Metuchen Dance Centre

Always wanted to learn? Need to brush up your skills? Want to stay active this summer? Interested in trying a new style?

A full body 45 min work out combining intervals of conditioning and full range stretching. Using the ballet barre for resistance and isometric contractions, we incorporate yoga style stretches and Pilates core work to give you long and lean muscles in record time!

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.

This beginner class is an introduction to hip-hop dance. Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates age appropriate popular social dances.

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.

This class is a continuation of the Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet Syllabus. Primary further develops students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. The knowledge and skills gained through successful completion of these levels provide a basis for progression to subsequent examinations in ballet and other dance genres.

This dance form has roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We implement styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to Rhythm and Funk tap.

An extension of our Ballet program. Students must have a minimum of 4 years ballet training and adequate physical strength especially in their ankles and feet. Our philosophy involves age appropriate dance instruction. Students will be ready for Pointe at different ages. Note: Pointe is not a requirement and will be individually determined by our faculty's professional opinion. Pointe is added to a students Ballet lesson as she progresses and her programs become more intensified. Individual progress will vary and depends largely on a student's class attendance and hard work.

Technique is the root of dance training and class is where dancers hone their foundation. It's so important for dancers to continue to sharpen their technical prowess because it will translate into their performance of varied choreography.Our technique classes focuses on improving balance, flexibility, body alignment, and strength through both center, floor and barre work as well as across the floor combinations. There is a strong emphasis on proper execution of various turns, leaps and jumps. Turns & Jumps I , introduces various dance steps in order to build dance vocabulary all while building strength, endurance and flexibility. Turns & Jumps II is a strict technique classes which focus on improving existing skills and the progression of more difficult turns, leaps and jumps. Ballet Technique classes focus on proper alignment, balance and flexibility by providing the foundations of classical ballet. Precision & Poms: Dancers will learn the fundamental skills to perform on a dance team including sharp, precise movements and synchronization. Dancers will work on flexibility, showmanship and incorporate pom poms! Technique Fundamentals: This dynamic technique class is designed to refine and enhance skills while developing strength, endurance, and flexibility. With a strong emphasis on foundational movement, students will progress through core technical basics essential to all dance styles. The class rotates every six weeks between ballet, jazz, and contemporary, offering dancers the opportunity to build versatility and deepen their understanding of multiple styles. Ideal for dancers looking to strengthen their technique across disciplines or older beginners who are looking to begin their dance journey!

A fun and creative learning experience through music, movement, art and social interaction. This introductory class, teaches our youngest students the fundamentals of dance using basic ballet terminology, self-expression and skills to build self confidence in our tiny dancers.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

Our tiny dancers are taught their first group activities, which include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics (basic tumbling), novelty songs and dance routines. A noticeable leap is made into creative exploration, fine motor skills and rhythm exercises. We proudly integrate various ballet syllabi where children explore a different themed dance adventure month-to-month! From the Winter Wonderland to the Enchanted Forest, each dancer will receive special certificates and sticker charts to keep track of their dance achievements throughout the year!

Latin Jazz dance is well known as one of the aesthetic forms that synthesizes so much from Latin American culture. This class combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, bachata and samba with European jazz dance techniques.

This class is an introduction to the Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet Syllabus. Pre-Primary develops students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. The knowledge and skills gained through successful completion of these levels provide a basis for progression to subsequent examinations in ballet and other dance genres.

This class is for the triple threat performer! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

This class blends the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of jazz and modern dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body. In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

This class blends the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of jazz and modern dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.

Engaging and challenging for students of all levels. Study traditional ballet, jazz and tap techniques to emphasize proper alignment, strength and musicality. A full body 45 min work out combining intervals of conditioning and full range stretching. Using the ballet barre for resistance and isometric contractions, we incorporate yoga style stretches and Pilates core work to give you long and lean muscles in record time!

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body. In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body. In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings as well as more challenging tucks and aerials will be incorporated with strength training and conditioning.

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, bridges and splits will be incorporated in this class, setting the foundation for more advanced skills later on.

Our tiny dancers are taught their first group activities, which include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics (basic tumbling), novelty songs and dance routines. A noticeable leap is made into creative exploration, fine motor skills and rhythm exercises. We proudly integrate various ballet syllabi where children explore a different themed dance adventure month-to-month! From the Winter Wonderland to the Enchanted Forest, each dancer will receive special certificates and sticker charts to keep track of their dance achievements throughout the year!

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings as well as more challenging tucks and aerials will be incorporated with strength training and conditioning.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.

This dance form has roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We implement styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to Rhythm and Funk tap.

Engaging and challenging for students of all levels. Study traditional ballet, jazz and tap techniques to emphasize proper alignment, strength and musicality. A full body 45 min work out combining intervals of conditioning and full range stretching. Using the ballet barre for resistance and isometric contractions, we incorporate yoga style stretches and Pilates core work to give you long and lean muscles in record time!

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body. In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body. In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.

Latin Jazz dance is well known as one of the aesthetic forms that synthesizes so much from Latin American culture. This class combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, bachata and samba with European jazz dance techniques.

This dance form has early roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We offer styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to rhythm tap.

Our tiny dancers are taught their first group activities, which include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics (basic tumbling), novelty songs and dance routines. A noticeable leap is made into creative exploration, fine motor skills and rhythm exercises. We proudly integrate various ballet syllabi where children explore a different themed dance adventure month-to-month! From the Winter Wonderland to the Enchanted Forest, each dancer will receive special certificates and sticker charts to keep track of their dance achievements throughout the year!

This class is for the triple threat performer! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

This class is for the triple threat performer! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

Always wanted to try ACROBATICS? Want to improve your TECHNIQUE? Ready to gain STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY? Maybe master a NEW SKILL this summer?

Latin Jazz dance is well known as one of the aesthetic forms that synthesizes much from Latin American culture. This class combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, lambada or samba infused with various jazz dance techniques.

This dance form has early roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We offer styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to rhythm tap.

We continue the RAD Ballet syllabus work from Primary and begin to introduce the dancers to jazz dance. Jazz technique develops strength, coordination, and the controlled movement of each part of the body. Ballet/Jazz Combo (Ages 7-8)

This dance form has roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We implement styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to Rhythm and Funk tap.

Latin Jazz dance is well known as one of the aesthetic forms that synthesizes much from Latin American culture. This class combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, lambada or samba infused with various jazz dance techniques.

This class is for the triple threat performer*! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

This dance form has roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed, clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing. We implement styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to Rhythm and Funk tap.

This class is for the triple threat performer*! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

This class is for the triple threat performer*! Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals.

This class blends the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of jazz and modern dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.

This class blends the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of jazz and modern dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings as well as more challenging tucks and aerials will be incorporated with strength training and conditioning.

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance. This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.

An extension of our Ballet program. Students must have a minimum of 4 years ballet training and adequate physical strength especially in their ankles and feet. Our philosophy involves age appropriate dance instruction. Students will be ready for Pointe at different ages. Note: Pointe is not a requirement and will be individually determined by our faculty's professional opinion. Pointe is added to a students Ballet lesson as she progresses and her programs become more intensified. Individual progress will vary and depends largely on a student's class attendance and hard work.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian. Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13. Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques. Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level.

An extension of our Ballet program. Students must have a minimum of 4 years ballet training and adequate physical strength especially in their ankles and feet. Our philosophy involves age appropriate dance instruction. Students will be ready for Pointe at different ages. Note: Pointe is not a requirement and will be individually determined by our faculty's professional opinion. Pointe is added to a students Ballet lesson as she progresses and her programs become more intensified. Individual progress will vary and depends largely on a student's class attendance and hard work.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music. Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve. We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole. Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well.

A fun and creative learning experience through music, movement, art and social interaction. This introductory class, teaches our youngest students the fundamentals of dance using basic ballet terminology, self-expression and musical skills to build self confidence in our tiniest dancers.

Whether you are an experienced dancer looking to continue training + challenging yourself throughout the summer months or you're a recreational dancer who wants to improve on their dance technique, our TECHNIQUE INTENSIVES are designed with the dedicated dancer in mind! Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Acrobatics & Stretch/Strength Training are taught

Our tiny dancers are taught their first group activities, which include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics (basic tumbling), novelty songs and dance routines. A noticeable leap is made into creative exploration, fine motor skills and rhythm exercises. We proudly integrate various ballet syllabi where children explore a different themed class each week through crafts and group activities!

This mini camp develops students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. Dancers will be taught a combination class of ballet and jazz basics that will explore different themes each week through crafts, fun choreography and group activities!