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Lillian Dean Dance Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Ballet school in Toms River, New Jersey

Free trial Kids & teens

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
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Phone (732) 349-6188
  • Website & schedule lilliandeandance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Lillian Dean Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 27 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing at Lillian Dean for 10 years now and after researching and attending multiple recitals, I couldn't be happier with my decision in choosing this school.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“great teachers, great parents,great kids!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My son loves being part of this team and he has developed a wonderful sense of self esteem and confidence!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 17 mentions

“Her dance teachers (Margie and Melanie) take the time to teach her the dance moves with an encouraging demeanor and are just absolutely the best in the area.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing at Lillian Dean for 10 years now and after researching and attending multiple recitals, I couldn't be happier with my decision in choosing this school.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The instructors are highly qualified and professional and the progress they have made is beyond our expectations!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My son loves being part of this team and he has developed a wonderful sense of self esteem and confidence!”

From the reviews

I been a dancer here sense I was 3 and I'll be turning 14, and its a great place to have so many memories, you get to experience of what it's like and to have a new lifestyle, you get to make new friends that feel like your second family!!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Jul 2017

Lillian Dean Dance studio is like a second home for us...great teachers, great parents,great kids! The teachers have fostered loyalty, commitment, respect, and dedication in my son all of the things we try to instill at home.

★★★★★ — Rosann, Jul 2017

Lillian Dean Dance Studio is a fantastic school. Always learning and trying new routines and stunts. They have always wowed the audience and the dances are fun and energetic. The teachers themselves are great and help their students as much as possible and are very family oriented.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Jul 2017

My daughter has been dancing at Lillian Dean for 10 years now and after researching and attending multiple recitals, I couldn't be happier with my decision in choosing this school.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Jul 2017

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Your first ballet class at Lillian Dean Dance Studio

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 Lillian Dean Dance Studio

612 Washington St, Toms River, NJ08753

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