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The Next Step School Of Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 201-804-2995
  • Website & schedule thenextstep-dance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 3:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm
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 Next Step School Of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 25 mentions

“The Next Step School of Dance has given my granddaughter a place to go where she feels accepted and she feels good about herself.”

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🕺 Boys' Ballet

“They have boy classes too!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The teachers are amazing, kind, knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated!”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for a well trained staff that will inspire and fuel your child’s love for Dance then make The Next Step School of Dance your studio.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 7 mentions

“If you’re looking for a well trained staff that will inspire and fuel your child’s love for Dance then make The Next Step School of Dance your studio.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 13 mentions

“This is a true attribute to the professionally trained staffed who not only motivate and encourage her as a student but treat her as family.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“This is my daughter's 4th year dancing at NSSD, 2 years in the recreational classes and 2 years with the Company.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“I think the school did an amazing job with adjusting after COVID - virtual classes, cleaning after every class, enforcing 6 feet distance.”

From the reviews

We absolutely love The Next Step School of Dance. Not only do they care about each and every student they also go out of their way to keep dancers engaged even while classes are not running through fun challenges over social media, coloring pages and much more.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Feb 2021

My daughter has been a student for ten years taking ballet, tap, and lyrical. She loves her teachers and I love the professionalism and safety at the studio. My daughter has progressed each year in her ability and confidence and I see the technique and original choreography in each number.

★★★★★ — Marguerite, Feb 2021

We absolutely love NSSD. My daughter has been going since she was 18 mos old. All the teachers are amazing and kind. My daughter looks forward to dancing with her friends every week.

★★★★★ — Elsie, Feb 2021

NSSD is amazing! My two daughters have been with the studio for 8 years and it’s been such a positive experience. The studio has been a home away from home and my girls have made lasting friendships, while doing something they love.

★★★★★ — Christine, Feb 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

Your first ballet class at The Next Step School Of Dance

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 Next Step School Of Dance

800 Schuyler Ave B, Lyndhurst, NJ07071

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