Ovations Performing Arts

Ovations Dance Academy is a renowned dance institution located in Waretown, New Jersey. With a rich history and a dedicated team of professionals, the academy has established itself as a center of excellence in dance education. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and positive atmosphere where students can grow and excel in their dance journey.

Behind every great dancer, there is a great dance academy, and we take pride in being that foundation for our students. We believe that dance can significantly improve a child's life, building their self-image, making them healthier and happier, and opening doors to a brighter future. At Ovations Dance Academy, we teach the art of dance with seriousness, respect, and knowledge, maintaining our reputation for the highest quality in all forms of dance.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to offer a training ground to educate potential dance professionals while providing each child with a positive and enriching dance experience. We are committed to teaching proper technique and dance technology from a well-trained staff. We offer ample competition and performance opportunities, providing fresh and engaging choreography. Our in-studio agent ensures that our students have access to the best opportunities in the dance industry.

Ovations Dance Academy was named one of the top 50 studios in North America by Dance Spirit Magazine, and several of our teachers have been awarded "Teacher of the Year." Our dedication to the arts and the nurturing development of our students has been recognized, and we are proud to be featured in the yearly Alumni section of Dance Spirit Magazine.

Programs

We offer a variety of programs to cater to the needs and interests of our students. Our Ballet program is the basis of all dance styles and participation is encouraged. Our staff has been trained in French (Vaganova), Italian (Cucheti), and Russian (RAD) principles of training, and combines elements from all styles into their core curriculum. This provides our dancers with a richer knowledge of classical training and ensures they learn at a pace that is proper and not detrimental to their growing facilities.

Our Pointe training follows the same guidelines as our Ballet curriculum. Students are asked to join our Pointe classes on a one-on-one basis, and selection is based on muscle development, bone structure, and general knowledge of ballet technique.

Our Jazz program covers a broad range of styles, including modern jazz, technical jazz, traditional jazz, and the creative jazz of the future. These styles are expressed by isolations and syncopation of head, shoulders, ribcage, feet, and arms to show off personal style and execution.

Our Lyrical/Contemporary program utilizes the movements of jazz at a slower pace while modeling the technique of ballet. The dancer strives to find fluidity within the music to seek deep expression and portray these feelings through their bodies to tell a story.

Our Hip-Hop program is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in New York City by African-American and Latin communities during the 1970s. At Ovations Dance Academy, we teach the foundations of hip-hop, blending popping, locking, isolations, breaking, grooving, house, and freestyle into our curriculum.

Conclusion

At Ovations Dance Academy, we are committed to providing a family atmosphere while challenging our students' abilities and boosting their self-esteem. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance, and we are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. Join us today and become a part of the Ovations Dance Academy family.