Starr Dance Company

 

 

 

Roseland Location
12 Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 9
Roseland, NJ 07068


East Hanover Location
733 Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover, NJ 07936

dance classes for toddlers, kids, teens, adults in NJ

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Dance With Me

Ages: 14 Months-2 Years + Adult Participation (Runs in 8 Week Sessions)

Move, explore and make memories!

Dance With Me is a joyful introduction to movement for little ones ages 14 months to 2 years, alongside a special grown-up. Together, you’ll explore creative movement through music, imagination, and playful activities that encourage bonding, coordination, and confidence. With engaging props, interactive songs, and plenty of chances to move and discover, toddlers develop motor skills while sharing special moments with their favorite adult. It’s the perfect first dance experience, filled with laughter, learning, and lots of fun!

Tiny Twos

Ages: 2-3

Step, tap, twirl!

Does your little one love to dance around the house? Tiny Twos is the class for them! This fun, energetic class introduces pre-ballet technique and basic tap while helping little dancers build motor skills, spark creativity, and explore all the amazing ways their bodies can move. With playful props and upbeat music, every class is packed with discovery, movement, and joy. It’s a wonderful way to get your toddler moving, grooving, and learning, one twirl at a time!

 

Tiny Toes

Ages: 3-4

Tiny toes, big steps!

Tiny Toes is designed for young dancers ready to take their first big steps into the world of dance. In this upbeat class, children learn basic ballet and tap vocabulary while developing coordination and self-assurance through movement. From balancing on one foot to moving different body parts at the same time, students build essential motor skills in a playful, encouraging setting. With colorful props and inspiring music, Tiny Toes turns learning into a joyful adventure on the dance floor!

 

Tiny Tumblers

Ages: 3-4

Roll, jump, tumble!

Is your little one always climbing, cartwheeling, or bouncing off the walls? Tiny Tumblers is a fun-filled introduction to acro for ages 3-4! Young movers build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence while learning foundational tumbling skills in a safe, supportive environment. Through imaginative activities, obstacle courses, and age-appropriate acro exercises, little tumblers discover all the amazing things their bodies can do. Packed with movement, laughter, and excitement, it’s a great way to channel all that energy and have a blast!

 

Kinderstarrs

Ages 4-6

High-energy. Funky-fresh. Seriously fun!

This dynamic class introduces kids to age-appropriate hip hop moves and beginner jazz technique, all set to upbeat, kid-friendly music that keeps them moving and grooving. Dancers build coordination, rhythm, and timing while developing confidence and creativity in a supportive, high-energy environment. Whether they’re busting a move or learning the basics, your child is sure to leave class smiling!

 

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Jazz/Tap Combo

Ages 4-6

Two styles, twice the fun!

This combo class introduces young dancers to the energetic world of jazz and the rhythmic excitement of tap. In jazz, dancers learn basic technique, fun across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement to upbeat music. In tap, they explore rhythm, timing, and sound patterns with their feet, all while building coordination and musicality. Great for beginners, this class keeps kids active, learning, and loving every step!

 

 

Ballet/Tap Combo

Ages 4-6 & 7-8

Magic and movement!

This transitional combo class builds on foundational ballet and tap skills in a fun, supportive environment. Dancers continue learning through creative methods while placing more focus on posture, alignment, rhythm, and timing. As their dance vocabulary expands and their body awareness grows, students are gently guided toward more refined technique, all while keeping the joy of dance front and center!

 

Tap/Hip Hop Combo

Ages 5-7

Make some noise and bust a move! 

This combo class blends the rhythmic fun of tap with the high-energy style of hip hop, an ideal mix for dancers who love to move! Students learn basic tap technique to develop timing and musicality, while exploring age-appropriate hip hop moves that build coordination, confidence, and creativity. With upbeat music and a positive atmosphere, this class keeps kids engaged, active, and having a blast from start to finish!

 

K-Pop Dance Class

Ages 5-7

K-Pop moves & Starr grooves! 

Made for dancers who love the music, style, and energy of K-pop! Students learn choreography inspired by their favorite K-pop artists while developing coordination, musicality, technique, and performance skills. Classes focus on dynamic movement, stage presence, and self-expression in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re new to K-pop or already know every dance challenge, this high-energy class is a great way to build confidence, make friends, and shine like an idol!dance classes for toddlers, kids, teens, adults in NJ

 

Jazz/Hip Hop Combo

Ages 7-8

Style and energy!

This combo class is made for dancers who love to groove! In jazz, students focus on technique, flexibility, and musicality, learning dynamic movements and fun across-the-floor combinations. In hip hop, they move to age-appropriate music while exploring rhythm, coordination, and freestyle expression. A great way to build confidence, strength, and stage presence, this class brings the best of both worlds into one high-energy experience!

 

Ballet/Lyrical Combo

Ages 7-8

Grace and storytelling!

This expressive combo class blends the strength and technique of ballet with the emotional storytelling of lyrical dance. Dancers continue building their ballet foundation, focusing on posture, alignment, and graceful movement, while exploring the fluid, expressive style of lyrical, which encourages creativity and connection to music. Ideal for young dancers ready to combine technique with emotion, this class nurtures both discipline and artistic growth in a supportive, inspiring environment.

 

Beginner Tap

Ages 7-8

Rhythm, sound and smiles!

This fun tap class gives dancers a strong start, sharpening their ear for rhythm and their command of the floor! Students learn the basic steps and sounds of tap, then put them together into simple combinations as their speed and clarity grow. With plenty of energy and encouragement, it’s a place where technique takes shape and the love of making music with your feet shines through!

 

Art In Motion

(Runs in Sessions)

Movement, connection and joy!

Art In Motion is an adaptive dance class that offers a welcoming, supportive space for dancers with autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and other learning differences. Through music, movement, and creative expression, dancers explore dance in a way that celebrates their individual strengths, encourages confidence, and fosters connection. The class focuses on building coordination, self-expression, and a love of movement in an inclusive, nurturing environment where every dancer can shine. If you’re interested in this program for your dancer, please contact the studio for more information.

 

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Jazz

Power, percision and personality!

Jazz is a high-energy, stylized form of dance that’s both powerful and expressive. This class emphasizes musicality and rhythm while focusing on flexibility, proper body alignment, strength, and control. Dancers build technique through dynamic warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and fun, innovative choreography that encourages personal style, performance quality, coordination, and stage presence!

 

Tap

Energy, timing and rhythm!

Tap is all about rhythm and sound! Students develop timing, coordination, and musicality by learning both simple and complex rhythms. Instruction also focuses on proper technique and tap terminology, helping dancers build a strong foundation while enjoying every step and beat!

 

Ballet

Grace, strength and timeless technique!

Ballet is the foundation of all dance, emphasizing proper placement, alignment, balance, and control. Students develop strength, precision, and body awareness through barre exercises, center work, and across-the-floor progressions, while learning classical ballet terminology along the way.

 

 

 

Hip Hop

Groove, confidance and fun!

Hip hop is the energetic, street-inspired dance style you see in music videos and all over social media. This class blends dynamic footwork, both high- and low-impact, with sharp body isolations to build strength, control, and rhythm. Students boost their body awareness and musicality through fun, age-appropriate choreography in a positive, safe space. It’s all about confidence, creativity, and having a blast while expressing yourself through dance!

 

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Lyrical/Contemporary

Emotion in motion!

Lyrical dance is all about creative expression and storytelling through movement. It blends ballet and jazz technique with personal emotion, letting dancers bring their feelings to life on stage. Contemporary builds on this by combining elements of ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical, encouraging improvisation and personal connection that unlock freedom of movement and develop artistry through fluid, expressive choreography. Together, these styles inspire dancers to connect deeply with the music and express themselves with both technique and heart.

 

Musical Theater

Showmanship and storytelling!

Dance to your favorite songs from iconic Broadway musicals! This high-energy class blends theatrical movement with classic jazz styles, bringing the magic of the stage to life. Students learn choreography that captures the spirit and storytelling of musical theater while building performance skills and stage presence. A must for dancers dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway!

 

Acro

Strength and flexibility!

Acro combines the artistry of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics. This dynamic class develops strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through tumbling, balancing tricks, and contortion, all seamlessly blended with graceful dance technique. Ideal for dancers who love to challenge themselves and add a wow factor to their performances!

 

Pointe/Pre-Pointe

Elegancy, artisty and beauty!

This class is designed for intermediate to advanced ballet dancers with a solid classical foundation who are ready to begin or continue pointe training. Students may start with pre-pointe exercises (without pointe shoes) to build the ankle strength and technique needed before progressing to full pointe work. The instructor carefully assesses each dancer’s strength, alignment, and technique to determine when they’re ready to safely begin pointe. Please purchase pointe shoes only with instructor approval to ensure proper fit and readiness.

 

Heels

Strut, shine and slay!

This class focuses on the technique, strength, and confidence needed to dance safely and powerfully in heels. Dancers learn proper posture, balance, walks, turns, and choreography tailored specifically for heels while building ankle strength, control, and body awareness. From fierce combinations to performance-focused movement, this class helps dancers develop elegance, poise, and stage presence in a fun, supportive environment. It’s a great way to sharpen your skills, elevate your style, and own every step!

 

Tricks, Leaps & Turns

Elevate your dancing!

Designed for dancers looking to enhance their technical abilities, this class focuses on the key elements behind successful tricks, leaps, and turns. Through targeted drills, conditioning, and skill progressions, students build strength, flexibility, coordination, and body control. Emphasis is placed on proper execution, alignment, and technique to help dancers achieve greater height, cleaner rotations, better balance, and more confidence. This valuable supplemental training gives dancers the tools to perform with power, precision, and consistency.

 

Stretch, Blocks & Bands

Strength, stabilitiy and technique!

This supplemental training class helps dancers build the physical foundation for stronger technique and safer movement. Through targeted stretching, conditioning, and strength-building exercises, students improve flexibility, stability, balance, alignment, and overall body control. Dancers develop core strength, coordination, and muscle engagement while increasing their range of motion and learning habits that help prevent injury. This class helps dancers refine technique, elevate performance quality, and gain the strength needed to progress in every style of dance.

 

Adult Tap

Rhytmn, energy and a whole lot of fun!

Adult Tap is the perfect class for dancers looking to learn, refresh, or continue their tap technique in a fun, welcoming environment. Dancers explore tap fundamentals, musicality, coordination, and performance skills while discovering the joy of the art form. Whether you’re a beginner, continuing your training, or returning to dance after time away, this class offers a supportive space to move, learn, and have fun at any age!