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Cape May Dancers

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rio Grande, New Jersey

Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (609) 886-1370
  • Website & schedule cmdancers.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Cape May Dancers, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 13 mentions

“It is a studio that is inclusive of all children, regardless of ability, and the teachers treat each child as if they are their own.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 5 mentions

“The time and effort put forth by both the dancers as well as the instructors is amazing.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“Both of my daughters absolutely love being part of the CMD Family!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 21 mentions

“Cape May Dancers instills good morals, positive values, and strong work ethics in all of their students while fostering a nurturing, loving learning environment.”

From the reviews

Cape May Dancers has been a second home to my son. He started at 4 years old and is now a 16 year old Junior dancing at least 4 days a week. They not only have an amazing staff of teachers ,but they also bring in professional teachers from all over the country to give the students more intense instruction.

★★★★★ — Cathrine, Jun 2019

Cape May Dancers is so much more than a dance studio, it is a family. Each and every child who walks through the studio doors is celebrated and appreciated for his/her unique qualities and is given the personal instruction needed to become the best version of him/herself - first as a person then as a dancer.

★★★★★ — Patricia, Jun 2019

Cape May Dancers is run by three of the most loving, caring women. They welcome everyone and make each child feel loved and an important part of the dance family. It is one big family and they learn how to work together and encourage each other.

★★★★★ — Deb, Jun 2019

When you walk into Cape May Dancers, you’re family. I was a Cape May Dancer from 1988-2002 and my daughter is currently in their 18 month - 2yr program. She loves the staff and dance class!

★★★★★ — Kathleen, Sep 2020

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Your first ballet class at Cape May Dancers

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Cape May Dancers

1500 NJ-47, Rio Grande, NJ08242

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