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Jersey City Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Jersey City, 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 9–15 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Phone (551) 655-9875
- Website & schedule jerseycityballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“She specifically teaches adults in a way that helps you build strength and technique (because it’s hard to form new habits as an adult!”
“My daughter has been attending Jersey City Ballet for approximately three years now.”
What families & students say
“She specifically teaches adults in a way that helps you build strength and technique (because it’s hard to form new habits as an adult!”
“I’ve also appreciated the inclusivity in her classes - as a true beginner and an older student with injuries, she has always encouraged me to keep trying to learn.”
“Having seen the company perform and attended a couple of classes, I can proudly attest that this ballet school is the cream of the crop.”
“She specifically teaches adults in a way that helps you build strength and technique (because it’s hard to form new habits as an adult!”
“I also highly recommend attending the professional company shows offered throughout the year as well.”
From the reviews
Love jersey city ballet! Highly recommend for adult classes. Judith is an amazing ballet teacher. She is very dedicated, experienced, and pays close attention to the details. She demonstrates, explains, and helps correct movements in a constructive and gentle way.
Solid adult ballet classes that are truly beginner. Many exercises face the barre, which is refreshing. Allegro combinations are joyous and fun. A great place for adults who want to start learning ballet, but feel like the big city classes are not meeting their needs as a beginner.
I do adult ballet workout there for a few years now. Judith is the best instructor. I don't exercise often, this is the best thing I do for myself. The workout trains each piece of muscle in my body. I strongly recommend it. My kids also do ballet classes there when they were younger.
Jersey City Ballet is the best place for quality and expert ballet instruction in the area. I personally love all of the options for adult dancers. There are so many different classes throughout the week. The studio is so calm and peaceful. It really is such a zen experience even if you aren't the most skilled dancer.
Adult ballet at Jersey City Ballet
Jersey City Ballet 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 Jersey City Ballet
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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