Dance Plus

Dance Plus, located in Little Silver, NJ was established in 1988 by directors Joede and Sharyce Persson. Since the beginning, the studio has taught both children and adults with a unique approach that has been highly recognized and awarded. Dance Plus embraces the philosophy that dance can teach, entertain and even heal. It is the epitome of emotion through motion. Dance Plus believes the experience is the same for those who dream of dancing professionally as it is for those dancing for the first time. Dance Plus' ongoing success stems from the studio's determination to live up to its name 'Dance Plus More'. The teachers are passionately driven to provide students with a thorough education in dance while providing an upbeat, dynamic and fun atmosphere. Dance Plus offers the finest pre-school programs in the area and caters to every student, not just a select few. Classes are offered for the mentally and physically challenged as well as the autistic and the hard of hearing. All students at Dance Plus achieve positive results by virtue of a 'can do' attitude. Alumni of Dance Plus have been accepted to numerous conservatory and university programs, and many have received college scholarships towards their continued dance education. Dance Plus has trained many students who are now performing with some of the top dance companies in the world. The studio has a rich history of giving back to the community and regularly participates in and supports local and national events including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk for a Cure, the Kortney Rose Foundation, the American Cancer Society, the Clearwater Festival, ARC, Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore and more. Dance Plus has been voted 'The Best Dance Studio in Monmouth County' by Asbury Park Press readers and has been featured in Time Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, and 'E' Entertainment. Joede Persson is an honored professional by Who's Who Among American Teachers since 1998.