Dance

Ridgewood Performing Arts Center – 215 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood. 201-251-RPAC. A state of the art dance school that offers classes for ages 2 1/2 through 18. Students are exposed to the most current dance styles and innovative choreography. The school stresses the importance of a caring and non-competitive environment, while maintaining a high level of aesthetics and professionalism that our students carry with them for a lifetime. Ballet • Pointe • Lyrical • Jazz • Hip Hop • Tap • Musical Theater

Art of Motion – The Performing Arts Building, 2nd Floor, 17 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood. 201-652-5800. Art of Motion, Inc. is a non-profit educational and cultural organization dedicated to teaching and presenting dance, theatre, vocal music, body conditioning, and literary and visual art projects. AOM welcomes collaborations and site-specific residences featuring professional and community based artists. AOM offers instruction for individuals starting at 4 years old. Junior Ensemble and AOM Professional Training are offered. Ballet, Pointe, Repertory, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, and Triple Threat classes are available.

Ridgewood Irish Dance Academy – 215 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood. 201-445-0507. Instructional classes in Irish Step Dancing offered for individuals aged 4 years and up in a warm, non-competive environment. Adult instruction also offered.

Miss Patti’s School of Dance – 85 Godwin Avenue (Rear of Midland Park Shopping Center), Midland Park. 201-670-4422. Children from ages 2 1/2 through teen are welcome at Miss Patti’s. Every child is offered a fun learning experience at the school. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Character Dance classes are available.

Koslov Dance Academy – 611 North Maple Avenue #9, Ho-Ho-Kus. 201-444-3223. Ballet classes for children age 4 years and up. Adult barre and ballet classes offered.