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Monmouth Academy of Ballet

4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Red Bank, New Jersey

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Class price classes around $75 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • 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
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • 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 +1 732-639-4558
  • Website & schedule monmouthacademyofballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 4:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–3:30 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 Monmouth Academy of Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing at Monmouth Academy of Ballet for about three years and has grown so much during that time.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Monmouth Academy of Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“My body responds great to the technique and movement and has gotten strong, lean and curvier!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“I'd recommend them to any parent looking for a great, supportive place to have their children learn ballet!”

💃 great for adults 2 mentions

“I joined the adult program after a 2 decade hiatus from ballet.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 8 mentions

“A few classes into it and I felt much more calm and even energy throughout my daily tasks as a full time parent and a professional.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing at Monmouth Academy of Ballet for about three years and has grown so much during that time.”

From the reviews

Ellen has the expertise unlike any other ballet teacher out there. Her passion and knowledge that she pours into every class, every movement, and for every student is admirable and hard to find. The studio is clean, incredibly organized, and the class curriculum is carefully thought-out.

★★★★★ — Brianna, Aug 2020

Best place ever! !! Miss Ellen is so professional and kind. You can feel her enthusiasm in ballet and teaching. Her years professional experience makes she notices any improper movement and uses the best explanation to makes students to understand. She even sets on the floor to show me how to move toes.

★★★★★ — Yancy, Nov 2020

The best ballet school I've been to. I love the adult program so much. A few classes into it and I felt much more calm and even energy throughout my daily tasks as a full time parent and a professional. My body responds great to the technique and movement and has gotten strong, lean and curvier!

★★★★★ — Bilimama, Oct 2019

MAB offers students professional ballet instruction, right in Red Bank, NJ! They put a strong emphasis on teaching the benefits of ballet both within the studio and beyond the studio. I'd recommend them to any parent looking for a great, supportive place to have their children learn ballet!

★★★★★ — Alexandra, Mar 2018

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Adult ballet at Monmouth Academy of Ballet

Monmouth Academy of 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.

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Your first ballet class at Monmouth Academy of 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.

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 Monmouth Academy of Ballet

141 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ07701

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