American Liberty Ballet Academy - Union City, New Jersey

Janel Stella

My daughter has been attending ALB for one year now. Her technique and musicality and ability to perform have exceeded my expectations for an 8 year old. She is having the time of her life while making new friends and gaining a confidence in herself and how she carries herself. I also must add that she is getting an education we did not expect. She is learning what it takes to put a show together from lighting to costumes and commitment to her fellow dancers. Miss Valerie, while caring, is a master of her trade. I highly recommend any tiny dancers and up to adults to check this place out. I am also enrolling in an adult class!

Jennifer Henry

I’m so grateful for ALB! Their virtual classes have brought me back to ballet after years away. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, fun, and efficient. I am so pleased with improvements in my strength and flexibility, and all while staying injury-free. Truly one of the best parts of my week! As a newcomer I would recommend trying floor barre or beginning ballet, both are very welcoming while also being the right level of physically challenging and effective!

Chloe Kataev

I found ALB through ClassPass and immediately signed up for class packages! The owner, Valerie, teaches most of the classes that I attend and she is really incredible. I'm so used to teachers not taking adult learners seriously, and she takes so much care to ensure that we are getting proper training. I feel really lucky to have found a place like this! I'm not only getting insanely great ballet training, but also in the 2 months I've been going feel like I've been welcomed into a really special community.

Amanda De Feo (Mandy)

American Liberty Ballet has changed my life! I started dancing ballet for the first time 3 years ago with Val as my first teacher. Today I consider my self a ballerina and I have performed in several off-broadway productions such as Giselle and The Nutcracker.

American Liberty Ballet has become a second family to me. I highly recommend this athletic dance training for all ages. American Liberty Ballet has recently moved to a beautiful permanent purpose built ballet studio. I hope to see you all dancing soon!

Jane Yi Simko

A wonderful and welcoming community of teachers and dancers. They offer a range of in studio and virtual courses from beginner to advanced. They also have courses offered in Manhattan (check their website for updates)!

Fiorella Armando

Amazing classes to work on both technique and artistry. Serious learning and improvement in a nice, friendly and fun environment. Body conditioning classes are also great and have very noticeable results. Strongly recommend it!

Allie Hutchins

Valerie Browne and Pedro Pires teach challenging advanced professional classes during the week, and I always appreciate the way they push me. I've grown more in the past year as a dancer and artist thanks to them.

Wendy O'Malley

Super nice people. Owner is so sweet and dancers were very welcoming to this out of state drop in. Google maps sent me to the wrong side of the block though. FYI.