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Next Stage Dance & Drama Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey
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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Phone +1 856-739-7063
- Website & schedule nextstagedance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Next Stage has helped my daughter to grow into the wonderful dancer and person that she has become, and has made me proud to be a dance dad :)”
What families & students say
“My daughter’s confidence and love for dance have grown since we joined.”
“We’ve been to other dance studios and I can honestly say that at Next Stage, we felt like part of a family.”
“Her teacher always took the time to individually make sure she knew the moves, including sending me a video to practice the recital when I asked for it.”
“The owner, Courtney, is organized and responsive and puts all of her love and energy into the studio!”
From the reviews
My daughter LOVED her attending Next Stage Dance! She'll be taking the summer classes and I'll be enrolling her in the fall as well. The owner is fabulous and has 20+ years of experience.
Next Stage Dance is a great dance studio. I have been going there since I was about two years old. It makes me feel so safe and comfortable. The owner and teachers make me feel so safe with the new stuff happening in my life. When I had a hard day the studio never fails to make me happy.
My 6 year old has been dancing at Next Stage for 2 years now and she absolutely loves it! We’ve been to other dance studios and I can honestly say that at Next Stage, we felt like part of a family. The owner, Courtney, is organized and responsive and puts all of her love and energy into the studio!
The owner is helpful and super organized, communicative and made us feel very comfortable. Our daughter enjoyed her classes 😀
Adult ballet at Next Stage Dance & Drama Academy
Next Stage Dance & Drama Academy 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 Next Stage Dance & Drama Academy
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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