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Princeton Dance & Theater
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Princeton, 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
- Ages classes for ages 5–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- 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 (609) 514-1600
- Website & schedule princetondance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My children have been students at PDT for almost three years and we cannot be happier.”
“The highest level dancers at the school are incredible and get into the most competitive ballet summer intensives in the country.”
How they train
What families & students say
“My dance background includes a college degree from UNC School of the Arts and a professional career for several years after college.”
From the reviews
My children have been students at PDT for almost three years and we cannot be happier. The program provides students with a serious and pure dance education without pretension. The teachers are amazing and meticulously trained.
My dance background includes a college degree from UNC School of the Arts and a professional career for several years after college. It was very important to me to find a studio that offered excellent technique in a healthy environment.
We love this place. We have had two daughters go here. The education is first rate, and they manage to keep it rigorous without losing the fun. Highly recommended.
Adult ballet at Princeton Dance & Theater
Princeton Dance & Theater 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 Princeton Dance & Theater
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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