Jersey City Dance Academy

Specialties

We use a progressive approach built on technique. Student are encouraged to discover dance and movement in order to better understand themselves. Classes for ages 3 to adult. Special boy only program.

History

Established in 1972.

Since 1972, the Jersey City Dance Academy has provided personalized and comprehensive dance training for the recreational dancer. During that time, the studio has become one of the area’s most respected centers for dance education.

In 2002, the studio relocated to the south end of West Side Avenue in Jersey City. We turned the second floor of a turn-​of-​the-​century building into a state-​of-​the-​art dance facility. Here, we offer on-​going adult classes in addition to separate programs for children and teens.

Jersey City Dance Academy supports its own dance team, the Dancin’ Divas. The dance team offers competition and performance opportunities for students of varying ages. Dance team members must audition annually.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeannette B.

Business Owner

Jeannette has been the director of the Jersey City Dance Academy for the last 25 years. She began her dance career at Jersey City Dance Academy at the age of 10. Jeannette received a B.S. degree from Boston University with a major in Film and Broadcasting and a minor in English. Jeannette has studied dance at Boston University, the Carnegie Arts Center in NYC and Broadway Dance Center. After college Jeannette found herself back at the Jersey City Dance Academy and soon fulfilled a childhood dream by taking over the studio. Jeannette has dedicated her life to bringing the joy of dance to students of all ages. Jeannette has been trained in many styles of dance including: Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz and Tap. She is also the director of the JCDA Dance Team. She donates many hours of her time choreographing and training students for competition. She has won many awards for choreography at various competitions. Jeannette has also developed a specialized curriculum for Earl