Encore Academy of Dance
“The instructors are warm, patient, encouraging, and wonderful with little ones, which makes the experience feel so welcoming and special.”
Best Dance Classes in Durham, NC
15 studios listed · 14 in Durham · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Durham
“Everyone at the studio was SO supportive, encouraging, and cheered throughout the entire performance, which helped us feel so confident and ready before our wedding.”
Threehouse Studios
“I joined Threehouse about 9 months ago after struggling to find a studio that challenged me, and I felt comfortable attending.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Durham
“Did our wedding dance here and it was very fun and informative!”
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All In Dance Academy
“They get tired, have fun, learn new skills, strengthen their bodies, and don't realize they are exercising.”
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Ninth Street Dance
“I highly recommend Ninth Street Dance to anyone looking to take classes to brush up their skills, return to dance from an injury or who just want to have a good time!”
The 15 studios listed for Durham, NC 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: Durham, NC
14 of the 15 studios we list are based in Durham; the other one serves Durham from Raleigh (18 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 683 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "community" and "patient". 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 79 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
14 of the 15 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.
Barriskill Dance Theatre School
“Every staff member prioritizes the students mental and physical health over anything else, and I never felt like I wasn't respected or valued by any person in that building.”
Adf's Samuel H. Scripps Studios
“I danced professionally back in the day and she really provides a great opportunity to relive those days.”
Nina's School of Dance
“Nina and her staff are amazing and care about her students.”
Davis Dance Company
“I had honestly sworn off putting my kids in dance until several moms I really trust and respect told me how much they loved DDC — and now I completely understand why.”
Messina Dance
“Steven is an amazing instructor that manages to give individual feedback in a group setting, which is rare when it comes to group settings.”
Durham School For Ballet & the Performing Arts
“I also started taking the int/adv adult classes with Boleyn and Tania and feel I have improved so much.”
Breathe Studio
“The team communicates well and they work with you as much as possible 🤎”
Move With Grace
“His knowledge of not only dance styles, but teaching techniques and body mechanics are extensive and communicated clearly and with a great sense of humor.”
Stage Door Dance Productions
“I have watched my girls bloom into confident, compassionate leaders who are active in the community.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Durham
- “Sierra, Joey, and their team are so kind, professional, and inclusive, and they work so hard to ensure every single dancer has a great experience there.” — from a review of All In Dance Academy
- “Our patient and enthusiastic instructors have built our confidence along with teaching us far more steps than we thought we would ever attempt, never having danced before.” — from a review of Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Durham
- “The atmosphere is full of pizzazz—you will grow into a confident, joyful dancer through the solid lesson plans and fun classes.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio Durham
- “Outstanding studio and teachers. They find the best in each dancer helping each child to grow in confidence and ability.” — from a review of Encore Academy of Dance
- “Ninth Street Dance is great for anyone who is looking to get back into dance, try a new style, or even start dancing for the first time.” — from a review of Ninth Street Dance
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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