Hugs, smiles, tears, separation anxiety, butterflies in tummies, new friends, new teachers, new asks, challenges, FUN & DANCE! As we approach our 29th season of dance, we want to welcome all of our returning students and new dancers into our home at 127 Grove Street (REAR ENTRANCE). At DanceWorks, we embrace it ALL! Every child enters our studio with a different ask, a different level of excitement and their own curiosity. My staff is truly excited to meet our new students, w

From Ghana to Lebanon, South Africa, and now Kenya, DanceWorks is committed to bringing the gift of dance to children around the world. Over the years, I have had the privilege of traveling to children’s hospitals, refugee camps, churches, townships, schools, and communities facing great hardship, where dance becomes a bridge to creativity, connection, hope, and love. No matter where I go, I am always moved by the openness, trust, pure joy, and generosity that children so fre

DanceWorks Studios is a love-filled dance community where movement heals, joy flows, and students grow through connection, creativity, and care.

2026, we are so ready for you! The buzz, energy, and excitement that fill our lobby, studios, dressing rooms, and even the parking lot are a true force of positivity, creativity, and friendship . Our faculty and students are already preparing new works of choreography for our Annual Spring Dance Concerts on Saturday, June 20th , and the magic is officially in motion. When our faculty is inspired to create choreography on our students, the passion and love for dance become i

At DanceWorks, we strive to provide the very best in dance education and training, with a strong focus on kindness, inclusivity, compassion, empathy, and new found friendship.

DanceWorks Studios and Kathy Costa McKeown step into the spotlight in Lionsgate’s The Housemaid. Follow their behind-the-scenes journey from studio to screen in this exclusive blog series filled with excitement, insight, and inspiration.

How Kathy Costa McKeown Transforms Challenge into Creative Power at DanceWorks Studios.

We’re thrilled to share that the amazing Kathy Costa McKeown, Artistic Director of DanceWorks Studios in Montclair — and lovingly known as Mama Kath to 467 kids — was featured on the Lost in Jersey Podcast!

Celebrate unity, joy, and love through dance at DanceWorks Studios. Join us for a heartfelt season where #LoveWins! #DanceCommunity

Get ready to leap, turn, and express yourself at DanceWorks Studios’ Summer Dance Camp!

DanceWorks Studios named Best Dance Studio of Montclair 2024!

We hope this season fills you with warmth, joy, and the chance to dance a little more, whether at home or in the studio.

Marquis Who's Who honoree Kathy Costa McKeown empowers young dancers at DanceWorks Studio through inspiring dance education.

A safe place, a space where all are welcomed and embraced for who they are.

Step into a world where dance meets magic! At DanceWorks Studios, discover how we create a space that inspires.

Join DanceWorks Studios for transformative dance experiences that nurture physical, mental, and emotional growth in a supportive environment

Season 23 will forever be embedded in our mind, body & soul. As we embarked upon a new season of dance with all of its uncertainties,...

As I reflect on the last 10 months, both the impact and growth we have all experienced not only in our personal lives but in our home at...

3 weeks in…

One will often hear me say “get the funk out!”