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Studio 509 Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Ballet school in Maplewood, New Jersey

Kids & teens

Following the Gyrotonic Method, this intimate studio offers Pilates, dance & cardio group classes.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
Sunday 8 am–12 pm

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 Studio 509 Fitness, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“My daughter's dance class has been the highlight of her week since she was wee.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Holly, Bethany, and Guada are warm, creative, and encouraging instructors. They offer a great selection of classes for me (and for my daughter too!”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“The classes for kids were full of real technique and training "hidden" in a good time, good music, and a less formal atmosphere.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“There is a fantastic welcoming vibe that is inclusive and allows folks of all shapes and sizes to feel at home.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“There is a fantastic welcoming vibe that is inclusive and allows folks of all shapes and sizes to feel at home.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“We love the space, the classes, and best of all, the amazing instructors!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“All of the teachers are warm, professional, knowledgeable and most of all fun.”

From the reviews

I just started at Studio 509 about a month ago, and it has truly been the biggest highlight of this year. I have absolutely no dance experience so I was naturally a little (okay, very) intimidated to start, but the community -(the other dancers and studio owners) at Studio 509 is so unbelievably supportive and…

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Mar 2022

It is difficult to explain how important this studio and these women are to my weekly fitness of body and mind. All of the teachers are warm, professional, knowledgeable and most of all fun.

★★★★★ — Liv, Oct 2017

I came to Studio 509 after a "Parents and kids" event at the studio. I loved the opportunity to move with my girls, to see them introduced to dance and the power of movement. The classes for kids were full of real technique and training "hidden" in a good time, good music, and a less formal atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Apr 2016

I LOVE Studio 509 Fitness! This is one of the few places I can honestly say is more interested in their clients’ health and well-being than in appearances. There is a fantastic welcoming vibe that is inclusive and allows folks of all shapes and sizes to feel at home.

★★★★★ — Linella, Oct 2017

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Your first ballet class at Studio 509 Fitness

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 Studio 509 Fitness

509 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ07040

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