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DANJ Competition Teams

DANJ offers competition team options for children ages 5-18

Company Team (Age 7-18)

Company Choreographers

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.

Mini Team (Age 5-7)

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.

Tap Dancers Only (Age 7-18)

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.

Hip Hop Crew (Age 7-13)

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.

Team Leadership

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 and they appreciate the artistry of their amazing choreographers.

Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist In Residence