Our mission at The Dance Connection is to create a learning environment that is both fun and disciplined. We believe in setting challenging yet attainable goals for each student. We feel that a teacher should be demanding yet encouraging. We want our students to want to be here. Our highest calling as educators is to nurture that desire.

The Dance Connection is proud to be the only area dance studio under the direction of two New Jersey State certified teachers - Jennifer Hutnick and Lori O'Donnell. Their extensive dance background, coupled with their public school teaching experience, provides a unique perspective on dance education.

Our faculty has impressive performance backgrounds and has been affiliated with many prestigious companies and organizations, including: Philadanco, Parson's Dance Company, One World Symphony, The Morgan Scott Ballet, RennieHarrisPureMovement Productions, Jazzart Company, Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleading, CODA and The University of the Arts.

The Dance Connection offers classes for beginner through advanced, ages 3 - Adult. Our award-winning Company prepares dancers for higher-level dance education and professional opportunities. We are also proud of our growing Adult classes. Students who simply want to have fun, or students who want to focus on a professional dance career may choose from the following classes: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical and Modern.

We hope you join us for another amazing year of dance!

OWNER / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Jennifer studied at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she earned her bachelors degree in English. She also holds Teacher Certification in Secondary Education from the state of New Jersey. Her three years of active teaching at the secondary level included creating the dance curriculum at Bordentown Regional High School, the first program of its kind in the district.

Jennifer’s extensive background and education includes:
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Participation in various Master Classes, Teacher Workshops and Intensive Summer Training Programs
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Philadanco
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University of the Arts
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Independent Director of Choreography Camden County College and Bordentown Regional High School

 

OWNER / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Lori holds a bachelors degree in both History and Elementary Education from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Camden County College. While at Camden County College, Lori was a member of the dance program as both a performer and choreographer for various events and performances. Lori has created and implemented dance programs in various childcare centers in the Camden and Burlington County areas.

Lori’s extensive background and education includes:
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Participation in various Master Classes, Teacher Workshops and Intensive Summer Training Programs
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Dance/Community Events Coordinator for local dance schools
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Independent Director of Choreography Camden County College

 

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