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Dance Expressions

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Kids & teens Pointe

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (908) 852-5209
  • Website & schedule danceexpressionsstudio.net — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 AM–12 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM, 5:30–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–12 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Dance Expressions, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“My daughter Bella just turned 3 when beginning her experience at Dance Expressions and she is turning 7 in just a few weeks and I wouldn't take her anywhere else.”

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Teen Ballet 2 mentions

“My girls danced there from the day they opened their doors till they day they graduated from high school.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Amazing instructors, professional staff, and owners that treat you like family!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The entire studio has been beautifully remodeled into a welcoming, modern space that the dancers can genuinely be proud to call their own.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“What started as a dance studio has become a second home, and the people there have become like family.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Beautiful recitals and a growing competition team that we are proud to say we are a part of!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Amazing instructors, professional staff, and owners that treat you like family!”

From the reviews

My daughter Bella just turned 3 when beginning her experience at Dance Expressions and she is turning 7 in just a few weeks and I wouldn't take her anywhere else. She absolutely loves her teachers and classes! We have been through 4 dance performances and are so happy there! I would highly recommend Dance Expressions.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Aug 2020

The most wonderful dance studio. My girls danced there from the day they opened their doors till they day they graduated from high school. Very professional teachers and family atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Susan, Sep 2020

Our daughter has been dancing at Dance Expressions since she was 5 years old, and now, 10 years later, we truly can’t imagine being anywhere else. What started as a dance studio has become a second home, and the people there have become like family.

★★★★★ — Jilaine, Jun 2026

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3 years old. She is now 15 and plans to dance here until she graduates high school. We could not imagine her dancing anywhere else! The owners, Kristen and Joe, are so welcoming and supportive to everyone. The teachers are amazing and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jul 2026

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Your first ballet class at Dance Expressions

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 Dance Expressions

915 County Rd 517, Hackettstown, NJ07840

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