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    In the PTW Dance program, students will learn dance terminology and technique, while emphasizing the importance of spatial awareness and rhythm. Expert instructors use dance techniques to introduce coordination, spatial awareness, phrasing, and stylistic versatility. Emphasizing proper placement, isolations, rhythmic dynamics, and flexibility, instructors guide students to develop their dance skills through warm-ups, across-the-floor movement, and imaginative phrase combinations.

    PTW experts take great care in matching students with classes appropriate to their age, level, and experience. The PTW Dance program offers classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap.

    Ballet / Modern Dance For Children & Kids

      Ballet/Modern Dance Classes For Tweens & Teens

        Hip-Hop / Jazz Dance

          Tap Dancing

            Beginning Tap Dancing

              Intermediate Tap Dancing

                Advanced Tap Dancing

                  Private Tap Dancing Lessons

                    Private Dancing Lessons (Style of Your Choice)

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                        Watch Ballet and Modern Dance Classes

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                        Welcome to PTW!

                        “The talent of the teachers here is amazing. It’s an honor to work with them. They give such individual attention, it’s great.”

                        -Jennifer K., South Orange, NJ
                        12-year-old PTW Student

                        Welcome to Performers Theatre Workshop

                        New Jersey’s Premier Performing Arts School For Young People

                        Where children learn to act, dance, sing and
                        play music — and reach their full potential!

                        – Study with stars of Broadway, Film and TV

                        – Act, dance, sing and play music ‘under one roof’

                        Attend for fun or for a career on stage

                        – Make meaningful connections and friends for life

                        At PTW, expert faculty train the total performer
                        in a non-competitive, caring environment.

                        PTW founders and teachers have graduated from:

                        PTW founders and teachers have performed on Broadway, Film & TV in:

                        PTW will help your child find their passion!

                        PTW students are as varied as the course selection we offer, but they share a love of theatre and the arts. With over 57 classes to choose from, we can help you find the perfect fit for your child’s passion, skill, interests, and goals.

                        “Is PTW for children who want to be professional?”
                        “Can my child just go for fun?”
                        “Will my child learn and grow?”

                        The answer is yes to all 3! We can help your child achieve their ambitions whether they want to:

                        – Star on Broadway
                        Work in Film or TV
                        Get a part in the school musical or play

                        Build self-confidence
                        – Simply experience the joy of theatre and the arts

                        We’ve spent over 30 years building a warm, supportive, culturally rich community where children of all ages and levels can find friendship, confidence, and skills that last a lifetime.

                        Based in Maplewood New Jersey, we have students from Essex, Morris, and Union County, and throughout the state. PTW is now one of the foremost performing arts schools in New Jersey and the entire New York Metropolitan area.

                        Flexible Payment Plans

                        Your choice of simple, easy ways to pay.

                        We believe every child should have the chance to follow their performing dreams. We provide flexible payment plans so that parents can afford to give their child access to training without having to pay everything at once. You can spread your payments out and choose your payment dates so you’re always in control.

                        Why not choose your class today?

                        PTW alumni have become successful in all aspects of life, in many diverse professions. They credit their success to the training, work ethic, and encouragement they received at Performers Theatre Workshop. What’s more, parents and students treasure the true sense of family at PTW that they haven’t experienced in other performing arts programs: 

                        “Everyone works together to make the whole performance better, and everyone is made to feel important at PTW.”

                        We would love to welcome your child into the PTW theatre family and help them on their own creative journey.
                        Click below to learn more about what we can offer your child.