HistoryOwner & director, Diane Gressing-Rice started dancing at age 3 under the direction of Gertrude Weinberg. Prior to her 10th birthday, she auditioned for and was accepted into the NJ Dance Theater Guild under the direction of Alfredo Corvino. After graduating high school, Diane choreographed and performed professionally in a number of musicals. In addition to her professional dance career, she also sang professionally on children's albums as well as on radio commercials. During this time, she continued her dance education in NYC studying all facets of dance. In 1986, Diane stopped performing professionally and channeled her energies into her true passion, educating children in the art of dance. Her belief that 'Children are God's gift' makes School of the Arts Dance Education Center truly unique and is the inspiration for the overall philosophy of the school. Miss Diane's school is known for its warm and nurturing environment and life-long friendships.SpecialtiesSchool of the Arts Dance Education Center is located in North Brunswick, New Jersey. SOTA has over 3,000 square feet of professional dance studios and sprung floors. Currently in our 32nd season under the artistic direction of owner Diane Gressing-Rice. We offer classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and tumbling. Classes are available for both male and female dancers from ages 2 through 18, ranging in levels from beginner to advanced. We are committed to providing a well-rounded dance education for each individual child. Whether your child is a recreational or competitive dancer, our goal is to provide a loving and nurturing environment. We at School of the Arts strive to make the dance experience fun, promote overall fitness, and encourage creativity.