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North Jersey School of Dance Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pre-professional

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
  • 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 (908) 850-0709
  • Website & schedule njsda.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday 4–5:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 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 North Jersey School of Dance Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 25 mentions

“I am grateful for the friendships my daughters have formed, the invaluable learning they’ve received, and the pure fun they experience at North Jersey School of Dance Arts.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“With their playfulness, support, and technique, we’ve been amazed at the growth shown in our tiny dancer over a year in each dance style.”

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Pre-Professional

“My oldest is now a trainee with American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, thanks to the dedicated and devoted faculty.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

“They have recitals and shows at a local college on “the big stage”, they offer summer intensive programs, their teachers are top notch…I could go on.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 60 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“With their playfulness, support, and technique, we’ve been amazed at the growth shown in our tiny dancer over a year in each dance style.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“From the moment they took their first class, they fell in love with the instructors and the school.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 12 mentions

“The owners are incredibly kind and very professional - they put their blood/sweat/tears into the children and teaching them the technical side of dancing.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 8 mentions

“She has always felt supported in her dance choices and has been given the opportunity to take classes with professionals who have been Rockettes and performers on Broadway.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 13 mentions

“She has always felt supported in her dance choices and has been given the opportunity to take classes with professionals who have been Rockettes and performers on Broadway.”

From the reviews

I can’t express enough how incredible North Jersey School of Dance Arts is. My two daughters attend this school, and it has been a wonderful experience for them. Not only are they learning to hone in on their dance skills, but they’ve also discovered the sheer joy of dancing.

★★★★★ — Maria, Oct 2023

All of my kids, 4 of them, have been a part of NJSDA. There is no where else that compares to the training they have received. My oldest is now a trainee with American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, thanks to the dedicated and devoted faculty. My youngest continues to get incredible training at NJSDA.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Sep 2023

NJSDA is everything I could ask for in a dance school for my daughters. Miss Ashley and Miss Alex (the owners) are simply the best, maintaining a phenomenal balance between having the high standards of an excellent dance school while still being caring/kind.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Sep 2023

My daughter has been dancing at NJSDA for 9 years and has loved every minute of it. She has tried all styles of dance and found her passion for tap and musical theater.

★★★★★ — Gia, Sep 2023

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Your first ballet class at North Jersey School of Dance Arts

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 North Jersey School of Dance Arts

400D Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ07840

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