Looking for kids dance classes in Montclair, NJ? There are 6 studios in town offering ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, acro/tumbling, African Cultural, and contemporary. DANCEHAUS currently leads local ratings at 5★, with Montclair Academy of Dance and Laboratory of Music and Drama, Inc. close behind at 5★.
Of the 6 studios in Montclair, 3 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 3 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 6 of Montclair's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
When comparing studios in Montclair, weigh the things that affect your week as much as the dancing: drive time, class-day options, tuition and costume fees, and whether the studio offers trial classes. Visiting in person — even for ten minutes during a class — tells you more about teaching style and atmosphere than any website.
1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 7042
★ 5 (11 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
St. John's Church, 55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 7042
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Modern, Creative Movement
127 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 7042
★ 4.9 (28 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
604 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 7043
★ 4.9 (18 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
180 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 7042
★ 4.8 (29 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
10 Erie St, Montclair, NJ 7042
★ 4.6 (28 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Creative Movement, African Cultural
Studios in Montclair currently offer ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, acro/tumbling, African Cultural, and contemporary. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 6 kids dance studios in Montclair across 2 ZIP codes, including DANCEHAUS (5★) and Montclair Academy of Dance and Laboratory of Music and Drama, Inc. (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, DANCEHAUS leads at 5★, followed by Montclair Academy of Dance and Laboratory of Music and Drama, Inc. at 5★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 6 Montclair studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 3 studios in Montclair run recreational programs designed for kids with no dance experience. Look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
If a studio is missing or information needs to be updated, contact KidsDanceMap with the studio name, city, website, class styles, and age groups served.