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LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy - Union

3.8 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Union, New Jersey

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 973-396-9243
  • Website & schedule lachaney.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 4–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–1 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 LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy - Union, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“My daughter has been attending classes here for over a year now, and the experience has been fantastic.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“So grateful to find a place that fully embraces my child and has helped her to discover her love and passion for dance, while caring about her growth as a child.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 13 mentions

“The atmosphere is great, the teachers and other staff are so kind and helpful, all around it’s a wonderful studio that I’m proud to have put my daughter into.”

clean, beautiful studio 4 mentions

“The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything needed for a great dance education.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“the teachers are incredibly professional and knowledgeable and also incredibly kind and supportive.”

From the reviews

Absolutely love this dance studio! My daughter has been attending classes here for over a year now, and the experience has been fantastic. The instructors are not only talented but also incredibly supportive and nurturing. They truly care about the progress and well-being of each child.

★★★★★ — Kattass, Jun 2024

This has become a second home for my daughter. I have seen her blossom and grow through her time at LaChaney’s dance studio. So grateful to find a place that fully embraces my child and has helped her to discover her love and passion for dance, while caring about her growth as a child.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Sep 2024

LaChaney's Dance and Music Academy has been a wonderful experience for my 4 year old daughter, who takes the pre-dance class in ballet and tumbling. The instructors are patient and nurturing, and they create a joyful environment where every child feels encouraged and celebrated.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Jul 2025

My daughter has attended this studio for 2 years now and has had the time of her life. The atmosphere is great, the teachers and other staff are so kind and helpful, all around it’s a wonderful studio that I’m proud to have put my daughter into.

★★★★★ — Amber, Jun 2024

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Your first ballet class at LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy - Union

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 LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy - Union

969 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ07083

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