Adult Classes
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.
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 began her journey into dance with the NJ Dance Theatre Guild, a ballet company formed by local New Jersey dance studios under the guidance of a Juilliard-trained teacher. This led her to New York City, where she studied theatre arts extensively. She made her Broadway debut in the original musical Heathen (a Hawaiian rock musical) and continued to perform in national tours and Broadway shows such as A Chorus Line, Mack & Mabel (a musical about the silent film era), and Coco (the story of Coco Chanel). Nancy's acting credits encompass films such as The Godfather Part II and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. She has taught theatre dance in multiple studios while continuing her dance training.
Session Dates
Adult Ballet
Winter (8-week session):
January 7, 14, 21, 28,
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Spring 1 (8-week session):
March 4, 11, 18, 25,
April 1, 15, 22, 29 (closed 4/8)
Spring 2 (7-week session):
May 6, 13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17
Adult Jazz
Winter (6-week session)
January 5, 12, 26,
February 2, 9, 23
Spring 1 (8-week session)
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
April 13, 20, 27
Spring 2 (6-week session)
May 4, 11, 18, 1, 8, 15
6 week session: $192 | 7 week session: $224 | 8 week session: $256
Pay in full for 3 sessions, receive a 5% discount
4 sessions, receive a 10% discount
5 or 6 sessions, receive a 15% discount
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.
Dates:
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
$35 drop-in rate is due upon registration.