Dance Classes in Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville is home to thousands of military and civilian families, and Lejeune Dance Company is the dance studio Jacksonville parents trust for serious training in a joyful, family-first environment. Whether you live in the Northwoods area, Brynn Marr, or out toward the Western Boulevard corridor, you're within a quick drive of either our on-base Camp Lejeune studio or our Sneads Ferry location.
12 min
Camp Lejeune (On Base) — 10–15 min from downtown Jacksonville
Camp Lejeune (On Base)
TT44 Tarawa Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC
Why Jacksonville families choose Lejeune Dance Company
- Two convenient locations — Camp Lejeune (on base) and Sneads Ferry — give Jacksonville families flexibility based on where you live and work.
- Owner-instructor Meredith Caruso is a former DoDEA kindergarten teacher at Camp Lejeune who founded the studio specifically to serve our military and civilian community.
- Our certified instructors include Marine spouses who understand military family life: deployments, school transitions, sudden moves, and the importance of consistency for kids.
- Every dance style under one roof — your dancer can grow from Wiggle & Move at age two through pre-professional level pointe and aerial without ever switching studios.
Getting here from Jacksonville
From Jacksonville, our Camp Lejeune (TT44 Tarawa Blvd) studio is the most convenient if you have base access — about a 10–15 minute drive depending on traffic at the gates. If you don't have base access or prefer off-base, our Sneads Ferry studio (214 Sneads Ferry Road) is roughly 25 minutes south via NC-172. Both locations offer the same full-curriculum curriculum, the same instructor standards, and the same recital experience.
Classes available to Jacksonville dancers
Our full curriculum is available at both studios — same instructors, same progression, same recital experience.
Ballet
Classical foundation: technique, grace, and discipline.
Ages 6 — Adult
Jazz
Energetic, rhythm-driven movement rooted in American dance history.
Ages 5 — Adult
Tap
Precision, percussion, and personality — the original American dance.
Ages 4 — Adult
Acrobatics
AcroDance — the safe, certified blend of acrobatics and dance.
Ages 5 — Adult
Contemporary
Modern, jazz, and ballet blended into expressive, athletic movement.
Ages 10 — Adult
Hip-Hop
High-energy, age-appropriate hip-hop with rhythm and attitude.
Ages 5 — Adult
Musical Theatre
The triple threat: dance, sing, and act through Broadway repertoire.
Ages 6 — Adult
Lyrical
Storytelling through ballet-rooted, emotion-driven movement.
Ages 8 — Adult
Aerial Arts
Aerial silks and lyra — strength and grace off the ground.
Ages 8 — Adult
Modern & Improvisation
Modern fundamentals plus improvisation — creative, expressive, technical.
All levels
Pom
High-energy jazz, cheer-style choreography, and sharp synchronized formations.
Ages 5 — Adult
Ballroom
Waltz, tango, foxtrot and more — confident partner dancing for all levels.
All levels (Adult-friendly)
Cirque
Acrobatics + aerial in one class — strength, flexibility, and circus-style performance.
Ages 3 — Teen (leveled)
Dance Technique
Master turns, leaps, extensions, balance, and injury prevention.
All levels
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Strength, balance, and core stability training to elevate your ballet.
All levels
Pre-Pointe
Prepare your ankles, feet, and core for the journey to pointe.
Ages 10+ with ballet experience
Pointe
Classical ballet artistry on pointe — for our most committed dancers.
Ages 11+ with prerequisites
Wiggle & Move (Mommy & Me)
Our youngest dancers' first introduction — with a parent on the floor.
Walking babies — age 2
Pre-Ballet
An enchanting first ballet class for our youngest solo dancers.
Ages 3 — 5
Ballet/Tap Combo
Early-childhood combo class — pre-ballet basics and rhythm.
Ages 3 — 5
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Foundations
Three disciplines in one — the perfect intro to dance for young children.
Ages 5 — 7
Adult Classes
Lively weeknight dance classes for adults of all levels.
Adults
Common questions from Jacksonville families
From most Jacksonville neighborhoods, the drive to our on-base studio at TT44 Tarawa Blvd is 10–15 minutes (assuming base access). Plan an extra 5–10 minutes during peak gate hours (morning rush, end of duty day). If you don't have base access, our Sneads Ferry studio is about 25 minutes south.
Absolutely. While we're proud of our deep military-family roots, our Sneads Ferry studio is fully off-base and welcomes all families. Many of our most dedicated dance families live in Jacksonville with no military connection at all.
Ready to start dancing? Jacksonville families are welcome.
Schedule an observation in any age-appropriate class. Watch from our parent viewing area and meet the teacher.