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Motion Arts Dance Studios

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Maplewood, New Jersey

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Phone (973) 327-2528
  • Website & schedule motionartsdancestudios.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“I was lucky to find a studio with teachers who are so committed to helping kids grow, learn, and express themselves through dance!”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet

“My older daughter has special needs and she is just one of the girls here.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

Amazing studio with teachers that are dedicated to making sure their students grow both artistically and socially all while having fun! Such a great find!!!

★★★★★ — Maddie, Jul 2018

I was lucky to find a studio with teachers who are so committed to helping kids grow, learn, and express themselves through dance!

★★★★★ — Meghan, Jul 2018

This studio is a safe and loving community, I love it here. The teaching is amazing and coming here is one of the best decision that I have ever made. I defiantly recommend this dance studio.

★★★★★ — Grace, Apr 2019

Alexa is the best! My 3 year old absolutely loves going to dance and Alexa is so wonderful with the children!

★★★★★ — Amy, Apr 2019

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Your first ballet class at Motion Arts Dance Studios

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 Motion Arts Dance Studios

202 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ07040

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