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New! Spring 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?
• Saturdays: May 9, 16, and 30
• 11:45AM - 12:30PM
• Tuition $65 for the 3-class session
• Individual classes ($25 each)
Click 'Register' to Enroll
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Summer: 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 5:00-5:45 & 5:45-6:30
* Class runs once per week
Dates
* June 29 - August 24 (no class July 13)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
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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 26 (no classes July 15)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
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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 26 (no classes July 15)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
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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 26 (no classes July 15)
* 8 or 4 week enrollment options
* Contiguous weeks not required
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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 29 - August 24 (no class July 13)
* 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: Dates TBA
• 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.
• 8 Class Ballet Program
• Two Ballet Levels
• Level 1 Ballet: Age 8-11, 1 hour
• Level 2. Ballet: Age 11-18, 1.5 hours
• Level 2. Pointe: 45 minutes
• Level placements by faculty
• Thursdays:
— June: 11 & 18
— July: 2 & 23
— August: 6, 20, & 27
— September: 3
• Level 1: Times TBA
• Level 2: Times TBA
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 :))!
Want 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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Summer: 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 (Mon. - Thu.)
• 4-9PM• June 22-25 (Monday - Thursday)
• 4-9PM• Click => More Information
• 3 Levels: 11&under, 12-14, 15+
• Faculty set levels & any changes
• Contact studio for individual days
• Tuition must be paid in advance
• All classes required for team
• Click Register below to enrollAugust Intensive (Aug. 10-14)
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.
• August 10-14
• Monday-Friday
• 1-4:45pm
• 3 skill levels
• Ages 8-11,12-14,15-19
• More Information & Enrollment
• Team: All Classes Required• August 10-14, Monday-Friday
• 1-4:45PM
• 3 skill levels
• Ages 8-11,12-14,15-19
• Click => More Information & Enrollment
• Note for Team: All Classes RequiredSummer Acro (July 21-Aug. 4)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: Dates TBA
• 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 (June 11-Sep. 3) Summer Ballet provides an opportunity to maintain existing and develop new ballet skills.
• 8 Class Ballet Program
• Two Ballet Levels
• Level 1 Ballet: Age 8-11, 1 hour
• Level 2. Ballet: Age 11-18, 1.5 hours
• Level 2. Pointe: 45 minutes
• Level placements by faculty
• Thursdays:
— June: 11 & 18
— July: 2 & 23
— August: 6, 20, & 27
— September: 3
• Level 1: Times TBA
• Level 2: Times TBA
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 :))!
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Summer: Special Programs
- Refine + Align Stretch Clinic
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Program Highlights
This stretch clinic is specifically designed for dancers looking to improve flexibility, mobility, and body awareness. Through a combination of dynamic and static stretching, students will safely increase range of motion, reduce injury risk, and enhance their performance quality. The class also incorporates strength and control exercises to support proper alignment and technique.
Level 1:
• Refine+Align Stretch
• Fridays, 5-6pm:
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $15 per class or $55 for 4
* Ages 8-10, Faculty Advised
* DANJ Level DLevel 1:
• Refine + Align Stretch
• Fridays, 5-6pm:
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $15 per class or $55 for 4
* Ages 8-10, Faculty Advised
* DANJ Level DLevel 2:
• Refine+Align Stretch & Leap & Turn
• Fridays (see enroll for times):
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $20 per class or $75 for 4 classes
* Ages 11&Over, Faculty Advised
• DANJ Levels C/B/ALevel 2:
• Refine + Align Stretch and Leap & Turn
• Fridays (see enroll for times):
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $20 per class or $75 for 4 classes
* Ages 11&Over, Faculty Advised
• DANJ Levels C/B/AWhat to bring to class:
• Yoga mat
• Two yoga blocks
• Small towel
Refine+Align is specifically designed for dancers looking to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall body awareness. Through a combination of dynamic and static stretching, students will safely increase range of motion, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance their performance across all dance styles. Strength and control exercises are included to support proper alignment and technique. The clinic provides a focused, supportive environment where dancers can progress at their own pace while building healthy habits for long-term success.
What to bring to class:
• Yoga mat
• Two yoga blocks
• Small towelLevel 1:
• Refine+Align Stretch
• Fridays, 5-6pm:
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $15 per class or $55 for 4 classes
* Ages 8-10, Faculty Advised
* DANJ Team: Level DLevel 2:
• Refine+Align Stretch & Leap & Turn
• Fridays (see enroll for times):
— May Dates: 22nd & 29th
— June Dates: 12th & 19th
* $20 per class or $75 for 4 classes
* Ages 11&Over, Faculty Advised
• DANJ Team Levels C/B/A -
Faculty
Ashley Gallotto began dancing at young age, primarily training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey. Ashley teaches all styles of dance as well as acro and aerial silks! Her dances have been recognized for their technique, performance qualities and choreography by many leading competitions.
Ashley Gallotto began dancing at young age, primarily training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey. Ashley teaches all styles of dance as well as acro and aerial silks! Her dances have been recognized for their technique, performance qualities and choreography by many leading competitions.
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Enroll - Click Here to Register
Refine + Align Level 1:
Refine + Align Level 2 :
Notes on Levels:
Level 1: ages 8-10 & Level D
Level 1 is for ages 8-10 & Team Level D students
Level 2: ages 11&Up & Level C/B/A
Level 2 is for ages 11&Up & Team Level C/B/A students
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Program Highlights
Experience today's high school and college dance team style training! This 2-day clinic will include pom or hip-hop, along with jumps, turns, kick technique, flexibility, conditioning, and acro skills. Dancers will learn combinations that focus on musicality, sharp movements, and performance. Perfect for building confidence and improving technique.
Designed for dancers interested in high school and college dance team style training. Dancers will work on building the strength, technique, and performance quality commonly used in today’s dance teams. Training will include pom or hip-hop, along with jumps, turns, kick technique, flexibility, conditioning, and acro skills. Training will also focus on musicality, sharp movements, and performance skills while learning combinations. Perfect for dancers looking to build confidence, improve technique, and experience dance team style training. There are two POWER UP class levels : Ages 10&Under and 11&Over.
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Class Schedule
Level 1 (Ages 10&Under)
Tuesday, June 16th
- 4:30-5:30: Acro
- 5:30-6:30: Stretch, Leap & Turn
Wednesday, June 17th
- 4:30-5:30: Strength & Conditioning
- 5:30-6:30: Hip Hop
Level 2 (Ages 11&Over)
Tuesday, June 16th
- 4:30-5:30: Strength & Conditioning
- 5:30-6:30: Turns & Tricks
- 6:30-7:30: Pom
Wednesday, June 17th
- 4:30-5:30: Strength & Conditioning
- 5:30-6:30: Turns & Tricks
- 6:30-7:30: Pom
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Faculty
Rachel Hurst began her dance training at The King Centre at the age of three, where she trained through age eighteen. She went on to join the Ramapo College Dance Team, continuing to develop her performance skills and athleticism at the collegiate level. Rachel began teaching Acro at sixteen years old and is now in her 14th year teaching. She has taught at various competitive dance studios as well as privately in students’ homes, helping dancers safely progress through advanced skills with a strong technical foundation. Rachel is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, bringing a deep understanding of strength development, body mechanics, and injury prevention into her training. She continues to train and work on advanced tricks, believing that growth never stops and that teachers should lead by example. Her teaching style emphasizes clean technique, strength, control, and confident execution. Rachel graduated from Ramapo College with a BA in Psychology.
Jenna Kulacz, a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Westchester, New York, graduated summa cum laude from Elon University with a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. As a professional dancer, Jenna has performed with notable companies such as Pilobolus, EMERGE125, Gaspard & Dancers, and Christal Brown’s INSPIRIT as a soloist in Arts Across America: A Live Virtual Performance at the John F. Kennedy Center. She has worked with a variety of New York project-based companies in performances including the Harlem Dance Festival and with AThomasProject at Bryant Park Summer Performing Arts Series. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Jenna danced works by notable choreographers including Yoshito Sakuraba, Gallim Dance, and NW Dance Project. She performed at the Delacorte Theater in the production of 'The Tempest' for "Shakespeare in the Park." Jenna is a company member with EMERGE125, a dance educator and choreographer at Westchester Dance Academy, an assistant for New York City Dance Alliance, and a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer.
Lauryn Garcia started dancing at age 3, including at the King Centre during high school. After graduating Lauryn became a member of the University of Central Florida Knightmoves Dance Team in Orlando, Florida. She was also a member of the Orlando Predators Professional Dance Team. In 2009, Lauryn transferred to Rutgers University in New Brunswick where she danced for the Rutgers Dance Team. In her two years on the team she was awarded Rookie of the Year and MVP. Lauryn graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a minor in Psychology. Lauryn appeared in the movie Cop Land (1997), was a dancer in the Jonas Brother’s first music video, and danced for the Michael Jackson This is It! release party in Times Square. In addition to competing nationally with the Rutgers Dance Team, Lauryn has choreographed and worked with several high school and college dance teams in the tri-state area, winning several choreography awards for her work.
Rachel Hurst began her dance training at The King Centre at the age of three, where she trained through age eighteen. She went on to join the Ramapo College Dance Team, continuing to develop her performance skills and athleticism at the collegiate level. Rachel began teaching Acro at sixteen years old and is now in her 14th year teaching. She has taught at various competitive dance studios as well as privately in students’ homes, helping dancers safely progress through advanced skills with a strong technical foundation. Rachel is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, bringing a deep understanding of strength development, body mechanics, and injury prevention into her training. She continues to train and work on advanced tricks, believing that growth never stops and that teachers should lead by example. Her teaching style emphasizes clean technique, strength, control, and confident execution. Rachel graduated from Ramapo College with a BA in Psychology.
Jenna Kulacz, a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Westchester, New York, graduated summa cum laude from Elon University with a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. As a professional dancer, Jenna has performed with notable companies such as Pilobolus, EMERGE125, Gaspard & Dancers, and Christal Brown’s INSPIRIT as a soloist in Arts Across America: A Live Virtual Performance at the John F. Kennedy Center. She has worked with a variety of New York project-based companies in performances including the Harlem Dance Festival and with AThomasProject at Bryant Park Summer Performing Arts Series. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Jenna danced works by notable choreographers including Yoshito Sakuraba, Gallim Dance, and NW Dance Project. She performed at the Delacorte Theater in the production of 'The Tempest' for "Shakespeare in the Park." Jenna is a company member with EMERGE125, a dance educator and choreographer at Westchester Dance Academy, an assistant for New York City Dance Alliance, and a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer.
Lauryn Garcia started dancing at age 3, including at the King Centre during high school. After graduating Lauryn became a member of the University of Central Florida Knightmoves Dance Team in Orlando, Florida. She was also a member of the Orlando Predators Professional Dance Team. In 2009, Lauryn transferred to Rutgers University in New Brunswick where she danced for the Rutgers Dance Team. In her two years on the team she was awarded Rookie of the Year and MVP. Lauryn graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a minor in Psychology. Lauryn appeared in the movie Cop Land (1997), was a dancer in the Jonas Brother’s first music video, and danced for the Michael Jackson This is It! release party in Times Square. In addition to competing nationally with the Rutgers Dance Team, Lauryn has choreographed and worked with several high school and college dance teams in the tri-state area, winning several choreography awards for her work.
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Cancellations are not allowed unless another dancer takes your spot.
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Program Highlights
Mini Team Experience is a fun and engaging program for young dancers ages 5–7 who have basic ballet and tap skills. Dancers will explore the next level of ballet, jazz, tap, and stretch, leap & turn classes in a positive and encouraging environment. The classes focus on technique and exciting combinations that dancers will love to learn and show off. Experience the technique, teamwork, and excitement of our Mini Competition Team!
Wednesday, June 17:
• 4:00-5:00PM: Ballet
• 5:00-6:00PM: JazzThursday, June 18:
• 5:00-6:00PM: Stretch, Leap & Turn
• 6:00-7:00PM: Tap
• 7-7:45PM: Parent Information Meeting
If this session doesn't work for you, please contact us for a meeting.
Mini Team Experience is a fun and engaging two-day program for children ages 5–7 who have basic ballet and tap skills. Dancers will explore the next level of ballet, jazz, tap, and stretch, leap & turn classes in a positive and encouraging environment. The classes focus on technique and combinations that dancers will love to learn and show off.
Wednesday, June 17:
• 4:00-5:00PM: Ballet
• 5:00-6:00PM: JazzThursday, June 18:
• 5:00-6:00PM: Stretch, Leap & Turn
• 6:00-7:00PM: Tap
• 7:00-7:45PM: Parent Information Meeting
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Faculty
Ashley Gallotto began dancing at young age, primarily training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey. Ashley teaches all styles of dance as well as acro and aerial silks! Her dances have been recognized for their technique, performance qualities and choreography by many leading competitions.
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). Jenny's current fortes are teaching tap, jazz, and hip hop, as well as all styles of dance for young children. Jenny is best known for her tap choreography. She has been recognized by NYCDA, American Dance Awards, 24 Seven and other organizations 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.
Ashley Gallotto began dancing at young age, primarily training at The Dance Academy of North Jersey. Ashley teaches all styles of dance as well as acro and aerial silks! Her dances have been recognized for their technique, performance qualities and choreography by many leading competitions.
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). Jenny's current fortes are teaching tap, jazz, and hip hop, as well as all styles of dance for young children. Jenny is best known for her tap choreography. She has been recognized by NYCDA, American Dance Awards, 24 Seven and other organizations 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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Join us to experience the technique, teamwork, and excitement of our Mini Competition Team!
Join us to experience the technique, teamwork, and excitement of our Mini Competition Team!
Open all Close allAerial ArtsINTRODUCTION 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 ClassesMobile
Lexi Strumolo
Stretch & Strength
• Aerialist, Acrobat, Dancer, Adagio Artist
• Singapore Formula 1 Racing, Telstra
• Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performer
• Sydney Opera House “Salome” Lead
• Australia Tourism, Commonweatth Bank
• Australia’s Got Talent 2 Golden Buzzers
• Craig ILott's L’hotel Lead Adagio Couple
• Lee Academy Graduate
• Stretch & Strength
• Age-Level Classes (9-18)
• Open to guest dancers
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jazz 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Open to guest students
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Stretch & Strength
• Aerialist, Acrobat, Dancer, Adagio Artist
• Singapore Formula 1 Racing, Telstra
• Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performer
• Sydney Opera House “Salome” Lead
• Australia Tourism, Commonweatth Bank
• Australia’s Got Talent 2 Golden Buzzers
• Craig ILott's L’hotel Lead Adagio Couple
• Lee Academy Graduate
• Stretch & Strength
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