Celebrate Dance! Concert 2025
June 1, 2025 @ 3:00PM — 4:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
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Experience the Joy of Dance!
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) invites you to its annual Dance Concert on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
A Showcase of Talent
Join us to see performances from SMAPA's talented Performance Workshop Ensemble (PWE).
This year's concert features a dynamic mix of choreographed pieces with alumni compositions like Chelsea Greene's 1960 NOW! and beloved favorites, including Sharron Miller's Praise.
Our concert showcase emphasizes the incredible dedication and artistry of the PWE dancers, who all receive full tuition scholarships for their dance training at SMAPA.
Dance For Everyone
We're also happy to share the talented efforts of students enjoying dance as a means of movement, rhythm, and expression, such as the passionate adult ballet group and Ms. Kristen's creative movement class.
Our holistic philosophy helps students believe they can achieve, and our alumni reflect this sentiment.
Whether the goal is to become a principal dancer of a major company or use creative arts therapy to support children with neurodevelopmental challenges, SMAPA training prepares students of all ages to build skills, foster self-discipline, and bolster self-esteem.
Scholarship Announcement
Be part of a special moment as we announce this year's recipient of the Joyce Copeland Scholarship. This prestigious award provides a full year of comprehensive dance training to an exceptional young student of color.
We will also announce the first-ever recipients of the Nicole Peaks Scholarship, an award made to support a deserving SMAPA student who demonstrates the sheer joy of dance that Nicole expressed in every class.
Your ticketed attendance helps sustain these vital programs and open doors for aspiring artists.
You Can Support Our Students' Love of Dance: Donate Today!
Many of our students, both young and old, benefit from scholarships, tuition assistance, and grant-funded initiatives, ensuring access to the arts for all. Through your generous donation, SMAPA provides students with high-quality arts education and community outreach programs.
Please consider a donation beyond the price of your ticket.
A recurring donation of $40 per month provides one student with one dance class per week for 6 months!
To donate by check, please make it payable to SMAPA and mail to:
SMAPA10 Erie Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Partner with SMAPA: Sponsorship Opportunities
You can make a lasting impact and support the arts by Becoming a Sponsor for our concert!
This cornerstone event brings together talented young dancers and artists, community leaders, and fellow patrons of the arts.
Sponsorship packages offer a range of benefits, including:
- Concert ticket packages, including VIP / priority seating.
- Ad features and/or prominent logo placement in event materials and programs.
- Recognition during the concert and on our website.
- SMAPA swag, including t-shirts and more!
To review sponsorship types and benefits, select the option titled "Sponsor Our Event" listed directly below the Purchase button.
For questions regarding sponsorship and details on ad requirements, please contact Madison McHugh at madison@altrumark.com.
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