Jessica Appling

Dance Teacher

Jess Appling is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jess trained extensively in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and strength & conditioning. She was also a member of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats Dance Team, where she continued to develop her passion for performance and athleticism. Throughout her dance career, she has studied with renowned artists including Lady Di Walker, Jason Samuels Smith, and Savion Glover.

Jess currently serves as a Director and Judge with OneBeat Dance Brands. While many dance educators pursue dance degrees, Jess followed a unique path by earning a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law before completing a Master of Science in Exercise Science. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Flexologist, and Sugarfoot Certified, allowing her to bring a unique blend of dance education and exercise science into every classroom.

Passionate about dancer health and longevity, Jess loves helping dancers build strength, improve performance, and reduce injury risk while creating a positive, encouraging environment where every student feels challenged, supported, and inspired. Having lived in Ohio, New York, Illinois, and now New Jersey, she enjoys meeting dancers from all over the country and is always planning her next travel adventure. When she's not teaching or judging, you'll likely find her training for her first marathon.

Jess is thrilled to begin her first season at Synergy and can't wait to share her love of dance and movement with the Synergy family!

Jess joined the Synergy Teaching Team in 2026.