Placement week
At AC Dance, we are committed to providing our students with an essential technical foundation. As a ballet-based studio, we believe that ballet is an integral part of every dancer’s training. During placement week, we will evaluate each dancer to determine the most appropriate level for the upcoming year.
We prioritize quality and technical proficiency over age. Dancers do not automatically progress to a new level each year; our priority is to develop each student properly and safely. Building a strong foundation in technique, vocabulary, and artistry takes time, and rushing this process can compromise a dancer's growth.
Dancers who maintain consistent attendance—including assigned and makeup classes—and continue training throughout the summer will develop a stronger mindset and a better foundation for the craft. For those who wish to train more intensively, private lessons are available to provide deeper insight into each discipline.
The quality of the dancers we have trained is a testament to the effectiveness of our program.
Spring Performance
Join us for our annual Spring Performance at Montclair State University
Nutcracker Excerpts
Join us for our annual Nutcracker Excerpts at Montclair State University
Saturday, December 20th at 3pm
Saturday, December 20th at 6pm
Sunday, December 21st at 12pm
Sunday, December 21st at 3pm
Pointe shoe assessment
Pointe shoe assessment will be given to those who meet the qualifications and those dancers that are interested in pointe work. Dancers must have a solid ballet foundation and be taking a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week at ACD.
Thanksgiving break
Thanksgiving break is Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, November 30th. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1st
Nutcracker auditions 2025
Nutcracker auditions will be on Wed. Sept. 24th from 5:45 pm-8:30pm for levels Ballet 1B and up. Dancers in younger levels will be placed into different roles throughout the ballet.
Intermediate Adult and Teen Ballet Intensive
Join us for an
Intermediate level Ballet Intensive this summer!
Classes will start with Progressing ballet technique, ballet technique and pointe.
Dancers do not have to be on pointe to participate in the pointe classes.
Schedule
Monday-Thursday 5:00 pm-8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Instructor
Amanda Cuoco
Tuition $450
Students must have technical proficiency in ballet and terminology.
Contact me to check if this program is right for you at ac@acdancenj.com
Observation week
Parents are welcome to come and view classes.
Limited space per student.
Monday, June 16th - Saturday, June 21st
Sleeping Beauty Excerpts
Join us for our Spring performance of Sleeping Beauty Excerpts at Montclair State University. Tickets go on sale May 15th
Free Outdoor Screening of Napoleon Dynamite
Join me and Montclair Film Festival where we will lead a dance lesson from Napoleon Dynamite.
Observation Week
Parents and friends are welcome to join us in the classroom to watch our daily lessons. Sign ups are required.
Placement Week
Sign your dancer up for a placement class. Dancers will be carefully evaluated for level placement for the 2024/2025 school year. Email ac@acdancenj.com
