Our Philosophy

Your child is seeking a fulfilling hobby or perhaps serious training and you want the best.  Where and with whom you entrust your child's training is a very important decision.  Proper training and technique is essential for a child's education because what they learn today remains with them for a lifetime.

Educating your child in dance and the performing arts is a responsibility we take very seriously.  We offer a positive atmosphere with quality instruction.  Our professional teachers have been chosen because of their reputation and training.  We are committed in working together with you and your child to help them achieve their dreams and personal goals.

The Academy

We are conveniently located in Morello Plaza at 410 Route 34 South in Colts Neck, New Jersey.                                          Our telephone is 732-866-3930. 

A receptionist will greet you and keep you informed.  There is a spacious waiting area with theater chairs, a dancers hallway to leave their dance bags and prepare for class.

There are two spacious classrooms with two way glass for viewing.  Well equipped dance rooms with sprung hardwood flooring, professional sound system and theatrical lighting.

Artistic Director/Owner
The artistic director, Sheri Ladley-Calamusa, creates the curriculum and scheduling of classes, teachers and students.  Produces and directs the annual recitals.

Office Personnel                                                           Our friendly and advisable office personnel is available for your convenience.  Ready to provide the necessary information and address any questions and concerns.  Our desk has someone available during class time six days a week. 

The Academy Instructors
Quality training and technique is provided with our professional instructors.  Interviewed by the director, they are qualified to teach their designated syllabuses.  Many of our teachers have award winning credentials and are highly motivated to give our students a fun-filled educational experience.
 
Teachers Assistants
You may find a teachers assistant within your child's class.  This dancer has been trained at the Academy and is participating in a work study program we offer.  They are very helpful and they are learning a unique opportunity to teach dance.

Academy News

Annual Recital Program is under way.  Your warm wishes or advertisement will appear in the recital program and at all four recitals.  If you would like your childs picture, advertisement, or well wishes in the program, please download, print and fill out the form and return it to the front desk no later than April 23rd.

Annual Recital
Our annual recital date is Saturday, June 19, 2010.    The annual recital will be held at Holmdel High School.  The showtimes are 10, 1, 4 & 7:30.  Dress Rehearsal dates are June 16, 17 & 18th to be held at Holmdel High School.  If your family has more than one child registered or if your child is in multiple classes you will be in 2 different show times and likely two dress rehearsal dates.  We do our very best to accommodate all Academy families. 

Picture Day
Picture day is Sunday May 16th.  Your class picture time will be posted at the Academy in late April.  Individual and class pictures will be taken at the same time.  Sibling pictures may also be taken at this time.  Please have your child arrive on time, in costume, with alterations complete.  This will help things run more smoothly.  If your child has pants with their costume please have them altered to above the heel of their dance shoe.  All ballet shoe ties are to be tucked in their slipper.  All tap and jazz shoes are to be caramel color, unless specified.  All dance shoes should be clean and free of stickers and dirt.  Hair may be worn to your preference.

Ticket Sales
Ticket Sales will begin Monday May 17th.  Ticket sales will be done in the form of a lottery system.  You will be assigned a number that corresponds with a lottery ticket.  Tickets will be pulled (lottery style) to determine the day and time you may come to purchase show tickets at the Academy.  Your name and corresponding number will be available at the front desk upon returning from Spring Break. You will also be notified by mail of the day and time in which you may come to purchase your recital tickets.  You may come during this designated time only; not before.   If you are not available at your designated time, you may come anytime after to purchase your tickets. Or you may leave an envelope with your ticket request with the front desk.  Every Academy student will be allotted a certain number of tickets available for purchase (to be announced).  Any and all available tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis after the lottery is finished.  Tickets are priced at $18.00 each.  Please note that any audience member 18 months or older is required to have his/her own seat according to standard fire code.  We have limited wheelchair accessibility tickets.

Download the 2010/ 2011 Schedule of Classes