Virginia Dance Conservatory
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24 studios listed · 5 in Arlington · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 24 studios listed for Arlington, VA teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

5 of the 24 studios we list are based in Arlington; the other 19 serve Arlington from towns including Alexandria (4 mi), Washington, DC (5 mi) and Takoma Park, MD (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 885 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 111 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
All 24 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.
- “The teachers are warm and professional. The class seems to be of a high quality—my first-time dancer remembers the steps and dances she learns each week and always looks forward to class.” — from a review of Virginia Dance Conservatory
- “They hype everyone up, answer questions, and provide a welcoming environment to dance.” — from a review of AVA Dance Company
- “Great place to learn dance. Taylor and all the dance instructors here are friendly, patient and knowledgeable.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Silver Spring
- “Dance Factory was very easy to work with and a great value!” — from a review of Dance Factory
- “Lioudmila, did a fantastic job teaching us a basic rumba, and building our confidence with a simple choreographed dance to our chosen music.” — from a review of Dance Studio Lioudmila
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