Summer Technique Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays now thru August 26th
'Tap the Map' master tap workshop is Saturday, July 31st from 12-4pm
'National Dance Day' celebration is Saturday, July 31st from 5-7pm
'Little Spinners' start Monday, August 2nd (check schedule for times)
New Feature -- Sign-up for private lessons online on our Community Page
Fall 2010 Classes -- Click here to register online; or register at the studio Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30, now through August 26th.
'Tap the Map' master tap workshop is Saturday, July 31st from 12-4pm
'National Dance Day' celebration is Saturday, July 31st from 5-7pm
'Little Spinners' start Monday, August 2nd (check schedule for times)
New Feature -- Sign-up for private lessons online on our Community Page
Fall 2010 Classes -- Click here to register online; or register at the studio Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30, now through August 26th.
Master class workshops will be held in 3 rooms, each dedicated to either Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level tappers. Each workshop will consist of three 1-hour classes. The classes will cover many elements and styles of tap including: Rhythm TAP, Theatre TAP, Tricks & Slides, Improvisation and Tap History. Tap the Map's world class faculty for these sessions will be Anthony Russo, Jumaane Taylor, Chris Erk and Jason Luks. Class size is limited and will be filled on a first to register basis - click here to register.
So You Think You Can Dance’s Hip Hop choreographers, Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo, have created a dance routine specifically for National Dance Day (Saturday, July 31st). The Dance Academy of North Jersey will be hosting a special event for dancers of all ages to come and learn the Hip-Hop routine (location to be announce based on number registering). All participants will perform as a group, which will be videoed and posted to You Tube for everyone to enjoy. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - click here to register.
Broadway Bound was inspired by the success of our Summer Stars program led by professional actors Sandy Taylor and Danny Arnold and choreographer/dance instructor Alisa Rubbone. During the fall and spring terms of each school year Broadway Bound will work with your children on developing their skills in voice, acting and dance. Each session will culminate in the theatrical production and performance of a popular Broadway Show. A new website providing all of the details will be launched during August.... stay tuned!
Summer Technique Classes are open to our studio dancers, their guests and any other individuals wishing to maintain their technique, develop new skills and make new friends. Our online registration system is ready to accept online enrollment (follow the instructions on the Summer Technique Classes page). Be sure to read about the new ten-class card designed to help address your scheduling challenges. We look forward to an exciting program with many guest instructors and DANJ faculty. Click here for our flyer.
Fall 2010 Classes are open to our studio dancers, their guests and any other individuals wishing to enroll. The schedule includes many new classes such as Musical Theater ("Broadway Bound" and voice), Acro, "Me and My Toddler," new Adult dance classes (jazz, tap and ballet) and dance-based workout classes (Body Barre, Zumba and Pilates) and exercise while your child dances. We look forward to an exciting year. Click here for instructions on registering online and to download and/or print the schedule.
New Summer Programs -- In addition to our regular summer technique classes, we are very excited to announce a series of new workshops beginning next month (read descriptions below, then click on each of the programs for more details):
Little Spinners dance camps are for children ages 2 1/2 to 8 years old. The camp is divided into three levels, each designed for the age group. Children are welcome to attend either one or both sessions. Miss Patti is very excited to meet our campers!
The Summer Stars workshops are for ages 8 & up. Children are welcome to attend either one or both sessions (each session will feature a different show). Sandy Taylor is expecting a number of surprise visitors from some of your favorite Broadway shows!
A new DANJ summer program featuring guest instructor Katie Hopkins. Katie is a staff member of The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and has served as its captain. She looks forward to greeting members of local color guards, dance teams & studio dancers.
The Dance Academy of North Jersey is proud to announce its sponsorship of this exciting new program being introduced by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department in collaboration with Performing Hearts. Starting this summer, DANJ will host classes and provide instructors. The classes will include creative rhythm movement to Broadway music and pop-chart favorites. Styles will include elements of ballet, jazz and percussive dance and the use of props. Read the online AIM story published June 11, 2010.
On Saturday, June 5th, Jefferson Township's Mayor Russell Felter joined Sandy and Elaine to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking The Dance Academy of North Jersey's Grand Re-Opening. The event also featured the official launch of DANJ's sponsorship of the Jefferson Township's Performing Hearts Challenger Dance program (visit www.performinghearts.com for more information). The mayor toured our updated facilities including our new student lounge and remodeled parent waiting area.
Online Registration - Our new online system became operational earlier this month. DANJ families -- Please help us by completing the Online Account Set-Up Form after reading the following:
- Fill in all of the required fields on the registration form, which are marked with an asterisk (*). Do not enroll in classes at this time even though there is a section on the form to do so (it will be easier to enroll using the Portal after you have a User ID and Password). After you complete the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link that you can use to obtain a password as described below.
- Obtain Your Password -- Click on the link provided in the email described above to go to the DANJ Portal login screen. Once there, click on "Don't Know My Password" and a temporary password will be sent to you via email with a link to login.
DANJ Portal - Once you have registered and received a User ID and Password, you will be able to log-in to the DANJ Customer Portal, maintain your family and student information, enroll in classes, view your schedules, view statements and make payments.
- We recommend that you change your password the first time you log into the Portal (by clicking on 'I Want To... Change Password" on the Portal screen pull-down menu).
- Please note that the online payment feature is now available; however, it should only be used for the following: (i) enrolling in our June 5th Open House free classes; (ii) enrolling in our Summer 2010 programs and Summer 2010 technique classes (we will communicate when the technique classes schedule is finalized and posted); and (iii) all classes and programs beginning with the Fall 2010 session.
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