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Dance World Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Passaic, 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 (973) 778-1678
- Website & schedule dwacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10:30 PM |
The programs they offer
“I would like to say my daughter has been coming to Dance World for the past three years and I had to put my 3 years old in also.”
What families & students say
“I grew up at DWA where I learned multiple styles of dance in a warm and encouraging environment.”
“Best Dance Company in New Jersey!”
“Our 11-year-old daughter feels confident in the safe, diverse and professional environment the studio provides.”
“This studio not only just taught her dance but Dance World also taught her discipline, responsibility and bravery.”
From the reviews
I grew up at DWA where I learned multiple styles of dance in a warm and encouraging environment. All of the teachers are excellent with professional knowledge of the genres of dance they teach.
Excellent dance program for all ages and levels! Fun and professional atmosphere where your child can make lifetime friends. We love Dance World Academy!
There is no better place to train than Dance World Academy. Whether being taught basic foundations that will sustain you throughout your career or taking recreational classes as an extracurricular outlet, Donna Farinella and her staff are (and have always been) 100% dedicated to their students and teaching dance…
My daughter is learning dance at DWA since she was 4.5 and i am amazed how she grew as a dancer in last few years. Ms Debbie and Ms Donna are excellent teachers and have more experience than most of the dance schools may have in this area.
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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