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The Dance Centre
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Pole studio in Toms River, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your very first class
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thedancecentrenj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-349-1140
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“They use a lot of positive reinforcement with the dancers which makes my kids always want to attend class and overall the school has a happy, family feel.”
From the reviews
A professional, yet warm and welcoming, family founded and run business. My daughter is always excited for class and additional events they have had more recently like a Halloween party and an ornament making party. She always says how much fun she has.
There are many dance schools in Toms River and I wasn’t sure where to enroll my 6 and 4 year old kids. After calling a few places, I ended up going with The Dance Centre (even though it is further from where we live) because they were so responsive and welcoming on the phone. I couldn’t be happier with my decision.
The dance instructors here are friendly and welcoming to those of all abilities and their competition teams are always bringing home awards. My son looks forward to his dance day every week and celebrates it as if it is a party occasion as opposed to a chore or something of the likes, and that right there should tell…
I dance here I have been dancing since I was 2. I have the most amazing dance family I could ever ask for! The best studio everrrr!
Bachelorette & private parties at The Dance Centre
The Dance Centre comes up for private parties — confirmed on their own site. A pole party is one of the most-booked ways to celebrate a bachelorette, birthday, or girls' night, and it's a blast even if nobody in the group has ever touched a pole. A few things worth asking when you reach out. First, group size and what's included — most studios run private parties for around 6–15 people with a dedicated instructor, a beginner-friendly routine, and time for photos. Second, the vibe you want — sassy heels-and-flow choreography, playful spins and tricks, or a mix; a good studio tailors it to the guest of honor. Third, booking and pricing — parties are usually a flat package booked in advance, and popular weekend slots fill up fast, so ask about deposits and what to wear (shorts for grip, no lotion). It's beginner-friendly by design, judgment-free, and genuinely fun — exactly the kind of thing everyone talks about afterward.
Your first pole class at The Dance Centre
Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.
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