Philosophy The Dance Center of New Jersey is a new school dedicated to the highest caliber of instruction with focus on the development of a strong clean and solid ballet technique – the foundation of every student’s growth and progression in all dance forms. Each student is ensured personal attention and quality correction in an encouraging and motivated environment, to build proficiency and self-confidence in each dancer. We appreciate that there are many reasons for studying dance and welcome all students, those who are professionally bound and those who study for enjoyment. Our goal is that each student discovers the joy that dance can bring to their lives. Artistic Staff With years of experience directing and revamping dance programs for dance colleges, studios, and summer programs, Edward and Karen Verso established the Dance Center of New Jersey, to share their knowledge with a new generation of students. Director, Edward Verso, is a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, Joffrey and Feld Ballet companies. Karen Stasick Verso, is an alumni of Twyla Tharp Dance, BalletMet, New Jersey Ballet and Dennis Wayne’s Dancers among others. Edward and Karen Verso, former directors of The Dance Conservatory, now focus their attention on ballet technique with an opportunity to study other forms of dance including modern, jazz / hip hop and other genres. Complete bios can be found About Us. Programs Dance classes for students aged 2½ to adult are offered in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern. Workshops and master classes will be offered from time to time. Please see our events page regarding recent guest artists! The Repertory Dancers Our pre-professional dance company, The Repertory Dancers offers students the chance to improve technique, build confidence and develop a sense of artistry through additional performances opportunities. The company performs an annual Nutcracker as well as other performing opportunities. Nutcracker 2010 Auditions for our Nutcracker will be held on September 11, 2010. All dancers are welcome. You need not be affiliated with the Dance Center of NJ to participate. 6-9 year olds 10-11 am 10 years and up 11-12 pm For more information, please see Nutcracker. Location Our dance studio is located in St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church, 88 Claremont Road in Bernardsville, NJ with close proximity to I-287, I-78 Rts 202/206 and the Bernardsville Train Station. The Dance Center of NJ serves the surrounding towns of Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Brookside, Far Hills, Gladstone, Liberty Corner, Long Valley, Martinsville, Mendham, New Vernon, Oldwick, Peapack, Pluckemin, Pottersville, Raritan, Readington, Tewksbury, Warrren, Watchung, Whitehouse Station. View site map