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Allegro Arts Academy
“We felt so welcomed at Allegro Arts Academy despite signing up late into the dance season.”
Best Ballet Classes near Clifton, NJ
These schools serve Clifton from nearby bases in towns including New York, NY, Fort Lee and Carlstadt.
15 schools listed · 2 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
My Passion Dance Studio & Entertainment
“The Instructors and Staff are so attentive and caring to bring our little ones confidence and pride in their accomplishments”
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Edgewater Performing Arts
“All of the teachers and staff share an enthusiasm for ballet and it truly shows in their attention to detail, love of dance, and dedication to teaching.”
Dance Theatre of Harlem
“I attended the Spring Recital today and was floored by the amazing talent of the students and the clear dedication of the instructors and staff!”
Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
“A wonderful studio both to expose your child to their first dance class or for advanced students to pursue serious dance training as well.”
American Liberty Ballet Academy
“The class is very good, the instruction is in details.”
The 15 schools listed for Clifton, NJ teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Clifton, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 496 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), communication (71%) and quality (60%). 2 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I ask about joining a ballet class partway through?
13 of the 15 schools list an email address. Mid-year entry depends on the grade and on what the class has already covered, so write with your child's age and experience and let the school suggest a level rather than guessing one yourself.
Ballet Nepantla
“Best Folklorico Dance Company in the Nation !!!”
Royal Dance Studio
“The instructor was so nice and friendly, this was my first ever choreography class and she did a great job breaking things down so I could follow.”
Victoria Ballet Theater Inc
“My three daughters, ages from 10-3 years old, enjoy her classes very much.”
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Jersey City Ballet
“My daughter has been coming here since last year and she loves coming back.”
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Mariann's School of Dance
“This year will be my daughter's 8th season with MSD and we are looking forward to 8 more years of a quality dance education.”
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CMG Dance Project
“I believe this school is the go to place for your child that dances to not only they're own drum but every drum they hear.”
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Ballet Arts Center For Dance
“The studio is massive and allows for big classes without feeling cramped.”
Extra Pirouette
“I love Anastasia's classes, she is a very patient teacher, has a lot of experience and very helpful.”
French Academie of Ballet
“This is a wonderful ballet school with excellent classical teaching.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Clifton
- “I'm not only getting insanely great ballet training, but also in the 2 months I've been going feel like I've been welcomed into a really special community.” — from a review of American Liberty Ballet Academy
- “The emphasis on ballet and proper technique has helped my son advance tremendously just within the first year he was there.” — from a review of Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
- “Jersey City Ballet is the best place for quality and expert ballet instruction in the area.” — from a review of Jersey City Ballet
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