J-DAPA offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels, and we are proud to provide high-quality arts education to the Rhode Island community at an affordable price. Our founder, Donna Tellier, and lead dance teacher, Brieanna Pariseau, have over 20 years of teaching experience and deep understandings of both performance and technique. Our classes include musical theater dance, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet and more, with offerings for ages 3 and up! In addition to dance, we are proud to offer group voice and acting classes for ages 7 and up.
Our current offerings are listed below and are updated throughout the year!
Current Offerings
Registration for our summer programs, including our camps and 4-week dance intensives, is now open! Stay tuned for info about our fall schedule! Information and policies for our current Spring session will be available until our recital on June 20th.




