Dance For Joy

Specialties

Dance For Joy has been serving the community since 1989! DFJ offers students the experiences they need to become successful learners, while exposing them to the wonderful world of dance. In a society that lends instant gratification to many things we do, dance is a way to instill focus and discipline in your child’s sometimes hectic life.

It is our goal to create a safe and friendly atmosphere while inspiring and challenging the students in the art of dance. The studio isn’t just a place where students learn a dance; it is where they learn how to dance. Whether your child is looking to dance for fun, exercise and the love of movement, or looking for disciplined intensive training, there is something for everyone at DFJ!

History

Established in 1989.

Our teachers are college educated or certified dance instructors fully equipped to teach your child safely and effectively in a supportive, friendly environment. We have a state of the art sudio with raised marley floors (this helps to keep dancers safe from injury). All three of our studios (in one location) have viewing windows for parents to watch classes.

We are VERY protective of the youth and innocence of our students, and strongly believe in age apropriate music and costuming. The choreography that we place on our students in class and in performances will always be something parents and grandparents (especially dads and grandfathers) will be comfortable watching! We choose to stay away from two piece costumes. We believe that some children may be uncomfortable in this type of costume and will have a negative dance experience. We want all our students to feel confident in their own skin and hope that dance can positively effect their lives whether they become a serious dan

Meet the Business Owner

Kimberly H.

Business Owner

Kimberly graduated from the Performing Arts program at Howell High School and is a 2006 scholarship graduate of Point Park University (Conservatory for the Performing Arts) with a BFA in Dance Pedegogy. She has studied ballet with Peter Merz, Jay Kirk and Susan Stowe; Jazz and contemporary dance with Ron Tassone, Douglas Bentz and Pearlann Porter. While at Point Park, she was also the Captain of the university soccer team which has allowed her the opportunity to incorporate some of her athletisism into her dance training. She has performed professionally with the Sebastian Sextet Dance Company, based out of Montclair, NJ and The Pillow Project based out of Pittsburgh, PA. She became the owner of DFJ in 2007 and has been spreading her passion of dancing to students ever since!