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Lakewood School of Dance
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lakewood, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–10 — 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 732-363-7152
- Website & schedule lakewoodschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Great, my daughter felt super comfortable and happy for her first day.”
What families & students say
“Family atmosphere great teachers and awesome classes and best recitals!”
From the reviews
I would like to know what kind of dances do you teach? I am interested in learning to dance bachata and cumbia or any recommendations please
Great, my daughter felt super comfortable and happy for her first day. She cant wait to go back for her 2nd class.
Greatest people in the world , they make you feel like family. I treasure the 18 years I danced there.
Best dance school ever! Family atmosphere great teachers and awesome classes and best recitals!!!
Adult ballet at Lakewood School of Dance
Lakewood School of Dance 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 Lakewood School of Dance
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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