Performing Hearts

Performing Hearts provides individuals (ages 5 to 70+) with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the art of dance in weekly tap, ballet, and creative movement classes. Students from Morris, Sussex and surrounding counties are welcome. NJ.com article.

Performing Hearts provides individuals (ages 5 to 70+) with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the art of dance in weekly tap, ballet, and creative movement classes. The classes, hosted by The Dance Academy of North Jersey in its Lake Hopatcong studio, serve students from Morris, Sussex and surrounding counties. Volunteers work with the participants one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in an annual recital - always the highlight of the show! View recent NJ.com feature article.


Annual Recital Performances

Volunteers work with the participants one-on-one throughout the school year, culminating in an annual recital - always the highlight of the show!

  • Creative Movement - "Dancing In The Streets”

  • Creative Movement - “Sea Cruise”

  • Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”

  • Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”

  • Creative Movement - “Popcorn Calling Me”

  • Tap - “Candy Man”

  • Creative Movement - “The Happy Dance”

  • Tap - “Locomotion”

  • Creative Movement - “Body Rock”

  • Ballet - “What A Wonderful World”

Recital Performances

  • Creative Movement - “Dancing In The Streets”

    Tap Dancers - “Sea Cruise”

  • Creative Movement - “I Feel Better When I'm Dancing”

    Tap Dancers - “Do You Believe In Magic”

  • Creative Movement Dancers - “Popcorn Calling Me”

    Tap Dancers - “Candy Man”

  • Creative Movement Dancers - “The Happy Dance”

    Tap Dancers - “Locomotion”

  • Creative Movement Dancers - “Body Rock”

    Ballet Dancers - “What A Wonderful World”

  • Creative Movement Dancers - “Clap For Love”

    Creative Movement Dancers - “Scarf Dance”

  • Creative Movement Dancers - "Shakin' It"

    Creative Movement Dancers - Video Tribute



Spirit of Community Award

Spirit of Community Award

My Image

In a Joint Legislative Resolution, the NJ 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 Madeline Albright, former and first woman Secretary of State.

My Image

In a Joint Legislative Resolution, the NJ 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 Madeline Albright, former and first woman Secretary of State.