Howell Academy of Dance

Specialties

Howell Academy of Dance has been a top National and International award winning dance studio in Howell, NJ since 1984. The faculty of qualified teachers give the students exposure to a wide range of dance experience, techniques and styles. Students’ individual capabilities are carefully observed and developed in a caring yet disciplined atmosphere.

The dance school’s mission is to provide students of all ages with professional training with skills they need to enjoy music and dance for a lifetime. Students have the opportunity to participate in a year-​end recital to show their family and friends their achievements. With two convenient locations in Howell, guests of the dancers can wait in our spacious waiting areas and watch the dancers through closed circuit televisions or observation windows. The studio teaches ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-​hop, break, musical theater and lyrical.

History

Established in 1984.

Dancers from Howell Academy have won many National and International awards. They have performed in The Nutcracker on Broadway, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Montréal, Canada, New York’s annual Tap-​O-​Mania and on Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. They also appeared on Fox Five’s «After Breakfast with Vicki Lawrence» and GoodDay NY. The students have supported and performed for the following: Dance for Diabetes, Make a Wish Foundation, The Rainbow Foundation, Adopt A Pet, Ronald McDonald House, Retirement Homes, Local Fairs and Dance for America which help raise money for family victims of September 11^th. Students from Howell Academy have gone on to careers including dancing internationally, touring companies, teachers at colleges and Broadway Dance Center.

Meet the Business Owner

April B.

Business Owner

For April Bamonte, dance has been an important part of her life since she was 4-​years-​old and for more than two decades she has been sharing that passion with younger dancers in her hometown.

As the owner of the Howell Academy of Dance, with locations on both sides of Route 9, Bamonte said as she settles into a new spot in the Howell Plaza she is proud of what she has accomplished. «I went from a girl that everyone thought would go nowhere, to an adult who owns three successful studios, employs amazing staff and trains beautiful students,» she said. «Because of my love of kids, I knew I had to make this work. We all face obstacles in our lives, but when we can stop and enjoy children’s happiness, in the end, that’s all that matters.»

Bamonte has a lot to be proud of in that time, from winning national championships to seeing students go on to tour professionally or teach dance at the college level.