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South Jersey Ballet Theater
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in West Berlin, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Website & schedule southjerseyballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“As I look to start my own children in ballet (and dance in general) in another state, I am hoping I can find something even close to this!”
What families & students say
“Andrea and the rest of her staff teach not only ballet technique but also instill a strong work ethic in their students.”
“When my daughter was 9 she discovered how much she loved ballet and that’s when I did my research and found SJB.”
“Andrea also was incredibly caring to my daughter when she fractured her foot (not at dance) just a few weeks prior to a production and was no longer able to perform.”
“While taking many classes to improve technique, students are provided with many opportunities to perform in professionally organized full length ballets.”
“She has grown so much in her dancing and has learned so much about having a good work ethic.”
From the reviews
I love South Jersey Ballet School and Theatre. When my daughter was 9 she discovered how much she loved ballet and that’s when I did my research and found SJB. We started in the Summer and it was amazing to see the difference and emphasis on technique compared to other schools. It became very apparent that Mrs.
My daughter started at South Jersey Ballet 5 years ago and it has been the best decision we ever made. She has grown so much in her dancing and has learned so much about having a good work ethic. Ms. Andrea and the rest of her staff teach not only ballet technique but also instill a strong work ethic in their students.
Teaching at South Jersey Ballet School for the past several years under the direction of Andrea Duffin has been an absolute honor and a privilege. Andrea has dedicated her entire life to ballet, but better yet she has dedicated herself to teaching children the very best practices.
The past 7 years that I have spent at South Jersey Ballet have been the best of my life. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for all that Mrs. Andrea Duffin and her staff have helped me to achieve, and all the amazing opportunities that she has provided me with.
Your first ballet class at South Jersey Ballet 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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