September 12–13, 2026 · 26 events · New Jersey
All ten events this weekend take place in Jersey City, with most clustered around local dance studios offering Saturday morning classes for young children. What makes the selection notable is the range of commitment levels: from a free, no-obligation open house to rolling monthly memberships and recital-based programs. Families can choose between trial experiences, creative movement, or combined ballet and tap instruction without leaving the neighborhood.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
Jersey City Dance Academy · Jersey City
Try a dance class for free and meet the teachers. Open to families with dancers age 2 through adult. No experience needed and nothing to bring.
This free open house lets families try a dance class with no cost or commitment, and it welcomes dancers from age 2 through adult, so multiple family members can participate together. It's the only no-cost option in this weekend's lineup and requires nothing to bring.
movementSat, Sep 12 · 9:15 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 2, as of 10/01/26) Students explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through exercises created to build expressive minds and motor skills while instilling a love for dance. Dancers are introduced
This class focuses on movement, rhythm, and creativity rather than formal ballet technique, making it a distinct option for toddlers age 2 and up. It's designed to build motor skills and self-expression, which sets it apart from the ballet and tap offerings.
balletSat, Sep 12 · 9:45 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 4 as of 10/01/26) This class combines both styles and dancers get a half hour of each Ballet & Tap. All combo classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. · Instructor: Sydney May · Sess
This is the only combo class for 4-year-olds that includes both ballet and tap in a single session, giving kids a half hour of each style. It also includes a year-end recital performance, which the pure technique classes in this list do not mention.
balletFrom $150Sat, Sep 12 · 8:10 AM
Tutu School Jersey City Heights · Jersey City
Tutu Toddlers at Tutu School Jersey City Heights: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 1.5-3yrs. Rolling monthly membership ($150/month, registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes.
showSat, Sep 12 · 9:00 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 3, as of 10/01/26) Dancers will learn the basics of grace, coordination, poise, and confidence while requiring discipline and focus from our young dancers. Dancers will perform in our year-end re
balletFrom $150Sat, Sep 12 · 9:05 AM
Tutu School Jersey City Heights · Jersey City
Tutu Toddlers at Tutu School Jersey City Heights: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 2.5-3.5 yrs. Rolling monthly membership ($150/month, registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes.
balletSat, Sep 12 · 9:45 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 5, as of 10/01/26) This class combines both styles and dancers get a half hour of each Ballet & Tap. All combo classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. · Instructor: Mary Jo Lasky ·
balletFrom $150Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
Tutu School Jersey City Heights · Jersey City
Exploring Ballet at Tutu School Jersey City Heights: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 3-5yrs. Rolling monthly membership ($150/month, registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes.
showSat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 3, as of 10/01/26) Dancers will learn the basics of grace, coordination, poise, and confidence while requiring discipline and focus from our young dancers. Dancers will perform in our year-end re
balletSat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Age 4-6, as of 10/01/26) This class combines both styles and dancers get a half hour of each Ballet & Tap. All combo classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. · Instructor: Jessica Del Ri