Salsa Mundial
“The atmosphere is welcoming You will love learning to dance salsa, bachata and make new friends!!!”
Best Dance Classes in Gainesville, FL
24 studios listed · 8 in Gainesville · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Independance Studio- Gainesville
“Liz choreographed and taught my fiance and I the dance we will be performing at our wedding.”
Jacqueline Valdez Studio
“I'm certainly no Fred Astaire but through her tutelage and patience we were able look really good on the floor!”
The Wild Sky Pole Dance Studio
“I have taken multiple classes with all the teachers and they are all just amazing people who want to see you succeed!”
Doxa Dance Studio Inc
“My daughter went to her 1st hip hop class and she loved it!”
Dance!nk by Davis
“Nk by Davis instills great maturity and discipline in dancers, while still encouraging and evoking fun and teamwork.”
The 24 studios listed for Gainesville, FL 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: Gainesville, FL
8 of the 24 studios we list are based in Gainesville; the other 16 serve Gainesville from towns including Jacksonville (60 mi), Ocala (37 mi) and Middleburg (41 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 791 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. We have a website on file for 22 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 6 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.
Where do I find dance class schedules and age groups?
22 of the 24 studios here have a website on file, and that is where the class grid, the age bands and the term dates live. Studios rarely list every style in their business name, so a place that looks like a ballet school often teaches four other things.
Pofahl Studios
“Excellent dance academy, very professional people.”
Baila Caliente Dance Studio
“Great training team for different genera of the dances!”
Sun Country Sports Center
“I have personally seen how caring the staff is and how they focus on having a positive environment for the children and families that come into the building each day.”
Momentum Dance Arts of Alachua
“We like the wide variety of classes offered and the numerous opportunities available to showcase their talents.”
Starke Dance Academy
“Warm and inviting environment and you can truly see how much the teachers care for each of the students.”
Williston School of Dance
Asbury Arts Center/North FL Dance Ctr.
“I have three girls who are dancing and one doing gymnastics and they love it!”
Wehner's School of the Arts
“I think a big part of this studio, especially being on competition team, is the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship.”
Middleburg Academy of Dance
“The teachers are kind and patient with the new students and no one is made to feel any less than the best dancers.”
No Limits Dance Studio
“They use the proper terms in ballet, and are even given worksheets and exams starting to be sure they are learning them correctly.”
Dance By Sheila
Relevé Academy of Dance
“My daughter has flourished as a dancer and performer.”
Southern Rhythm Dance Academy
Monarch Ballroom & Dance Studio
“Chris Thomas has helped me with this dance just after 2 lessons and I finally feel it's clicked after knowing not to lift my feet off the floor and to keep the feet tight when beginning and ending.”
The Dance Company of Ocala
“My daughter has been dancing at this studio for several years and we have seen such growth in her dancing.”
Dynamics Dance Inc.
“I love the staff and the teachers who lovingly teach the children how to achieve their dreams.”
Studio Exotic
“I came in extremely anxious not knowing what to anticipate, to leaving smiling, happy, and excited to keep learning more (and sweaty ofc).”
Be the Light Music & Dance Company
“This is an awesome dance studio that puts God first”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Gainesville
- “Mary and her team of professional and talented teachers foster an environment of teamwork and support for each dancer regardless of skill level.” — from a review of Independance Studio- Gainesville
- “All the instructors are professional, very knowledgeable and always structure the classes to challenge dancers of all levels.” — from a review of Salsa Mundial
- “I cannot recommend Doxa enough! The owners are wonderful people who care deeply about their studio, staff/instructors, and dancers.” — from a review of Doxa Dance Studio Inc
- “I have never pole danced or done dancing of any kind but she makes it very easy to follow along.” — from a review of Jacqueline Valdez Studio
- “They are incredibly organized from trial classes, monthly tuition, communication, and recital rehearsals & performances.” — from a review of Doxa Dance Studio Inc
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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