Weehawken Youth Dance
Fall 2026 Pre & Primary Dance
Ages 3–8
Pre and Primary classes give young dancers a joyful, developmentally appropriate introduction to movement and dance.
Students develop coordination, musicality, motor skills, classroom independence, confidence, and positive group participation.
Classes Begin
August 24
Ages
3–8
Registration Deadline
September 5
First Week
Try Dance Free
Ridgway: Cora Street Annex & Old School House View addresses, maps and arrival information →
Fall Registration Is Open
Classes Begin August 24—Even While Our New Studio Is Being Finished
Our permanent Montrose studio is currently expected to open approximately three weeks later than planned. During this short transition, Montrose classes will begin at First Presbyterian Church or the Montrose Field House. Ridgway classes will begin at Cora Street Annex or the Old School House.
The weekly schedule below gives the correct starting location for every class. Lexi will be at FPC to welcome families and help them find the correct room. Registered families will be notified before any class moves into the new studio.
Need help choosing a class or registering? Email Miss Natasha at natashajeanne@weehawkenarts.org.
Pre
Ages 3–5
Designed for preschool-aged children developing movement fundamentals, coordination, musicality, classroom independence, and comfort participating in a group.
Primary
Ages 5–8
Designed primarily for kindergarten through second-grade dancers who are ready for foundational dance skills and increased expectations for focus and participation.
Ages provide a starting point. Visit our Dance Level Placement guide for more information.
Weekly Class Schedule
Choose a day and select any class name to go directly to registration.
Monday
Montrose
Ridgway
Tuesday
Wednesday
Ridgway
Thursday
Choosing a Class
Mixed-level classes: Some classes combine Pre and Primary dancers to support different developmental stages, provide appropriate challenges, and offer families additional scheduling options.
Not sure which style to choose? Ballet provides a strong dance foundation. Hip hop, jazz, tap, and poms offer additional ways to explore rhythm, coordination, musicality, and creative movement. New students may choose any age-appropriate class that interests them.
Fall Tuition and Fees
One 45-Minute Class
14-Week Fall Session
Tuition: $210
Show fee: $50
Annual registration fee: $25 per student
Total: $285
What Is Included?
The total includes 14 weeks of classes, costume rental, and one performance in our December production of The Nutcracker, Remixed!
Payment plans are available at no additional charge.
Scholarships are available. Learn about scholarship options.
Want to Try a Class First?
New students and current dancers considering a new style may try an available youth dance class free during the first week of class.
Email lexi@weehawkenarts.org in advance to confirm space and arrange the trial class. Free trials exclude aerial classes.
Fall Performance
The Nutcracker, Remixed!
Class dates: August 24–December 4
Show week: Wednesday, December 9–Sunday, December 13
Pre, Primary, and Pre/Primary classes perform in one show during show week. Their dress rehearsal is held earlier on the same day as their performance. Families will receive casting and performance information by email, typically in October.
Looking Ahead to Spring
Winter/Spring classes begin in January and conclude with our fully staged production of Peter Pan in May. Pre and Primary dancers may choose whether to re-enroll for the new semester.
Prepare for Class
Ready to Register?
Choose a class from the schedule above or browse all Pre and Primary offerings. Contact Lexi if you need help finding the best fit.
