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School Year Classes
Ages 2 - 18
Competition Team
Ages 5 - 18
Summer Classes
Ages 2 - 18
Special Needs Classes
All Ages
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.
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
Combo classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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 Intensives are 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. Summer Intensives include two programs: Summer Tech and the August Intensive. Guests are welcome. Class placements are faculty assigned.
• July 22-Aug. 7
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 5 skill levels
• 2 classes per day
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• July 22-Aug. 7, Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 5 skill levels, 2 classes per day
• Team: 6 of 12 classes Required
• Click => Information & Registration
• Aug. 11-15
• Monday-Friday
• 3 skill levels
• 3 classes per day
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• Aug. 11-15, Monday-Friday
• 3 skill levels, 3 classes per day
• Team: All Classes Required
• Click => Information & Registration
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
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
Aerial Arts classes focus on basic aerial silks and lyra skills for beginners ages 9-18. Classes are 90 minutes and include warm-ups designed for aerial activities and concludes with body conditioning or stretching.
Silks are a long piece of fabric attached in the middle to the ceiling to create two long tails. The fabric provides a means to climb, create figures, and do tricks and stunts. The variety of moves, drops, wraps, twists and turns are practically endless, creating an ever intriguing challenge. The class includes fundamentals - climbing, inversions, hanging upside down and flexibility. Students who choose to take additional classes will develop more strength and confidence needed for sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
Lyra is a metal ring suspended vertically from the ceiling. The lyra classes include the fundamental skills-- inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning. More advanced skills include learning to spin the apparatus as you execute skills and poses.
“DANJ's Summer program includes a wide variety of styles taught by influential artists that keep you focused on your dancing during the summer.”
Conner Bormann, Principal Dancer Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT); The Juilliard School
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. Preschool students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
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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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 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 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 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 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 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 classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
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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. 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 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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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!
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.
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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"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
DANJ dancers have consistently demonstrated high performance levels at conventions and competitions.
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. DANJ Company dancers focus on being the best version of themselves in class, choreography, and on stage. They work hard, growing their skills in a safe, steady manner! View Team Achievements.
Company dancers train 5-15+ hours per week. In addition to ballet (required for team members), dancers can choose their curriculum from the following: jazz/musical theater, contemporary, modern, tap, lyrical, hip hop, stretch, leap & turn, and more! These school year "advanced classes" are described on the Advanced Classes Page. Company dancers also attend Summer Intensives and Ballet Bootcamp.
Company dancers select the styles of dance they are interested in competing in as well as the number of groups, solos, and duo/trios. Choreography and rehearsals are conducted as separate sessions (not in classes), generally on weekends.
Competitions provide dancers a fun and inspiring way to perform on stage for family and friends, and to receive professional feedback. Conventions enable dancers to train with their peers outside the studio with top industry professionals. The Company attends four local competitions, a national competition, and performs in the DANJ annual recital and benefit concerts. Company dancers may attend additional optional competitions and conventions.
Dancers are invited to join the team based on faculty observations in class, and/or auditions. Anyone interested in joining the DANJ team should contact the studio office to set up a meeting. Younger dancers are welcome to join the Mini Team.
Mini Team dancers have the unique opportunity to have these experiences at a very young age. Their confidence and skills are growing at a rapid rate. Just watch the dancers below in The Name Game and Risky Business. They were minis only a few years ago!
The 'Mini Team' is a group of young dancers ages 5-7 who train, rehearse, and perform in an inspiring and fun environment. Mini Team dancers train between 2.5 & 3 hours per week. View Team Achievements.
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.
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.
The Mini Team attends three regional competitions. Mini Team members can attend additional 'optional' conventions and competitions.
Dancers are invited to join the Mini Team based on faculty observations in class and/or auditions. Anyone interested in joining the DANJ Mini Team should contact the studio. Once you have finalized your decision and choices, click on the register links below or use the Portal to enroll in the following classes for Mini Team dancers:
Tap Dancers Only is a program for dancers ages 7-18 who are interested in competing in just tap.
Tap classes are listed at => Class Page. Tap dancers may train in other styles. Class placements are skill-based.
DANJ choreographers create original tap works. Choreography and rehearsals are on weekends.
The competition team attends four regional and one national competition. Dancers may attend additional conventions and competitions.
Anyone interested in joining the competition team should contact the studio office to set up a meeting with the director.
Hip Hop Crew is for children ages 7-13 interested in training in Hip Hop and performing at local competitions.
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 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.
Anyone interested in joining the Hip Hop Crew should contact the studio for more information.
"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
Jason Luks and Jenny LeProtto, DANJ Artistic Directors, lead an incredible team of dance educators and choreographers including Broadway performers, leading dance company members, and university and conservatory faculty. They have graduated from, and serve as faculty members and guest choreographers for prestigious university and conservatory dance programs including NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, Juilliard, Ailey, and Marymount; as well as teaching at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway.
"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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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 embraces the same infrastructure and standards as the leading conservatories including Boston Conservatory, SAB, Steps, & BDC."
Christopher Grant, Stage Step Master Installer
Performing Hearts is dedicated to providing special needs individuals the opportunity to experience the art of dance - in weekly Creative Movement and Tap classes - at no cost. DANJ hosts, and provides faculty for the program, and its dancers volunteer as mentors for the students. Every year, the dancers perform in DANJ’s recital. www.performinghearts.org
DANJ is the proud sponsor of Performing Hearts, an organization dedicated to providing special needs individuals the opportunity to experience the art of dance. DANJ hosts weekly Creative Movement and Tap classes. DANJ dancers volunteer as mentors for the students. Every year, the dancers learn new, fun movements and perform in DANJ’s recital. www.performinghearts.org
Creative Movement - “Dancing In The Streets”
Tap Dancers - “Sea Cruise”
Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”
Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Popcorn Calling Me”
Tap Dancers - “Candy Man”
Creative Movement Dancers - “The Happy Dance”
Tap Dancers - “Locomotion”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Body Rock”
Ballet Dancers - “What A Wonderful World”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Clap For Love”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Scarf Dance”
Creative Movement Dancers - "Shakin' It"
Creative Movement Dancers - Video Tribute
"We recognize and thank Performing Hearts for its contributions to the State and its people."
Dolores A. Kirk, Secretary of State, The New Jersey State Senate & General Assembly in a Joint Legislative Resolution
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.
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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." Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance instructor for the Apple movie "Spirited" while also 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.
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." Jason served as Ryan Reynold's dance instructor for the Apple movie "Spirited" while also 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.
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Roland Culler
Private lessons for young children are a fast and focused way to become proficient in dance fundamentals. A private lesson is a “one-on-one” lesson with an instructor where you will receive individualized attention, learning specifically what you want to work on. The pace at which your instructor teaches is entirely based on your needs and you can feel comfortable asking questions and taking your time to learn. Private lessons are beneficial for:
Private lessons are a fast and focused way to become proficient in your dance skills. A private lesson is a “one-on-one” lesson with your instructor where you will receive individualized attention, learning specifically what you want to work on. The pace at which your instructor teaches is entirely based on your needs and you can feel comfortable asking questions and taking your time to learn. Private lessons are beneficial for:
Private lessons are a focused way to refine and advance your dance skills. A private lesson is a “one-on-one” lesson with your instructor where you will receive individualized attention, learning specifically what you want to work on. The pace at which your instructor teaches is entirely based on your needs and you can feel comfortable asking questions and taking your time to learn. Private lessons are beneficial for:
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