Business Details
Premier Dance School in New Jersey
Dance 2000 has established itself as a premier destination for dance education and performance training. With a focus on fostering artistic growth and technical excellence, we provide a dynamic environment where students of all ages and skill levels can explore diverse dance disciplines. Our team of accomplished instructors brings decades of professional experience from theater, competitive dance, and performance industries to every class. We emphasize personalized instruction while maintaining rigorous standards of technique and artistry. Through structured programs and performance opportunities, we help dancers develop both creatively and technically.Our facility serves as a hub for dance education, offering specialized training in styles ranging from ballet to contemporary. Committed to community engagement, we collaborate with local schools and arts organizations to promote dance appreciation. With flexible scheduling and age-appropriate curricula, our programs cater to recreational learners and aspiring professionals alike. We maintain strong partnerships with performing arts institutions to provide unique performance and educational opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to achieve success in collegiate dance programs and professional performance careers.
Services
Dance Classes
Studio Rentals
Choreography Services
Performance Training
Workshops
Highlights and features
- Our instructors include award-winning choreographers and industry professionals
- We offer specialized training for musical theater and competitive dance
- Our alumni have achieved recognition in collegiate and professional dance circuits
- We provide performance opportunities through annual productions and community events
- Our facility includes professional-grade studios for optimal learning environment
What people say
Experienced instructors
Quality dance programs
Excellent choreography training
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction in multiple styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Our curriculum caters to students from beginner to advanced levels with age-appropriate techniques. Classes focus on developing proper form, artistic expression, and performance readiness through structured progressions.
Choreography Services
Our award-winning choreographers create custom dance routines for school productions, competitions, and special events. Services include musical theater staging, group formations, and style-specific choreography tailored to client needs and performance goals.
Studio Rentals
Professional-grade studio rentals available for dance professionals, rehearsal groups, and community organizations. Spaces include sprung floors, full-length mirrors, and sound systems with flexible booking options for regular or one-time use requirements.
Performance Training
Specialized training program preparing dancers for competitive and professional performance environments. Curriculum includes stagecraft, audition techniques, and ensemble coordination with opportunities to perform in community and theater productions.
Workshops
Intensive skill-building workshops led by industry professionals covering specific dance styles, injury prevention, and performance techniques. Sessions available for different age groups and skill levels with both short-term and multi-week formats.
People
Gisa DiIorio
Founder
Gisa DiIorio established Dance 2000 with over 30 years of dance education experience. She has trained multiple award-winning dancers and choreographers in the New Jersey area.
Jenny DiGiuseppe
Instructor
Jenny DiGiuseppe, a Dance 2000 alumna, brings expertise in theater dance and musical choreography. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance and has received statewide recognition for her choreographic work.
Malcolm Boatwright
Entertainment Director
Malcolm Boatwright offers extensive industry experience as a performer and instructor. With credits including World of Dance and MTV appearances, he specializes in hip hop and commercial dance training.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theater styles for all skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer annual productions, recitals, and community performance engagements throughout the year.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we have specialized adult classes focusing on technique maintenance and recreational dance fitness.
How do I register for classes?
Registration forms are available on our website with online submission and payment processing options.
Can I rent studio space?
Studio rentals are available for qualified dance professionals and community groups during designated hours.
