Sneads Ferry · Camp Lejeune · Jacksonville
From your child's very first plié to pointe shoes, Lejeune Dance Company is Onslow County's home for serious training in a joyful, family-first studio. Three locations. Every dance style. Ages 18 months through adult.
Three Studios, One Standard
Same world-class instruction, same recitals, same family. Down in Sneads Ferry, on base at Camp Lejeune, or at Riverwalk in Downtown Jacksonville — you'll get the same caring teachers and proven training progression.
Sneads FerryOur Sneads Ferry studio is performance-focused and community-driven, bringing the same world-class instruction off-base to families in Sneads Ferry, Holly Ridge, Hampstead, and surrounding Onslow County. Specialties include our bird-named leveled Aerial program (Hummingbirds → Sparrows → Swans → Hawks → Falcons → Ravens), Cirque, leveled Acro, and adult classes (ballroom, tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary). No base access required.
Camp Lejeune (On Base)Our original studio inside the MCCS Tarawa Terrace Community Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Most classes moved to our Jacksonville studio at Riverwalk for Fall 2026, but mornings stay on base: the homeschool block on Mondays, and Pre-Tap, Pre-Ballet and Ballet/Tap Combo for our youngest dancers on Mondays and Thursdays.
Something exciting is happening in Downtown Jacksonville! ✨
LDC is expanding at Riverwalk, located in historic Downtown Jacksonville directly across from the Zing Zumm Children's Museum — and no base access is required!
Why Lejeune Dance Company
Kids should be kids. We commit to age-appropriate music, costuming, and choreography — and a positive environment where every dancer feels safe, confident, and supported. Parents tell us this is the thing that sets us apart from other studios.
From Creative Movement to pre-professional level pointe and acrobatics, every class follows a clear, age-appropriate progression — built by certified instructors who know how dancers grow.
We're the only studio in the Camp Lejeune / Sneads Ferry area where children can train on aerial silks and lyra alongside cirque, ballet, jazz, tap, and 8 more disciplines — all under one roof.
We know dance is a long-term commitment for the whole family. Parent communication is clear, recitals are joyful, and every dancer is celebrated.
Acrobatics and aerial classes follow certified safety progressions. Skills are introduced only when prerequisite strength and flexibility are met — never rushed.
Dancers ready for the next level can audition for our competition company — a tight-knit team that performs across the region.
Our performance team gives dancers real stage time and community service performances in the Onslow County / Sneads Ferry area without the cost, travel, or pressure of competitive dance. A genuine path to perform for kids who love the spotlight but aren't ready for a competition season.
Classes
Classical foundation: technique, grace, and discipline.
Ages 6 — Adult
Energetic, rhythm-driven movement rooted in American dance history.
Ages 5 — Adult
Precision, percussion, and personality — the original American dance.
Ages 4 — Adult
AcroDance — the safe, certified blend of acrobatics and dance.
Ages 5 — Adult
Modern, jazz, and ballet blended into expressive, athletic movement.
Ages 10 — Adult
High-energy, age-appropriate hip-hop with rhythm and attitude.
Ages 5 — Adult
The Aerial Advantage
Real talk: serious aerial dance for children is rare. The closest aerial studio in Wilmington is adults-only. Marz Aerial in New Bern is 45+ minutes away. We're the only studio in the Camp Lejeune / Sneads Ferry / Hampstead / Holly Ridge service area where kids age 6+ can train on aerial silks and lyra — through our bird-named leveled progression (Hummingbirds → Sparrows → Swans → Hawks → Falcons → Ravens).
Owner-instructor Meredith Caruso is certified in Aerial Silks, Lyra, and Rigging Safety — and our Sneads Ferry studio was built with purpose-rated rigging points and sprung floors specifically for aerial and cirque programming.
Levels Hummingbirds → Ravens
Aerial Silks
Ages 6–9, 10–17, Adult
Aerial Lyra (Hoop)
Preschool → Advanced
Cirque
From the Studio
Class moments, recital highlights, and behind-the-scenes from all three studios — follow @lejeunedancecompany on Instagram for daily updates.
Latest from @lejeunedancecompany on Instagram
Fall registration is open through our parent portal. New families welcome, returning dancers can hold their level by signing up early.
Common Questions
We believe kids should be kids. All music, costuming, and choreography is age-appropriate — no exceptions. Our focus is on nurturing each dancer's physical, emotional, and creative well-being in an encouraging, high-quality environment. Parents tell us this is the thing that sets us apart from other studios.
Yes — schedule an observation any time and watch a class from our parent viewing area. We don't offer free trial participation because our teachers' attention belongs to the dancers already enrolled, but observations are unlimited and welcome. Schedule one through our contact page or call us directly.
Our youngest dancers start in Creative Movement at 18 months, and we teach all the way through advanced adult classes. Most disciplines have multiple age and skill divisions, so dancers progress at their own pace.
No. Our Jacksonville studio at Riverwalk and our Sneads Ferry studio are both fully off-base and welcome families from across Onslow County — no military ID required, no base pass to arrange.
Registration happens through our parent portal (powered by GoStudioPro). You can browse classes, sign up, and pay tuition online any time. We're happy to help you pick the right class — just reach out.
Yes — we host two recitals each year (a Holiday showcase and a full Spring recital). Recitals are optional but strongly encouraged; performing is one of the most rewarding parts of training. Recital tickets are free and unlimited — bring the whole extended family.
No — costume fees for recital pieces are billed separately from monthly tuition. Pricing varies by piece and we send a detailed breakdown each fall so you can budget ahead.
Yes — a $26 annual registration fee per student, charged through the Parent Portal. On-base families pay this through the portal too (not MCCS).
