Learning & Development

We provide access to dance specific workshops, conversations, and trainings.

Annual Programming

  • DNJFest

    DNJFest ‘26 will be held on Saturday, February 7th at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, in New Brunswick, NJ.

    Previously known as Dance New Jersey’s annual festival, DNJFest features an exciting lineup of movement classes in various styles. Students and pre-professionals are also offered an opportunity to audition for a panel of top dance training programs and companies from the NYC-Metro area.

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  • Fall Professional Development Workshop

    Fall 2025 workshop will be held on Thursday, November 13th at Union City High School in Union City, NJ.

    Geared towards dance educators, DNJ’s Fall Professional Development Workshops consist of engaging movement and lecture workshops, and valuable opportunities to connect with fellow professionals in the field.

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Previous Programs

Dance To Learn

Dance to Learn (DTL) was a co-sponsored program of Dance New Jersey and Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern PA, aiming to advance dance education in public and private elementary schools across New Jersey. With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) at the forefront, the intent of DTL is to promote equitable access to dance experiences for historically excluded and systematically marginalized populations.

DTL dance companies/ensembles/teaching artists were provided professional development, mentorship, and funding to host dance residencies with a school partner. DTL professional development and mentorship supported grantees in developing curriculum reflective of their dance practice through an emergent and culturally responsive approach.

Previous grantees include: Freespace Dance, Heather Harrington, Heidi Latsky Dance, Hip Hop Fundamentals, iDance Ministry, Lela Aisha Jones/Fly Ground, Nai Ni Chen Dance Company, Nimbus Dance, Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance, Segunda Quimbamba, Roxey Ballet, and Soul Steps

Photos of DNJFest ‘25 taken by SMPhotos, DTL photo courtesy of Hip Hop Fundamentals