Adult Classes
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Whether you're stepping into a studio for the first time or returning after years away, our adult classes welcome you exactly as you are. Designed for adults of all backgrounds, you will find a supportive environment to learn, reconnect with your body, and fall in love with dance.
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It’s never too late to dance. Rediscover the joy, confidence, and creativity you remember — or try it for the very first time!
Ballet Instructor: Nina White
Nina has been teaching dance for over 35 years, with a focus on ballet and Limón-based modern. She trained at Joffrey Ballet School, José Limón Dance Foundation, Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, and received her BFA in Dance from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. While attending NYU, she became a founding member of Second Avenue Dance Company. She has also performed with Pearl Lang Dance Ensemble, Labyrinth Dance Theatre, Parparim Dance Ensemble, and more. We are thrilled to bring her extensive experience and enthusiasm to our adult students at West Jersey Youth Ballet!
Jazz Instructor: Nancy Dafgek​
Nancy is a Broadway-trained dancer, performer, and teacher with a strong classical
ballet foundation. After beginning her training with the New Jersey Dance Theatre Guild, she went on to study theatre arts in New York City and perform on Broadway and national tours, including A Chorus Line, Mack & Mabel, and Coco. Her teaching specialty is Broadway-style jazz, blending clean technique, musicality, expressive movement, and storytelling. Nancy brings professional theatre experience into the studio, offering dancers a joyful, confident, and performance-driven approach to jazz.
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Session Dates
Adult Ballet
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Spring Session 1 (8-week session):
March 4, 11, 18, 25,
April 1, 15, 22, 29 (closed 4/8)
Spring Session 2 (7-week session):
May 6, 13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17
Adult Jazz​
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Spring Session 1 (8-week session)
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
April 13, 20, 27
Spring Session 2 (6-week session)
May 4, 11, 18
June 1, 8, 15
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6 week session: $192 | 7 week session: $224 | 8 week session: $256
Adult Ballet Drop-in Classes
Drop-in classes are offered on the third Sunday of each month — perfect for trying the class before committing to a full session or for those who prefer a more flexible schedule.
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Dates:
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
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$35 drop-in rate is due upon registration.