{"id":234883,"date":"2026-03-09T21:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=234883"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:58:48","slug":"blossom-sisters-dance-hackensack-bergen-county-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/blossom-sisters-dance-hackensack-bergen-county-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"This Bergen County Dance Studio is Making Dance More Accessible with Free Community Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"blossom dance bergen county nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Local Spotlight<\/div><p>Blossom Sisters Dance is <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/local-girl-gives-2025-10k-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a nonprofit organization<\/a> dedicated to providing a dance education to children who may not otherwise have access to it. For over 20 years, the studio has opened its doors at 685 Main Street in Hackensack to families across Bergen County, creating not just dancers, but confident, college-bound young leaders. Bergen Girl had the opportunity to speak with co-owner Shatanya, whose personal journey is the heartbeat of the organization. <strong>Read on for more about Blossom Sisters Dance.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234892\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-800x533.png\" alt=\"blossom dance bergen county nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-fi-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>From Harlem to Hackensack<\/h2>\n<p>Growing up in Harlem, Shatanya always had a passion for dance, but unfortunately, formal classes weren\u2019t financially accessible.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t able to afford dance classes growing up,\u201d she shared. \u201cBut I always loved to dance.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Shatanya did not let that stop her from continuing her passion. She found <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/date-ideas-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative<\/a> ways to pursue her goals. She learned wherever she could &#8211; at school programs, block parties, and community events. Because of this, Shatanya wanted to provide a safe space where kids could come and do what they love to do without having to worry about the cost.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI wanted to give back,\u201d Shatanya explained.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When she moved to Bergen County with her daughter, who was just four years old at the time, the vision began to take shape.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe came to Bergen County and decided to stay in Hackensack,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s when we made the decision to open the dance studio \u2014 and we\u2019ve now been here for 20 years.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234886\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-800x800.png\" alt=\"blossom sisters dance studio \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-sisters.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Blossom Sisters Dance offers a wide range of classes designed to cater to both skill and self-expression. Students can train in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. This March, the studio is expanding its creative offerings with a new drama class, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/spring-activities-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spring<\/a>, the team will introduce a yoga class for moms. This is a thoughtful way to bring even more community members into the fold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/things-to-do-paramus-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Spend a Day in Paramus (Not at the Mall)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classes run throughout the week, typically beginning around 6:30PM and continuing until 9:00PM, with some starting as early as 5:00PM Saturday sessions begin at 10:00AM and run through 3:00PM, making it accessible for busy families.<\/p>\n<p>But what truly sets Blossom Sisters apart is its mission. As a fully nonprofit studio, the organization works to ensure that finances are never the reason a child can\u2019t do what they love.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe most rewarding part of this job is seeing the kids grow up and go to college,\u201d Shatanya said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>A Studio built on community<\/h2>\n<p>Blossom Sisters Dance hosts two major performances each year: a holiday show in December and a full recital in June. These performances aren\u2019t just showcases; they\u2019re celebrations of hard work, growth, and community support. Families and friends pack the audience, cheering on dancers who have spent months perfecting their routines.<\/p>\n<p>The studio also welcomes donations through its website, helping sustain its mission of accessible arts education. Every contribution goes toward costumes, instruction, and keeping the doors open for the next generation of dancers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234887\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"blossom sisters dance studio \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/blossom-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a world where extracurricular <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/alcohol-free-activities-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activities<\/a> can often feel out of reach, Blossom Sisters Dance stands as a reminder that passion, perseverance, and community can make anything possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/first-date-ideas-hoboken-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best First Date Spots in Hoboken, New Jersey<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For families in Bergen County looking to get involved \u2014 or for those simply wanting to support a meaningful local cause \u2014 this Hackensack gem continues to blossom, one dancer at a time. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/little-free-food-pantry-hackensack-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donations<\/a>, and tickets, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossomsistersdance.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.blossomsistersdance.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"#\">Stories<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local SpotlightBlossom Sisters Dance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a dance education to children who may not otherwise have access&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":427,"featured_media":234892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9722,7802,7997,2569],"tags":[9787,9700,9702,9784,9783],"class_list":["post-234883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hackensack","category-kid-friendly","category-lifestyle","category-art","tag-bergen-county","tag-kid-friendly","tag-lifestyle","tag-people","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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