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By definition, Kung-Fu is any skill achieved through hard work and practice. Fu-Jow Pai, tiger claw Kung-Fu, is training for the mind, body and spirit building strength and character in all ages.

Meet Danna Crooke, the Director and Owner of D&O Protégés Dance Studio. Danna is an accomplished and creative dancer who graduated from J&L Dance Center after 15 years of study. During her time there, she won numerous awards for her solo performances at national competitions in the tri-state area. Her dedication and hard work led to her founding her first dance team at the age of 16 at Kearny High School. She was even allowed to choreograph school plays and coordinate assembly dance shows and pep rallies. Danna’s art has taken her on performance tours around the world, from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, and everywhere in between. She has had the opportunity to perform for many artists, such as Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Prince Royce, Ashanti, and Oro Solido. Her natural ability to entertain, combined with her gracefulness, style, hard work and determination, has enabled her to master the art of dance. Danna Crooke’s impressive career as a dancer has been nothing short of remarkable. From humble beginnings at J&L Dance Center to performing around the world, her accomplishments are a testament to her dedication and hard work. She has demonstrated a natural ability to entertain, and her gracefulness, style, and determination have all contributed to her success in mastering the art of dance.

At Premier Academy of Dance, we are proud to offer our students a faculty of trained and experienced dance instructors and choreographers. Our goal is to give each student a fun and supportive atmosphere to learn and appreciate the performing arts, while also getting physical exercise and achieving their personal goals. After eight successful years in business, we are proud to be an award-winning dance studio! Our two locations in Fairfield, NJ feature a total of 5,500 square feet and five spacious studios. All our studios come equipped with Spring-Grade Professional Marley dance floors and state-of-the-art sound & light systems. We make sure our students have everything they need to succeed and reach their goals.

The late Fran Rogers has left a lasting legacy on the world of dance. She was the founder of the first Rogers Dance Studio which opened in a firehouse in Wayne, New Jersey in 1960. Fran spent many years traveling from location to location until she finally purchased a building in Upper Montclair in the early 1970s, which became her permanent home. Her successes as a teacher and competitor were widely recognized overseas, and she was even named a top representative of the United States and Canada. Fran also brought the first overseas coaches to America, introducing legendary names such as Eric Hancox and Bill & Bobbie Irvine. During her career, she trained many of North America’s leading coaches and judges, such as Mario & Elena Battista, Marie Rose & Emil Nepveu, Andre & Danielle Lachappelle, Pierre Morin, Meryem Pearson, and many more. The world of dance owes much of its success to Fran Rogers and the legacy she has left behind. Generations of dancers have been able to gain the skills and knowledge that she passed on, and the Rogers Dance Studio continues to provide dance classes to all skill levels.

Since 2002 our highly experienced instructors have been providing the best there is to offer for your swimming experience to be not only educationally fulfilling, but enjoyable as well. Small groups of 2-3 students per instructor receiving the best of both the private lesson attention and the group atmosphere all in one. Classes that go to the pace of each student stressing technique and safety.

We offer classes and workshops for all ages and levels of skill, as well as memberships for those who are more experienced and wish to work independently. Our fully-equipped and welcoming studio is also a great place to host birthday parties, friends/couples nights out, Scout outings, corporate events, and fundraisers.

Our personalized guitar lessons are designed specifically for you, with an experienced teacher who can help you reach your goals. We don't just provide guitar lessons - we provide you with an entire program to get you to the next level. Our online and in-person teaching model ensures that you will get the best guitar instruction available. Our teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, and will design a lesson plan tailored specifically to you. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, our personalized lessons will give you the right habits, confidence, and technique to succeed. We understand that everyone learns differently, so we tailor our lessons to fit your individual needs. We offer both online and in-person lessons so that you can find the best learning style for you. Our experienced teachers have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to help you reach your goals and even exceed them. So if you're looking for the best guitar instruction out there, look no further - our personalized guitar lessons are here to help you take your skills to the next level.

Essex Dance Academy offers a wide range of classes including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary. We also offer classes in musical theater, acrobatics, and voice. Our experienced staff of instructors and choreographers provide students with a well-rounded and enjoyable experience. We strive to create a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere where growth is nurtured and celebrated. At Essex Dance Academy, we believe that the performing arts are an essential part of every child’s development. Our programs are designed to help students learn the fundamentals of dance technique, develop their own artistic expression, build self-confidence, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts. We strive to provide a fun and safe environment where students can reach their fullest potential.