Our Vision: 

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To be a nurturing, educational, ballet conservatory that trains the whole dancer, physically, artistically and provides inspiration and positivity throughout the studio.

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Our Mission: 

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West Jersey Youth Ballet aims to prepare dancers for the future, whether as a dancer, teacher, dance critic, or simply a patron of the arts.  Our curriculum trains the whole dancer, from technique and artistry to dance history, musicality, and creative expression.  Our dancers graduate with a sense of appreciation for performing arts, along with a sense of poise, body awareness, coordination and critical thinking skills.

 

Our Core Values: 

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RESPECT

We respect the art of dance, those who came before, and created a foundation from which we find stability.

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CREATIVITY

We celebrate the innovative ideas that our faculty and students share with us!

 

INCLUSIVITY

Dance is for everyone!  We have classes for anyone who loves to feel movement in their body and soul.  We encourage each dancer to find their own voice, and want them to feel comfortable and loved by their peers and our staff.

 

TECHNIQUE

Our foundation of technique is what keeps our dancers safe and continually progressing.  The American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum is the base for all of our ballet classes, creating a progression based and logical advancement through the levels.

 

PERFORMANCE

We aim to give all students opportunities to perform, to let them feel the exhilaration of being on stage!  

 

GROWTH

We select professional dance instructors for our faculty who are well versed in their genre, and continue to grow their knowledge in the field.  They are role models for our dancers, and help each one find their path in their dance journey.

 

FRIENDSHIP

Our dancers will gain long lasting friendships as they progress through their years at WJYB!  We continue to follow our former students into their adult lives, and celebrate their progress as productive people.  We even have some alumni on staff!

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FUN! 

We aim for each dancer to leave each day with a sense of accomplishment and having had fun with their peers and our staff!  Hard work and dedication can also be fun and inspiring!