Dancing in New Jersey

General Information:

Folk Dance Council of the Delaware Valley
The Seven Day Guide to Folk and Traditional Dancing in and around Philadelphia, including southern New Jersey. For additions or more information, call 215-643-4397 or write to Peggy Lieby.

Don't forget to check out the dancing in New York and Pennsylvania.

Swinging with Simone
The Jersey bOunce, lively swing dance parties on the first and third Fridays of the month at The Annex, 65 Chestnut Street, in Montclair. Complimentary lesson with Simone at 8:30 pm. Refreshments.

Rockaway Thursdays
Let's Dance in Rockaway, 100 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway. WCS lesson at 8:00 pm, dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 pm.

During the "school year", this event is run by John Lindo. For the summer (of 2008), contact Christine Clifton at 201-738-7463 for more information.

G & J Studios
5 Jill Ct, Building 14, Suite 15, Hillsborough. 908-892-0344. Studio dances held regularly.

Additional national event listings.

Donny Pesce's Dance Club
VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road (off Route 528), Brick, NJ. 732-370-2837 or 848-448-4666. Featuring the Donny Pesce Orchestra. Every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Admission is $8. Free parking, buffet, coffee, soda, snacks.

Swing New Jersey
Whippany. Swing dancing on alternating Fridays.

Dance Haddonfield
Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield. 856-429-9154.
Ballroom dancing every Sunday night. For more information, contact Terrie.

Swinging with Simone
The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair. Classes in swing and lindy hop as well as a variety of other dances, including Salsa, Argentine Tango and Waltz, Balboa.

Little Lost Arts
Occasional swing classes at the Russell H. Ratsch Theater, Garris Center, 6 Broad Street, Branchville. For more information, call 973-875-5111.

Nash Dancenter
10-12 Emery Avenue, Randolph. 973-328-7979. For more information, write to info@nashdancenter.com.

The Battista Dance Studio
255 Hudson Street, Hackensack. 201-525-0102. Classes and dance socials regularly scheduled.

Touch-Dancing Studios
125 Washting Valley Road, Warren. 732-537-1010.

Indigo Ballroom
17 Division Street, Somerville. 908-218-9418. Professional Ballroom dance instructors, private lessons, group programms, social dancing, rent of studio for special occasions. For more information, contact infoindigoballroom@yahoo.com.

Ronnie's Dancing
393 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong. Lessons and practice every Friday. For more information, contact Ronnie at 973-476-4260 or 973-398-0098.

Grand Ballroom Dance Studio
85 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. 201-445-2515. Private & Group Lessons in Ballroom & Latin dancing. Dance Socials once a month.

Brandis Dance Theater
Ballroom, Latin & Swing Workshops, 318 William Street, Piscataway. They also offer dance parties at the Edison VFW, 1970 Woodbridge Avenue in Edison. For more information, write to piscdance@yahoo.com.

Christine Clifton
West Coast Swing instruction in Denville & Rockaway. For more information, contact Christine at 201-738-7463.

Swing Dance Plus
Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison. Private & Classes in all dance styles. For more information, contact Jim at 973-635-6613.

Note: The information on this page is provided mostly by the local venues, bands, and dancers. This webpage is part of a larger website run by someone who is focused on swing dancing in Boston, Massachusetts and it is provided as a convenience to readers who might be interested in looking for possible dance venues in New Jersey. However, I do not live there and do not have the time or money to call every venue regularly for updates (I don't make money off dancing). With that in mind, I suggest calling up the dance venues to confirm their dance events. Please write to dancenet@havetodance.com with any new information that you'd like to share and please review this website's policies before writing in.

Please note that the venues are not always diligent about sending me changes so *call ahead*.

Classic Ballroom
Route 24 Hastings Square Plaza, Hackettstown. Ballroom, Latin, Swings and Hustle: practices and socials weekly, with a special California Mix third Sunday of every month, featuring Swings, Hustles, Salsa and other Latin dances. Beginner classes offered on Thursdays and Fridays and workshops most Sundays. For more information, contact Chris at 908-852-0090.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Upper Montclair
604 Valley Road, Upper Montclair. Group and private classes available in all ballroom dance styles plus wedding preparation classes. Free practice session on Thursdays for students. For more information, contact uppermontclair@danceastaire.com at 973-783-8999.

Ludo's Ballroom
East Whitehouse Firehouse, 93 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station. 908-534-0004. Private and Group Lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Wedding Dance,Teen dance, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Pilates. Friday night socials with dance lesson 8-11:30pm.

G & J Studios
5 Jill Ct, Building 14, Suite 15, Hillsborough. Private lessons, wedding dance preparations, group classes in ballroom, latin, swing, salsa, hustle and more, weekly dance socials every Friday and Saturday and practice sessions every Sunday, special workshops each month, studio available for rent for special occasions. Beginner classes offered every Tuesday and Ballroom for kids every Thursday. For more information, contact the studio at 908-892-0344.