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Age 2-10
- Preschool (Age 2-3)
What is 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.
When are the Classes?
Days
* Mondays 5:00-5:45pm
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* June 30 - August 25 (no classes July 14-18)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
Click 'Register' to Enroll
Tap/Ballet Combo (Age 4-5)
What is Combo?
Combo classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance.
When are the Classes?
Days
* Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* July 1 - August 27 (no classes July 14-18)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
Click 'Register' to Enroll
Tumbling (Age 4-7)
What is 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.
When are the Classes?
Days
* Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* July 1 - August 27 (no classes July 14-18)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
Click 'Register' to Enroll
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Combo (Age 5-7)
What is 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.
When are the Classes?
Days
* Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* July 1 - August 27 (no classes July 14-18)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
Click 'Register' to Enroll
Flip Hop=Hip Hop+Tumbling (6-10)
What is Flip Hop?
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.
When are the Classes?
Days
* Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* June 30 - August 25 (no classes July 14-18)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
Click 'Register' to Enroll
Acro (Age 7-10)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.
• 3-Class Program
• Tuesdays: July 22, 29, Aug. 5
• Age 7-9: 6:30-7:30pm
• Age 9-12: 4:30-5:30pm
• Age 13&Over: 5:30-6:30pm
Juliana Belar was a Division I gymnast at the University of New Hampshire where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She also served as an assistant coach, helping lead the Wildcats to a conference championship and qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Juliana was a Scholastic All-American three times. She earned her master’s degree from Bowling Green State University where she served as an Assistant Women’s Gymnastics Coach for the Division I gymnastics program. Juliana has extensive experience coaching and choreographing for gymnastics clubs and as the tumbling and acrobatics coach for competitive dance teams and recreational dancers.
Lexi Strumolo is an accomplished international artist. She began her training in dance and acrobatics at a young age in New York. Upon relocating to Australia, she studied at Lee Academy full time, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. She performs as an aerialist, dancer, adagio artist and acrobat for many corporate events including Formula 1 racing, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s Got Talent - receiving 2 Golden Buzzers, and Australia Tourism. Lexi also performed as a lead dancer and aerialist in “Salome” at the Sydney Opera house. In 2021, Lexi was cast in the lead adagio couple in “L’hotel”, the headlining show for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Note for Summer Tech Students:
• Level 1&2 => Acro 6:30-7:30pm
• Level 3 => Acro 4:30-5:30pm
• Level 4&5 => Acro 5:30-6:30pm- Tumbling I - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 2 1/2.
- Tumbling II - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 4.
- Tumbling III - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 5.
- Acro Level 1 - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 6.
- Acro Level 2 - Backbend, Good Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel.
- Acro Level 3 - Backbend, Kick-over without assistance.
- Acro Level 4 - Front and Back Walk-overs Mastered; Working on Back Handspring.
- Acro Level 5 - Back Handspring; Ariels without assistance.
- Acro Level 6 - Tucks; Layouts; Front Ariel.
Ballet (Age 7-10)
Summer Ballet provides an opportunity to maintain existing and develop new ballet skills.
• 3-Class Program
• Thursdays: July 24, July 31, Aug. 7
• Age 7-9: 6:30-7:30pm
• Age 9-12: 7:45-8:45pm
• Age 13&Over: 5:30-6:30pm
Sondra Steiner started her dance career at the Budzynski Studios of Ballet. She trained with The Pennsylvania Ballet School (The Rock School) and performed with The Pennsylvania Ballet. Sondra was accepted by The Boston Ballet, Richmond Ballet, BalletMet, Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet into their intensives. Sondra has studied and worked with Melissa Hayden, Gloria Govrin, Trinette Singleton, Christopher d’Amboise, Jacques d’Amboise, David Howard, Fernando Bujones, Roy Kaiser, and Barbara Sandonato. Her repertoire has included principal, soloist, and corps roles in the ballets Paquita, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, La Fille Mal Gardee, Dracula, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Giselle, and Petrushka. Sondra attended college at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a major in ballet and traveled abroad to perform with The Hungarian Ballet Academy and in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Sondra's daughter, Leah graduated from DANJ (her dance eduction :))!
Note for Summer Tech Students:
• Level 1&2 => Ballet 6:30-7:30pm
• Level 3 => Ballet 7:45-8:45pm
• Level 4&5 => Ballet 5:30-6:30pmWant Something Else?
Want Something Else?
If you and your friends are looking for another day, time, and/or style of dance, just ask! If we have available space and faculty that can meet your request, we will create a new class for you and your friends!
What's Next?
Call or email the studio with your request. Once we receive your request, we will get back to you promptly with any opportunities to meet your request.
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Age 6-18
- Ballet Bootcamp (June 22-25)
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.
The faculty are from: universities and conservatories such as Juilliard, NYU Tisch, SAB, Ailey, Marymount, and Joffrey; dance companies such as New York City Ballet, ABT, and Complexions; and professional theater including Phantom, Romeo and Juliet, and Fosse.• June 22-25 (Sun - Wed)
• 3 Levels: 6-9, 10-13, 14+
• Faculty set initial levels & changes
• Team: All days required
• Click => 2025 Schedule• Click => Ballet Bootcamp
Summer Tech (July 22-Aug. 7)
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. Guests are welcome. Class placements are faculty assigned.
• July 22-Aug. 7
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 5 skill levels
• 2 classes per day
• Click => More Information• July 22-Aug. 7, Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 5 skill levels, 2 classes per day
• Team: 6 of 12 classes Required
• Click => Information & RegistrationAugust Intensive (Aug. 11-15)
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. Guests are welcome. Class placements are faculty assigned.
• Aug. 11-15
• Monday-Friday
• 3 skill levels
• 3 classes per day
• Click => More Information• Aug. 11-15, Monday-Friday
• 3 skill levels, 3 classes per day
• Team: All Classes Required
• Click => Information & RegistrationSummer Acro (July 22-Aug. 7)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.
• 3-Class Program
• Tuesdays: July 22, 29, Aug. 5
• Age 7-9: 6:30-7:30pm
• Age 9-12: 4:30-5:30pm
• Age 13&Over: 5:30-6:30pm
Juliana Belar was a Division I gymnast at the University of New Hampshire where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She also served as an assistant coach, helping lead the Wildcats to a conference championship and qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Juliana was a Scholastic All-American three times. She earned her master’s degree from Bowling Green State University where she served as an Assistant Women’s Gymnastics Coach for the Division I gymnastics program. Juliana has extensive experience coaching and choreographing for gymnastics clubs and as the tumbling and acrobatics coach for competitive dance teams and recreational dancers.
Lexi Strumolo is an accomplished international artist. She began her training in dance and acrobatics at a young age in New York. Upon relocating to Australia, she studied at Lee Academy full time, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. She performs as an aerialist, dancer, adagio artist and acrobat for many corporate events including Formula 1 racing, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s Got Talent - receiving 2 Golden Buzzers, and Australia Tourism. Lexi also performed as a lead dancer and aerialist in “Salome” at the Sydney Opera house. In 2021, Lexi was cast in the lead adagio couple in “L’hotel”, the headlining show for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Note for Summer Tech Students:
• Level 1&2 => Acro 6:30-7:30pm
• Level 3 => Acro 4:30-5:30pm
• Level 4&5 => Acro 5:30-6:30pm- Tumbling I - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 2 1/2.
- Tumbling II - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 4.
- Tumbling III - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 5.
- Acro Level 1 - No prerequisite skills. Minimum age 6.
- Acro Level 2 - Backbend, Good Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel.
- Acro Level 3 - Backbend, Kick-over without assistance.
- Acro Level 4 - Front and Back Walk-overs Mastered; Working on Back Handspring.
- Acro Level 5 - Back Handspring; Ariels without assistance.
- Acro Level 6 - Tucks; Layouts; Front Ariel.
Summer Ballet (July 22-Aug. 7) Summer Ballet provides an opportunity to maintain existing and develop new ballet skills.
• 3-Class Program
• Thursdays: July 24, July 31, Aug. 7
• Age 7-9: 6:30-7:30pm
• Age 9-12: 7:45-8:45pm
• Age 13&Over: 5:30-6:30pm
Sondra Steiner started her dance career at the Budzynski Studios of Ballet. She trained with The Pennsylvania Ballet School (The Rock School) and performed with The Pennsylvania Ballet. Sondra was accepted by The Boston Ballet, Richmond Ballet, BalletMet, Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet into their intensives. Sondra has studied and worked with Melissa Hayden, Gloria Govrin, Trinette Singleton, Christopher d’Amboise, Jacques d’Amboise, David Howard, Fernando Bujones, Roy Kaiser, and Barbara Sandonato. Her repertoire has included principal, soloist, and corps roles in the ballets Paquita, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, La Fille Mal Gardee, Dracula, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Giselle, and Petrushka. Sondra attended college at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a major in ballet and traveled abroad to perform with The Hungarian Ballet Academy and in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Sondra's daughter, Leah graduated from DANJ (her dance eduction :))!
Note for Summer Tech Students:
• Level 1&2 => Ballet 6:30-7:30pm
• Level 3 => Ballet 7:45-8:45pm
• Level 4&5 => Ballet 5:30-6:30pm -
Special Programs
- Aerial Arts
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.
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. Why dancers love it: Builds Core Strength & Control; Enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; Boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; Adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental Lyra skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning. As you become more advanced, you may learn to spin the apparatus as you execute skills and poses.
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. Why dancers love it: Builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; Increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; Develops Fluid, Gravity-Defying Movement; and Enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. Bring your dance to life - in the air. The class includes fundamental silks 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.WHAT TO WEAR
Apparel is very important for safety and comfort. All participants should wear leggings (full length) and bring long socks for Lyra. Anyone taking silks (13&Over only) should bring a sweat towel and/or baby powder (you can use a sock to put the baby powder on your feet and pat it on). The studio will provide strapping tape and liquid chalk.
FACULTY
Lexi Strumolo is an accomplished international artist. She began her training in dance and acrobatics at a young age in New York. Upon relocating to Australia, she studied at the Lee Academy, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. Lexi has performed as an aerialist, dancer, adagio artist and acrobat for many corporate events including Formula 1 racing, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s Got Talent - receiving 2 Golden Buzzers, Australia Tourism, and, as a lead dancer and aerialist, in “Salome” at the Sydney Opera House. In 2021, Lexi was cast in the lead adagio couple in “L’hotel”, the headlining show for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Click => Lexi Strumolo for video clips.-
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REGISTER
• August 27 & 28
• See times below
• Age 9-12: Lyra Only
• Age 13-17: Lyra and SilksMaster ClassesGrace Buckley
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
• Theatre Jazz Style
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailAngelica Stiskin
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
• Contemporary & Modern Styles
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailJess LeProtto
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
• Musical Theater Style
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailJen Savelli
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
• Structural Integrity & Range of Motion
• Anchoring & Initiating Movement
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailAmanda Castro
Tap & Rhythm
• Dormeshia Edwards’ “Rhythm is Life”
• Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic”
• Urban Bush Women Principal Dancer
• “Singing In the Rain” & "42nd Street"
• Glimmerglass Festival’s West Side Story
• Bessie Award Winner
• California Institute of the Arts Graduate
• Technique & Combination
• Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina"
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailManny Herrera
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
• Technique & Combination
• Performance Essentials
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailJazz with Grace Buckley
• 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• Theatre Jazz Technique
• Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailContemporary with Angelica Stiskin
• 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
• Master’s in Education Leadership Harvard
University (current)• Contemporary & Modern Styles
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailMusical Theater with Jess LeProtto
• Broadway Performer: Beautiful Noise,
Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, On The Town,
Cats, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie
* National Tours/Regional: A BronxTale
Radio City Christmas Spectacular,
American Dance Machine
• Film/TV: West Side Story, SYTYCD
Smash, Law & Order: SVU
* Pace University BFA in Musical Theater• Musical Theater Style
• Performance Essentials
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailBody Alignment with Jen Savelli
• Pennsylvania Ballet Company Member
• Radio City Rockette
• Broadway: Spider-Man, Anything Goes,
Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Fosse
• City Center Encores Productions
• Movies: Chicago, Not Your Time
• Kennedy Center Honors
• Cruise Line Choreographer for Princess,
Oceania, and Carnival• Structural Integrity & Range of Motion
• Anchoring & Initiating Movement
• Experiential Anatomical Movement
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailTap and Rhythm with Amanda Castro
• Multidisciplinary Artist
• Dormeshia Edwards’ “Rhythm is Life”
• Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic”
• Urban Bush Women Principal Dancer
• “Singing In the Rain” & "42nd Street"
• Glimmerglass Festival’s West Side Story
• Bessie Award Winner
• California Institute of the Arts Graduate• Technique & Combination
• Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina"
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailMusical Theater with Manny Herrera
• Broadway: Bob 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: Winter’s Tale, Sex and The City,
Power, Blue Bloods, Knucklehead, Smash
* Attended School Of American Ballet• Technique & Combination
• Performance Essentials
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by Email -
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