This blog about the Newark dance scene will begin with us listing the best dance schools and studios in your area. Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults one of the studios on this page should be able to help you out. There should be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere near you and we will do our best to help you figure out where to take them.
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Following the lessons we will pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Newark. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that will need to get a shout out.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are all the rage these days so of course they will be covered. Then we will dive into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
If you want to get a better feel for where all these spots are located you will find a map towards the conclusion. And anyone that is interested can find more of our posts on the Northeast at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Newark
The best Newark dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
- LA Dance Academy at 338 Lafayette St
- Smiling David’s Dance School at 90 Elwood Ave
- NJ Salsa Dancing Lessons at 151 Adams St
Ballet, Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, and Pointe are among the classes offered at the La Dance Academy near you.
At Smiling David’s local dance school both Salsa and Bachata lessons are available.
NJ Salsa Dancing Lessons is a good option for Salsa and Bachata classes in your area.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
- Fernandes Night Club at 164 Fleming Ave
- La Rouge at 972 Broad St
- The City Lounge at 225 Washington St
- QXT’s Night Club at 248 Mulberry St
- Marbella Lounge at 610 Broadway
- Allure Lounge at 417 Halsey St
- Three Levels Lounge at 218 Mulberry St
- Club Eclipse at 247 Fabyan Place
These days most will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
If you know of any good dance supply stores in Newark or within driving distance that sell clothes, shoes, and other gear please tell us in the comments, thanks.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
When you want to get a sweat in visit one of these aerobic dance workout studios:
- Club Metro USA at 18 Oliver St
- Brick City Strength at 32 Maiden Ln
- You Fitness Newark at 10 Hill St #1F
Check out their links to find the right time for you to take your next local Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class.
A good Latin Heat Zumba class in your area is offered by Club Metro USA where all participants can dance away their concerns to the fusion of Latin and international music.
One-hour group sessions, 30-minute HIIT classes, and a few more speciality movement classes that usually involve dance are all available at Brick City Strength.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Lincoln Park Music Festival held in July is the biggest music and dance event near you with roots in the African American and Afro Caribbean diaspora in the tri-state area. The festival features a variety of musical genres including Jazz, House, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Kompa, and music from the Latinx/Hispanic diaspora in addition to film, technology, and education in the music industry.
You can also check out our posts on:
- Best Places To Dance In NYC
- Best Places To Dance In Philly
- Best Places To Dance In Baltimore
- Best Places To Dance In Washington DC
Have Fun Dancing In Newark
We will do our best to update this post a few times a year so check back in the future. We hope that your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you are a little easier to figure out now.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Newark!