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Classic Ballet School
4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Closter, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 201-767-0240
- Website & schedule classicballetschool.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
What families & students say
“The annual Nutcracker is lovely and the students love getting the chance to perform a real ballet.”
“The teachers are trained in professional companies.”
From the reviews
This is by far the best dance school in the area. The teachers are trained in professional companies. They manage to teach professionals and novices alike. Such a wonderful school!
A small intimate ballet school with top notch, kind, patient teachers. Floor is sprung to reduce possibility of injuries. The annual Nutcracker is lovely and the students love getting the chance to perform a real ballet. Adult program offers many classes at a variety of levels.
Your first ballet class at Classic Ballet School
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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