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The Actors Garage - classes for children ages 2-4, 4-6 & 7 & older; locations in Englewood & Ridgewood

NJPAC (Newark) - young artist talent search for children ages 11 to 22 to participate in their arts training programs; for those interested in acting, dance, vocal and instrumental music
JCC Metrowest Jewish Community Center (West Orange) - has a Children's Production Company that allows kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade to perform in special productions and there is a Teen Production company offering instruction for grades 5-8 and 7-12
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (South Orange) - nonprofit theater that offers a summer theatre conservatory for kids 10 to 17 years old

The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School (Princeton) - children's division classes offered for various age groups starting at 4 years old; one of the largest not-for-profit dance schools in the country;
The Kelsey Theatre (West Windsor) - part of the Mercer County Community College; Tomato Patch workshops for kids and teens

Center Stage Dance and Theatre School (East Brunswick) - dance programs 3 yrs & older as well as theatre programs and vocal lessons for children
The Actors Garage (Edison)- classes for children ages 2-4, 4-6 & 7 & older
Central Jersey Dance & Gymnastics Center (Middlesex) - dance, tumbling and gymnastics classes as well as combo classes
Mason Gross School of the Arts (New Brunswick) - creative dance for ages 4-11 and prepschool
George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick) - theatre classes for various age groups including "Saturday Morning Classes" and "Musical Movement"
State Theatre (New Brunswick) - educational events including Family Day workshops for kids of various ages, educational events for older children and the free Milk & Cookies program for kids 3-8

Academy of Music and Drama (Fair Haven and Holmdel) - music programs starting for infants plus lessons and children's choir for older ones; drama classes for children 9 and older and musical theater for 12 & up
LA Dance (Lincroft) - Mommy & Me classes 18 mo to 3 years; dance classes 3 years and up
Center Stage Dance and Theatre School (Marlboro) - dance programs 3 yrs & older as well as theatre programs and vocal lessons for children
Two River Theatre Company (Red Bank) - offers theater classes for grades 1-12 and various internships
Algonquin Arts (Manasquan) - offers a Performing Arts Academy with a variety of classes for kids 6 & older; high school students can audition for Rising Stars

Pax Amicus (Budd Lake) - features Pax Amicus Generation Next, which offers young-adult performers, ages 13 to 18, the opportunity to perform on the Pax Amicus stage
The Original Music School (Cedar Knolls) - mix of students grades 6 to 12; kids under age 10 accepted on a case-by-case basis; (973) 290-9355
The Piano Workshop at Chester (Chester) - piano classes as well as private guitar & vocal lessons; offers summer camp music programs for ages 3 & up;
Calderone School of Music (East Hanover) - music and movement program for children up to 7 years old
The Actors Garage - classes for children ages 2-4, 4-6 & 7 & older; locations in Madison, Parsippany, Whippany, Cedar Knolls & Boonton
Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts (Morristown) - offers a performing arts school for various age groups in acting, singing & musical theater
Bickford Theatre (Morristown) - part of the Morris Museum; Brightest Star Performing Arts school with classes for varying ages as well as a summer performing arts school for those entering grades 6-12

Watchung Arts Center (Watchung) -painting classes for ages 6-12 as well as performance arts classes
Somerset Art Association(Bedminster) - studio art classes for ages 4 & older
Broadway Dance Theatre (North Plainfield) - dance, musical theatre and acting classes as well as voi

The Strand Theater (Lakewood) - provides various educational programs, including summer camps & theater classes

Calderone School of Music (Springfield) - music and movement program for children up to 7 years old