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East Coast Dance Company

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Sea Girt, 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (732) 987-9047
  • Website & schedule eastcoastdancenj.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 3:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–9:30 PM
Friday 3:30–6 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–2 PM
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 East Coast Dance Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“Watching my daughter grow from crying in the corner to being on their tiny competition team within 3 years is a testament to the staff at Ecdc.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Great teachers/staff and very well organized esp for their recent recital.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Great teachers/staff and very well organized esp for their recent recital.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“M granddaughter attends this school , I must say it is remarkable from the staff to the caring for each child, they are amazing teachers talented and discipline congratulations 🎊🎉”

From the reviews

Love ECDC! Great teachers/staff and very well organized esp for their recent recital. I was originally hesitant to send my shy 2.5yo to a big dance school but since her first class, Ms Jane, Ms Skylar, Ms Alex, as well as the other assistants were so sweet and patient with her.

★★★★★ — Lily, May 2023

Watching my daughter grow from crying in the corner to being on their tiny competition team within 3 years is a testament to the staff at Ecdc. My son also loves the all boys hip hop class. The talent and technique of their dancers is remarkable! Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Denise, May 2025

My daughter has been dancing at East Coast Dance Company for three years, and we absolutely love it! We joined the competition team last year and have had such a great experience. She’s grown so much as a dancer and as a person—learning teamwork, discipline, and confidence.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Nov 2025

East Coast is the best dance school around. The most friendly staff and high quality teachers. The competition dance team has been the best thing my daughter has done. The program is highly organized to make the parent lives easier.

★★★★★ — Tara, Mar 2025

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Your first ballet class at East Coast Dance Company

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 East Coast Dance Company

2204 NJ-35, Sea Girt, NJ08750

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