobility, and overall performance.
Our Training Approach:
Postural & Alignment Assessments – Every dancer undergoes a full-body evaluation to identify postural imbalances, movement inefficiencies, and muscular deficits before advancing in skill-based training.
Strength & Conditioning for Dancers – Our targeted training programs focus on correcting weaknesses, building endurance, and improving power, allowing dancers to perform with greater efficiency and reduced injury risk.
Performance Enhancement & Skill Application – Once a strong foundation is established, we integrate technique-specific drills for turns, leaps, and movement execution to refine control, precision, and artistry.
Our state-of-the-art training facility provides dancers with the tools to excel in collegiate, commercial, and concert-level performance. In addition to our structured training programs, we bring in world-class choreographers and industry professionals for master classes, intensives, and specialized workshops—giving dancers access to elite-level training opportunities right here on Long Island.
We Want to Hear from You!
Jillian’s class was an unforgettable experience, and we are already working on bringing her back at the end of February 2025.
Did you attend the master class? Tell us about your experience! Email us at info@tdp.dance or comment on our latest post on Instagram and Facebook.
Want early access to registration for Jillian’s next class? DM us on Instagram (@truedancepotential) or Facebook, or subscribe to our email list to be the first to know.
Who else would you love to see at True Dance Potential? Let us know on social media—we want to bring in the instructors and choreographers you’re most excited to train with!
This is only the beginning—stay tuned for more announcements about our February master class schedule and future training opportunities.
