NJDTE is more than a place for your son or daughter to experience the the love and creativity of…read moredance from professionals that have worked or are working in the industry, it is a safe place to call home. Our daughter/son (s) spend much of their time at school or in activities- it is important to choose the right one for your family. Our daughter found that special place at NJDTE. The atmosphere fosters growth for their students by providing a structured, safe and professional instruction. Whether your child enjoys the structure of the art of dance or one day aspires to be a dancer look no further for the perfect school. Consider: The growth and development of children who open their mind to the arts enrich their experiences which leads to academic and behavioral successes. Thank you NJDTE for the indelible mark you have left on our familiy's As Sam embarks on her new journey for college, we will find ourselves back at the core of her training NJDTE

Both my children have benefited from NJDTE. My older child switched from another company in area…read moreand has improved tremendously since. The instructors pay attention and provide personalized corrections to improve technique and avoid injury. The best ballet and modern instruction in area. Highly recommend.

Family run and family oriented!…read more My daughter has been part of this dance studio since Mommy and Me classes and transitioned onto the competition team at 5 years of age. She is now 10 and has experienced such growth since her first few years at this studio. All the teachers bring such passion to the art of dance. The school is an inclusive atmosphere that caters and nutures all levels. If you are looking for a dance school that will push your dancer to be a better dancer, this studio will meet the mark.

Me daughter who just turned 4 a few weeks ago was taking ballet lessons here. The class is 90…read moreminutes long, so it's difficult for her to focus the entire time. Yesterday when I picked her up, she was waiting patiently in line for a sticker after class when the instructor told her she didn't behave well enough for a sticker, maybe next time, as she handed every other child a sticker. Then, the instructor proceeded to hand out munchkins to all the kids in her class, even some younger siblings, and only excluded my daughter. I called and spoke with the woman at the front desk, who just defended the instructor. When I asked why no one spoke with me if my daughters behavior was a problem, she said they usually speak with a parent after multiple incidents, and this was just the first time. Apparently, this punishment was because my daughter was moving in the opposite direction she was directed to, which shows how developmentally inappropriate a 90 minute class is for a 4 year old, and the lack of training the instructor must have had. I would call this bullying, and will not be sending my daughter back. I am appalled she was treated this way and I will be more careful about whose care I leave her in when selecting another dance studio to try.

My daughter has been dancing here for the last three years and we love it! Hoping to attend for…read moremany years to come.

I don't even know where to begin with this bad experience. Today was my daughter's recital day. We…read morewent to the front to confirm our seating . Director Jacky couldn't find the name on the roster. I pointed to my daughters name and she said I thought you said a different name . We asked Amanda, the teacher to show us where we are seating. Go figure our seats are all the way towards the back of the football field . I asked why are we sitting here at the end ? I can't even see the stage ... She screams because you were the last that paid for the tickets . I asked what does that have to do with anything ? She said again loud and clear, "You paid last you're seated last". I was totally embarrassed by this incident . I asked for my hard earned money back and she screams Again refund these people their money back . I must mention we are the only Latino and mixed race parents there . We were treated like second class citizens. Our daughter will not go back there at all

My daughter been attending classes here for almost 3 years now and I love it. She loves it as well…read more She did ballet/tap and now she will be doing acrobatic/hip hop. She just did her first recital in June and it was amazing. Miss JoAnn is really awesome and shoutout to Miss Sam , she is so nice. I can't wait for next year recital.

From the owner: Joann’s School of Dance (JSD) was established in 1985 under Director Joann Schoenig who has been…read moredancing since the age of three and teaching for over thirty Seven years. Directing/Owning/Teaching/Choreographing her dance studio was her dream as a little girl and has now grown into her passion. Hundreds of students have graced the stage at JSD'S recitals and have experienced the passion and dedication Miss Joann puts into her teaching. Miss Joann is a certified member of Dance Educators of America, National Association of Dance Teachers, Professional Dance Teachers Association, Arts Council Co-Op, The American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, SeSac and BMI and partners with CLI Studios.

If you're of any race besides their own. Do not even bother…read more My toddler had a scheduled appt for 9:30am they told us to call before we enter between both devices we've called several times. We assumed because they open at 10 that was the reason behind not answering. But, when u walk inside you clearly understand why the BS happened! They typed in my partners email incorrectly intentionally so we won't get a confirmation then don't answer when we made several attempts before our appt time!

I have been dancing here for over 7 years now. This please gives me joy and happiness whenever i…read moreenter. Everyone is so nice and helpful in the studio. I have learned some of the best choreo ever here.

This was a spur-of-the-moment activity, but a friend of mine wanted to try a ballet class to see if…read moreshe might get back into dance as a hobby. Another friend had taken classes at this academy before and highly recommended it, so the three of us booked an Introduction to Ballet class on Sunday at 12:00. Check-in was quick and easy. The class was $25 for an hour and a half, which I think is very reasonable considering it's from an actual ballet school. There's no strict dress code, which worked out well since none of us owned ballet attire -- we just wore regular workout clothes and socks, and it was perfectly fine. The instructor was wonderful. She started by asking who had never taken ballet before, then positioned the newer students between people with experience so it would be easier to follow along. I really appreciated that, as I have no dance background and definitely found myself lost more than once. Having people around me to follow made it much less intimidating. The class itself was energetic and fun. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made sure to keep things approachable for beginners. I'm sure my form was atrocious and I messed up plenty of times, but nobody cared -- the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming, and everyone was just there to enjoy themselves and keep trying. The class had people of all different skill levels and abilities, and it felt very inclusive. Overall, this was a great introduction class, especially for someone nervous about trying something new. I never once felt self-conscious, and I genuinely had fun. I'd highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to take dance classes, whether you have experience or not. If I were interested in pursuing ballet, I would definitely come back.

The two stars are for the few good teachers in the adult division. I wouldn't recommend the school…read moreat all. The instruction tends to be very very bad. You'd be better off trying another school altogether.

The teachers are so friendly and seem so patient.So far my daughter loves it.They have a live video…read moreof each class to watch so you can view the class and run errands. Nicole really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable for my daughter's first dance class, and she felt at ease right away.I am really looking forward to seeing my daughter learn from this experience and make new friends and I will highly recommend this school.

Deana is a wonderful teacher! My kids had modern dancing lessons from her. She is very good at…read moreaddressing her students with the right pictures in their minds, and helps my kids at every class to achieve a better sense of body movements - key to success as her student. Deana's ability to accormordate her deep dance experiences into her classes makes for an exciting experience. Also she always loved to create a perfect workout. This is a very clean and well managed dancing studio! Highly recommend it!

My daughter danced here since she was little. Started with tap/jazz and finished with advanced hip…read morehop (even took ballet). She absolutely loved it! She even went to Disney 2xs for Dance the world. Wouldn't have sent her anywhere else. She misses going there but is now away in college. I'd recommend the school to everyone!

This is not just for kids. They have adult activities as well such as yoga and stretching. Call…read moreahead for these though as I'm not sure of the schedule. My daughters take Jazz and tap with Ms. Amanda. I have nothing but great things to say about her teaching style. She is strict enough to keep the kids on task but still makes it fun for them. Thur also have an amazing Hip-Hop teacher in John. I am very tempted to sign up for this as it looks like great exercise and release of energy. As for other reviewers saying they would like a live stream, I disagree. The last thing the teachers need is parents watching their every move. It's family run so you're never talking to someone who isn't directly involved in the day to day operations. As popular as dance is for kids I expected this to be a big hit on the wallet but it is very affordable. I highly recommend this school for all ages and levels.

From the outside this looks like a convenience store, but there's more inside, so definitely worth…read moregoing in. On Fridays the studio offers Colombian-style Salsa lessons, starting at 8pm. For $10 you get the 1 1/2 hour lesson plus light refreshments. It was pretty fun. If you know the other style of Salsa, mainly what we do in clubs in most major cities, you will find it's a little different. It's got an extra step in it that I wasn't used to. But the lesson is fairly simple to follow along. Otto does teach the lesson in Spanish, but it's really learn by watching, so you should be ok even if you don't know any Spanish. And there's always someone that speaks English if you are really stuck. Wear comfortable clothing, and prepare to sweat. A lot! Awesome class.

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Love this studio my daughters dancing had improved tremendously since starting and Miss Liz (the…read moreowner) knows each child and truly cares for each and every one of them and the teachers are all excellent instructors