Centenary College Conservatory of Dance
715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, 908-979-0900 ext. 4. Dance training for ages 14 to adult in modern, ballet, jazz, tap, intro to dance, Chinese dance, adult yoga and pilates.
The Connection Dance Workshops
The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-4242. Free weekend dance workshops led by professionals are held throughout the year. Open to the public. Call to be placed on dance mailing list.
The Dance Center of New Jersey
88 Claremont, Bernardsville, 908-229-4204. Edward Verso, Artistic Advisor, former principal American Ballet Theatre. Ballet, pointe, modern, jazz/hip-hop. Preschool through adult. Two spacious studios. Pre-Professional Company • Nutcracker • Summer Intensives • Private Lessons.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. 3-4 year-old dance class introduces children to ballet, jazz, tap, tumbling, music and basic motor skills. 4-5 year olds Dance Combo and 5-6 year olds Dance Combo feature 1⁄2 hour of ballet and 1⁄2 hour of tap. Classes introduce children to terminology, barre work, center work and across-the-floor work. 7-8 year olds Ballet and Jazz introduces students to terminology, barre and across-the-floor work, and 11-13 Year Olds Hip Hop classes introduce students to terminology, isolations, across-the-floor work and more.
The Institute of Music for Children
780 Salem Ave., Elizabeth, 908-469-1211. Office: Mon.-Fri. 10am–5pm. Five-Week Summer Institute: PreK–2nd Grade 8am–12pm and 3rd–9th Grade 8am–3pm begins June 27. Afterschool Institute: Group and private classes for children, teens and adults.
Non-profit organization offers year-round classes and private lessons in instrumental music, voice, dance, visual arts and drama to children, teens and adults. Our mission is to create H.A.R.M.O.N.Y—Helping Achieve Responsible Motivated Optimistic Neighborhood Youth by providing in-depth arts experiences. Call for more information.
The Moderne Academie of Fine Arts
1820 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, 908-322-4249. The Moderne Academie of Fine Arts has been fostering the love of dance for over forty years. Classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, acrobatics, pointe, and boys hip hop. Summer dance program includes camps, classes and workshops. www.moderneacademie.com
Jan 10
Demo Mommy & Me Dance Class, 11am-12pm. Children ages 18 months and up are invited to try our Mommy and Me dance class
New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble
East Brunswick, 732-923-0005. Pre-professional ballet company offers training in classical and modern ballet to serious dance students aged 9-18.
South Orange Performing Arts Center Arts Education Programs
South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, 973-313-2787. Dance and youth theater programs for ages six to 17.