Through Dance your child will build confidence, self esteem and self discipline, while enjoying a wonderful learning experience and making new friends in a clean and friendly environment.  Your children will develop a positive attitude as they reach new levels of accomplishment; they will be able to face life's daily challenges with more self- assurance and enthusiasm. Here at THE GYM, children will learn the curriculum for their class; not so much on a strict level, but rather an effective and encouraging level taught in a friendly and fun atmosphere.  We feel it is necessary for your children to enjoy dance, and at the same time educate them so they will build confidence and passion needed for an enjoyable experience.  We hope you will join us and "Just Dance" !!!  

CLASSES OFFERED
Hip Hop – Hip Hop is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today's hottest recording artists.  Hip hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Students must wear sneakers, and comfortable clothing NO JEANS! 

Modern Ballet- Modern Ballet is a contemporary dance form that has its vocabulary roots in ballet and endless and creative motion that draws on each student's personal expression. Students must wear leotard, dance pants or stockings, and ballet slippers. 

Jazz- Jazz Classes will teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology, and movement quality, with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms, and style. Students must wear dance pants and fitted tops or leotard, jazz shoes are required.

Lyrical- Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques.  Lyrical dance challenges choreographers and dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer's movements attempt to show the meaning of the music.  Lyrical jazz is a very passionate and emotional dance style. It portrays many emotions, and tells a story through every movement made. Students must wear leotard with stockings or dance pants, they may go bare foot or wear lyrical shoes. 

Creative Movement- The Teacher will lead activities introduce the basic elements of dance including rhythm and time, movement qualities and dynamics, space, and use of the body. Students will be able to explore their own movement within the creative structure of the class while gaining confidence and body awareness.  NO Jeans Please!  Sneakers or Ballet Slippers must be worn.

SCHEDULE
Please contact our customer service desk at 201-567-9399 for more information on our Youth Dance Program's Schedule

INSTRUCTOR BIOS

	Melissa Brown (Program Director) Melissa began dancing and performing at the age of five.  She has trained extensively in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Street Dance.  At the age of fourteen Melissa received her first Professional Job Starring as a dancer on the show “I am a Celebrity”.  For 7yrs she was the Director of A Step Above Dance Center, in Spotswood, NJ, while she continued to study with numerous well known choreographers in NY and NJ.  Melissa has attended classes and workshops at Broadway Dance Center, Steps, Underground Groove, and Princeton Ballet, which all became a stepping stone for her to work with other successful dancers and landed her a spot with the Broadway Cast of “Miss Saigon”.  Melissa has worked with several Record Labels and Recording Artist’s, such as “Ja Rule”, “FittyLove”, “Terell”, “Tina Sugandh”, “Lucas Prata”, “Allie” and recently performed with Moldovian worldwide recording artist “Dan Balan”.
	Laura DeCarlo Laura has studied in all areas of the dance art for over a decade.  She was the previous owner and Director of Dancers in Motion in Nutley , NJ for five years.  Laura has instructed and choreographed for ages 2yrs-Adult.  Her experience with younger students and advancing them to evolve into competitive dancers has been extremely rewarding to her.   Laura has studied with well known Choreographers, Wade Robson, Brian Freidman, and Rhapsody to just name a few.  Laura is presently a part of Dance Art Plus Competition’s judging panel and has joined a very well known NFL Dance Team for her third season.
	Natalie Lugo Natalie grew up in Haworth, NJ and began her training at the age of three.  She graduated with a BFA in Dance Education from Montclair State University.  Natalie has trained and performed with choreographers such as Donna Scro Gentile, Alberto Del Saz, Jay T Jenkins, Sean Curran, and Roberta Mathes.  Natalie was casted in a video working with well known recording artist “Sean Kingston” and has performed with Moldova’s worldwide successful artist “Dan Balan”.  Her most recent performance was with Dance Artist “Allie”.  She specializes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop.  Her class will advance your child’s dance abilities to their next level as they experience learning the dance art in a fun atmosphere.
	Cydny Pina Cydny has grown up as a competitive dancer since the age of seven.  She has intensely trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Modern.  Cydny teaches all styles of dance to children of all ages and levels. Cydny was apart of the NJ Ironmen Dance Team and Captain of the NJ Devils Professional Dance Team from 2007-2009.  She has performed as an Elite XC Dancer live on CBS at the Prudential Center in Newark.  She also performed with Moldova’s well known singer/songwriter “Dan Balan”.  Currently Cydny is choreographing and performing with up and coming artist “Erika David” in LA and NY.   Cydny continues to study at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, and is very excited to teach and advance each child in her class.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES, PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS, AND CHEER DANCE CLASSES
ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!