American Liberty Ballet Academy
“She is having the time of her life while making new friends and gaining a confidence in herself and how she carries herself.”
Best Ballet Classes near Jersey City, NJ
3 of these schools are based in Jersey City; the others serve Jersey City from towns including New York, NY (8 mi), Long Island City, NY (7 mi) and Brooklyn, NY (8 mi).
4 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Jersey City Ballet
“I've also appreciated the inclusivity in her classes - as a true beginner and an older student with injuries, she has always encouraged me to keep trying to learn.”
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Jersey City Dance Academy
“My youngest daughter just started her classes and I am beyond excited to see how this dance school will contribute to her development.”
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Next Step Broadway
“This is a wonderful place for young girls to learn to dance and have fun but also grow and learn how much they are capable of doing.”
Long Island City School of Ballet
“LICSB provides an invaluable education for children about ballet technique while making lessons ofun and engaging.”
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Joffrey Ballet School
The 15 schools listed for Jersey City, 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: Jersey City, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,093 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "energy". 4 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR). 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Jersey City?
3 of the 15 do. The others come from other towns within 10 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
My Passion Dance Studio & Entertainment
“My daughter and son have grown so much since they started here, they are more confident about themselves.”
Ballet Academy East
“Great school and dedicated to excellent technique.”
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American Ballet Theatre
“I went to the young dancer summer intensive and it was so much fun!!”
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Vicky Simegiatos Performing Arts Center
“The teachers are all excellent, some used to dance here as children and are now passing their skills down to the next generation.”
Ninja Ballet
“You owe it to your self to enrich your mind body and soul with the genius and genesis that is ninja ballet.”
Peridance Center
“Peridance is conveniently located by the L train and school is well run with a great covid response and very good communication with parents.”
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Bay Ridge Ballet
“I love their adult ballet classes, and I appreciate that the instruction is extremely tailored to the person.”
American Youth Dance Theater
“By far the best dance school in Manhattan!”
Ballet Nepantla
“Best Folklorico Dance Company in the Nation !!!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Jersey City
- “Judith is an amazing ballet teacher. She is very dedicated, experienced, and pays close attention to the details.” — from a review of Jersey City Ballet
- “My daughter absolutely loved the ballet camp! We felt like it was a very safe environment and they were taking all the precautions possible.” — from a review of Bay Ridge Ballet
- “Friendly staff, clean bright space, love piano accompaniment for adult ballet classes.” — from a review of Ballet Academy East
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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