Cresskill Performing Arts Center
About
Cresskill Performing Arts is a family business, offering small personal non-competitive classes to ages 2-1/2 through adults. We feature dance, acting, musical theater, gymnastics jazz, fencing, silks & hammocks, and more.
Inspiring confidence, joy, and growth of skills is always a pleasure!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Depending on the student's age, we do a tour of the studio, and then we "level" the student to find the best class fit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have many many years of experience in the dance and theater studio field. www.cresskillperformingarts.com
Check out our amazing teachers' bios!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
There are different tuition plans for dance, musical theater classes, gymnastics jazz, fencing, silks...
Call (or email) us for further tuition information.
201 266-8830
How did you get started teaching?
I have always taught -- everything from voice to ballet. We have 10 teachers at CPA.
What types of students have you worked with?
We work with everyone at CPA. Students begin here at 2-1/2 years of age, and we also have adults who take classes here.
We also have classes for children with learning differences and special needs, Rhythm Works Integrative Dance.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Every year, Cresskill Performing Arts produces a show called "Dancing for Hope." This event raises funds for a wonderful organizaton, A Slice of Hope, which goes into homeless shelters with live musicians and pizza parties, raising joy and optimism all over the USA.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Go and visit and see if the studio is a good match for you. Check class size; teachers; facility.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals? What are your (perceived) strengths and weaknesses?