Kids Dance Classes in Bergen County, NJ
72 programs · updated August 2026
Dance classes cover far more than ballet — local studios teach preschool combo classes, contemporary and lyrical, and cultural traditions like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Irish dance, alongside all-styles programs where kids sample several genres before choosing a favorite. In Bergen County, NJ, families can choose from 72 kids' dance programs across 38 towns.
- 72 programs
- 38 towns
- updated August 2026
We track every kids' dance classes program in Bergen County, NJ we can verify — last checked August 2026.
Dance Classes activities in Bergen County, NJ
Afinké Dance Company
HackensackDance ClassesAmbition Dance Academy
Washington TownshipDance ClassesAnchor Dance Studio
OradellDance ClassesArdmore Academy Of Irish Dance
RutherfordDance ClassesArt of Motion Dance Studio
RidgewoodDance ClassesArthur Murray Dance Studio
RidgewoodDance ClassesArthur Murray Dance Studio
TenaflyDance ClassesBroadway Bound Dance Center
DumontDance ClassesBroesler School of Irish Dance
WestwoodDance ClassesBT Dance Company
CresskillDance ClassesCenter Stage Dance Studio
ParamusDance ClassesChristina Dadamo Dance Academy
MahwahDance ClassesCre8ivity In Motion Dance Studio
TenaflyDance ClassesCreative Edge Dance Academy
EmersonDance ClassesDanielle Peyton Dance Company
Cliffside ParkDance ClassesDawn's Dance Studio Inc.
FairviewDance ClassesDDA Dance Academy
ParamusDance ClassesDon Rosita Dance Studios
CarlstadtDance ClassesEMG Dance Studios
NorwoodDance ClassesFierce Academy of Dance
TenaflyDance ClassesFilippo Dance Studio
EnglewoodDance ClassesFive Star Dance Center Inc
TeaneckDance ClassesFred Astaire Dance Studios
RutherfordDance ClassesFred Astaire Dance Studios
WyckoffDance ClassesFred Astaire Dance Studios
WestwoodDance ClassesGift of Dance Studios
TeaneckDance ClassesGrand Ballroom Dance Studio Inc
Midland ParkDance ClassesHavana Dance Center
ParamusDance ClassesHudson Dance Studio
EdgewaterDance Classesi KADA Dance Center
Fort LeeDance ClassesIn The Spotlight Dance Studio
WaldwickDance ClassesInternational Dance Academy
GarfieldDance ClassesIsabel's School of Dance
BogotaDance ClassesJomajamish Dance Studio
Fair LawnDance ClassesJoseph's Dance Studio
WallingtonDance ClassesJust One Dance Studio
LyndhurstDance ClassesKolotov Dance Studio
Ho-Ho-KusDance ClassesLocker School of Dance
GarfieldDance ClassesLodi Dance Studio
LodiDance ClassesLoose Lee Break Dance Academy
East RutherfordDance ClassesMariann's School of Dance
Dance ClassesMariann's School Of Dance
OradellDance ClassesMarie Dance Studio
LodiDance ClassesMaywood Dance Center
MaywoodDance ClassesMaywood Dance Center Recital
HackensackDance ClassesMiss Patti's School of Dance
Midland ParkDance ClassesMoonlight ballroom Dance Studio
Glen RockDance ClassesMSC Dance Center
EdgewaterDance ClassesMvmt Dance Center
Saddle BrookDance ClassesNew School of Dance Arts
Midland ParkDance ClassesNorthern Valley Dance Academy
NorwoodDance ClassesO'Riain Academy of Irish Dance
WestwoodDance ClassesPamela jelotte's school of dance
East rutherfordDance ClassesPerpetual Dance Studio
River ValeDance ClassesProgressive Dance Studio
EnglewoodDance ClassesRevolution Dance Academy
TenaflyDance ClassesRidgewood Irish Dance
RidgewoodDance ClassesRoberto's Dance Studio
LodiDance ClassesRobyn D'Angelo School of Dance
Dance ClassesRobyn D'Angelo School Of Dance In Ramsey
RamseyDance ClassesRogers Dance Center Hackensack
HackensackDance ClassesRoyal Dance School
Fort LeeDance ClassesSattvika Dance Academy
HackensackDance ClassesSpencer Nyemchek Dance Center
BergenfieldDance ClassesStudio K Dance Center
GarfieldDance ClassesTeaneck High School Dance Studio
TeaneckDance ClassesThe Glass Slipper Dance Studio
EmersonDance ClassesThe Next Step School of Dance
LyndhurstDance ClassesThe Vibe Dance Studio
RidgefieldDance ClassesTmh Dance Studio
Glen RockDance ClassesViibe Dance Center
Cliffside ParkDance ClassesWyckoff School of Dance
WyckoffDance Classes
Distances appear once you share a ZIP — until then, activities are listed by town.
Frequently asked questions
What age can kids start dance classes?
Creative-movement classes start as young as 2–3, combo classes (a taste of ballet, tap, and jazz in one session) suit ages 4–6, and more technical, single-style training usually begins around 7–8. Studios group by age, so a first class is never a room full of experienced dancers.
General dance classes or a specific style like ballet or hip-hop?
If your child doesn't have a strong pull yet, start with a combo or all-styles class — it's designed for exactly that discovery. Once a preference shows, studios make it easy to move into dedicated ballet, hip-hop, or jazz and tap tracks, often at the same location.
What about classical Indian dance like Bharatanatyam or Kathak?
Local academies teach these as complete training traditions — technique, storytelling, music, and culture together. Kids typically start around 5–6, progress through graded levels over years, and many academies mark milestones with formal recitals. No prior background is needed to begin.
What should my child wear to a first class?
Ask the studio before buying anything — most have a simple dress code per style. Ballet-based classes usually want a leotard and tights, hip-hop and combo classes are fine with comfortable athletic wear, and style-specific shoes (ballet slippers, tap shoes, jazz shoes) can usually wait until after a trial class.
What do dance classes typically cost?
Studios usually charge monthly tuition per weekly class, with discounts for multiple classes or siblings. Budget separately for the annual recital — a costume and a recital fee are standard — and ask about registration fees up front so there are no surprises.
Do all studios have recitals?
Most hold one big annual recital, and some add a low-key winter showcase. They're a highlight for most kids, but if the production feels like too much too soon, plenty of studios treat recital participation as optional — ask how they handle it.
Is dance a good activity for boys?
Absolutely — dance builds strength, coordination, and rhythm that transfer directly to sports, and hip-hop classes in particular tend to draw lots of boys. Many studios run boys-specific classes or discount them to balance their programs.
How many classes a week does my child need?
One weekly class is the right start for a beginner. Kids who fall in love with it naturally add a second style or class, and competition teams — always optional — come with their own schedule once a dancer is ready for more.
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