Teacher Deanna Schubert works with Meredith Mitchell, top photo, at Schubert School of Dance Arts in Milford Township. Amber Aufiero, photo at left, concentrates on her movements. Below, Genevieve ...

Step inside the Salinas School of Dance and the serenity is almost overwhelming. At 4:30 p.m. calming classical piano music reaches around the main room hosting the Intermediate Ballet class. The ...