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SJ Ballet No 1
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fort Lee, 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 7–10 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (201) 705-7910
- Website & schedule sjballetno1.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:50 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:50 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:50 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:50 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:50 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Both my daughters took the ballet class here over a year and they loved it so much.”
What families & students say
From the reviews
My 6 year old has been attending ballet at SJ ballet in Fort Lee since Sept '23 and she has improved so much in skill and focus, and I am grateful to Ms SJ;she is an enthusiastic and caring and professional teacher for being able to cater and respond to each child based on their individual skill set.
Both my daughters took the ballet class here over a year and they loved it so much. Instructor SJ is very enthusiastic and truly cares about children. Recommend this place if your child wants to try ballet.
Adult ballet at SJ Ballet No 1
SJ Ballet No 1 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 SJ Ballet No 1
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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