The Dance Academy of North Jersey
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Registration Open - 2013 Summer Technique Classes
Summer Tech Classes are open to all dancers wishing to maintain their technique and develop new skills. Our ten-class cards and walk-in options are popular with dancers home for the summer and dancers from other studios looking to experience different teachers and styles. Click here for more information and registration instructions.
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Registration Open - 2013 Summer Ballet Intensives (June & August Sessions)
We are very excited to announce that Kathleen Dunn and Alana Isiguen will be leading our summer ballet intensives. Kathleen and Alana welcome studio dancers and guests to their classes. Ballet level 1, 2 and 3 sessions will be held each day. Click => Ballet Intensive for more information and registration.
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Registration Open - 2013 Summer Dance Camps
Little Spinners is for children ages 2 to 8. The camp is divided into levels by age group. Children are welcome to attend one or more sessions. Each session culminates in a review for parents and friends. Our faculty is looking forward to another great summer with new and returning "little spinners." Click here for registration instructions.
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Preschool and Combo Classes Now Available on Summer Evenings
Working during the day, but want to get your daughter or son to dance during the summer? Our popular school-year preschool and combo classes will now be available during the summer, Wednesday evenings. Click here for more information and registration instructions.
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Registration Open - 2013 Summer Acro Thursdays -- Work Your Flexibility!
Acro classes with Daniel Vaniska and Nicole Buonocore, will be held Thursdays from July 11th thru August 23rd from 4:00 to 5:30PM. These classes are open to dancers ages 9 - 18 of all experience levels. Privates lessons are available before and after class. Click here for more information and registration instructions.
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Order Your 2013 DANJ Recital "Under the Big Top" DVD Today!
Our video production partner is accepting orders now for our 2013 recital DVDs. You may order online or by filling out an order form and bringing it to the studio. For more information on ordering, click here ==> Recital Video DVD
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DANJ earns 6 HOF Inductees and 4 MVP Awards (click below for videos)
Dark Paradise (Teen SG)
Gone (Senior LG)
Hello Dolly (Junior SG)
Snowflakes (Junior LG)
Solos:
Transcend (Senior)
No Good (Junior)
Ave Maria (Junior)
Trios:
Crazy (Senior)
Mutual Core (Teen)
Music Box Waltz (Junior)
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DANJ Dancers Invited to Perform "Snowflakes" at The Joyce
Congratulations to the dancers and choreographer, Jaclyn Walsh, of "Snowflakes." This modern piece was selected by a distinguished panel of judges from dance companies, universities and conventions for presentation at the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS annual benefit concert, "Dancin' Downtown."
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Starpower Recognizes DANJ Dancers in all Categories of Dance and Age Levels
Congratulations to the dancers, choreographers, teachers and parents for making the Starpower weekend a fun and rewarding event. The support for each other boosted performances to new levels. DANJ was honored in many categories including top soloists, small and large groups, grand lines and titles. Click => Starpower Results.
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DANJ earns ADA's Top Scoring Groups & 6 Diamonds for Choreography
Congratulations to the dancers and choreographers of "Snowflakes", "The Lottery," "Acquiesce," "Let Love Leave Me," "Hello Dolly," "Family Secret," "Broken," and other award winning DANJ pieces honored at ADA's largest Metro NY event in 2013! Congratulations as well to title "jacket" winners in all age categories. Click => ADA Results.
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DANJ named Star Systems Top Studio at its Largest NJ Competition
Congratulations to the dancers and choreographers of "Apples", "Cirque des Enfants," "Lollipop," "Family Secret, "The Lottery," and other DANJ pieces honored at this season's competition kick-off including top large group, top small group, top duet/trio, top soloist, and top studio! Click => Star Systems Results.
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Cirque des Enfants and Hello Dolly Honored with Invitation to Impressions III
Congratulations to the DANJ dancers and choreographers of "Hello Dolly," "Cirque des Enfants," and "The River," for your performance in the 3rd annual "Impressions" benefit at Symphony Space in NYC. The show also featured other pieces by DANJ choreographers, including "One In a Million," "The Hurting," and "I Dreamed A Dream."
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Register now or call to arrange a free trial class!
2012-13 classes are open to our studio dancers and any other individuals wishing to enroll. The schedule includes new classes such as Modern, Acro, "Terrific Twosies," and new Adult dance classes including tap, jazz and belly dancing. We look forward to an exciting year. Click here for registration instructions.
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Weekend and Summer Classes and Nutcracker Auditions
Lakeside Ballet offers dancers the opportunity to work with leading ballet teaching professionals on weekends and during weekly summer intensives. Dancers will be invited to study and audition for the 2013 Nutcracker Divertissements performance! For more information, please contact the studio office.
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Register Now for Zumba Fitness - New Early Sunday Class!
Our certified Zumba instructors, Reena and Bhavna, lead a fun-filled class on Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30am. Register online for a ten class card by clicking here => Ten Class Card or just walk-in on Sundays (walk-ins, please arrive 15 minutes early to sign up on for your first class).
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DANJ Hosts Challenger Dance Program
DANJ will continue to sponsor the Challenger program in cooperation with Jefferson Township's Recreation Department and
Performing Hearts. Classes include rhythmic movement, with elements of ballet, jazz and percussive dance, to Broadway and pop-chart favorites. Read the Jefferson Patch and AIM articles.
Faculty Only, Click => Time Reporting