The East Orange YMCA has something for everyone. Our community of East Orange, NJ isn't homogenous, so we don't think we should be either. We offer all kinds of programs to cater to tiny toddlers as well as adults. To accommodate such a wide age range, our facility boasts an indoor pool, full-size gymnasium, and a preschool classroom. No matter your age or the ages of your children, the YMCA is an ideal place to learn healthy habits and develop crucial life skills. Learn more about the premier programs offered at East Orange YMCA.

At the Devrin Academy of Irish Dance, we believe in hard work and dedication to reach your goals. We strive to instill a true love of Irish dance and culture in all of our students. Our students learn technique, stamina, control, and confidence. At the Devrin Academy, we pride ourselves on the importance of friendship and good sportsmanship, while fostering a true family environment. Classes are offered from beginner to championship level, beginning at age 3. We have been proudly holding classes at the beautiful Jersey Shore for the last 10 years, and are in our own, beautiful studio in Point Pleasant!

We are thrilled to be back in our beloved hometown of Jacksonville Beach! The process of completing the indoor built out of our new location is ongoing, and we are excited to see the final results in the coming months. The new location gives us the potential to expand in the future, which is something we are thrilled to have the opportunity to explore. Our return to Jacksonville Beach has been absolutely delightful! We are looking forward to the completion of the indoor built out of our new location in the upcoming months. With this new location, we are actively considering the possibility of adding extra space in the near future. This is something that we are very excited about, and we are eager to learn more as the plans for this expansion come together.

Formally called Denise Daniele Dance Studio, Denise Daniele Dance Center was established in 1973, fulfilling a lifelong dream of Denise Blackstone to share her passion for dance with young students at the Jersey shore. Having received a teaching degree in New York, she was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from the community when she opened the doors at 780 Burnt Tavern Rd. All through the early years of the new studio Denise continued to take classes in New York, studying with such inspirational teachers as Charles Kelly, Frank Hatchett, Don Farnworth, Germaine Salsberg, Finis Yhung, Celia Marino, and many others. After her marriage, to fellow dancer Richard Blackstone, also from New York, in 1975, both young teachers dedicated themselves to offering the most professional and progressive dance environment possible. Over the years many top professionals have been brought in to teach at the studio, which had expanded greatly, and many students graduated and went on to careers in the dance field. Each new generation received the most stimulating and inspirational training possible. Continuing to this day with a new owner, Anjelica Roman, herself an alumni of the studio and member of a dance family, raised in the studio for over the last 30 years.