This Garden State Native wasted no time blazing her trail on the way to the West Coast. Starting her professional career off as a NFL Cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles to landing a top spot on MTV’s first reality dance competition show – “The Wade Robson Project” where she was the only female left standing in the end. Her magnetic energy and charisma captured a worldwide fan base.
Jersey opened the Las Vegas Pussycat Doll lounge in Caesar’s Palace at Pure Night Club. Not only was she starring in the show, but she also had a featured solo spot. Making her way back to LA, Jersey wasted no time getting back to the audition circuit and was featured in film/tv roles such as BURLESQUE starring Christina Aguilera & Cher, HONEY2, THE LAST GODFATHER, ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS, HOUSE BUNNY, BRING IT ON: ALL OR NOTHING, GLEE, MELROSE PLACE, HEROES & CSI MIAMI.
She also danced and toured for a plethora of artists such as JENNIFER LOPEZ, RIHANNA, SHAKIRA, P DIDDY, ASHLEY SIMPSON, PITBUL, LL COOL J, DEF LEOPARD & MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE.
Jersey was also one of the stars from the hit MTV series DANCELIFE produced by JENNIFER LOPEZ. This success led to many guest appearances as a guest VJ on MTV TRES’ TRL, ELLEN DEGENERES, and was cast as one of the choreographers for MTV TRES’ BUST A RITMO.
She has been featured in many print campaigns, as well, including a national campaign for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, which involved billboards, TV spots & magazine publications such as IN TOUCH WEEKLY, OK MAGAZINE & PEOPLE. She also landed the cover of DANCE SPIRIT MAGAZINE.
Currently, Jersey is an active member of Robin Antin’s Pussycat Dolls Lounge. Jersey danced and was featured in the Pussycat Dolls Workout DVD. She modeled for the launch of the lingerie line, and has done several appearances with the PCD Brand on E!, GOOD MORNING LA and ACCESS HOLLYWOOD.
Jersey’s way of giving her blessings is by doing charity work and inspiring kids with her teaching. This has been an amazing journey for Jersey, and she doesn’t plan on stopping EVER. Her motto is: “LIVEEEE!”
“Ever since I was little, my dream has been to be a star. I didn’t know how I would get there, but I’ve always known one day I would make it.” – Jersey
Register for The Millennium Experience
Jersey Maniscalco is one of the core group of choreographers on The Experience intensive that’s traveling across the country. This is your unique chance to get up close with Jersey, interact with her, and receive instruction directly from one of the hottest choreographers around.
Register for The Experience San Francisco, or learn more about The Experience Tour.
