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Industry Testimonials from active Broadway choreographers, university and conservatory dance program directors, and principal company dancers regarding all aspects of dance eduction including DANJs training and curriculum, faculty, competitive team, and facilities.
“What makes DANJ different is that your dancers have the unique opportunity to work every week with gifted professionals.”
— Randy Skinner, Director and Choreographer, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Astaire award nominations for Broadway's White Christmas and 42nd Street
“The professionalism and personal care in nurturing and training its students sets DANJ among the best university and conservatory dance preparation programs in the nation.”
— Myra Daleng, Director of Dance Emerita, University of Richmond
“DANJ focuses on teaching students to dance vs. teaching them specific dances. The result…they perform naturally and understand choreography. They are true artists!”
— Brandon Cournay, Artistic Director of Dance Device Lab, Mark Morris Dance Group, Principal Dancer Keigwin + CO, The Juilliard School
“The focus on technique at DANJ is evident to visiting faculty. I taught the same curriculum at DANJ that I teach at The Juilliard School."
— Mathew Powell, Artistic Director Ballet Nova, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Faculty at: The Juilliard School, Point Park, The Rock School
“DANJ's wide variety of styles are taught by leading influential artists .. in a comfortable space that offers a safe yet challenging environment to keep you focused.”
— Conner Bormann, Principal Dancer Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT); Principal Dancer Saarländisches Staatstheater;The Juilliard School
“DANJ 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 and Rehearsal Director, Assistant Professor Western Michigan University
Industry Testimonials from active Broadway choreographers, university and conservatory dance program directors, and principal company dancers regarding all aspects of dance eduction including DANJs training and curriculum, faculty, competitive team, and facilities.
“What makes DANJ different is that your dancers have the unique opportunity to work every week with gifted professionals.”
— Randy Skinner, Director and Choreographer, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Astaire award nominations for Broadway's White Christmas and 42nd Street
“The professionalism and personal care in nurturing and training its students sets DANJ among the best university and conservatory dance preparation programs in the nation.”
— Myra Daleng, Director of Dance Emerita, University of Richmond
“DANJ focuses on teaching students to dance vs. teaching them specific dances. The result…they perform naturally and understand choreography. They are true artists!”
— Brandon Cournay, Artistic Director of Dance Device Lab, Mark Morris Dance Group, Principal Dancer Keigwin + CO, The Juilliard School
“The focus on technique at DANJ is evident to visiting faculty. I taught the same curriculum at DANJ that I teach at The Juilliard School."
— Mathew Powell, Artistic Director Ballet Nova, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Faculty at: The Juilliard School, Point Park, The Rock School
“DANJ's wide variety of styles are taught by leading influential artists .. in a comfortable space that offers a safe yet challenging environment to keep you focused.”
— Conner Bormann, Principal Dancer Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT); Principal Dancer Saarländisches Staatstheater;The Juilliard School
“DANJ 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 and Rehearsal Director, Assistant Professor Western Michigan University
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Christine Kelly - 7/22/18
This week officially marked the end of a successful 2018 Dance season competing at OnStage New York Nationals whereby our dancers shared the stage at the advanced level with other talented performers from academies across the nation.
Our studio is special. The Faculty, Choreographers, Artists, and Proprietors (Howard & Elaine Luks) are incredibly talented human beings that inspire & invest their time in our children to be more than technically “perfect” dancers that can (and do) win 1st place and top ten trophies, titles, special awards, dance/modeling opportunities and scholarships.
These kids have ambition, strong work ethic a love for the performing arts, a respect for friendships they cultivate and their honorable Teachers. The Faculty of DANJ practice their craft with humility, kindness and the maturity & development we see in our children each year is astounding. The training & environment at DANJ is unsurpassed. Friendships and professional connections made will last a lifetime.
After the final Gala Awards ceremony, a judge (Rommy Sandhu) circled our studio dancers, and with tears, he spoke with them. I learned later the message he expressed... “You are all honest dancers... I could feel the emotions that you evoked and you MUST continue to grow. THANK YOU for inspiring all of us”.
THANK YOU Dance Academy of North Jersey for inspiring ALL OF US. This years’ performances did more than entertain audiences. They touched our souls, made us chuckle, silenced our voices, made us see beauty, feel pain and even made us tearful. Our children are in great company and we are looking forward to the future beside you💙💛!
Francine Aranoff - 7/20/18
This week flew! And WHAT A WEEK IT WAS! My heart is over come by the friendships that both Sami Coplon and I have made as part of the Dance Danj family!
The kids danced BEAUTIFULLY! They are truly a family and this year's seniors have left an AWESOME foundation of love, friendship and lifting one another up for the younger dancers!
This year was FAR more than our family ever hoped it could be.... Thank you to EVERYONE for being SO MUCH MORE than a studio to us....you are BETTER than family...you are forever!!!! The Coplons will miss next year but cant WAIT to see all your posts! AND CONGRATULATIONS TO Chris Coulter and Elyssia Currasca for winning the titles! You both are AMAZING dancers, supportive and beautiful people, inside and out! I can't think of 2 others who DESERVE those titles more! Love you to the moon and back!
Melissa Sprich - 7/20/18
....and the 2018 @dancedanj dance chapter is over! A fantastic, rewarding, positive season filled with love, laughter, friendship and growth. Thank you @jasonluks @jenleprotto @kristileemaiella @jaclynkwalsh and all the talented faculty & staff for guiding, molding and mentoring my girl. We are so grateful and thrilled to be a part of such an amazing studio! Congrats @dancedanj on a fabulous year💙💛....let’s go 2018-2019!