Explore Elmwood Park, NJ

We emphasize the art-making process over the final product in children's art and therefore offer opportunities for open-ended art exploration and authentic self-expression. That increases the feeling of inclusion and independence, decision-making, and sense of mastery. We recognize the value of the creative processes while providing individualized fine arts instruction where children have opportunity to express themselves with a variety of art techniques and mediums, while creating original artworks through the exploration of art history.

At Gotta Dance, we have been helping children of all ages express themselves through dance for over four decades. Our dance studios are designed to provide a professional, family-friendly atmosphere that helps foster creativity and learning. Our rooms are equipped with all the necessary tools for a great learning experience, including floor to ceiling mirrors, superior sound and video equipment, and sprung wood floors and practice barres. Our school is proud to provide a comprehensive range of dance classes for children of all ages. From classical ballet to tap, jazz, hip hop, theatre dance, acrobatics, and pointe, we have you covered. Our experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the best possible education, tailored to their individual goals and needs. At Gotta Dance, we strive to create an enjoyable, positive atmosphere that encourages children to explore their passion for the art of dance. With 41 years of experience and a well-respected reputation in the industry, we are confident that our students will leave our school with the skills and knowledge necessary to take their dance to the next level.

Traditional Karate is a deep part of my life, that I can't picture my life itself without it. Importantly, I can't see the existence of life and its gift of bringing traditional martial arts to our community. This is the reason I get up in the morning with so much enthusiasm, and why I work as hard as I can to make my martial arts school a great experience for everyone who comes in through our doors and decides to make a change in their life with great discipline & spirituality. Here is a close look into the results of this effort. You'll find the awesome abilities of our instructors, how we train, as well as what martial arts is really all about.

Led by Shihan David Tirelli, a master instructor with nearly three decades of teaching experience, Tiger Schulmann’s Elmwood Park helps students of all ages—from preschoolers to adult learners—build full-body fitness, confidence, and community through martial arts and kickboxing. Conveniently located between the Garden State Parkway and Route 80, this flagship location offers top-level instruction and elite training equipment, including a cage and kickboxing ring for our professional-level fighters. But the real focus, says ShihanTirelli, is more than martial arts technique. It’s character development. “We have a proven curriculum—developed over three decades—that builds members’s mental and physical spirit. We push students to believe in themselves and instill the discipline they need to achieve their goals in and out of our school.”