Message from the Director for Season 11 during COVID-19

We are so proud of the work we are accomplishing this season and for the partnership we have built with our dance families. On behalf of the entire J’adore DANCE Staff, we want to share an abundance of gratitude for the immense support and love we have, and continue to receive, from our loyal dance families. It takes a lot of teamwork, patience, mutual respect, and creativity to continue to provide a fun, safe and healthy dance environment to youth across Central Virginia, especially during these unprecedented times.

In other words, we wouldn’t be here without you.

Our dancers have far exceeded our expectations for this non-traditional season; maintaining an open mind and being adaptable to the many changes we have experienced in order to safely remain open. There is no better way to honor the handwork, dedication, spirit, and loyalty of our dancers than through the work we create and produce. 

We are already thinking towards the future and we have so many aspirations for our school and the dancers that make it so wonderful. Continuing to provide fun, memorable, safe and healthy dance experience is our goal, but helping to build physically and mentally strong young adults is our mission. Now more than ever, our children need outlets and villages to help guide and uplift them up during this inconstant and confusing time. Our team of faculty and staff promise to not only tend to the technical and artistic needs of our dancers but the needs of their emotional and mental wellness.

Thank you to those who have joined us this season, and to the dancers and families who are considering J’adore as your future dance home…welcome we are eager to dance with you.

-Lauren Gareau, Artistic Director