
Class Descriptions
Pre-PureJoy! Dance
A very special class specifically designed for our tiniest dancers, ages 2-3 yrs. Endless dance props are used to keep children engaged and delighted. Music styles and dance styles vary all throughout the 45 min class to keep up with the rapidly shifting attention span of these precious little ballerinas. This is a Drop-off class where you children are treasured, nurtured and given a wonderful intro into the magical world of dance.
PureJoy! Dance I
The signature dance curriculum of PureJoy! Performing Arts classes for 3 yr olds. The basics of Ballet are taught through a variety of music and dance styles. Classes draw heavily on founder Miss Marsha’s background in Musical Theatre. Lots of music from Disney, popular children’s TV shows & movies are used as well fun dance props to add endless delight to this lively and innovative way of bringing preschoolers into the wonderful world of dance.
PureJoy! Dance II
Please read the above course description for PureJoy! Dance I. We don’t wish to be repetitive, but if “it’s not broke, don’t fix it!” Most of our 4- year olds return to us for their 2nd dance class because they so loved what they experienced in PJ Dance I. So we continue in that same spirit, with Miss Marsha creating a slightly different, more advanced spin where the little girls grow into their big girl dance class!
Disney Jazz/Ballet
All the music from the great Disney songbook that children love~from the ballads to the funky beats! Students will sing, dance and act through some of Disney’s most loved songs and then bring them to life onstage come Recital time!
Boys Hip Hop/Breaking
The PureJoy! Hip Hop Class for older boys, where they learn proper technique including the 5 elements of Hop Hop and the basic fundamentals of Break Dancing. Our instructor is a seasoned teacher, professional dancer and actor who comes highly recommended by our other teachers as well as dance studios where he teaches in New Jersey, Long Island and NYC (most notably the world renowned Broadway Dance Center.)
Boys Hip Hop
The PureJoy! class for younger boys who want to dance and perform. Jahad Shawe creates a fun, self-esteem building environment in his Hip Hop classes. Jahad imparts his infectious enthusiasm bringing his students a cool, inspiring and energetic class.
Musical Theatre Productions:
Our studio is known for their incredible Musical Theatre Productions. Though, we are not running any for our Fall 2024 Session, check back for Jan-June 2025 Schedule. Below is a sample of past productions:
“Elf, The Musical” by Musical Theatre International
A weekly excursion into the wonderful world of singing, dancing and acting with the culmination of a one-hour performance of the fully, licensed version of “Elf, The Musical ” complete with costumes, props, scene changes, and many parts for every child.
“Little Mermaid “ Stage Play
PureJoy! is very excited to be producing yet another staging of “Little Mermaid, Jr.” This is the fully licensed 60 min. production from Music Theatre International, complete with the official Disney scripts, Disney musical orchestrations as well as a beautiful underworld scenery display for the actual show. The cast will perform at the Whippoorwill Theatre in Armonk, NY. As with Lion King we will have a professional choreographer from NYC coming to create fun, inspiring dances for the amazing music of Little Mermaid, such as “Human Stuff,” the 50’s style bop, “She’s In Love,” plus so many more great songs. As always, Miss Marsha will be happily directing and leading your kids into this exciting underwater world of theatre!
“Lion King Jr “ Stage Play
PureJoy! is very excited to be producing yet another staging of a Broadway Musical play this Fall. This is the fully licensed 60 min. production from Music Theatre International, complete with the official Disney scripts, Disney musical orchestrations as well as our new professional costume and set design company. The cast will perform at the beautiful Whippoorwill Theatre in Armonk, NY. We are also very excited to be having a professional choreographer from NYC coming on board for this production creating unique Hip Hop/African inspired choreographies for the many upbeat dance numbers in The Lion King. As always Miss Marsha will be happily directing. If your children have been in any of our past productions, please send them back again for this one! PureJoy! is taking your kids to a whole other exciting level with “The Lion King!”
Mommy & Me
A wonderful hour of bonding with your child and other moms/caregivers and their children. Activities each session include: Circle Time with Songs, Instruments, Craft Time, Movement & Dance and Free Play as well as Story Time, Bubbles, Parachute, & Obstacle Course Exploration. Ages: 6 months-30 months.
Mom/Dad/Caregiver Dance Class!
30 minutes of dance with props such as tambourines, ribbons, beach balls, hula hoops, stuffed animals, maracas, bubbles, glow wands and disco lights!
Ideally for Walkers-2.5 yrs, though babies are most welcome too and Parent/Caregiver attends as well!
$50 for 4 Classes. No Registration Fee. Adults and Children must wear socks on the dance floor:)~