In support of Dance NJ, the Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists, and on behalf of the New Jersey High School Dance Fest Committee; 

The New Jersey High School Dance Fest 

is the first festival exclusively meant for NJ High School Dance Programs. 

The festival is presented annually at Union City High School, the host school. 

Students and teachers will have an opportunity to network, participate in live adjudications, summer program auditions, and technique classes

 taught by leading NJ Dance Professionals.

This year's festival will be presented on 

Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 

Union City High School. 

Snow Date: February 17th

Please help spread the Arts Ed Now advocacy campaign with your fellow educators and students. We must truly advocate for the NEED for arts education NOW more than ever. 

*The site offers resources that highlight the SEL, Mental Health benefits, and that it is just as safe as any other core course.



Union City High School has been the hosting school and location for the annual NJ High School Dance Fest since its inception. We welcome this festival every year, into our incredible facility. Union City is a huge supporter of the arts and is pleased to be the hub of the NJHSDF each year!

The Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists is funded by the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourist Development, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive and Board of Chosen Freeholders, New Jersey Dept. of Education Interim Executive County Superintendent, Melissa Pearce, and the Hudson County Superintendents Round Table; North Bergen Board of Education, Secaucus Board of Education and Bayonne Board of Education Harrison Board of Education; and New Jersey City University.