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Class Act Performing Arts Studio
4.5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in South Orange Village, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 973-789-0191
- Website & schedule classactpas.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“The teachers are very professional and practice what they preach: integrity and professionalism.”
From the reviews
I have grown up at the studio and learned so many important lessons. The teachers are very professional and practice what they preach: integrity and professionalism. They have made me feel prepared to enter the professional world while keeping a friendly stable environment.
I LOVE Class Act! Being in company is so much fun and I love getting to grow and improve everyday while dancing with my favorite people. Would totally recommend.
So amazing. The instructors are so talented, and it helps you grow so much. %100 recommend.
Adult ballet at Class Act Performing Arts Studio
Class Act Performing Arts Studio runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Class Act Performing Arts Studio
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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