Dance Classes for Kids in Jersey City, NYC

6 upcoming · 4 local studios

Six upcoming dance listings in Jersey City span four studios, and most of the schedule leans toward caregiver-and-child formats rather than drop-in adult classes. Two free babywearing sessions at the Jersey City Free Public Library accept children from birth to 60 months, while Jersey City Dance Academy runs its My Grown-Up & Me sessions at $180. The remaining listings come from Next Step Broadway and a performance at Exchange Place. All upcoming sessions are listed below.

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Baby wearing Caregiver Dance Party (For caregivers with children ages 0-3)

Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AM

Jersey City Free Public Library · Jersey City

Join us for a joyful dance party for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! Wear your little one or let older kids groove alongside you as we move, wiggle, and celebrate together. Enjoy upbeat music, easy-to-follow dances, and a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere filled with connection, laughter, and community. Perfect for babies in carriers, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No dance experience necessary just bring your little ones and get ready to shake, shimmy, and have fun together!

Up to age 3

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Babywearing Dance Party

Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AM

Jersey City Free Public Library · Jersey City

Join us for a joyful dance party for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! Wear your little one or let older kids groove alongside you as we move, wiggle, and celebrate together. Enjoy upbeat music, easy-to-follow dances, and a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere filled with connection, laughter, and community. Perfect for babies in carriers, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No dance experience necessary—just bring your little ones and get ready to shake, shimmy, and have fun together! Registration is required. For more information email pavoniabranch@jclibrary.org or call us at (201) 547-4808.

Up to age 5

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Grown Up & Me Dance (Friday)

Fri, Oct 16 · 10:30 AM

Next Step Broadway · Jersey City

(Ages 18mo-2, as of 10/01/26) A fun, prop filled, imaginative class for the littles! A parent or caregiver may accompany each dancer during this intro to dance class! · Session: 2026-2027 · Tuition: $143 (monthly) · Free trial class

Ages 18 mo–2.9 yrCourse

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My Grown-Up & Me — Session 1

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM

Jersey City Dance Academy · Jersey City

Six-week guided movement workshop for 2-year-olds with a participating parent or caregiver: music, rhythm, first dance vocabulary, songs, apparatus and parachute play. Saturdays 9:30–10:15 AM. No performance.

Ages 26-week course

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Ariel Rivka Dance 2026

Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM

Exchange Place · Jersey City

Ariel Rivka Dance 2026 is a dance performance presented by Jersey City Art & Culture at Exchange Place.

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My Grown-Up & Me — Session 2

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM

Jersey City Dance Academy · Jersey City

Six-week guided movement workshop for 2-year-olds with a participating parent or caregiver: music, rhythm, first dance vocabulary, songs, apparatus and parachute play. Saturdays 9:30–10:15 AM; Session 2 runs 7 November to 19 December 2026. No performance.

Ages 26-week course

Local studios

Jersey City Dance Academy

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Next Step Broadway

Jersey City

Jersey City Art & Culture

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Jersey City Free Public Library

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