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We are very excited to announce that Alana Isiguen and Kathleen Dunn will be leading our summer ballet intensives. Alana and Kathleen welcome DANJ studio dancers and guests to their classes. Junior and Teen/Senior sessions will be held each day. Click => Ballet for more information and registration.
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.
Two Summer Stars sessions: July 9 -13 and August 20 - 24 (both in Lake Hopatcong). Children are welcome to attend one or both sessions (each session features a different show). Sandy and Danny invite surprise visitors from some of your favorite Broadway shows! Click here for registration instructions.
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.
This four-day workshop includes classes tailored to dancers of varying skill levels, features a Solo Showcase where dancers may perform a solo in front of leading tap dance professionals for on-the-spot feedback and coaching in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Click here for information and registration instructions.
DANJ Hall of Fame Inductees and MVP Videos (April 2012)
- Tibet (Teen Production)
- Strings (Senior Small Group)
- Shake It Out (Teen Small Group MVP)
- One Beautiful Evening (Junior Trio)
- I Had A Pearl (Senior Trio)
- Ne Me Quitte Pas (Teen Solo)
- Threshold Consciousness (Senior Solo)
Congratulations to the dancers and choreographers (Mark Burrell and Chaz Buzan) of "Princess Tango" and "I Had A Pearl." These pieces were both recognized in the "top five", with "I Had A Pearl" receiving the "Best Performance" award at "Dancin' Downtown." Jaclyn Walsh received "Best Choreography" for "Mad Rush."
Congratulations to the dancers and choreographer (Jaclyn Walsh) of "Strings," Starpower's FDC People's Choice Award selected to represent its 2012 Hackensack competition. DANJ was honored in many categories (click => Starpower Results for full list) including top small group, soloist, vocalist and many others!
Our certified Zumba instructors, Reena and Bhavna, lead a fun-filled class on Sundays from 4:15 to 5:15. Register online for a ten class card by clicking here => Ten Class Card or just walk-in on Sundays (walk-ins, please arrive by 4:00 to sign up on for your first class).
With Moms close by, this program is designed just for two-year olds to develop their gross motor skills, movement creativity, physical development, and body and social awareness. After the completion of this class, children are ready for our preschool program. Click here for more information and registration instructions.
Ballet on the Boulevard offers intermediate and advanced dancers, with at least five years of ballet, an option to work with a leading ballet teaching professional on Sunday afternoons. Ten Class Cards and Individual Classes are available. Visit www.balletontheboulevard.com today!
After Chaz Buzan led a packed master class on the first Friday of 2012, "Master Class Fridays" was born. America's most popular and sought after dancers are lining up to meet and dance with you in Northern New Jersey, just 20 minutes from NYC. Visit www.masterclassfridays.com today.
2011-12 classes are open to our studio dancers and any other individuals wishing to enroll. The schedule includes new classes such as Musical Theater "Broadway Bound," 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.
Act, Sing and Dance with Broadway Bound -- led by professional actors Sandy Taylor and Danny Arnold and choreographer Kim Urba. Our school year and summer sessions have helped children and young adults develop their skills in voice, acting and dance, each culminating in the performance of popular Broadway Show pieces.
Juliette continues to serve as a role model for all children with her commitment to her passion. After her great successes on Broadway, including in a starring role in "Mary Poppins," Juliette's courageous move to television has landed her another starring role -- as the daughter of Reba Gallagher (played by Reba McEntire). We love you!
After his recent run as a top finalist touring with the 2011 cast of "So You Think You Can Dance," Jess has landed another role on Broadway in Disney's hit new show "Newsies." Jess was also a featured dancer in a recent episode of the popular TV show "Smash." We loved dancing with Jess this year at his Master Class Fridays debut!
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 Oct '11 Jefferson Patch and 2010 AIM articles.
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