Uncover the Modern Dance: Experience CMDE Up Close
Try CMDE class for free
This is your chance to experience the sheer joy of dancing, explore various dance styles, and meet our talented instructors.
Free ClassAfro-Modern Company
This high-energy performance group is open to dancers ages 8-19 with some dance or drumming experience and a strong desire to learn African dance and perform.
More InfoHackensack Move Dance Company
For dancers ages 16 and up, with experience or strong interest in African dance, Modern dance, or both.
Find MoreFeatured Program: Hip Hop
From old school to new school, students will be introduced to the iconic moves, footwork, and techniques that make hip hop dance so exciting and popular.
Learm MoreEverybody is welcome at Center for Modern Dance Education!
Founded as a nonprofit dance center in 1962 CMDE is an inclusive, diverse oasis for non competitive artistic engagement. Recipient of a 2017 Arts Award for Excellence from the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs and a 2016 NJ Cultural Access Network Project Innovator Award. Designated in 2014 as a Peace Site by the NJ Peace Coalition for promoting unity in the community through dance.
Plese visit BrowsersOnline.com gallery to see numerous CMDE performances through the years photograped by Stacey & Clement Lespinasse
CMDE in photos
Meet Our Talented Team
Lateefah Fleming
Artistic Director of CMDE
Sasha
Dance Teacher
Jayren Madera
Dance Teacher
Alexandra-Evangelina Stavrou
Dance Teacher
Amanda Trott
Dance Teacher
KaTonya Rochester
Dance Teacher
Barry Rochester
Board Member, Outreach Non-contact Martial Arts Teacher
Claire Porter
Artist in Residence
Linda Mensch
Alumna, Guest Artist
Yahaya Kamate
Dance Teacher
Silinea Hilliard
Dance Teacher
Kalena Brown
Dance Teacher
Allison “Allie” Brown
Dance Teacher
Elissa Machlin-Lockwood
Dance Teacher
Upcoming Special Events
Fueling Your Rhythm – a Nutrition Reset in 2026!
Hackensack, 07601 United States
Singing Forever
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Studio Cameo
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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From the Inside Out
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Bergen Promise Story Slam Workshop
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Bergen Promise Story Slam Workshop
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Hackensack Moves Performance
Hackensack, NJ 07601 United States
Hackensack Moves Performance
Hackensack, NJ 07601 United States
Hackensack Moves Performance
Hackensack, NJ 07601 United States
Kid’s Story Slam Performance
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Mural Unveiling & Studio Performances
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Dance workshop and a demonstration in Ivory Coast traditional dances
Hackensack, 07601 United States
CMDE Cameo
Hackensack, 07601 United States
West African Dance & Drum with Kamate Traders
Hackensack, 07601 United States
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What They’re Saying
Dear Ms. Lateefah Fleming, I had the deep pleasure of experiencing the CMDE Super Studio Danceathon Day on June 14. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day! Originally, I planned on attending the 11:30 show & then go on to attending a “No Kings” demonstration in Teaneck. The Danceathon was so delightful and life-affirming that I stayed for the whole day! Watching the adults and children perform made me realize that your dance Center embodies and practices the essence of diversity, equity and inclusion. I thank you, and your staff for all your hard work and effort in bringing the joy of dance into the lives of your students! In gratitude,
She truly enjoyed her time at camp and I sincerely appreciate how the camp was run and the attention the camp counselors gave to the students. Also, the recital on Thursday was awesome and their hard work showed.
The program provided an opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children. And the feedback I received from the parents and family members regarding the program was so positive. Parents and Grandparents told me that their children/ grandchildren looked forward to dancing and drumming.
Thank you so much for allowing me to join the class here! It was absolutely a privilege! I've never fest so happy being able to express myself through dance. I wish you and the students well on their final performance!! God bless!
Dear Elissa, I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your modern dance classes. For years I've wanted to join this lovely group of women I would see perform at each Danceathon. I've never danced modern before. Thank you for your patience with me. You are a wonderful teacher, full of joy, enthusiasm, and love.
To All at Center for Modern Dance, Thank you for having such a wonderful place for my girls to enjoy dancing! Lea is autistic and is in the special-needs class, and both teachers are wonderful! Liza, who is also autistic, is higher-functioning and is able to take the hip-hop class. Javon has such positive energy it's contagious. So pleased with all you are doing, and wishing you continued success and happiness.