At All For Dance, we have over three decades of expertise teaching children of all ages and abilities in dance. Our priorities are to provide youngsters with the tools they need to flourish in a safe, encouraging environment where they can freely express themselves. An atmosphere that promotes respect for others, their differences, self-assurance, and is genuinely a family where dancers may learn from one another.
By instructing our youthful dancers world-class dance sessions that increase their self-esteem and appreciation of the arts, we allow them to express themselves and show off their gifts. Children will learn life skills such as confidence and perseverance while dancing.
All For Dance’s mission is to get Quaker Bridge kids interested in dance and confident in their own abilities. All For Dance students learn that if they put their hearts into it and give it everything they have, they can achieve anything!
Make sure to contact us today and register for the upcoming season!
Styles of Dance Classes in Quaker Bridge, NJ
At All For Dance, we provide a variety of dance instruction to you and your family. You’ll pick up some new abilities. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned dancer, you’ll undoubtedly learn something! Some of our dance classes include:
BALLET
A combination of Classical Ballet styles including Cecchetti, Vagnova and Russian methods as well as modern Ballet styles.
POINTE
A Pointe placement audition/review must be done before accepting any students into Pointe class. The student must be at least 13 years of age.
TAP
A variation of Tap styles dating back to Old School Hoofin’ to Broadway style show tap to funky Hip Hop Tapping.
JAZZ
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality.
HIP HOP
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.
MODERN
A form of dance less restrictive than ballet. It is a blend of classical, contemporary and ethnic styles of dance with an emphasis on strong centrally motivated movement.
LYRICAL JAZZ
A style of jazz with a strong presence of ballet performed with emotional elements to slower, lyrical music.
MUSICAL THEATER
A jazz class which incorporates acting into dance performance. Musical Theater is often also referred to as Broadway Jazz.
CONTEMPORARY
A fluid, nebulous style of dance, establishing an emotional state with mind-body connection. Like modern, movements include balance, floorwork, fall and recovery, and improvisation.
Age Groups for Dance Classes in Quaker Bridge, NJ
Depending on the dancer’s age, there will be different dance classes available to them. Some of our age groups and available classes include:
- Mommy & Me: Age 2 — We offer a Mommy & Me class to our 2 year old dancers. This is a 30 minute class which includes creative movement activities, dance games, songs, motor skill development, with an introduction to Ballet and Tap.
- Preschool Dance: Ages 3 & 4 — We offer a 45 minute combination class of Ballet and Tap.
- Kinder Combination Dance: Age 5 — We offer a 45 minute combination class of Ballet and Tap.
- Dancers: Ages 6 — We offer 45 minute classes in Ballet, Combination Class of Ballet & Tap and Jazz.
- Dancers: Ages 7 – 8 — We offer 45 minute classes in Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Jazz and Lyrical.
- Dancers: Ages 9 – 12 — We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Modern and Lyrical.
- Dancers: Ages 13 & Up — We offer classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary and Flexibility/Turns/Leaps.
Music Classes in Quaker Bridge, NJ
Our Fun-filled Interactive Parent/Child Music & Movement Program for Children ages Birth through 4 Years has won the prestigious “Best of Philly” Award in 2008 for Best Children’s Music Program, and Instructor Dianne Adler has been awarded the 2013 Super Service Award for excellence on Angie’s List at All For Dance, for straight “A” ratings by parents in the program.
In a mixed-age environment, Kids’ MusicRound in Ewing helps develop the early skills required for a lifetime love of music making or dancing. When Basic Music Competence is achieved, children may keep time and sing in tune. This makes subsequent dance, instrument, or vocal lessons a lot easier to accomplish.
Benefits of Dance in Quaker Bridge, NJ
At All For Dance, we’ve seen the importance of dance time over and over. When our children get more self-assured, powerful, and enthusiastic, we feel wonderful and satisfied. It’s also far more gratifying to see the frowns on our kids’ faces melt away as they become absorbed in the music and forget about their daily problems.
To enhance their team collaboration skills, Quaker Bridge School children participate in group activities on a regular basis. Everything is genuine, and it’s even demonstrated! Dance is one of humanity’s oldest forms of self-expression for a reason.
All For Dance students benefit in:
- Social skills
- Hand-eye coordination
- Memory and brain development
- Team work
- Meeting new people
- Introduction to the Arts
- Healthy competition
- Encourages good behavior and etiquette
- Helps with studying and focus
- Builds self confidence
- Expands creativity
- Healthy expression of emotions
- Great exercise
Start Dancing With Us Today!
Are you ready to get moving? All For Dance is ready to welcome you and your children to the rewarding world of dance. With our dance classes, students will learn invaluable lessons that they will carry throughout their life. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and register for the upcoming season!
