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School Year Classes
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Age 2-7
- 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jazz (Age 5-7)
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
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Acro (Age 5-7)
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar 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 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.
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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 -10). 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 -10). 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.
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Age 8-18
- Ballet
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Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all dance forms.
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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 Kelby Brown, Ally Sacks, Sondra Steiner, and Amanda Molina.
Jazz/Musical Theater/Heels
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Jazz, Musical Theater, and Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
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Jazz / Musical Theater & Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
Tap
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Tap classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
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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.
Contemporary / Modern
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Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators including Kristilee Maiella, Jason Luks, Terk Waters, Jaclyn Walsh, and Amanda Molina.
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Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators including Kristilee Maiella, Jason Luks, Terk Waters, Jaclyn Walsh, and Amanda Molina.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling
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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.
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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.
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Crew!
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Hip Hop classes are led by Jenny LeProtto, Terk Lewis, 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! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew.
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Hip Hop classes are led by Jenny LeProtto, Terk Lewis, 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! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew.
Lyrical
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Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
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Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
Acro
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Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar 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.
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Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar 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.
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Level D (Age 8-10)
Level C (Age 9-12)
Level B (Age 13-15)
Level A (Age 14-18)
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Level E (Age 5-7)
Level D (Age 8-10)
Level C (Age 9-12)
Level B (Age 13-15)
Level A (Age 14-18)
"The professionalism and care in nurturing and training its students sets DANJ among the best dance programs in the nation."
Myra Daleng, Dir. of Dance Emerita, University of Richmond
Faculty
Faculty
Jason Luks and Jenny LeProtto, DANJ Artistic Directors, lead an incredible team of dance educators including on and off-Broadway performers, members of leading dance companies, university and conservatory faculty, and professional choreographers. They have graduated from, and serve as faculty members and guest choreographers for prestigious university-based and conservatory dance programs including NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, Juilliard, Ailey, Marymount, and UNC's School of the Arts; as well as teaching at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Many of them are also members of highly esteemed dance companies. Three of the last four annual Capezio A.C.E. Awards winners are members of our choreography staff. DANJ dancers have the unique benefit of taking technique classes every week with these gifted professionals.
"DANJ students have the unique opportunity to train with gifted professionals in a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment."
Randy Skinner, Director, Choreographer, and Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Astaire award nominations
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Artistic Director - Jason Luks
"Falsettos", Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"
James Lapine's "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing"
"On The Town", “My One and Only", "Tap Stars"
Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School - Musical Theater
Company Member: The JaM Project
Faculty: NYCDA, Syncopate
IDO World Tap Dance Championship Solo Winner
NYU’s Tisch School of Arts BFA
Jason Luks, our Artistic Director, leads an incredible team of dance educators including on and off-Broadway performers, members of leading dance companies, university and conservatory faculty, and professional choreographers. Our faculty have graduated from, and currently serve as faculty members and guest choreographers for, many of the most prestigious university-based and conservatory dance programs including NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, Juilliard, Ailey, Marymount, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and others. Many of them are also members of highly esteemed dance companies such as Keigwin + Co, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, The Phoenix Project Dance, Pilobolus, The Difference Between, Mark Morris, and others. Three of the last four annual Capezio A.C.E. Awards winners are members of our choreography staff. In addition to guest teaching at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway, our faculty are frequently called on to teach for convention workshops including JUMP, NYCDA, The Pulse, Adrenaline, ADA, Legacy, VIP, SHOCK and more. Our dancers have the unique benefit of working in-studio, taking technique classes every week with these gifted professionals.
Jason Luks, our Artistic Director, leads an incredible team of dance educators including on and off-Broadway performers, members of leading dance companies, university and conservatory faculty, and professional choreographers. Our instructors and choreographers have graduated from, and currently serve as faculty members and guest choreographers for, many of the most prestigious university-based and conservatory dance programs including NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, Juilliard, Ailey, Marymount, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and others. Many of them are also members of highly esteemed dance companies such as Keigwin + Co, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, The Phoenix Project Dance, Pilobolus, The Difference Between, Mark Morris, and others. Three of the last four annual Capezio A.C.E. Awards winners are members of our choreography staff. In addition to guest teaching at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway, our faculty are frequently called on to teach for convention workshops including JUMP, NYCDA, The Pulse, Adrenaline, ADA, Legacy, VIP, SHOCK and more. Our dancers have the unique benefit of working in-studio, taking technique classes every week with these gifted professionals.
Competition Teams
Competition Teams
- 6 Critics Choice Awards
- All Age Divisions in Overalls
- Conservatory Scholarships
- Top Studio Award
- 60+ High Score Overalls
- 3 Choreography Awards
- Top Studio Award
- 45+ High Score Overalls
- Ten Scholarship Winners
- 3 Critics Choice Awards
- 40+ High Score Awards
- Studio Versatility Award
- Fighting Childhood Cancer
- Two Company Performances
- Collaborated with 10+ Studios
What is Company Team?
The 'Company Team' is a group of dancers ages 7-18 who train, rehearse, and perform in a supportive, inspiring, and fun environment. They are advanced to semi-professional and train 3 to 5 days per week.
Technique Training
Company dancers train 5-15+ hours per week in ballet, jazz/musical theater, contemporary, modern, tap, lyrical, hip hop, stretch, leap & turn, and more! Company dancers choose which styles they train in (except for ballet, which is required). Company dancers attend Summer Tech and Ballet Bootcamp.
Choreography & Rehearsals
Company dancers select the styles of dance they are interested in competing in as well as the number of groups, solos, and duo/trios. Company Choreographers are available on request to soloists. Choreography and rehearsals are on weekends.
Competitions & Conventions
Competitions and Conventions provide dancers an opportunity to train with their peers outside the studio and perform on stage for industry professionals. The Company attends four local competitions, a national competition, and performs in the DANJ annual recital and benefit concerts. Interested Company dancers may attend additional optional competitions and conventions.
Results!
DANJ Company dancers focus on being the best version of themselves in class, in choreography, and on stage. They work hard, growing their skills in a safe, steady manner! While the culture is not about winning, the dancers have consistently demonstrated high performance levels at conventions and competitions. Sharing the experience with similarly talented dancers makes their journey that much more enriching.
What is Mini Team?
The 'Mini Team' is a group of young dancers ages 5-7 who train, rehearse, and perform in a inspiring and fun environment. Mini Team dancers train between 2.5 & 3 hours per week.
Technique Training
School Year Classes - Mini Team dancers are required to train in ballet, tap, and jazz and, if interested, acro. The 2024 classes are Mondays (4:30-5:15 Tap & 5:15-6:00 Jazz); and Thursdays (5:15-6:15 Ballet & 6:30-7:00 Acro)
Summer Classes - Mini Team dancers attend DANJ's Summer Tech and Ballet Bootcamp programs.
Choreography & Rehearsals
Mini Team dancers learn two dances - tap and jazz. The choreography and rehearsals for these pieces are held on Saturdays from 11:00-12:45.
Competitions & Conventions
The Mini Team attends three regional competitions. Mini Team members can attend additional 'optional' conventions and competitions.
What is Tap Dancers Only?
Tap Dancers Only is a program for dancers ages 7-18 who are interested in competing in just tap.
Technique Training
Tap classes are listed at => Class Page. Tap dancers may train in other styles. Class placements are skill-based.
Choreography
DANJ choreographers create original tap works. Choreography and rehearsals are on weekends.
Competitions & Conventions
The competition team attends four regional and one national competition. Dancers may attend additional conventions and competitions.
What is Hip Hop Crew?
Hip Hop Crew is for children ages 7-13 interested in training in Hip Hop and performing at local competitions.
Training & Choreography
Hip Hop Crew members attend a weekly class on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15pm to learn hip hop technique and tricks. The class also includes choreography and rehearsals for the performance piece.
Competitions & Conventions
Competitions provide a fun and inspiring way for the Crew to perform on stage for family, friends and for professional feedback. The Hip Hop Crew attends two local competitions and performs in the DANJ annual recital. Interested crew members may attend hip hop conventions.
Artistic Directors
Jason Luks
"Falsettos", Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"
James Lapine's "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing"
"On The Town", “My One and Only", "Tap Stars"
"Spirited" (Apple Movie) Trainer and Actor
Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School - Musical Theater
Faculty: NYCDA and Steps On Broadway
Company Member: The JaM Project
IDO World Tap Championship Solo Winner
NYU’s Tisch School of Arts BFA
Jenny LeProtto
Specialities: Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz
Trained with Ray Leeper
(SYTYCD Choreographer)
(NUVO National Director)
Trained with Mike Minery (Dir. JUMP)
Tapaholics Principal Dancer
NJ Tap Ensemble (Deborah Mitchell)
Paterson Public School Faculty
Seton Hall University BA Education
"It is clear that DANJ Company dancers are well prepared for the professional dance world. Their technique is beyond their years."
Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist In Residence and Western Michigan University Asst. Professor
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Studio Tour
Studio Tour
Eleven, large, ultra-modern studios, all dance floors sprung for safety and finished with the highest quality surfaces. Spacious lounges for parents and dancers. All rooms heated and air-conditioned with home/office quality systems.
"DANJ aligns with the standards of the leading conservatories and training centers including Boston Conservatory, SAB, Steps, & BDC."
Christopher Grant, Stage Step Master Installer
Performing Hearts provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to enjoy dance in weekly tap and creative movement classes. Visit Performing Hearts for more information.
Performing Hearts provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the art of dance in weekly tap and creative movement classes. The classes, hosted by DANJ, serve students from Morris, Sussex and surrounding counties. Volunteers work with the students one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in annual recital performances! Visit Performing Hearts for more information about the program, including class times and enrollment.
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Creative Movement - “Dancing In The Streets”
Tap Dancers - “Sea Cruise”
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Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”
Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Popcorn Calling Me”
Tap Dancers - “Candy Man”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “The Happy Dance”
Tap Dancers - “Locomotion”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Body Rock”
Ballet Dancers - “What A Wonderful World”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Clap For Love”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Scarf Dance”
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Creative Movement Dancers - "Shakin' It"
Creative Movement Dancers - Video Tribute
Location
Location
768 Route 15 S, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Minutes from Rockaway Mall & Sparta
(behind Dunkin Donuts)
768 Route 15 S, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Minutes from Rockaway Mall & Sparta
(behind Dunkin Donuts)
Dancers from Morris (Jefferson, Oak Ridge, Rockaway, Randolph, Roxbury, Chester, Mendham, Denville, Mountain Lakes, Montville, Wharton, Morris Plains, Boonton, Parsippany, Pequannock), Sussex (Sparta, Newton, Andover, Hopatcong, Branchville, Byram, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Lafayette, Stanhope, Vernon), and Passaic (Wayne, Pompton Lakes, West Milford) counties.
Contact Us
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Jason Luks is a performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on faculty at Steps on Broadway, NYCDA, and Joffrey Ballet School teaching Musical Theater. He was a member of the Tony Award nominated Falsettos choreography team with Director and Pulitzer Prize winner, James Lapine. He worked with Josh Prince and James Lapine on the choreography for "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing." Most recently, Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance instructor for "Spirited" while dancing as a member of the Spirited Dance Company. Jason's performance credits include “White Christmas” (Broadway), “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), Rasta Thomas' Tap Stars, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Late Late Show with James Corden, MTV’s Video Music Awards, and Good Morning America. He has performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Bush. Jason is a member of the award winning The JaM Project. He won the Adult World Tap Dance Solo Championship at International Dance Organization’s World Tap Dance Competition, and ADA’s National Choreographer of the Year. Jason’s choreography has been presented on Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater (Falsettos), the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space NYC. Jason graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance.
From Route 80
Take Rt. 80 to Rt. 15 North (Exit 34). Follow Rt. 15 North for approximately 6 miles (follow signs to the Pathmark Shopping Center and the Jefferson Diner). When you come to the traffic light at Edison Road, proceed in the left lane and take the next immediate left turn just past the Pathmark sign. Proceed to stop sign and make left onto Bowling Green Parkway (Pathmark will be on your left, the Jefferson Diner will be on your right) and follow the road to the traffic light at intersection with Rt. 15S. Cross Rt. 15 South (straight across Route 15) and follow the road between the Bank of America and Weichert Realty to the Lakeside ball field parking lot entrance on the right. Make a right into the back entrance or the Dunkin Donuts parking lot. Proceed toward Dunkin Donuts and you will see the dance studio on the left (beige stucco building with painted sign on the front left window).
From Sparta Area
Take Rt. 15 South past Weldon Rd. to the Dunkin Doughnuts. Make a right into the Dunkin Donuts parking lot. The studio is last building on the right (beige stucco building).
From the Randolph/Roxbury Area
Take Canfield (the road the Div. of Motor Vehicles Inspection Station is located on) to Route 46. Make a left onto Route 46 West. Make a right onto Dell Ave and follow to the end. Make a right at the stop sign and a quick left onto Berkshire Valley Road. Follow Berkshire Valley to Route 15. Take Route 15 North. As you approach the Edison Road light, stay in left lane. Just past the Edison light, make a left lane exit for Pathmark and the Jefferson Diner. At bottom of ramp, make left onto Bowling Green Parkway. Follow Bowling Green Parkway to the traffic light and proceed straight across Rt 15 South. Make first right (as soon as road bends to the right) into the back entrance of Dunkin' Donuts. The Dance Academy of North Jersey is the building on your left (beige stucco).
Jason Luks is a performer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently on faculty at Steps on Broadway, NYCDA, and Joffrey Ballet School teaching Musical Theater. He was a member of the Tony Award nominated Falsettos choreography team with Director and Pulitzer Prize winner, James Lapine. He worked with Josh Prince and James Lapine on the choreography for "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing." Most recently, Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance instructor for "Spirited" while dancing as a member of the Spirited Dance Company. Jason's performance credits include “White Christmas” (Broadway), “On The Town" (Barrington Stage), “My One And Only” (Stages St. Louis), Rasta Thomas' Tap Stars, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Late Late Show with James Corden, MTV’s Video Music Awards, and Good Morning America. He has performed at the Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Bush. Jason is a member of the award winning The JaM Project. He won the Adult World Tap Dance Solo Championship at International Dance Organization’s World Tap Dance Competition, and ADA’s National Choreographer of the Year. Jason’s choreography has been presented on Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater (Falsettos), the Kennedy Center, and Symphony Space NYC. Jason graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance.
Jenny LeProtto started dancing at age four, studying all forms of dance including tap with Mike Minery (Tapaholics, Slide, American Tap Festival, JUMP Director) and performing works by Ray Leeper (So You Think You Can Dance Choreographer, NUVO Director). While she trained in all forms of dance, Jenny's current fortes are teaching tap, hip hop and jazz, as well as teaching all styles of dance for young children. Jenny is best known for her tap choreography. She was recently recognized by American Dance Awards for many of her tap, jazz and lyrical pieces. Jenny’s work has been described as “intricate, polished and exciting!” Jenny is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a major in Education.
Jason Luks
- DANJ Artistic Director
- Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School, NYCDA
- Broadway: White Christmas
- Regional: On The Town, My One And Only
- International: Tap Stars (Rasta Thomas)
- Choreography: Falsettos (Broadway),
- Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (James Lapine)
- Company Member: The JaM Project
- SNL, The Tonight Show, VMAs
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- IDO World Tap Solo Champion
- ADA National Choreographer of the Year
- Performing Hearts Corp Founder
- National Spirit of Community Award
- NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts – BFA
Jason Luks
- DANJ Artistic Director
- Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School, NYCDA
- Broadway: White Christmas
- Regional: On The Town, My One And Only
- International: Tap Stars (Rasta Thomas)
- Choreography: Falsettos (Broadway),
- Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (James Lapine)
- Company Member: The JaM Project
- SNL, The Tonight Show, VMAs
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- IDO World Tap Solo Champion
- ADA National Choreographer of the Year
- Performing Hearts Corp Founder
- National Spirit of Community Award
- NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts – BFA
Jason Luks
- DANJ Artistic Director
- Joffrey Ballet School Faculty
- Broadway: White Christmas
- Regional: On The Town, My One And Only
- International: Tap Stars
- Choreography: Falsettos (Broadway),
- Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (James Lapine)
- Company Member: The JaM Project
- Performer: Saturday Night Live
- The Tonight Show, MTV Music Awards
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- Commercial: Walmart, Estee Lauder
- Faculty: NYCDA, DanceLife Teacher Conf.
- IDO World Tap Solo Champion
- Performing Hearts Corp Founder
- National Spirit of Community Award
- NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts
Jennifer Savelli
- Broadway: Spider-Man, Anything Goes,
- Dance Of The Vampires, Fosse
- The Boy From Oz, Guys and Dolls,
- CHICAGO, The American Musical
- Radio City Rockette, Pennsylvania Ballet
- Choreographer and Associate Director Tony Award-winning Anything Goes tours
- PBS Not Your Time, CBS NYC22
- Kennedy Center Honors, The Tonys
- Academy Awards, MTV Awards, VMAs
- The Rock School Guest Faculty
- Faculty: Akron University, Pennsylvania U.
- Cruise Show Director and Choreographer: Princess, Radisson, Carnival, Oceania)
Sondra Steiner
- Studied and Worked with: Melissa Hayden, Gloria Govrin, Trinette Singleton, Christopher d’Amboise, Jacques d’Amboise, David Howard, Fernando Bujones, Roy Kaiser
- Performance Credits: Principal, Soloist, Corps Roles in Paquita, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, La Fille Mal Gardee, Dracula, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Giselle, and Petrushka, the Hungarian Ballet Academy, and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- Pennsylvania Ballet School/The Rock School
- University of North Carolina School of Arts
Ryan Redmond
- Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
- The Juilliard School (BFA)
- Trey McIntyre Project Ballet Company
- Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance
- Sweetbird Production’s Rock the Ballet
- Sweetbird Production’s Romeo and Juliet
- Kathryn Posin Dance Company
- Company XIV
- The Metropolitan Opera
- The Met Samson et Delila, The Magic Flute
- Sonya Tayeh's “Up Here” (Hulu)
- Twyla Tharp’s premiere for Little Island NYC
Graham Feeney
- Gibney Company Artistic Associate
- Performed works by Marco Goecke, Bobbi Jene Smith, Justin Peck, Trisha Brown, Jamar Roberts, Paul Taylor, and Ohad Naharin
- NDT, Arts Umbrella, and Springboard Dans Montreal
- BalletCollective Dancer
- Staged Justin Peck's "Become A Mountain" for BalletX
- The Juilliard School (BFA)
Ashley Gallotto
- Received her dance training at DANJ
- Teaches all styles of dance
- Teaches tumbling, acro, and aerial silks
- Students recognized for technique, performance qualities and choreography by leading competitions
- Specialized skills teaching younger dancers
- Specialized skills working with preteens and teens wishing to develop basic and more advanced skills, including musical theater, ballet, tap, and more!
Ashley Gallotto
- Received her dance training at DANJ
- Teaches all styles of dance
- Teaches tumbling, acro, and aerial silks
- Students recognized for technique, performance qualities and choreography by leading competitions
- Specialized skills teaching younger dancers
- Specialized skills working with preteens and teens wishing to develop basic and more advanced skills, including musical theater, ballet, tap, and more!
Richard Villaverde
- Martha Graham Dance Company - featured in “Diversion of Angels,” “Acts of Light,” and “Appalachian Spring”
- Twyla Tharp’s “In the Upper Room” and “Nine Sinatra Songs” at New York City Center
- Performed Arsenale della Danza at La Biennale de Venezia
- BalletX works by Matthew Neenan, Kevin O’Day, Nicolo Fonte, Cayetano Soto, Trey McIntyre, Jodie Gates, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
- Performed at Vail International Dance Festival, Ballet Sun Valley, Belgrade Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow
- New World School of the Arts HS
- University of the Arts BFA Dance
Carly Harper
- Training at Alvin Ailey and BDC. Worked with Desmond Richardson, Khaleah London, Clifton Brown, Hope Boykin, Carl Paris
- Performed at Ailey Extensions' Voices; 'Visions' at Citigroup Theater and Symphony Space
- Dance for Charles Smith, Jared Jenkins, Neil Schwartz, Chio, and James Alonzo White
- Featured dancer in So You Think You Can Dance's commercial with Love Pastry sneakers
- Performed for BET Network's The Rundown
- Performed at Barclays Center for the Masters of Ceremony concert for 50 Cent and Starz network, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, A Boogie wit da Hoodie
- Signed to Dancho Models, Famous Talent Management and RPT Entertainment
- Featured on Amazon & Snapchat publications
- Long Island University BFA in Dance
Calli Chafin
- Early training in Chicagoland area
- Joffrey Ballet Chicago
- Indiana Youth Ballet
- NRG Dance Project
- Nickelodeon Performer
- Performed at Prudential Center
- Broadway Dance Center Faculty Assistant
- Steps Faculty Assistant
- Artistic Dance Exchange
Caitlin Marks
- Performed with Lil Uzi Vert
- Performed with Third Eye Blind
- Performed with Phish
- Soul Project Dance Company
- Pigeonwing Company Dance
- MSA representation
- JBS Jazz & Contemporary Program
- Joffrey Ballet School (JBS) Graduate
Olivia Alboher
- Billy Elliot (Broadway)
- Al Blackstone''s "Happy We'll Be"
- Oxygen Network's "The Next Big Thing"
- Jo Jax & Capezio Model
- Stacey Tookey Mentorship Protege
- Beat Squad Member
- Joe Lanteri's “Destiny Rising” (Joyce)
- Four-time ADA National Champion
- SYTYCD Season 18 Top 10
Jess LeProtto
- Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer
- Broadways Roles:
- Beautiful Noise
- Jersey Boys
- Hello Dolly!
- Newsies
- Carousel
- Cats
- On The Town
- Bye Bye Birdie
- The Boy From Oz
- SYTYCD: Season 8 Top 8
- TV: Smash, Law & Order: SVU
- Pace University BFA Musical Theater
Brianna Ascione
- Professional dancer, actor, and singer
- Studies voice with Marianne Wells
- Off-Bdwy: The Little Match Girl, The Concert
- Regional: Dames at Sea, Grease, West Side Story, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins
- Other: A Chorus Line, Into The Woods, Big Fish, The Government Inspector, His Play, The Next Screenplay
- TV/film: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Marry Me
- Faculty: Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Associate Choreographer: Delbarton School
- Grew up training at DANJ
- HS: Academy of Visual & Performing Arts
- BFA: Marymount Manhattan College
Terk Lewis
- Complexions Contemporary Ballet
- Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School NYC
- Faculty: Marymount Manhattan U.
- Faculty: Western Michigan U.
- Faculty: Alvin Ailey Extension, BDC
- "Greatness resides in Terk Waters. He is a dancer rare for his generation" - Darrell Wood, critic, NYC Dance Stuff
- Western Michigan University BFA
Terk Lewis
- Complexions Contemporary Ballet
- Faculty: Joffrey Ballet School NYC
- Faculty: Marymount Manhattan U.
- Faculty: Western Michigan U.
- Faculty: Alvin Ailey Extension, BDC
- "Greatness resides in Terk Waters. He is a dancer rare for his generation" - Darrell Wood, critic, NYC Dance Stuff
- Western Michigan University BFA
Amanda Molina
- Received her early dance training at DANJ
- SUNY Purchase BFA summa cum laude
- SUNY Conservatory of Dance performed works by Rosalind Newman, Rena Butler, Roderick George, Dorchel Haqq, Doug Varone and Jason Reese Cianciulli
- While at SUNY, Studed at London Contemporary Dance School
- Training at Ballet Hispanico ChoreoLab
- Summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, Steps on Broadway and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Amanda Molina
- Received her early dance training at DANJ
- SUNY Purchase BFA summa cum laude
- SUNY Conservatory of Dance performed works by Rosalind Newman, Rena Butler, Roderick George, Dorchel Haqq, Doug Varone and Jason Reese Cianciulli
- While at SUNY, Studed at London Contemporary Dance School
- Training at Ballet Hispanico ChoreoLab
- Summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, Steps on Broadway and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Jenny LeProtto
- DANJ Artistic Director
- Tapaholics (Mike Minery)
- Specialities: Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz
- Trained with Ray Leeper (SYTYCD, NUVO)
- Seton Hall University – BA Education
Jenny LeProtto
- DANJ Artistic Director
- Tapaholics (Mike Minery)
- Specialities: Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz
- Trained with Ray Leeper (SYTYCD, NUVO)
- Seton Hall University – BA Education
Juliana Belar
- Division I gymnast U. of New Hampshire
- Three-time Scholastic All-American
- UNH assistant gymnastics coach
- UNH Wildcats to conference championship
- UNH qualifyied for the NCAA tournament
- UNH Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology
- Master’s degree- Bowling Green State U.
- BGU Asst. Women’s Gymnastics Coach
- Coach for Gymnastics Clubs
- Choreographer for Gymnastics Clubs
- Acro coach for competitive dance teams
- Tumbling coach for recreational dancers
Jaclyn Walsh
- KEIGWIN + Company Principal Dancer
- ASH Contemporary Dance Company
- American Dance Artists
- Choreography: American Dance Guild, Perceptions Contemporary Festival, Boston Contemporary Dance Festival, NYU’s Past/Forward, Summer Stage Main Stage, Pushing Progress Showcase, Young Choreographer’s Dance Festival
- Guest Faculty: Juilliard, NYU, Montclair State University, Peridance, BDC
- Broadway Care’s Choreography Award
- Capezio A.C.E. Choreography Awards
- Dance Magazines “Top 25 To Watch”
- Dance Spirit Magazine's "Hottest Young Choreographers"
- NYU Tisch School of the Arts BFA Dance
- Tisch Achievement Scholarship in Dance
Angelica Stiskin
- Guest Choreographer
- Artistic Director Joffrey Ballet School
- Adjunct Professor Marymount Manhattan
- Faculty Joffrey Ballet School
- National Director at VIP Dance
- Move Society Brand Design Director
- ASH Contemporary Dance Company
- American Dance Artists
- Marymount College BFA in dance
Roland Culler
- Grew up in NYC and began dancing at a young age at TADA, youth theatre company
- HS of Performing Arts (Fiorello H. LaGuardia)
- Studied on scholarship at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, The School of American Ballet
- Worked with Les Ballet Grandiva touring extensively in Japan, as well as Pennsylvania Ballet, Boulder Ballet, David Taylor Dance Theatre, and The Longmont Dance Theatre, touring and dancing in many classical and neo-classical roles
- Adjunct professor of Ballet at Pace University
- Works with Project Plié, a program affiliated with American Ballet Theatre
- Teaches Pa'lante scholars, the top level professional studies students at Ballet Hispanico
Elisabetta Spuria
- Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher
- Assoc. Chor & Director for Mariah Carey’s Charmbracelet Tour
- Assoc. Chor & Director for Michael Bolton’s Only A Woman Like You tour
- Collaborated with Joshua Bergasse, AC Ciulla, Andy Sandberg, Andrew Goldberg, Michele Assaf, Terry Beeman, Andy Blankenbuehler, Bill Castellino
- Regional and Off Broadway Choreographer for: Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hair, Chicago, The Who’s Tommy, Tess A New Rock Opera, disOriented, Zelda, Standby, and Madame Infamy
- Assoc. Choreographer for: Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” (Netflix), PBS’ The Electric Company, and ABC’s 2010 One Life To Live.
Elisabetta Spuria
- Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher
- Assoc. Chor & Director for Mariah Carey’s Charmbracelet Tour
- Assoc. Chor & Director for Michael Bolton’s Only A Woman Like You tour
- Collaborated with Joshua Bergasse, AC Ciulla, Andy Sandberg, Andrew Goldberg, Michele Assaf, Terry Beeman, Andy Blankenbuehler, Bill Castellino
- Regional and Off Broadway Choreographer for: Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hair, Chicago, The Who’s Tommy, Tess A New Rock Opera, disOriented, Zelda, Standby, and Madame Infamy
- Assoc. Choreographer for: Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” (Netflix), PBS’ The Electric Company, and ABC’s 2010 One Life To Live.
Daniel Vaniska
- Theater: "Hairspray,” "Footloose”
- "The Music Man" Tour
- Rasta Thomas' "Bad Boys of Dance” Tour
- Richard Ellner Scholarship (NYCDA & BDC)
- Caesar's Palace Broadway Review
- Industrial: Volkswagen Germany, Walmart
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Daniel Vaniska
- Theater: "Hairspray,” "Footloose”
- "The Music Man" Tour
- Rasta Thomas' "Bad Boys of Dance” Tour
- Richard Ellner Scholarship (NYCDA & BDC)
- Caesar's Palace Broadway Review
- Industrial: Volkswagen Germany, Walmart
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Catie Leasca
- Faculty: Peridance & Joffrey Ballet School
- Faculty: Sarah Lawrence College,
- Choreographic Residency: Gibney Dance
- Choreo. Residency: New Dance Alliance
- Choreo. Residency: Brooklyn Arts Exchange
- MOtiVE Artist in Residence
- Dancer in Residence: The Yard (Martha's Vineyard), MANCC (FSU), LMCC (Governor's Island & Maiden Lane), New York City Center, NYU Center for Ballet, & Gallim Dance
- University of the Arts B.F.A. in Dance
Catie Leasca
- Faculty: Peridance & Joffrey Ballet School
- Faculty: Sarah Lawrence College,
- Choreographic Residency: Gibney Dance
- Choreo. Residency: New Dance Alliance
- Choreo. Residency: Brooklyn Arts Exchange
- MOtiVE Artist in Residence
- Dancer in Residence: The Yard (Martha's Vineyard), MANCC (FSU), LMCC (Governor's Island & Maiden Lane), New York City Center, NYU Center for Ballet, & Gallim Dance
- University of the Arts B.F.A. in Dance
Jordan Serrano
- Contemporary Program Director: Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre
- Nevada Ballet Theater (6 seasons)
- NBT: Paul Taylor's "Company B," Jorden Morris' "Peter Pan," Ben Stevenson's "Swan Lake" and Septime Weber's "Alice (In Wonderland)," Soloist in the companies "Studio Series,"
- NBT Balanchine repertoire: "Serenade," "Western Symphony," "Slaughter on 10th Ave"
- Cirque du Soleil: "A Choreographers Showcase" at Mystere Theatre, "One Night for One Drop,"
- Alexander Ekman's 'Swan Lake' nationally televised on CBS
Patricia Krapels
- Faculty for Performing Hearts Program
- Specialized in children’s dance education
- Chiropractic physician pediatrics specialty
- Doctor of Chiropractic Life University
- B.S. Physiology Michigan State University
Kristilee Maiella
- Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary
- Modern, Acro, Musical Theater
- ADA Nationals Dancer of the Year
- Montclair State University BFA (Dance)
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