Performing Hearts provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the art of dance in free weekly tap, ballet, and creative movement dance classes. NJ.com article.
Performing Hearts provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the art of dance in free weekly tap, ballet, and creative movement dance classes. Volunteers work with the participants one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in an annual recital - always the highlight of the show! NJ.com article.
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." Martha Graham
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." Martha Graham
15 Year Anniversary Gala!
15 Year Anniversary Gala!
Come celebrate Performing Hearts milestone anniversary by attending “Special Chance to Dance” with performances by professional artists from the theatrical and dance company communities, dancers from local studios, and our own very special Performing Hearts dancers! The gala will be held at Sparta High School Theater. For tickets, click => Gala.
Performing Hearts has been serving Morris and Sussex County children and adults with disabilities access to free weekly dance and creative movement classes since 2010. Come celebrate our Performing Hearts milestone anniversary by attending the “Special Chance to Dance” gala. The event will feature performances by professional artists from the theatrical and dance company communities, dancers from local studios, and our very special Performing Hearts dancers! The gala will be held at Sparta High School Theater. Support Performing Hearts by attending the show (ticket info) and making a contribution.
Annual Recital Performances
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Creative Movement - "Dancing In The Streets”
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Creative Movement - “Sea Cruise”
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Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”
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Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”
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Creative Movement - “Popcorn Calling Me”
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Tap - “Candy Man”
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Creative Movement - “The Happy Dance”
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Tap - “Locomotion”
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Creative Movement - “Body Rock”
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Ballet - “What A Wonderful World”
Volunteers work with the Performing Hearts dancers one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in an annual recital where the dancers present their creative movement and tap dances - always the highlights of the show!
Annual Recital Performances
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Creative Movement - “Can't Stop The Feeling”
Tap Dancers - “We're All In This Together”
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Creative Movement - “Dancing In The Streets”
Tap Dancers - “Sea Cruise”
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Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”
Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Popcorn Calling Me”
Tap Dancers - “Candy Man”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “The Happy Dance”
Tap Dancers - “Locomotion”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Body Rock”
Ballet Dancers - “What A Wonderful World”
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Creative Movement Dancers - “Clap For Love”
Creative Movement Dancers - “Scarf Dance”
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Creative Movement Dancers - "Shakin' It"
Creative Movement Dancers - Video Tribute
Volunteers work with the participants one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in an annual recital - when the Performing Heats dancers present a tap piece and two creative movement dances - always the highlights of the show!
Our Key Measures of Success
Delivering Results for More Than 25 Years
Our Key Measures of Success
Delivering Results for More Than 25 Years
for children and adults, ages 5-70+,
in Morris and Sussex Counties
in numerous off-site third party sites
and Performing Hearts 'home' at DANJ
by dedicated high school students fulfilling community service goals
Spirit of Community Award
Presented to Performing Hearts
Spirit of Community Award
Presented to Performing Hearts
In a Joint Legislative Resolution, the NJ State Senate and General Assembly recognized Performing Hearts for its contributions to the State, coinciding with the presentation of the coveted Spirit of Community Award by Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State.
In a Joint Legislative Resolution, the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly recognized Performing Hearts for its contributions to the State and its people, coinciding with the presentation of the coveted Spirit of Community Award by Madeleine Albright, former and first woman Secretary of State.