
Dance Academy of North Jersey
Address
768 New Jersey 15
Jefferson, New Jersey 07849
Opening Hours
- Monday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM
- Friday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Sunday: Closed
About Dance Academy of North Jersey
Located in Jefferson, New Jersey, Dance Academy of North Jersey is a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages. This esteemed academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster technique, creativity, and passion for movement. Students can immerse themselves in a diverse range of dance disciplines, including classical Ballet, the energetic rhythms of Hip Hop, the dynamic expressiveness of Jazz, and the intricate footwork of Tap. For those drawn to more fluid and interpretive styles, Contemporary classes provide a perfect outlet. The studio also boasts a robust Ballroom program, allowing students to explore various partner dances. Dance Academy of North Jersey is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction in a supportive and inspiring environment, nurturing the next generation of dancers.
Programs from Dance Academy of North Jersey
151 programs available
Classes
Stretch & Strength
Stretch & Strength. Age-Level Classes (9-18). Open to guest dancers.
Musical Theater
Technique & Combination. Performance Essentials. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Tap and Rhythm
Technique & Combination. Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina". Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Body Alignment
Structural Integrity & Range of Motion. Anchoring & Initiating Movement. Experiential Anatomical Movement. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Musical Theater
Musical Theater Style. Performance Essentials. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Contemporary
Contemporary & Modern Styles. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Jazz
Theatre Jazz Technique. Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Musical Theatre
Technique & Combination. Performance Essentials. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Tap & Rhythm
Technique & Combination. Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina". Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Body Alignment
Structural Integrity & Range of Motion. Anchoring & Initiating Movement. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theater Style. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Theatre Jazz
Theatre Jazz Style. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.
Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance. Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; and adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning.
LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra , also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, and poses.
INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks, specifically for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus.
Ballroom Fundamentals
Classes will focus on the basic elements of International Latin and Classic Ballroom. Depending on the pace of the class, the following ballroom technique elements will be introduced: alignment, grace, poise, posture, weight transfer, frame, rhythm, timing, musicality, forward-and-back movements, box steps, and arm and foot styling. Classes will cover ballroom styles such as Cha-Cha (a lively dance derived from the mambo, characterized by its catchy rhythm and quick steps), Samba (a Brazilian dance that incorporates rapid steps and a bouncing rhythm), and Jive (a lively, fast-paced dance that is generally danced to up-beat swing or contemporary music).
Musical Theatre
This Musical Theater class focuses on building essential technique and combinations for dynamic stage performances. Participants will learn performance essentials, enhancing their ability to tell stories through movement and song. The class is designed for dancers aged TBA and is open to guest students seeking to excel in the musical theater genre.
Tap & Rhythm
Develop your technique and learn intricate combinations in this Tap and Rhythm class. This course follows Amanda's unique 'Story & Stamina' method, focusing on musicality, clarity of sound, and dynamic expression. The class is suitable for guest students and is designed to build both technical skill and performance stamina.
Body Alignment
Focus on structural integrity and range of motion in this Body Alignment class. Learn principles of anchoring and initiating movement from a grounded, efficient core. This class is designed to enhance dancers' understanding of their own bodies and improve their overall movement quality. Age-level classes are TBA and open to guest students.
Musical Theatre
This Musical Theater class focuses on technique and combinations essential for performing in musical productions. Participants will hone their skills in the style of musical theater, learning to embody characters and deliver compelling performances. The class is designed for dancers aged TBA and is open to guest dancers.
Contemporary
Dive into the expressive and fluid world of Contemporary dance. This class explores both contemporary and modern styles, focusing on advanced technique and intricate combinations. It is designed for dancers aged TBA and is open to guest dancers looking to expand their choreographic understanding and movement vocabulary.
Theatre Jazz
Explore the dynamic world of Theatre Jazz, focusing on technique and combinations that capture the essence of stage performance. This class is designed for dancers aged TBA and welcomes guest dancers to join. Participants will learn foundational jazz techniques, develop performance quality, and work on engaging choreography suitable for theatrical productions.
Stretch & Strength
Stretch & Strength classes are designed to improve flexibility and build muscular power, essential for aerialists and dancers alike. These age-level classes are suitable for ages 9-18 and are open to guest dancers seeking to enhance their physical capabilities. The curriculum focuses on core strengthening, flexibility exercises, and building the endurance needed for demanding movement sequences.
Aerial Arts
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks, specifically for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus. Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance.
Tumbling III
No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 5.
Tumbling II
No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 4.
Tumbling I
No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 2 1/2.
Acro Level 6
Tucks; Layouts; Front Ariel.
Acro Level 5
Back Handspring; Ariels without assistance.
Acro Level 4
Front and Back Walk-overs Mastered; Working on Back Handspring.
Acro Level 3
Backbend, Kick-over without assistance.
Acro Level 2
Backbend, Good Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel.
Acro Level 1
Ballet Bootcamp
Ballet Bootcamp is for dancers looking to jump start their summer performance and/or training plans. The curriculum includes Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Contemporary, Graham, Commercial Jazz, Technique, Heels, Lyrical, Stretch & Strength, Leap & Turn, and more.
Stretch & Strength
Aerialist, Acrobat, Dancer, Adagio Artist Singapore Formula 1 Racing, Telstra Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performer Sydney Opera House “Salome” Lead Australia Tourism, Commonweatth Bank Australia’s Got Talent 2 Golden Buzzers Craig ILott's L’hotel Lead Adagio Couple Lee Academy Graduate
Musical Theater with Manny Herrera
Technique & Combination Performance Essentials Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Tap and Rhythm with Amanda Castro
Technique & Combination Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina" Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Body Alignment with Jen Savelli
Structural Integrity & Range of Motion Anchoring & Initiating Movement Experiential Anatomical Movement Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Musical Theater with Jess LeProtto
Musical Theater Style Performance Essentials Technique and Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
Contemporary with Angelica Stiskin
Contemporary & Modern Styles Technique and Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
Jazz with Grace Buckley
Theatre Jazz Technique Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
Musical Theatre
Broadway: Fosse’s Dancin , Legally Blonde   West Side Story, The Music Man   Sweet Charity, Wicked Chistery Off-Broadway: Bull Durham, The Seven,   West Side Story, Miss Abigail’s Guide TV/Film: Sex and The City, Smash Trained at The School Of American Ballet
Tap & Rhythm
Dormeshia Edwards’ “Rhythm is Life” Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic” Urban Bush Women Principal Dancer “Singing In the Rain” & "42nd Street" Bessie Award Winner California Institute of the Arts Graduate
Body Alignment
Pennsylvania Ballet Company Member Radio City Rockette Broadway: Spider-Man, Anything Goes,   Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Fosse Movies: Chicago, Not Your Time Kennedy Center Honors Cruise Choreographer: Princess, Oceania
Musical Theatre
Broadway: Beautiful Noise, Hello, Dolly! Carousel, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie   On The Town, Cats, many more! Tours/Regional: Hello, Dolly!, A Bronx Tale   Radio City Christmas Spectacular Film/TV: West Side Story, SYTYCD Smash Pace University BFA in Musical Theater
Contemporary
Choreographer, Director, and Educator Artistic Director - Joffrey Ballet School Marymount Manhattan Adjunct Faculty Emmy Award winning Mia Michaels Asst. Move Society, Brand Design Director Marymount Manhattan College BFA Harvard Masters Education Leadership
Theatre Jazz
Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher Rasta Thomas' Romeo & Juliet Adrienne Canterna's Rock The Ballet New York City Dance Alliance Faculty Steps on Broadway Faculty The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Performer NBC's World of Dance Choreographer
INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks, specifically for beginners ages 9-12 and 13-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus. Lyra are taught in both age levels. Silks are only taught in the age 13&over class.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz
School Year Age 8-18
School Year Age 2-7
Summer Classes
Bootcamps
Master Classes
Level E (Age 5-7)
Musical Theater with Manny Herrera
Technique & Combination. Performance Essentials. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Tap and Rhythm with Amanda Castro
Technique & Combination. Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina". Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Body Alignment with Jen Savelli
Structural Integrity & Range of Motion. Anchoring & Initiating Movement. Experiential Anatomical Movement. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest students.
Musical Theater with Jess LeProtto
Musical Theater Style. Performance Essentials. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Contemporary with Angelica Stiskin
Contemporary & Modern Styles. Technique and Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
Jazz with Grace Buckley
Theatre Jazz Technique. Combinations. Age-Level Classes (TBA). Open to guest dancers.
SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.
Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance. Dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning.
INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus.
Level A (Age 14-18)
Level B (Age 13-15)
Level C (Age 9-12)
Level D (Age 8-10)
Advanced Classes
Acro
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial.
Lyrical
Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Crew!
Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Hip Hop Crew includes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions!
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Contemporary / Modern
Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators including Jordan Serrano, Catie Leasca, Jason Luks, and Amanda Molina.
Tap
Tap classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Tap blends coordination, musicality, and rhythm into a timeless, classically American dance form.
Jazz/Musical Theater/Heels
Jazz, Musical Theater, and Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
Ballet
Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all dance forms.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling (Age 6-13)
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Acro (Age 5-7)
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Jazz (Age 5-7)
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Tap (Age 5-7)
Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form.
Ballet (Age 5-7)
Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital.
Combo X (Age 5-7)
Combo X classes are for children who have learned the basics of Tap and Jazz. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or III. Combo X students participate in the annual recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7.
Combo III (Age 5-7)
Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Tumbling (Age 4-7)
Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Combo I/II (Age 4-5)
Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Preschool (Age 2-3)
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination. Preschool students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Crew!
Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Hip Hop Crew i ncludes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew .
Tap
Tap blends coordination, musicality, and rhythm into a timeless, classically American dance form. These classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
Tap
Tap classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
Jazz / Musical Theater & Jazz Heels
Jazz / Musical Theater & Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe
Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all modern dance styles, and can transform your child’s creativity, discipline, and artistic expression! These classes are led by Ally Sacks, Terk Lewis, Sondra Steiner, and Amanda Molina.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Acro
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Jazz
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Tap
Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form.
Ballet
Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital.
Combo X
Combo X classes are for children who have learned the basics of Tap and Jazz. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or III. Combo X students participate in the annual recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7.
Combo III
Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Tumbling
Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Combo I/II
Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Preschool
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination. Preschool students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Stretch & Strength
Stretch & Strength Age-Level Classes (9-18) Open to guest dancers
Musical Theatre
Technique & Combination Performance Essentials Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Tap & Rhythm
Technique & Combination Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina" Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Body Alignment
Structural Integrity & Range of Motion Anchoring & Initiating Movement Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest students
Musical Theatre
Musical Theater Style Technique and Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
Contemporary
Contemporary & Modern Styles Technique and Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
Theatre Jazz
Theatre Jazz Style Technique and Combinations Age-Level Classes (TBA) Open to guest dancers
INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus. Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, and poses. Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance. Dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips. Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills. Why dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; and adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning. Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance. Why dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
Acro
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial.
Lyrical
Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks. Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Crew!
Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Hip Hop Crew i ncludes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew. Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Hip Hop Crew i ncludes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Contemporary / Modern
Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators including Jordan Serrano, Catie Leasca, Jason Luks, and Amanda Molina. Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators Jordan Serrano, Catie Leasca, Jason Luks, and Amanda Molina.
Tap
Tap classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Tap blends coordination, musicality, and rhythm into a timeless, classically American dance form. These classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
Jazz/Musical Theater/Heels
Jazz, Musical Theater, and Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto. Jazz / Musical Theater & Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
Ballet
Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all dance forms. Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all modern dance styles, and can transform your child’s creativity, discipline, and artistic expression! These classes are led by Ally Sacks, Terk Lewis, Sondra Steiner, and Amanda Molina.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling (Age 6-13)
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital. Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Acro (Age 5-7)
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors. Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Jazz (Age 5-7)
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality. Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Tap (Age 5-7)
Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form. Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form.
Ballet (Age 5-7)
Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital. Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital.
Combo X (Age 5-7)
Combo X classes are for children who have learned the basics of Tap and Jazz. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or III. Combo X students participate in the annual recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7. Combo X classes are for children who have mastered the basic Tap and Jazz skills. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or Combo III. Combo X students participate in the annual end of school-year recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7.
Combo III (Age 5-7)
Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital. Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Tumbling (Age 4-7)
Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors. Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Combo I/II (Age 4-5)
Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital. Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Preschool (Age 2-3)
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination. Preschool students participate in the annual end of school-year recital. Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination.
Ballet
Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn
Jazz Heels, Musical Theater
Partnering, Commercial Jazz
Contemporary, Graham Technique
Modern, Graham Technique
Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap
Preschool
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet, Jazz, and Tumbling. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination. Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals and helps develop flexibility, and balance.
Flip Hop=Hip Hop+Tumbling
Flip Hop is an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks.
Summer Ballet
Summer Ballet provides an opportunity to maintain existing and develop new ballet skills.
Ballet
Summer Ballet provides an opportunity to maintain existing and develop new ballet skills.
Summer Acro
Summer Acro provides an opportunity to continue developing skills including backbends, cartwheels, one-handed cartwheels, kick-overs, front and back walk-overs, back handsprings, Aerials, tucks, layouts, and front aerials.
Acro
Summer Acro provides an opportunity to continue developing skills including backbends, cartwheels, one-handed cartwheels, kick-overs, front and back walk-overs, back handsprings, Aerials, tucks, layouts, and front aerials.
Summer Tech
Summer Intensives are for dancers interested in maintaining technique and developing new skills. The curriculum includes: Jazz, Jazz Heels, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Graham Technique, Musical Theater, Tap, Stretch, Leap & Turn, and more.
Summer Tech
Summer Tech is for dancers interested in maintaining technique and developing new skills. The faculty include DANJ and guest artists from dance companies, conservatories, and theater. The curriculum includes: Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Graham Technique, Jazz Heels, Broadway Dance, Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn, and more.
Tap/Ballet Combo
Combo classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance.
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Combo
Combo classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II.
Workshops
Jazz, Jazz Heels, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Graham Technique, Musical Theater, Tap, Stretch, Leap & Turn
Summer Intensives are for dancers interested in maintaining technique and developing new skills. The faculty include DANJ and guest artists from dance companies, conservatories, and theater. The curriculum includes: Jazz, Jazz Heels, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Graham Technique, Musical Theater, Tap, Stretch, Leap & Turn, and more.
August Intensive
Summer Intensives are for dancers interested in maintaining technique and developing new skills. The curriculum includes: Jazz, Jazz Heels, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Graham Technique, Musical Theater, Tap, Stretch, Leap & Turn, and more.
August Intensive
August Intensives is for dancers interested in maintaining technique and developing new skills. The faculty include DANJ and guest artists from dance companies, conservatories, and theater. The curriculum includes: Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Graham Technique, Jazz Heels, Broadway Dance, Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn, and more.
Ballet Bootcamp
Ballet Bootcamp is a June intensive for dancers looking to jump start their summer performance and/or training plans. The curriculum includes Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Contemporary, Graham, Commercial Jazz, Technique, Heels, Lyrical, Stretch & Strength, Leap & Turn, and more.
Camps
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz Heels, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn
Curriculum for ages 7-18 including Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz Heels, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Stretch, Leap & Turn. Divided into 5 levels assigned by faculty. Open to guest dancers. Offered as part of a 3-week program from July 22-August 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 2 classes each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Dance Academy of North Jersey?
Call Dance Academy of North Jersey at (973) 663-2009 or visit http://www.danj.us/.
Does Dance Academy of North Jersey have a website?
Yes, you can find Dance Academy of North Jersey online at http://www.danj.us/.
What days is Dance Academy of North Jersey open?
Dance Academy of North Jersey is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Does Dance Academy of North Jersey have evening hours?
Yes, Dance Academy of North Jersey offers evening hours. Monday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM, Friday: 3:30 - 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM.
What are Dance Academy of North Jersey's prices?
Classes at Dance Academy of North Jersey start at $35.
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