973- 835-3304

gfsopadance@gmail.com

2124 Hamburg Turnpike

Wayne, NJ 07470

~Dance is the joy of movement and the heart of life~

• TINY DANCER (2.5-3 yr. old): Here it is...our Tiny ​Dancer class for 2 1/2 yr. olds!! Based on our popular ​creative program, this new class allows us to share the ​love of dance with your child at an early age. The class ​will help develop their motor skills, introduce them to ​the basics of Tap & Ballet all within a fun and ​enjoyable atmosphere.
  

*Class is 45 min. **

Children MUST be 2 1/2 as of September 1, 2024.

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are

required.

• PRESCHOOL I (3-4 yr. old): One of the most popular ​in the area! Our creative program is designed for the 3 ​& 4 year old that develops their motor skills and ​introduces them to the basics of Tap & Ballet.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are

required.

• PRESCHOOL II (4-5 yr. old): A level 2 combination ​class of Tap & Ballet for the 4 & 5 yr old.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are

req​ui​re​d.

• TAP/BALLET COMBO (5-6 yr.old): A level 3 Tap/​Ballet combination class for the 5 & 6 yr​.​ old.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoe​s are

req​ui​re​d.

• TAP/JAZZ COMBO: Level one combination cla​ss for the 6 -7 yr. old. 1/2 of each subject with an em​phasis on Jazz. Very popular and a lot o​f​ fun!
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Jazz shorts or jazz​ pants

may be worn at teachers' discretion. Tap & Jazz ​

shoes are req​ui​re​d.

• BALLET: is the basic foundation for all forms of ​dance. It will develop grace, poise, increase flexibili​ty and concentr​a​tion.
  

Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ball​et

shoes. Hair i​n ​bu​n.

• JAZZ: is a popular free form of movement d​erived from a variety of dance rhythms. Through c​areful selection of music and movement sequence​s, the student will be exposed to many styles of ​d​ance.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Jazz shorts or jazz ​pants

may be worn at the teacher's discre​tion.

Jazz shoes are req​ui​re​d.

• TAP: is a special mix of rhythm, sound and mo​vement that will develop coordination of both mind and​ ​body.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Shorts or jazz​ pants

may be worn at the teacher's discret​ion.

Tap shoes are req​ui​re​d.

• HIP HOP: is a fun and funky way to dance fea​turing the music and moves of ​t​oday!
  

Dress Code: Jazz shorts or jazz pants. T-shirt's m​ay be

worn. Sneakers are req​ui​re​d.

• LYRICAL: is an interpretation of words and​ music which are set to a series of dance pattern​s that express feeling and em​o​tion.
  

Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Lyrical turner shoe​s

are req​ui​re​d.

*Schedule is subject to change without no​ti​ce.

With each student being evaluated, the Gloria F​rances School of Performing Arts reserves the right to make​ class re-assignments at the teacher's discretion for st​udents not in the appropriate class l​evel.

Anyadjustments deemed necessary will occur duri​ng the first two months of the s​e​ason.

Our faculty is made up of an ensemble of ​experienced teachers and choreographers who ​will enrich the lives of their students through ​positive motivation and self-confidence

Gloria Frances (Artistic Director, Tap) has been professionally teaching for sixty years. ​Her students have performed at the PNC Bank Center, Resorts International Hotel in ​Atlantic City and in hit musicals both on and off Broadway. Recently, her students have ​appeared in commercials as well as hit TV shows. Her students have also been the ​recipients of many awards, both regionally and nationally, including "Overall High ​Score," "Best Choreography," & "Best Precision" to name a few.

In addition to the many awards her students have won, Gloria is proud of her ​international recognition, having had her students invited to perform in Italy and China.

Melissa LoGiudice (Preschool/Tiny Tots Hip Hop) after 33 years a student, she now ​joins our staff as a faculty member! Teaching our Tiny Dancer classes along with our ​Preschool & Tiny Tots Hip Hop classes, Melissa is thrilled to be part of the GFSOPA ​family! While a student here, she was also one of the first Dance Edition members. She ​is rich in history of the school! When you see her, ask her to tell you some of the stories ​from the early days with Miss Gloria & Miss Stefania!!

Miranda Hannon (Contemporary) is a freelance dancer, choreographer and ​adjudicator based in the North Jersey, New York City area. She attended Mason Gross ​School of the Arts as a BFA dance major, and attended the Joffrey Ballet School as a ​BFA dance major with a jazz and contemporary concentration. Recently, you may have ​seen Miranda performing as a guest solo performer for World of Dance, in Joffrey Ballet ​School’s “The Garden 22”, soloing her own piece “Alienated” at the PROJECT CREATE ​choreographers showcase, or even notice works she’s created for events and ​competitions around the tristate area. Additionally, she is proud to be the co-director ​of Art of Movement Collective, a performance company that holds classes, events and ​workshops across the nation. This summer, Miranda was recognized by one of the most ​well renowned studios in Puerto Rico, G.O.P. Dance Academy, where she was invited as ​a featured guest master instructor to come teach at their facility. Currently, Miranda is ​teaching and working on projects within the tri-state area, while also judging for ​Headliners Dance Championships Competition across the nation.

Jaleel McRae (Hip Hop) embarked on a quest to surround himself with like-minded ​artists who could elevate his craft. It was during this quest that he encountered the ​legendary Marquise Scott, whose influence would prove to be profound. Under his ​online mentorship, he delved into the mesmerizing world of animation and ventured ​into various street styles, driven by an unquenchable curiosity. His journey reached new ​heights as he found himself on the grand stage of "So You Think You Can Dance" ​(SYTYCD), where he showcased my artistry to the world. He has also has performed ​alongside musical legends such as Rakim & Lil Uzi Vert. Jaleel remains committed to ​pushing boundaries and sharing the magic of dance with the world.

Christan Meyer (Preschool/Lyrical/Jazz/Tap/Ballet) celebrates her 24th year as a ​faculty member! Christan began her dance training with Gloria and holds the honor of ​being one of the first "Dance Edition" members. While a member of the Dance Edition ​she was the recipient of many awards including "Top Soloist" at various competitions ​both regionally as well as nationally. Her gracefulness along with her dedication to the ​school makes her one of our more popular teachers! When Miss Christan is not here, she ​is a busy Mom to her two little chick-a-dees, Aliyah & Anthony!!

Trisha Tookmanian (Tap) comes from one talented family...and did we mention she's an ​incredible tapper too!! Also starting with Gloria at the age of three, Trisha's hard work ​and dedication in dance earned her a place in the Dance Edition. As a member of the ​Dance Edition, she was the recipient of many awards both as part of the group as well as ​individually. When Trish is not here teaching dance, she can be found teaching Special ​Education for the Paterson school district.

973- 835-3304

gfsopadance@gmail.com

2124 Hamburg Turnpike

Wayne, NJ 07470