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| 295 US Hwy 46, Rockaway, NJ, 07866 | |
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1.8 miDover
2.2 miDenville
2.4 miMount Tabor
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Specialties
Our teachers carefully choose proper classes for each student. Students are placed according to age, level, and previous dance experience.
For 2 –3 year olds the Tap & Tumble Bunnies program teaches the youngest dancers tap dance and basic tumbling. Watch your 2 & 3 year olds marvel at the sounds their shoes make and feel proud to learn the steps, timing, and coordination.
Our variety of HipHop classes teach rhythm, coordination, and flexibility to ages 4 – 5 and up. These fast paced classes are packed with fun for high energy kids.
We even offer boys only classes for ages 5 and up! We focus on strength and masculine choreography.
Tumbling classes are available ages 5+ and teach skills like handstands, back bends, cartwheels, back handsprings, and aerials.
Tap/Tumbling, Tap/Ballet, and Ballet/Jazz combo classes are available as well as boys only tap classes.
Pre-Ballet and Ballet for ages 3 – 6 and up through adults is critical in all dance forms. Learn flexibility, poise, and grace whether you’re a serious dancer or just looking for exercise.
Dance Competition Classes for serious dancers can attend regional and national talent competitions. Improve your technique, teamwork, and develop self-esteem in our award-winning competition class.
Jazz Classes are perfect for everyone 5 through adult. The fast paced movements combine ballet, modern, and African dance to promote flexibility, strength, and coordination…
History
Established in 1946.
It all began 67 years ago, when Phil Grassia, (affectionately known as Mr. Phil), opened the Phil Grassia Dance Studio and Art Center in Dover, N.J. After many years of operation, former student and then teacher, Lynn Kehlenbeck, took over the studio in July 1982. The studio assumed a new identity and soon became The Dance Connection. In 1999, The Dance Connection took over the Morris County Academy of Dance from owner Irma Ziegler, who, coincidentally, taught for Phil Grassia before opening her own studio in 1978. Our dance family has gone through many wonderful changes over the years! The Dance Connection wishes to thank all the wonderful families that have passed through its doors over the years. It is and always has been, a pleasure teaching and watching all of our students grow through dance! Thanks for all the wonderful memories!
Meet the Business Owner
Lynn K.
Business Owner
After studying dance for many years at the Phil Grassia Dance Studio and Art Center as a young student, Lynn K. continued her education at the NJ School of Ballet, NY School of Ballet, Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City where she honed her skills in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Tumbling. Lynn holds an Advertising Design and Illustration Degree from Centenary College and worked in the field for 2 years before graciously accepting the offer of, what was to be a lifetime dream job, owning her home base dance studio. The Phil Grassia Dance Studio and Art Center now The Dance Connection.
