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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Silver Spring
“It's easy to form friendships with students of all levels and practice parties are an opportunity you have to put into practice all that you learn in the lessons.”
Best Ballroom Dance Lessons near McLean, VA
These studios serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Alexandria, Bethesda, MD and Fairfax.
24 studios listed · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Chevy Chase Ballroom Dance Studio
- Learning
- Confidence
- Atmosphere
“My husband and I took several lessons with Dmytro at Chevy Chase Ballroom to prepare a first dance that would "wow" our guests and commemorate our wedding day.”
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Crown Dance Studio
“I personally felt that his instruction was better than most of the seasoned instructors at The Salsa Room and his demonstration dances really showcased things you can do and learn at various levels.”
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Chevy Chase
- Social Dancing
- Fun
- Atmosphere
“If you've ever wanted to learn to dance - whether to be a more comfortable social dancer or to become a competitive dancer - come and visit and see what all the fun is about!”
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Tysons Corner
- Wedding
- Skills
- Lessons
“In my private lesson, yes, sometimes I didn't learn anything new, but I understand that review is also very important to build a firm foundation so I don't forget what I have learned and possibly apply technics to new moves.”
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Fred Astaire Dance Studios
- Ballroom Dancing
- Skills
- Patient
“She choreographed a full routine to our chosen song, pushed us juuust past our comfort zone with what we thought we were willing/able to do, and took videos each lesson so we could practice at home.”
The 24 studios listed for McLean, VA teach ballroom and latin. Which styles each one teaches, and whether it runs social nights, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: McLean, VA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 865 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "atmosphere". 17 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Which ballroom studios listed for McLean open on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours appear on 19 of the 24 listings. Weekends are when social dances and practice parties usually happen, which is a better first visit than a class: you can watch for an hour, see how people treat beginners, and leave.
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Tyson's Ballroom Dance Center
- Learn
- Choreography
- Fun
“I would definitely recommend this location to people interested in becoming more comfortable with their dance moves or if they're preparing for a special event.”
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Salsa With Silvia Bethesda
- Price
- Life
- Space
“Also, they check your temperature as you enter, there is hand sanitizer, you don't have to touch anybody if you don't feel confortable in dancing moves.”
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Now & Then Dance Studios
- Learn
- Lessons
“He has a kind soul,very patience at the same time funny guy😄 the 55mins lesson is not enough,time flies so fast when your learning and having fun😀.”
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Arthur Murray Dance Center of Gaithersburg
“My wife and I have been students for six years and are absolutely convinced that there is a huge difference between Arthur Murray and other ways to learn.”
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Dance Factory
- Confident
- Song
- Fiance
“She already knew the song we that we wanted to use for our first dance, took our input, and created a simple to execute, but engaging routine that we could learn very quickly.”
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Lara Deni Danzco Studio
- Feet
- Knew
- West Coast Swing
“We had 10 sessions with Lara to prepare for our wedding, and we had lots of fun along the way in lessons, and our first dance at the wedding went perfectly!”
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DC Dancesport Academy
- Ballroom
- Feel
- Competitive
“DC Dance Sport Academy is an Incredibly welcoming dance studio with amazing instructors whose years of experience and expertise put this studio head and shoulders above many others.”
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Art of Movement
- Confident
- Fun
- Choreographed
“It looks like we are going to be able to learn how to dance even though we started fairly late in life (almost 70) and do not have prior experience or any particular aptitude for dance or music.”
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Dance Studio Lioudmila
- First Dance
- Skills
- Wedding
“The stairs come up in the center of the floor so it seems great for multiple small lessons going on at once but not set up for a party or large group lesson.”
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The Wedding Dance Specialists
- To Learn
- Confidence
- Dance Moves
“We took 2 back-to-back private lessons about a month before our wedding date and were more than satisfied with what we were able to learn in just 2 hours.”
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Ashburn
“Private lessons with your instructors are scheduled based on my availability and make for a more comfortable environment to ask questions and refine what you're working on.”
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Hollywood Ballroom
- Ballroom Dance
- Floor
- Bachata
“My interest is international ballroom, but they have teachers also for American ballroom as well as se non-competitive dances, like salsa, merengue, bachata, night-club, hustle, etc.”
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Art Of Ballroom Dance For Fun
“Gary is a wonderful instructor!”
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Dancesport Dupont Circle
- Lesson
- First Dance
- Salsa
“We found Terry with only one month until our wedding day, and over just a few classes he worked with us to choreograph an elegant, yet achievable first dance for us (we came in with no prior experience).”
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Dance Bethesda
“Instructors' directions are clear, easy to understand, and they build their routines easily, cleanly, logically and so quickly that, before you know it, you feel like you're doing the cha-cha, tango and salsa.”
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Salsa Underground dc
“Excellent old school salsa!”
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Ballroom Asia Dance Studio
“Annie is a good dancer and good teacher .”
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Alexandria Ballroom
“Also it's probably the biggest dance floor in the area and when it's a lot of people there in the evening there's still a place for everyone to practice.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near McLean
- “Great environment, professional friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge, a chance to compete and/or showcase your progress all at an affordable price!” — from a review of Tyson's Ballroom Dance Center
- “Amazing staff and great community of people. Not only have I learned so much, but I have competed in showcases that have helped build my confidence.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Tysons Corner
- “The group lessons and social dancing offered at this studio are a lot of fun and are a great value.” — from a review of Crown Dance Studio
- “Highly recommend to anyone interested in trying ballroom or looking to advance their practice.” — from a review of DC Dancesport Academy
- “Tyson's Ballroom is a great spot to learn and improve ballroom dancing capabilities.” — from a review of Tyson's Ballroom Dance Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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