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"I'm a very strong believer in listening and learn

"I'm a very strong believer in listening and learning from others." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg 👩🏻‍⚖️@zzdancenj @katie_kubikian @babydental #futurepresident #babybeast #ruthbaderginsburg #rbg

About last night....🎃HalloWEEK @zzdancenj 🎃W

About last night....🎃HalloWEEK @zzdancenj 🎃We loved seeing your spirits soar. Check out our story and Facebook all week for more pictures!👻👻👻#zzdance #kindnessinmotion #magic #zzkind #zzhalloween #halloween #halloweek

SPOOKtacular first day of HalloWEEK @zzdancenj 🎃. We loved seeing your spirits fly. Check out our story and Facebook all week for more pictures!👻👻👻#zzdance #kindnessinmotion #magic #zzkind

It’s HalloWEEK @zzdancenj 🎃! Please come to Z

It’s HalloWEEK @zzdancenj 🎃! Please come to ZZ DANCE dressed in costume all week 👻! We will be collecting wrapped, unwanted candy from Nov. 1st-Nov. 5th 🍭 🍬 🍫... then our new friend and Naval Commander 🇺🇸 will take the candy donation to the VA Hospital in Philadelphia for the veterans. ❤️🤍💙#philadelphiavamedicalcenter @zzdancenj #halloween #halloweek #zzhalloween #zzkind #veterans#kindnessinmotion 🎃🎃

We were honored to be interviewed by partners of o

BRAVERY has been in everyone’s hearts ❤️and

BRAVERY has been in everyone’s hearts ❤️and minds 🧠 this month @zzdancenj. Super grateful to Kayla’s father (and Abby’s uncle) for joining our TEAM HOUR. We are so lucky that a Commander of the U.S. Navy spoke to our dancers about his experiences in the military. He openly shared so many personal, heroic and brave stories. Our dancers had AmaZZing questions and he had fabulous answers. Thank you so much for your service. #zzthedifference #zzdance #zzwow #beamaZZing #kindnessinmotion #zzdance #bravery

Wonderful Wednesday WoW💞: Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Wo

Wonderful Wednesday WoW💞:

Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Word of Wisdom) of the month is BRAVERY.

Meet Gerda Weissman Klein! 💙

Gerda is a ZZ GREAT GRANDMOTHER and a Holocaust survivor. 💪🏽She has dedicated her life to sharing her inspirational story of survival. She’s 96 and one of the BRAVEST people out there 🌎! She wrote an autobiography “All But My Life” and has an HBO documentary “One Survivor Remembers” based on her life’s experiences.

We asked Gerda:

How did your BRAVERY help you survive the Holocaust?

“I believe that optimism and a creative imagination were both integral to my survival. For nearly 6 years I faced unspeakable horrors on a daily basis. I fervently believe that I was able to escape the brutality by conjuring up fictitious stories and events in my head. I remember one bitter cold day was particularly challenging. I spent the entire day planning my welcome home party where I would reunite with my family and friends. I struggled for hours whether to wear a blue or red dress. I liked the color blue better, but knew red looked better on me. If you could occupy your mind with such trivial details, it eased the pain and grim day-to-day reality.”

What does Bravery mean to you now?

“When I think of bravery, I think of individuals who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Brave individuals have the courage to tackle an issue or person and put others before themselves, often risking their safety, health and/or well being.”

The pictures are of: 1) Gerda, her daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter (ZZ DANCER, KAYLA).
2) Gerda and her late husband. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and actually liberated Gerda one day shy of her 21st birthday. 3) Picture of Gerda at the 1996 Oscars! 🏆 4)Gerda speaking at a Citizenship Counts (the non profit Gerda and Kayla’s mom started). 5) Gerda’s entire family, (now 38 people) at her birthday celebration.

Gerda, Alysa and Kayla, thank you for this incredible story of BRAVERY. We loved learning your story and are honored you shared it with us.

@zzdancenj #zzwow #zzthedifference #zzkind #holocaustsurvivor #citizenshipcounts @citizenshipcounts @alysaaz

Another ZZ dancer was CAUGHT BEING KIND🤚! Madel

Another ZZ dancer was CAUGHT BEING KIND🤚! Madeline overheard one of her dance friends say she didn’t have a drink and was “very thirsty”. On her own, Madeline went to get her one from the vending machine... and used her “own money” to surprise her. Madeline’s name will be added to the KIND jar and eligible for an AmaZZing prize down the line. #BeAmaZZing #zzkind #randomactsofkindness #kindnessinmotion @dianefehder @zzdancenj

The ZZ Pre-Team received their very own apparel la

The ZZ Pre-Team received their very own apparel last night, (see our story for highlights)! They were SO excited that the graduating seniors 👩🏼‍🎓 👩🏻‍🎓@haleydreww_ and @livlodico were there to dress them up! 📸 💙👯‍♂️👯‍♂️👯‍♂️👯‍♂️#models @customink #redcarpet #zzpreteam

🎃ZZ HALLOWEEK is just around the corner🎃! We

🎃ZZ HALLOWEEK is just around the corner🎃! We welcome festive costumes all week (10/26-10/31)! After HALLOWEEK we will happily collect your unwanted candy (11/1-11/4) for the Veterans at the VA Hospital in Philly! #halloween #zzhalloween #zzhalloweek #veterans #vahospital 👻 🍬 🎃👻🍬🎃

📣SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT📣: Our first ever OUT

📣SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT📣:

Our first ever OUTDOOR ZZ DANCE RECITAL will take place on April 24th and 25th! We are amaZZingly excited! More details to follow!

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#markyourcalendars #kindnessinmotion #zzkind #zzthedifference #zzperformance

It’s SO fun to see these dancers living, breathi

It’s SO fun to see these dancers living, breathing and manicuring 💅🏽 ZZ DANCE 😁. @zzdancenj @gianna.b.dance @sandra.d.berger #kindnessinmotion #zzkind #zzNails #diehard #enthusiasm #heartofgold #beAmaZZing

Happy birthday, Miss Hallie! @halbergz loves Sgt.

Happy birthday, Miss Debbie! @debbzd ‘s loves an

Mega Monday Motivation💞: Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Wor

Mega Monday Motivation💞:

Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Word of Wisdom) of the month is BRAVERY.

This is Josephine. She’s a ZZ DANCE mom and a co chair of the Pink Roses Teal Magnolias Fund, (which supports MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper). Josephine battled with and beat breast cancer a few years ago💪🏽.

When speaking with Josephine she said, “The first picture means so much to me. In that moment on the beach is when I was finally able to exhale after the 4 year battle and finally start taking back and recreate the early years with Allegra and Danny. The time cancer took from me. The next pic is when I first learned of my diagnoses. The next picture is when I lost my hair... with Allegra still loving her mom. The last picture is from last month, Allegra’s first day of third grade!”.

ADVICE ON BEING BRAVE FROM JOSEPHINE: “Being BRAVE was getting prepared to battle cancer and take a ‘no prisoner’ attitude. I needed to be brave so I could live to watch my daughter grow up. Allegra was just 9 months old when I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer with a BRACA+ mutation. This was not a time to second guess myself. You have the strength within you to get to the next day, no matter what you face!
Being BRAVE means it’s okay to be scared, it is okay to have doubt, being brave is taking care of yourself and believing that you have the answers inside of you. Trust the person you are!”.

Josephine - we are so happy you’re healthy and you shared your story with us. We love having you, Danny and Allegra in the ZZ COMMUNITY @zzdancenj 💓💓💓💞💞💞 #bravery #ZZWoW @jpm08054 #october @mdandersoncancercenter #wordofwisdom

Have a BRAVE story to share? Please message us! 💝

We are so happy to announce our first “CAUGHT BE

We are so happy to announce our first “CAUGHT BEING KIND” surprise contest dancer🎈, EMILY HARTE. @emilyyhartee saw the ZZ Mentors re-taping the social distancing spots on the floors and jumped in to help immediately. We felt she went above and beyond, and should be recognized for her beautiful ‘HARTE’💙. EMILY’s name will be added to the KIND jar and eligible for an AmaZZing prize down the line. #BeAmaZZing #zzkind #randomactsofkindness #kindnessinmotion

ZZ & ME with DADDY @zzdancenj 💗💗 Too cute! #

ZZ & ME with DADDY @zzdancenj 💗💗 Too cute! #daddyandme #meltmyheart @mom_of_3_onamission #zzkind #zzexperience

Last chance to register for the ZZ Ambassador Prog

Last chance to register for the ZZ Ambassador Program! All current ZZ dancers (ages 10+) are invited to register for this unique opportunity! Share the joy of dance with our community, enhance your leadership skills and participate in all ZZ charity events. Best of all, you will be eligible to be inducted into the National Honor Society of Dance Arts! Let's put kindness in motion and make a difference! Link in bio to register online! #zzdance #kindnessinmotion #beamaZZing #changemakers #zzambassador

Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Word of Wisdom) of the month is

Our ‘ZZ WoW’ (Word of Wisdom) of the month is BRAVERY.

This is Kelly. She’s a ZZ DANCE mom and graduate of University of the Arts! Kelly battled with and beat breast cancer a few years ago 💪🏽.

When speaking with Kelly she said, “The first photo is Lucy’s first day of 1st grade. The second photo is a play performance for her. The first was a chemo day for me, but they allowed me to move it back so I could take both kids to their first day. I certainly didn’t feel brave at the time, but looking back I see it. BRAVERY was doing whatever I had to, so I could be there for every performance and every first day”.

ADVICE FROM KELLY: “I’d say find the light at the end of the tunnel. Find short term, attainable goals each day. Then one step at a time, literally, reach those goals until you find your light. For me it was Disney World. As silly as it might seem, the idea of being in Disney with my family got me through some pretty rough days”.

Kelly- we are so happy you’re healthy and you shared your story with us. We love having BOTH you and Lucy dancing @zzdancenj 💓💓💓💞💞💞 #bravery #ZZWoW @lucy.is.amazing217 #october #breastcancerawareness @disney @universityofthearts #wordofwisdom

Have a BRAVE story to share? Please message us! 💝

Big day @zzdancenj!!! ☀️ AFTER! #itsasign #isa

Big day @zzdancenj!!! ☀️ AFTER! #itsasign #isawthesign #nofilter #clouds #kindnessinmotion #zzdance #formansigns TOMORROW IT WILL BE ILLUMINATED 💡 ⭐️ 🌟 💫

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