Wilson School of Dance
“All of the people here (from the owner to the teachers to the admin staff) are welcoming, professional, and just extremely kind people.”
Best Dance Classes in Charlottesville, VA
10 studios listed · 4 in Charlottesville · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Phoenix Dance Studio
“The teaching staff are always wonderful, the families that come are so warm and friendly, and Erica runs such a challenging yet approachable program.”
Swing C'ville
“Having been a part of the Wash DC swing dance community for eight years I was thrilled to find this group thriving with swing culture in Cville.”
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Albemarle Ballet Theatre
“The superlative internationally renowned dance faculty challenge students with roles a little beyond their comfort zone into which, with every show, pupils mature into stage savvy performers, working together with confidence and grace.”
Studio Chassé
“The instructors are very patient and kind when she's nervous to join the group, never pressuring her.”
The 10 studios listed for Charlottesville, 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.
Area overview: Charlottesville, VA
4 of the 10 studios we list are based in Charlottesville; the other 6 serve Charlottesville from towns including Earlysville (7 mi), Crozet (12 mi) and Cunningham (13 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 123 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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.
Are all the dance studios on this page in Charlottesville?
4 of the 10 are, and the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. With a weekly class and a rehearsal season on top of it, the drive is worth weighing carefully before you commit to a year.
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Orange School-Performing Arts
“Their director and teachers seemed to honestly love the kids and what they were doing.”
Brushwood School of Dance
“It's the little things- She knows every student by first name, Cries at performances while talking about the Legacy of Pamela Brushwood, and meets every individual student with acceptance.”
Xpressions Dance Center
“My daughters won't dance anywhere else, this is THE dance studio you've been looking for for your child.”
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