Holiday Open House
December 13, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts: 10 Erie St Montclair, NJ 07042 Get Directions
Take a dance class, watch our student performance, and enjoy snacks & desserts at this family-friendly holiday party!
Bring the family for a joyful, fun-filled evening at SMAPA to ring in the holidays!
Event Activities
The evening will include:
- Dance classes for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
- Smart Art arts & crafts projects in the kitchen.
- Snacks & desserts supplied by SMAPA families & students.
- A student performance featuring:
- Nutcracker Excerpts performed by the PreK, Junior & Adult Dance Divisions
- Sharron Miller’s “ Praise” presented by the Performance Workshop Ensemble (PWE)
- Dance classes for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
Event Schedule
- 6:00 PM-7:45 PM - Dance Classes | Arts & Crafts | Snacks & Desserts
- 8:00 PM-9:00 PM - Student Performance | Raffle Winner Announcement
45-Minute Class Schedule (6:00 PM-7:45 PM)
Green Studio
- 6:00 PM-6:45 PM | Line Dancing (Teen/Adult)
- 7:00 PM-7:45 PM | Salsa (Teen/Adult)
Blue Studio
- 6:00 PM-6:45 PM | Hip Hop (Teen/Adult)
- 7:00 PM-7:45 PM | Hip Hop (Teen/Adult)
Yellow Studio
- 6:00 PM-6:45 PM | Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
- 7:00 PM-7:45 PM | Pre-Dance (Ages 5-7)
Raffle Opportunity!
Enter our exclusive raffle for a chance to win one of the following:
- One SMAPA Spring 2026 Semester Dance Class – choose any Spring 2026 class for 16 weeks ($400-$425 value in tuition; does not apply to Adult Drop-in classes)
- Summer 2026 Camp Tuition (Session I) – 3 weeks ($1,350 value)
- Summer 2026 Camp Tuition (Session II) – 3 weeks ($1,350 value)
- (Two Available) PreK 2026 Summer Camp Tuition – choose from one of six 1-week sessions (~$260 value/each)
- One 10-Class Card for Adult Drop-in Classes – redeemable for one year ($220 value)
Pricing: $5/entry, or three for $10.
How to Enter: During the event, speak with our front desk to purchase your tickets and enter for a chance to win.
Winners will be announced throughout the Student Performance between 8-9 PM.
Whether you're a current student or new to SMAPA, don't miss your chance to win one of these exciting opportunities for you or your dancer!
All proceeds benefit SMAPA scholarship initiatives.
Give A Student the Gift of Dance this Holiday Season!
At SMAPA, every student who walks through our doors is given the opportunity to build confidence, creativity, and community in our halls.
This holiday season, we ask you to consider opening that door for a dancer.
Your donation funds scholarships and tuition assistance for students to experience high-quality instruction in dance and performing arts at SMAPA regardless of financial means.
Whether a 3-year-old starting their dance journey in Creative Movement, a senior finding their strength & peers in our free Senior Fitness classes, or a pre-professional teen building skills in the Performance Workshop Ensemble, we have dance for every body at every stage of life.
Your gift can make a lasting impact in the lives of these students. Give the gift of dance, today.
How To Donate
- Click the 'Donate' button on this page.
- Add a donation when you purchase a Holiday Open House ticket.
- Visit our Monthly Donor page and learn more about how you can support dance 365 days per year.