New Jersey
Clubs and Organizations
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.
Places to Go Dancing
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.
G & J Studios
5 Jill Ct, Building 14, Suite 15, Hillsborough. 908-892-0344. Studio dances held regularly.
Central Jersey Dance
Dance most weekends at the Unitarian Church of Princeton (50 Cherry Hill Road in
Princeton) or at the Suzanne Patterson Center (Monument Drive in Princeton)
offering a venue for social ballroom, California Mix, Swing, Salsa, and Tango.
Lessons are provided for beginners and all levels are welcome.
Highland Park Dance/IM Gallery Dance Socials
233 Raritan Avenue (back), Highland Park. Ballroom /latin dance socials.
See the national event listings.
For tango, see below.
Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield. 856-462-9765.
Ballroom dancing every Sunday night. For more information, contact Philip.
Let's Dance NJ
at the VFW Post 750, Route 10, Whippany
Swing dancing twice a month from 9:00 to 11:45 pm, lesson at 8:15.
WCS Whippany 
At the American Legion, 13-23 Legion Place, Whippany. West Coast Swing on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays
of the month. Intermediate/Advanced WCS lesson at 7:30; dancing from 8;30 to 11:00 pm.
For more information, contact John Lindo at jl@johnlindo.com.
On hiatus probably until 2024.
Super Swing Tuesdays 
At the Brix Restaurant and Pizza Bar, 371 Franklin Avenue, Belleville.
Every Tuesday: Int/Adv lesson at 7:30pm; Beg lesson at 8:15; dancing from 9:00pm.
Stardust Ballroom
363 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr.
Ballroom dancing some Friday night (Lesson 7:15-8:00; dance 8:00-11:00) and the 1st,
3rd, and 4th (and 5th) Sunday afternoons each month (Lesson 2:30-3:15; dance 3:15-5:30).
Check website for specific dates.
Teachers and Dance Studios
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.
Ronnie's Dancing
393 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong. Group classes and private lessons in Ballroom/Social,
Swing and Latin dancing. For more
information, contact Ronnie
at 973-476-4260 or 973-398-0098.
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 brandis@brandisdance.com.
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.
Arthur Murray Dance Center of Montclair
Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Swing and more! Couples or individuals welcome. Private lessons,
group classes and weekly practices/socials. Two locations:
- 365 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair. For more information, contact the studio at 973-744-1122.
- 198 Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville. For more information, contact the studio at 609-89 7-0100.
Joy2dance
178 Route 206, Hillsborough.
Classes in social and competitive dancing in all styles of dance from Ballroom and Latin to
Argentine Tango, Hustle, Swing, Salsa and Bachata, for all ages from children through adults.
Ballroom practices every Friday and dance socials
every Saturday. For more information, contact
info@joy2dance.com at 908-431-5146.
Starlight Dance Center
7 High Street, Nutley. Swing, Tango, Hustle, Salsa, Ballroom and Latin social dancing classes, as well
as dance parties and events. For more information, contact the studio at 973-235-9835.
Candace Woodward-Clough
112 Etra Road, Hightstown. For more information, contact Candance at 732-995-4284 or candanceclough1987@yahoo.com.
Le Pari
34 South Avenue, Fanwood. 908-322-3600.
American Ballroom Company
1523 Parkway Avenue, Ewing. 609-931-0149
Arthur Murray New Jersey Dance Centers
Anyone Can Dance, NJ
546 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. For more information, call 862-283-1341 or write to
AnyoneCanDanceNH@gmail.com.
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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.
Tribe Body Dance Studio
25 North Spruce Street, Ramsey. Contact them at
support@tribebody.com or 201-818-3007.
Swing and ballroom classes not always offered. Check ahead.
Highland Park Dance/IM Gallery
233 Raritan Avenue (back), Highland Park.
Ballroom /latin dance socials, dance lessons, Zumba and other classes. Studio rental for instructors and private events.
Jersey Dance
952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction.
Private lessons, wedding lessons, group classes in ballroom, latin, swing, salsa, hustle,
and Argentine Tango. Ballroom/Latin/Swing social every Friday.
Absolute Beginner and Advanced classes offered weekly. Couples or Singles.
For more information, contact the studio at 609-375-8468 or
go.dancing@jerseydance.com.
Hudson Dance Studio
986 River Road, Edgewater. For more information, write to
info@hudsondancestudio.com or call 201-886-8008.
Anyone Can Dance
546 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. Absolute Beginner classes most Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Private lessons available.
For more information, call 862-283-1341 or write to anyonecandancenj@gmail.com.
Music
Pennington. For more information, contact them at info@MondayBluesJazz.com or 609-910-3434. See them every month at the Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156, Hamilton. (609-581-6782)
July 17, 2021: Could not reach this website.
Tango
986 River Road, Edgewater. Workshop (7:30pm) and practica (8:30-10:30pm) every Wednesday For more information, write to info@hudsondancestudio.com or call 201-886-8008.
At the Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. Every Thursday at 9:00 pm and every 4th Sunday at 11:00am; Beginners welcome, partners not necessary. Lessons, dancing, food and socialization every week.
Last updated July 17, 2021