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Princeton Ballet School | American Repertory Ballet
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 732-249-1254
- Website & schedule arballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:15–8:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 9–10:45 am |
The programs they offer
“They offer classes that accommodate the absolute beginner (me) through seasoned veterans.”
“My two young children, wife, and I thoroughly enjoyed ARB’s performance of Coppélia last night at Two River Theater in Red Bank, N.”
What families & students say
“They offer classes that accommodate the absolute beginner (me) through seasoned veterans.”
“Aside from the talents and generally wonderful nature specific to this ballet company, Coppélia is a beautiful, comic ballet that really is perfect for every age group.”
“I have been taking adult ballet classes at Princeton Ballet School (American Repertory Ballet) for about one year and can only say their classes are amazing!”
From the reviews
I've been taking the adult beginner class. Despite having almost no experience and being fairly out of shape when I started, I've always felt welcomed and supported. At the same time, the instruction is not over simplified into a pandering fitness class for adults - it's real ballet.
I have been taking adult ballet classes at Princeton Ballet School (American Repertory Ballet) for about one year and can only say their classes are amazing! They offer classes that accommodate the absolute beginner (me) through seasoned veterans.
My two young children, wife, and I thoroughly enjoyed ARB’s performance of Coppélia last night at Two River Theater in Red Bank, N.J. The choreographers, Mary Barton and Douglas Martin, are unbelievably kind and talented people.
A great place to bring your kids for dance training. The school has a national reputation for being a great dance school. It is actually under the direction of Cuban born- trained , Aydmara Cabrera. Mrs. Cabrera is always around the school , talking to the parents, making sure that things are all good, etc.
Adult ballet at Princeton Ballet School | American Repertory Ballet
Princeton Ballet School | American Repertory Ballet runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Princeton Ballet School | American Repertory 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.
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