08/24/2026
Here’s a little piece of Jersey City dance history. ❤️
In 2012, Judith Elins, Founder of Jersey City Ballet, and Jaime Gong, Founder of Performing Arts Workshop , both took their entrepreneurial first steps right here in Jersey City, at Grassroots Community Space.
Their paths have crossed many times since. In 2016, JCB invited PAW dancers to join a holiday performance, giving their students an early opportunity to share the stage. Since then, they’ve continued on their own paths, building organizations they believe in while always maintaining a genuine respect and appreciation for each other’s work.
Because they understand what it takes to build something from the ground up — the passion, sacrifice and perseverance — and what it takes to keep it growing, evolving and true to its mission.
They’ve always wanted to see each other succeed. And now, as both organizations look ahead to the 2026–27 season, it feels especially meaningful to find new ways to come together and celebrate the history they share.
We’re excited to see where this next chapter leads.
JCB × PAW at CENTERED.
Stay tuned. ✨
