Dance Plus

About Dance Plus

Since 1988, Dance Plus in Little Silver, NJ has been providing a unique approach to dance instruction for both children and adults. Joede and Sharyce Persson opened the studio and were later joined by Joede's husband, Robert Dimapilis, who retired from dancing. This innovative approach to dance has been highly recognized and awarded. Dance Plus understands that dance can be used to teach, entertain, and even heal. The studio is a place where dancers of all skill levels can come together to learn and grow. The passionate teachers and staff strive to provide the best education with a positive and fun atmosphere. Dance Plus embodies the concept of DANCE PLUS MORE. This studio is more than just learning to dance; it is an opportunity to explore the emotions associated with movement. It is a place where dreams can be achieved and where students can find an outlet for creative expression.

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Preschool Program

Dance Plus has been teaching students as young as 2 1/2 years old for over 31 years. Our Preschool classes are specifically designed to provide an introduction to the basics of movement relative to the discipline (i.e. Baby Ballet, Tiny Tap, Hip Hop, Junior Jazz, Tiny Tumblers) with equal focus on education and fun for children. Our award winning approach (NJ Excellence) develops the students' coordination, creativity, social, and emotional development. Class content focuses on the vocabulary, etiquette of classical ballet, while exploring the elements through creative movement and other dance forms.

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Musical Theater

Traditional and contemporary styles are taught in Musical Theater classes. Students will learn technique and performance quality based on Broadway, cinema and other media. Some combinations may be inspired from these sources or they may be actual choreography from original productions. This is an excellent class to develop a student's confidence and performance sensibility, as the emotional intent and the desired projection of that intention tend to be extremely relatable. Because the primary focus of this class is to explore various styles and performance quality, it is recommended that students also take Jazz and Ballet.

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Ballet

This class is the foundation of all dance styles. The vocabulary, body alignment footwork and arm placement learned in ballet will be used (in some form) in all dance disciplines throughout a student's education. Students will progress to more challenging and advanced levels of classes by demonstrating sufficient proficiency in the relative levels of technique. Concentrated efforts in ballet classes, whether it is bárre, allegro or center work, etc. will develop flexibility, balance, plyometrics and core strength. This will result in not only the necessary building blocks for other classes, but also a balanced, healthy body with innate strength, poise, and posture.

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