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The Dance Centre

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Toms River, New Jersey

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

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
  • Class price classes around $15 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 732-349-1140
  • Website & schedule thedancecentrenj.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9:15 pm
Tuesday 4–8:45 pm
Wednesday 3:45–9:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:45 pm
Friday 4–7:45 pm
Saturday 9:30–11:30 am
Sunday Closed

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 The Dance Centre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“My daughter is always excited for class and additional events they have had more recently like a Halloween party and an ornament making party.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“After calling a few places, I ended up going with The Dance Centre (even though it is further from where we live) because they were so responsive and welcoming on the phone.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“They use a lot of positive reinforcement with the dancers which makes my kids always want to attend class and overall the school has a happy, family feel.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“After calling a few places, I ended up going with The Dance Centre (even though it is further from where we live) because they were so responsive and welcoming on the phone.”

From the reviews

A professional, yet warm and welcoming, family founded and run business. My daughter is always excited for class and additional events they have had more recently like a Halloween party and an ornament making party. She always says how much fun she has.

★★★★★ — Jamie, Jan 2022

There are many dance schools in Toms River and I wasn’t sure where to enroll my 6 and 4 year old kids. After calling a few places, I ended up going with The Dance Centre (even though it is further from where we live) because they were so responsive and welcoming on the phone. I couldn’t be happier with my decision.

★★★★★ — Lauren, May 2022

The dance instructors here are friendly and welcoming to those of all abilities and their competition teams are always bringing home awards. My son looks forward to his dance day every week and celebrates it as if it is a party occasion as opposed to a chore or something of the likes, and that right there should tell…

★★★★★ — Kirstyn, May 2021

I dance here I have been dancing since I was 2. I have the most amazing dance family I could ever ask for! The best studio everrrr!

★★★★★ — Lyla, Dec 2020

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Your first ballet class at The Dance Centre

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 The Dance Centre

99 Flint Rd, Toms River, NJ08757

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