Denise Daniele Dance Center

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50+ Years

experience

Your Premier Dance Education Destination in Brick, NJ

Denise Daniele Dance Center has been a cornerstone of the Ocean County arts community for over five decades. Founded in 1973 as Denise Daniele Dance Studio, our institution has evolved into a premier destination for recreational, competitive, and pre-professional dance education. Our faculty comprises highly qualified educators with extensive industry experience, including Broadway performances, national dance teams, and prestigious conservatories.

We maintain a strong commitment to fostering personal growth through dance, emphasizing integrity, leadership, and teamwork while providing a safe, inclusive environment for all students. With programs spanning creative movement for toddlers to adult classes and award-winning pre-professional companies, we continue to uphold our mission of spreading the artistry of dance to diverse generations.

Services

Ballet Classes Jazz Classes Hip-Hop Classes Contemporary Dance Private Coaching

Details

Year established: 1973

Highlights and features

53 years of excellence in dance education within Ocean County
Faculty includes Broadway performers and nationally recognized choreographers
Inclusive environment accommodating students with diverse abilities
Award-winning pre-professional company with competition success
Holistic approach emphasizing character development alongside technical skill

What people say

Caring environment Second home Talented teachers Confidence growth Inclusive atmosphere

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Services

Ballet Classes

Our ballet program develops foundational technique through traditional methods while emphasizing grace, strength, and artistic expression. Students learn story-based choreography and classical repertoire that enhance body awareness and discipline. Classes incorporate musical interpretation and performance skills suitable for both recreational and pre-professional dancers.

Hip-Hop Classes

Contemporary hip-hop instruction focuses on freestyle development, rhythm, and personal expression through popping, locking, and breaking techniques. Classes improve coordination while fostering creativity in a high-energy environment. Our curriculum balances technical training with improvisational skills for dancers of all experience levels.

Private Coaching

Individualized instruction tailors dance training to specific goals, whether preparing for competitions, auditions, or personal growth. Sessions focus on technical refinement, choreography development, and performance preparation with expert faculty who have Broadway and professional dance backgrounds.

Contemporary Dance

This program blends ballet, jazz, and lyrical elements to develop versatile movement quality and emotional expression. Classes emphasize fluidity, floor work, and improvisation while maintaining technical precision. Dancers explore abstract choreography that challenges both physical and artistic capabilities.

Acro Dance

Acro classes integrate gymnastic elements like cartwheels and handsprings with dance technique to create dynamic performance pieces. Training focuses on safe progression of skills while maintaining proper alignment and musicality. This style develops strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness for stage performance.

People

Anjelica Roman

Owner/Director

With over 30 years of dance experience, Anjelica has trained in multiple styles including Flamenco and African dance. She has performed with renowned artists and directed the DDDC since 2017, maintaining its legacy while expanding educational programs.

Scott

Dance Instructor

A graduate of Georgian Court University, Scott brings expertise in ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. He studied abroad in Argentina and trained with Miami City Ballet, specializing in diverse teaching methods for various dance styles.

Eliza Roman

Instructor

A Performance Dance major from Georgian Court University, Eliza has taught at DDDC for 20 years. She founded Roman Artistry Studios and brings experience from public school dance programs and Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre.

Laurn Lolly Galarza

Dance Faculty

An alumna of The College of New Jersey, Laurn combines dance instruction with middle school education. She has choreographed for high school musicals and directed dance teams while maintaining a focus on technical excellence.

Denise Blackstone

Founder

Established the studio in 1973 after studying with influential New York instructors. She built DDDC into a community institution, emphasizing professional training while maintaining accessibility for local students.

Questions

What dance styles do you offer?

We provide ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, acro, tap, and musical theater classes with specialized instructors for each discipline.

Do you accept beginners?

Yes! Our curriculum includes creative movement for ages 1.5+ and structured programs for dancers at all experience levels.

Are there performance opportunities?

Students participate in annual productions like Candy Sweets and Company Showcase, plus competition teams for advanced dancers.

How do I register for classes?

Registration is available online through our website with flexible enrollment options for recreational and competitive programs.

What safety measures do you have?

We maintain secure facilities with background-checked staff, structured class environments, and emergency protocols for student safety.

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Shannon Braun

Mar 03, 2021 Report

Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My daughter just started dancing 6 years ago and they trained her so well that after 3 years she was able to get into a Performing Arts High School. We love all the teachers! Highly recommend this studio.

Ava Grace

Mar 01, 2021 Report

Denise Daniele Dance Center has been a second home to me for 12 years ! DDDC has provided me with so many opportunities and fun experience. The teachers here are incredible with their positive energy and great critiques that have helped me grow as a dancer. I have so many great memories that will last me a life time. I love DDDC

Amaya Tinnirello

Feb 28, 2021 Report

Denise Daniele has been my home for about 12 years now. the teachers and students provide a safe space to have fun while dancing, but also getting stuff done. i feel like i can always be myself and no one will judge me. i love this place.

Julie Caiozza

Feb 27, 2021 Report

This is my first year at DDDC and I already love it! I have made so many new memories and friends. Everyone is so welcoming and the staff is hardworking, caring, and teach you everything you need to know. Each class you will learn something new. I am so glad I have the opportunity to dance here!!

Layla Hayes

Feb 26, 2021 Report

The studio is such a great place to be and it feels like a second home to me. I love how much effort all the teachers put into the studio. I have learned so much from the 10 years I have been at the studio and would not like to go anywhere else!