Welcome to Our Love of Dance Family!
We are thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to you and your little one to become part of our growing dance family!
We create a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where children can explore, learn and thrive! Here at The Love of Dance we aim to build confidence and give encouragement to each child so that they can find their unique spark!
Here, your child will:
Develop Confidence: Through structured classes and positive reinforcement, we help children overcome their inhibitions and shine on and off the dance floor.
Cultivate Independence: We encourage children to explore their creativity and express themselves freely, fostering a sense of autonomy and self-reliance.
Experience the Joy of Movement: We believe that dance should be fun! Our classes are designed to be engaging and exciting, sparking a lifelong love for dance.
Build Lasting Friendships: Our studio is a community where children can connect with peers who share their passion, forming bonds that extend beyond the classroom.
““We have been attending The Love of Dance for about six months now and my daughter looks forward to it every week. She has been able to socialize with other children her age while learning developmentally appropriate skills and strengthening her muscles. The staff is always so positive and friendly. It is a great learning environment and they are very community focused and willing to help out other groups, nonprofits, and businesses in the area. I highly recommend The Love of Dance!” ”
Kellie Harris has studied dance and choreographing for the past 30 years. She began her dance training at the age of two and half at The Next Step School of Dance (formerly know as Nancy Carole School of Dance) She was selected to be a assistant at the age of fourteen, then quickly became an student teacher at the early age of seventeen. Kellie achieved her certification from Dance Educators of America and in 2013 became a Dance Educators of American Member. In 2015 Kellie also will become a member of ADTNJ, a New Jersey based association of dance teachers. She graduated from Bergen Community College in 2010 where she earned an Associates Degree in the Arts.
During high school, Kellie participated in dance competitions, conventions, and many workshops. She also toured around the United States with Dance America/Dance Olympus as a VIP (Very Important Performer). She assisted with many choreographers such as Sarah Jo Fazio, Mario Velez Jr., and Angie Sellers just to name a few. She was the director of The Next Step School of Dance pre-school program for five years. She has created many programs such as, assistants program “Beyond the Barre” where students could step beyond the colors and learn the “how to” inside the classroom. Harris also took part in creating a student teachers program for students who have shared an interest in becoming a dance teacher.
Kellie has also been a part of The Little Gym Franchise from (2016-2021). Where she has been trained in instructing infants and toddlers in the fundamentals of motor skill development, in parent/child and pre-school tumbling.
Miss Kellie & Family
Miss Jill has been professionally teaching dance classes for 23 years.
She is certified by both Dance Masters of America and Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey, in addition to being First Aid/CPR certified. She loves teaching every genre of dance to all ages, but is most proud of her growing All Abilities Dance Program.
Dance should be accessible to all people, regardless of varying individual needs. Join Miss Jill to unlock your inner dancer!
Miss Jill Adamec & Family
Zaria Moore has been dancing since the age of three, beginning her journey with Across the Floor School of Dance, where she participated, performed, and competed. Later, she joined an independent dance group, Paranormix where she found her love for lyrical & hiphop dance. At 15, Zaria started choreographing musicals and several church worship dances. During her senior year of high school, she choreographed a showcase to contribute to Black History Month. After graduation, Zaria worked with the Perth Amboy High School theater program for two years, mentoring & choreographing students ages 8 to 14.
Now a junior in college, Zaria has found an incredible opportunity to work alongside Miss Kellie and Jill, bringing dance to the Hackettstown community, where she also attends college at Centenary University. She is a recipient of the Hill Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship dedicated to diversity and inclusion on campus. Zaria is also recently engaged to her high school sweetheart.
