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Center for Modern Dance Education
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hackensack, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for age 16 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $20 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (201) 342-2989
- Website & schedule cmde.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 2–3:30 PM |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“Professional instructors provide clear guidance and structured lessons, making it easier for participants to build confidence while improving technique and coordination.”
From the reviews
Went here as early as 18 an month old baby all the way through my early years of college. You all made me the dancer I am today. Love you guys you changed my life and gave me and outlet and so many opportunities for careers, not to mention a little tribe of my own when when I needed it the most.
CMDE is amazing! I'm learning a variety of dance styles allowing me versatility. Taking dance with Elissa and Yahya. Gave a sense of understanding your body has the ability to tell a story.
One of the most impressive aspects of today's dance classes is the variety of styles available. Students can explore hip-hop, contemporary, salsa, ballroom, jazz, Bollywood, and many other genres depending on their interests.
Your first ballet class at Center for Modern Dance Education
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.
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