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Dance Academy of North Jersey
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lake Hopatcong, 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 ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $15 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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 +1 973-663-2009
- Website & schedule danj.us — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–10 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:15 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter enjoyed a bootcamp class even though she wasn't at the same level of dance skill the staff was great with her being a new person to the group”
“Great place for extra curricular activities for all age groups as well as special needs individual.”
“The Dance Academy of North Jersey, or DANJ, provides a safe and healthy environment for students from ages 2-18, along with adult classes that are offered.”
“The Dance Academy of North Jersey, or DANJ, provides a safe and healthy environment for students from ages 2-18, along with adult classes that are offered.”
How they train
What families & students say
“It was my daughter’s first year at this academy and we just attended our first recital!”
From the reviews
The Dance Academy of North Jersey, or DANJ, provides a safe and healthy environment for students from ages 2-18, along with adult classes that are offered. There is a versatile and advanced curriculum of different art forms, with an emphasis on ballet.
It was my daughter’s first year at this academy and we just attended our first recital!!! I want to say that I was extremely impressed by the performances !! Incredible talent!!
Very nice place with friendly owners. My daughter enjoyed a bootcamp class even though she wasn't at the same level of dance skill the staff was great with her being a new person to the group
Great place for extra curricular activities for all age groups as well as special needs individual.
Adult ballet at Dance Academy of North Jersey
Dance Academy of North Jersey 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 Dance Academy of North Jersey
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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