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Since 1984
The Dance Place
of Newburyport
"For the love of movement and artistic expression..."
50 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
The Tannery Marketplace, Mill #1
Phone: (978) 465-1485
This studio is a no-glitz, non-competitive nurturing environment. Young dancers don't spend the whole year learning their "recital dance". They learn the various techniques of dance with different combinations each week. Attention to recital choreography is later in the year. The performance company does not compete,
but presents several shows a year which include the dancers' own choreography.
It's about the process, creativity, imagination, growth & building confidence.
Our adult classes are ongoing and drop-in.
(Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, African, Latin, ChoreoMotion, Zumba...)
Our knowledgable and experienced teachers hold a loving and welcoming space for all.​
Joppa Dance Company was established in 1983, first as an adult performance group,
then focusing on youth. Joppa groups are formed as follows:
Joppa Jr. - Grades 4-6
Joppa 2 - Grades 7&8
Joppa T2/Teen - Grades 9-12
Joppa is a noncompetitive, nonprofit 501c3 that focuses on the creative process. Dancers from Joppa 2 up choreograph their own pieces in small groups for performances. This allows each dancer to tap into her own vision and style when developing choreography.
Student choreography has been outstanding over the years!
Joppa presents annual holiday & spring performances at the Firehouse Center in Newburyport. (Flyers & photos below)
The company also travels with PAE (Performing Arts Educators) for dance showcases in New York's Lincoln Center & Carnegie Hall, and in Europe. Joppa has performed in Scotland, Spain, Italy and Greece.
Joppa auditions are held each June.
2026 date/time TBA
DONATIONS can be sent via Venmo to:
@Danceplacenbpt
Please note "Joppa Donation"
Upcoming!
"Growing Pains" Video Filmed in Newburyport
Our June 14th Recital was beautiful. We wish to thank
Annabelle Mei for doing the huge task of lighting design
while Joe Rep was out,
and thanks to Sierra Gitlin for runnning music for us all year!
Joppa Dance Company's holiday performance: The Spirits of Christmas at the Firehouse December 2021. Rave reviews & so much fun! Thank you dancers & families.
Our video project from 2020."Freezin'!"
Our own version of Frozen- set in Newburyport!
Joppa dancers in pointe piece at outdoor recital, "Resilience"
2021 at Spencer Pierce Little Farm, Newbury, MA.
Nutcrackah! Joppa's holiday show
Dec. 2022 was so fun & sold out!
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