Class Descriptions

 Introduce your STAR 
to the world of dance...

Class Schedule Calendar

   Our Classes - 

 For the past 15 years, we have been inspiring many young dancers and have been committed to providing the finest training in performing arts. At SDNJ we consider our classroom to be a place where children can express themselves through the art of dance. We encourage our students to feel free to explore their inner possibilities, while recognizing that they have something to contribute to the learning environment. We strive to provide motivating classes in a family-friendly environment for every child who walks through our doors. 

Find the Style That Fits You!

With classes in Acro, Ballet, Creative Movement, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Pointe, and Tap, we provide endless opportunities for all ages and all skill levels. 
ACRO/JAZZ -This combo class is for the dancer who likes to spend time up-side down! This class incorporates tumbling, flexibility, strength building, and jazz technique while using mats. Learn dance and gymnastics (without heavy equipment) all in one.
BALLET/TAP-This combo class includes foundational ballet and tap training. Dancers will work on technique exercises and class combinations in both styles for the entire year, and the instructor will decide which style will be featured in their year-end recital dance. 
BALLET -
This class builds foundational ballet movement and technique using the barre and center floor. This beautiful dance form also increases flexibility, balance, control and strength. We recommend this class to all dancers looking to audition for our Competitive Company in the future as our company dancers take multiple ballet classes per week. *Pointe- by invitation and director approval only. Must take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week. 
CONTEMPORARY/
LYRICAL-This class combines the technique and beauty of classical, modern, and ethnic styles of dance. The class encourages dancers to be in the moment and use their emotions within choreography. This is an athletic dance form, using partners, lifts, weight sharing, and improvisation.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT  -This class is for our youngest dancers who are just beginning their dance training. They will explore the fundamentals and foundations of dance, with rhythm and movement training focusing primarily in ballet and jazz. 
HIP-HOP/
COMMERCIAL JAZZ - This class combines street jazz and jazz funk with elements of hip-hop to create this energetic fusion style. Emphasis is placed on groove, isolations, musicality, and a confident movement that incorporates each dancers' personality. If you like to spend time watching the latest music videos, then this is the class for you. 
MUSICAL THEATER/TAP -This is for the dancer that enjoys stage performance and acting out a storyline. This class will focus on Broadway Jazz dance and Tap training with foundations of theatrical performances, rhythm and movement training.  
COMPANY CLASSES -These classes are for members of our Competitive Dance Company who train in various genres of dance. This versatility helps our dancers improve at an accelerated pace and reach the next level in their competitive, collegiate, and pre-professional training.
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