"Great dancers are not great because of their technique they are
great because of their passion..."
- Martha Graham

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

MOMMY & ME
Ages 18 to 24 months
This class emphasizes on fun and creativity, the class is designed to encourage a child’s natural movement, coordination, and muscle development. Children experience tumbling, singing, dancing and clapping their hands while bonding with their Mommies. 45 minute class

COMBINATION CLASSES BALLET/TAP - 1
Ages 2 ½ to 4
This program includes ballet and tap for beginner students taught in a nurturing environment making the introduction to dance fun. It provides the young dancer a strong foundation in dance movement, as well as learning the basic elements of dance. For example, hopping, skipping, jumping, musical rhythm, simplified ballet and tap steps, exercise and coordination skills. Students will also learn intellectual concepts of self awareness, creative expression, teamwork and self confidence.

COMBINATION CLASSES BALLET/TAP - 2
Ages 4 ½ to 6
This class is an extension to Ballet/Tap 1 with much more steps to learn and advancement in technique.

COMBINATION CLASSES BALLET/TAP - 3
Ages 7 to 8
Students are further challenged with new steps, combinations and choreography as well as ballet and tap terminology.

BALLET
Ages 8 and Up
A classical form of dance that provides a strong, foundation for all other dance forms. These classes consist of barre, center floor, progressions across the floor and technique.

JAZZ
Ages 5 1/2 and Up
A fun, upbeat style of dance that stems from ballet and combines today’s stylish moves with energetic, popular music. Classes begin with a warm up, followed by technique, across the floor combinations and choreography.

LYRICAL
Ages 8 and Up
A highly technical style of dance that fuses ballet and jazz to interpret the meaning of the lyrics. Choreography is often emotional and delicate at the same time telling a story emphasizing on expression, fluid body movement and control. Ages 8-12 must also be enrolled in a regular ballet class.

CONTEMPORARY
Ages 10 and Up (Private class only)
This form of dance is characterized by its versatility, contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Contemporary dance allows the advanced dancer to push to new boundaries of body movement.

POINTE
For the experienced ballet student, pointe is the advancement of ballet class. The age of the dancer recommended to begin pointe work depends on the level of her technique and the rate of her progress. This class must be upon teacher recommendation and accompany a regular ballet class.

TAP
Ages 8 and Up
This class is an exciting and challenging art form that creates sound, rhythm and syncopation with your feet. Different styles of tap will be taught while concentrating on clear, crisp and clean sounds.

HIP HOP
Ages 9 and Up
High energy freestyle dance form that has become one of the most popular dance form among kids today. Hip hop combines freestyle, breakdancing and jazz footwork.

HIP HOP/ACROBATIC
Ages 5 to 10
High energy freestyle dance combining acrobatic tricks and footwork to form a fun, cool class.

ACROBATIC
Ages 6 to Teen
Similar to the floor skills of gymnastics, it is a high energy performing art that focuses on strength, conditioning, stretch and balance. Beginner to advanced tricks.

TINY TUMBLERS
Ages 3 to 5
Basic gymnastic skills, strength and coordination, your child will love this class where they learn floor tricks such as cartwheels, somersaults, balance beam, mini-trampoline etc. Great class for energetic little ones!!

MUSICAL THEATRE
Ages 8 and Up
Incorporates elements of dance, acting/self expression, and performing techniques. Learn what it takes to audition for Broadway. Students must also be enrolled in jazz and tap class.

YOGA
Ages 16 and Up
Yoga has lots of benefits and advantages it has been known to fight many ailments, relieve stress, keeps your body fit and is one of the best methods to relax the mind, purify and unwind the tense body. As well as increase muscle tone, physical strength, stamina and flexibility.

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SUNDAY DANCE CLASSES

Offered the First Sunday of each month For the more serious dancer

Ballet Techniques
Leaps and Turns
Kids' Yoga
Tumbling

Call for details 908-289-2777

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES

A two hour fun filled dance party. The first hour consist of your choice of (ballet, hip hop, tumbling, etc.) The second hour can be used as you wish (cake, food, games, presents, crafts) We provide the class, the space, and the clean up. You can decorate however you like.

$125.00 for up to 10 children
$10.00 for each additional child
$50.00 non-refundable deposit due upon booking

Birthday Girl receives a FREE cd of all the music played at her party!!

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QUINCEANERA or SWEET SIXTEEN CHOREOGRAPHY

Court Entrance
2 choreographed routines

$425 registered student at JSD
$500 non registered
$100 non refundable deposit required

Note: Rehearsals held on Sundays only