Gotta Dance

Gotta Dance offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, street hip-hop, modern, contemporary, acrobatics, and Broadway theater. The program also includes preschool dance classes, pointe, partnering, and options for adults and boys, along with summer programs, teams, companies, and tours. Annual end-of-season concerts feature dancers performing in full costume in a Broadway-style show that combines dancers from different levels under the creative direction of the artistic team.

• Ages: 2–18 years old

The program states that its goal is to develop young dancers physically, mentally, and artistically. It describes itself as providing expert dance education in a welcoming and friendly environment with a team of passionate teachers who inspire students to perfect their technique and perform with joy. It also states that by sharing the gift of dance, it encourages personal growth and fosters a spirited community.

The leadership team includes Artistic Director and Designer of Concerts, Gabriel Chajnik, and Artistic Writer and Co-Designer of Concerts, Gillian Petersen. Gabriel Chajnik is a graduate of the Juilliard School. Concerts are produced under his creative direction and are created in collaboration with Gillian Petersen.

Last updated July 28, 2026.