Overview

Step to the beat! 

It’s time for Dance In Our Community — NJPAC’s series of free dance classes taught by leading choreographers and dancers in the state. Contemporary dance styles include Horton Technique and Jersey Club, and will include choreography from famed companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Carolyn Dorfman Dance. The series will culminate with the annual Ailey Day taking place on April 11 at NJPAC. 

All levels and movement abilities are welcome and supported; wear comfortable clothes and bring your positive energy.

Classes

Date: Mar 7, 2026 @ 2:30PM
Location: DanceWorks Studio
Teaching Artist: Freddie Moore

Warm up with modern dance! Movement inspired by the Horton Technique will awaken strength, coordination and flexibility.  

Date: Mar 14, 2026 @ 2PM
Location: Unified Vailsburg Services Organization
Teaching Artists: Freddie Moore and Anthony Solo Harris

Dance like no one’s watching! Have fun with Jersey Dance for All Abilities and Horton Technique.

Date: Apr 4, 2026 @ 2PM
Location: First Presbyterian and Trinity Church
Teaching Artists: Carolyn Dorfman, Freddie Moore and Charles Scheland

Learn how to “move human” with professional dancers and founding Artistic Director of Carolyn Dorfman Dance whose company will perform The Power of One on the NJPAC stage May 14.