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Dance World Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Ballet school in Clifton, New Jersey
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 +1 973-772-4340
- Website & schedule dwacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Finding a top-notch dance studio in the area where kids can learn proper techniques while having a blast is a challenge, but we are glad to have found one at Dance World Academy!”
“DWA is a dance studio that caters to all ages, from toddlers to high schoolers, and it is definitely worth a try.”
“My daughter started Dance World Academy when she was 3 years old and was a dance student until she graduated high school.”
What families & students say
“Still teaching the best technique, DWA is where I trained and where I bring my children to learn the value of dedication and hard work.”
“Our daughter has thrived at DWA where the high-quality dance classes have had a profound impact on her development.”
“For more than a decade, my family has been loyal patrons of Dance World Academy and our experience there has only gotten better with each passing year.”
“I can't say enough about there recitals it is like your watching a Broadway Show the students all are in time and are amazing.”
“It's also affordable, with the option to try a class before committing to a series.”
“The entire staff and faculty are extremely professional, and have the best interest of every child that walks through their doors.”
From the reviews
I don’t think it’s enough space to write about Dance World Academy. Love the teachers and their dedication to the students. All three of my children are students of DWA. My Eldest graduated in 2015 started at the age of 5. I kept the tradition going with my two younger children Alyssa and Anthony. Yup, boys dance too.
Listen I have children who have attended other schools and this is a wonderful school and the teachers are great. The negative reviews are from parents who honestly seem overly sensitive to they way anyone treats them, but not on the actual classes.
My daughter started Dance World Academy when she was 3 years old and was a dance student until she graduated high school. Dance World Academy was not just a dance school it was more of a family and she loved it. My daughter made many friends and still to this day has a great relationship with the staff.
I was a dancer at Dance World Academy for 14 Years, from the age of 3 until I graduated high school at age 17. However, my family has been involved with the studio for over 20 years, from my mother enrolling me and my older sister in dance classes!
Your first ballet class at Dance World Academy
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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