Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Silver Spring
“Great place to go if you want to improve your dancing skills!”
Best Dance Classes in Columbia, MD
15 studios listed · 9 in Columbia · 11 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Columbia
“Though the cost of learning to dance exists, the staff really is interested in people's growth as dancers, and they are all really nice as well!”
Misako Ballet Studio
“I have been taking ballet lessons with Misako for recreation, and she always challenges and encourages me to be my best.”
Rise Above Aerial Arts
“The class was fun and worked for everyone's different comfort levels!”
Backstage Dance Studio
“The way the teachers mentored the kids not just about dance but with life was amazing to watch.”
BCV Dance Center (Formerly Ballet With Cindee Velle)
“They train on technique, rhythm, and placement while making the classes fun for kids at all levels of experience.”
The 15 studios listed for Columbia, MD 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: Columbia, MD
9 of the 15 studios we list are based in Columbia; the other 6 serve Columbia from towns including Ellicott City (5 mi), Jessup (5 mi) and Savage (5 mi). 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 667 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 111 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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.
Are all the dance studios on this page in Columbia?
9 of the 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 15 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.
Arabesque Dance Studio
“They learn solid technique in all different styles of dance while making lifelong friends in their classes.”
Teelin Irish Dance
“Saw these ladies and gentlemen last night in frederick.”
Columbia Youth Ballet
“The instructors are professional and nice to kids.”
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Groove Kidz
“My husband and I took our 3 year old daughter for the free trial ballet class and signed her up immediately.”
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B Funk Dance Company
“The staff there were very welcoming and accommodating.”
JMD Studios
“Friendly faculty with a great selection of classes to choose from.”
Monsters Dance Conventions
“So well run, positive, motivating and just a great time for the dancers!”
That's Dancing Ballroom
“Great instructors, great atmosphere, and having a great time learning.”
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