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Giulia has been dancing at Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music for 16 seasons. After graduation, she will continue her education majoring in Sports Medicine at University of Connecticut. Read Giulia's senior dance essay about her dance journey!

Senior Spotlight: Isabella Savastano 15 Years Dancing at Sharon's $450 Scholarship University of Maryland, Finance I would be lying if I...

Congratulations to both our Elite and Starlite teams on a fantastic weekend at Dancer's Inc ! We had such a great time as the Starlites celebrated the end of their competition season. We'd like to thank all of our students for being so kind, polite, and supportive, earning our studio the ADCC Studio Award. Also, big shoutout to Alexa White for having the highest score from our studio with her solo "Make Way" choreographed by Miss Amanda. Here are some other awards: Make Way,

Congratulations to our Starlites for a terrific first competition of the season at Groove National Dance Competition . Big congratulations to Starlite 2 Jazz "Hit Me With A Hot Note" choreographed by Miss Josie, for being our studio's highest scoring dance of the weekend with a 277.3. Here are some other great awards: Aleah Jain, Teach Me How To Shimmy: 8th Overall Junior Novice Solo, Star Quality Special Award, Lyrical Class Call Out Starlite 1 Jazz, Happy Days: 2nd Mini Nov

Congratulations to our Elite competition team for a wonderful weekend at STARPOWER Classic. Huge shoutout to Alexa White, who had the highest score from our studio with her solo "Make Way," choreographed by Miss Amanda, with a 293.53. We have some other great awards we'd like to shout out: "Make Way," Alexa White - Crisp & Clean Special Award, Power Pak Invite "Bye Bye Blackbird," Rachael Shi - Battle of the Seas Invitation "Stargazing," Lilly Papish - 2nd Teen Solo Tap "Go

Congratulations to all of our Elite competition team students for a wonderful weekend at Dreammaker earlier this month. We'd love to brag on our students and announce all the amazing awards they received. But first, let's hear it for Bella Kilanowski for having our studio's highest score of the weekend! Her solo, "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That," was choreographed by Miss Amanda, and earned a 297.27! Here's what else we're celebrating: "Make Way," Alexa White: 10th Overall Ju

At Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music in Whippany, we offer a variety of dance classes and programs tailored to meet the needs and goals of every student. Whether you're interested in dance as a fun and creative outlet or looking to take your skills to the next level in a competitive environment, we have a program for you. But what exactly is the difference between recreational and competitive dance? Let’s break it down. Recreational Dance Recreational dance is designed for st

Dancing is a beautiful journey, and at Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music, we've had the privilege of guiding students through every step...

Senior Spotlight: Raffaela Urato 15 Years Dancing at Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music $450 Scholarship Raffaela has been dancing at our studio for 15 seasons! At her final recital, she will be awarded with a $450 Scholarship. Raffaela will be attending Montclair State University in the fall. Read Raffaela's senior dance essay below. “The moment is everything. Don’t think about tomorrow; don’t think about yesterday: think about exactly what you’re doing right now and live it a

Annalisa Kilanowski 12 Years Dancing at Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music $360 Scholarship Annalisa has been dancing with us since she was in the first grade. At her final recital, she will be awarded a $360 scholarship. Annalisa will be attending Sacred Heart University in the fall to study Physical Therapy. Read Annalisa's senior dance essay below. I first started at Sharon’s Studio of Dance and Music in first grade. I was nervous having come from a different studio that was

Congratulations to our Elite competition team on their final competition of the season at Beyond The Stars Dance Competition ! Big shout...

Congratulations to our Elite competition team on a wonderful weekend at Groove National Dance Competition. Big shout out to Annalisa and...

Congratulations to our Elite competition team on their recent competition weekend at On Point National Dance Competition . They were...

Congratulations to our competition team on a great weekend at DreamMaker National Talent Competition. We had the best time at our first...

Congratulations to our competition team on a wonderful weekend at Imagine Dance Challenge  at the Meadowlands. They came to their first competition ready to dance, and they shined on stage! We want to give a big congratulations to Teen Tap and Miss Amanda for getting not just the highest score of the weekend from our studio (297.13 – WOW!) but also a choreography award for Miss Amanda. Amazing job! Here are some other great accolades: Teen Tap, “He Won’t Go”: 2nd Overall Sen

Welcome, dancers and parents of Sharon's Studio of Dance & Music ! As we dive into the exciting world of dance competitions, we understand that the journey can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a first-timer, this guide will walk you through what to expect and how to prepare for an unforgettable experience on the competition stage. What to Expect at Dance Competitions Diversity of Styles: Dance competitions often feature a wide

We’re so proud of the competition team for finishing their season strong at Beyond the Stars this past weekend. We’re thrilled to share...

Congratulations to our competition team for attending their final optional competition of the season. They had their first experience at...

Congratulations to our competition team on a great weekend at Groove National Dance Competition. Although it was a long one, our studio...

Congratulations to our competition team solos, duos, and trios for a wonderful time at On Point this past weekend. They were stunning on...