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“Dance like no one is watching.”

"Dancers are instruments, like a piano the choreographer plays."

"I don't want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance. "

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Janel's Dance Arts fusion provides an inviting and enthusiastic environment for aspiring dancers and performers. In providing both technical and innovative instruction within a private or group setting, students will develop an appreciation of music through dance expression.

SCHEDULE & TUITION

Janel Sipala, owner and lead instructor at Janel’s Dance Arts Fusion, began dancing at the age of four at Anita Ehlers’ Dance Extensions in Park Ridge, NJ, studying all forms of dance; ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and tap. She was soon invited to join the studio’s junior, then senior dance company, and was given the opportunity to teach class as well. In high school, she enjoyed performing in musical productions of Footloose, Pippin, and Les Miserables. During her four years at Immaculate Heart Academy, she also created a performing arts service group made up of fellow high school students, volunteering their time and talent to perform for the elderly in senior housing facilities in Bergen County, NJ. Janel went on to attend Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, where she studied Elementary Education and Dance. She performed and choreographed for student and faculty dance concerts and was a member of Muhlenberg’s jazz and hip-hop dance team, the Perkulators. While achieving academic success with her induction to the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, she was also President of the Muhlenberg Dance Association and an instructor for the Muhlenberg Community Dance Center. In 2009, Janel graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Certification in Elementary Education. Since college, Janel has had wonderful opportunities to combine her two passions for education and for dance. She choreographed the grammar school productions of Alice in Wonderland, the Wizard of Oz, and High School Musical. She held the position of assistant choreographer for the productions of Cabaret, Curtains and Bright Star and most recently held the position of choreographer for the productions of She Loves Me and The Addams Family at St. Joseph’s Regional High School in Montvale, NJ. She also taught dance at Sukha Arts Center, Kozlov Dance Studio and Kolotov Dance Studio. Janel has always embraced performance opportunities. She accepted the offer to join the hip- hop and Bollywood dance fusion company, Bollywood Funk NYC. She is a former member of the Gotham City Cheerleaders, “GCC”, cheering on behalf of the NY Giants for the 2012-2013 season. She has since remained with the “GCC” as Assistant Choreographer. She has also performed at the opening ceremony for the 2014 Special Olympics. Along with current development projects in dance/performing arts, Janel has also been the Basic Skills Coordinator and Math Instructor for the Ethical Community Charter School, which is located in Jersey City, and is currently a paraprofessional at Maugham Elementary in Tenafly, NJ. Janel’s teaching experience and devotion to the performing arts has brought her to this point, to the creation of a studio, where her students will learn to express themselves through dance.

Pre-ballet is the introduction to fundamental concepts of ballet. Students will become familiar with positions and basic movements. This class provides a nurturing environment as students begin their dance training. Pre-ballet is recommended for dancers ages 3-5.

Ballet is the foundation for technique and provides dancers with the basic skills used to excel in other dance genres. Dancers will learn standing and arm positions and develop musicality.

Contemporary provides dancers with the opportunity to learn improvisation, interpret music and work with modern movement. This class is recommended for dancers who want to develop technique and experience a creative form of dance.

Dancers will engage in high-energey movement, learn about the various styles of hip hop and gain an appreciation of the hip hop culture.

Dancers will experience the different styles of jazz while also strengthening their technique. This energetic class is recommended for dancers to strengthen technique.

Musical theater is an energetic and fun experience! Students will dance to popular music from Broadway shows and movies, participate in acting games and/or exercises and develop an understanding of the relationship between song and dance. This class is a great opportunity for students to build performance skills and confidence.

Creative Movement is dance instruction for individuals with disabilities. This class provides adaptive movement in order for children with special needs to develop movement in a fun and engaging way! Dancers will be exposed to a basic ballet and jazz curriculum, learn musicality and embrace their own personal style.

S.H.E. is our adult dance class series. Every week, dancers can explore one of three classes. S is “Smooth Jazz” – a lyrical class to rhythm & blues, rock and roll or pop music. H is “Heel Overbold” – an empowering street jazz class where dancers can work in heels. E is “Energetic Exercise” – a hip hop (exercise) class to work up a sweat and build self-confidence.

Come feel the beat and get on your feet! Dancers will build a sense of rhythm, strengthen skills and experience syncopation and improvisation. This class is set to energetic music and will provide dancers with the opportunity to experience a fun style of dance.

MUSICAL THEATER

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

CONTACT JDAF TO SCHEDULE YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT TODAY! APPOINTMENTS TAKING PLACE 8/29-8/31

NUMBER OF CLASSES 10 CLASSES: $200/45 MIN; $250/60 MIN HALF SEASON: $310/45 MIN; $370/60 MIN FULL SEASON: $550/45 MIN; $670/60 MIN 10% NEW CUSTOMER DISCOUNT 5% SIBLING DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT OFFERED FOR MULTIPLE CLASSES

FULL SEASON PAYMENT: 100% W/REGISTRATION 2 INSTALLMENTS: 50% W/REGISTRATION; 50% IN JANUARY 3 INSTALLMENTS: 30% W/REGISTRATION; 30% IN JANUARY; 40% IN APRIL MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS: 1 45-MIN CLASS: $80*/PER MONTH 1 60-MIN CLASS: $100/PER MONTH *Flat rate each month/payment even with scheduled studio closures; 1 make-up class every 10 weeks permitted

REGISTRATION FORM

STUDIO EVENTS & CLOSURES

2023– 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE 2023 -2024 Season Starts September 18th! Dancers should select & attend a class or classes consecutively

Schedule is subject to change... requests are welcome! Private lessons can be scheduled based on availability.

Pre Ballet / Jr. = Ages 3-5 Combo / I = Ages 5-1/2 - 7 II = Ages 7-1/2 - 9 III = Ages 10 - 12 IV = Ages 15 - 18

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CURRENTLY HOSTING CLASSES AT: 21 Broadway, Suite B Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 JANEL SIPALA Owner & Lead Instructor Email: JANEL@DANCEARTSFUSION.COM Phone: 201.317.0438

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND AN EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES, GO TO THE FORMS LINK ABOVE.