Academy of Fine Arts
“My daughter has been taking acting classes for over a year now and is always excited for class each week.”
Best Dance Classes in Gaithersburg, MD
15 studios listed · 12 in Gaithersburg · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
District Dance
“We love the entire staff, their commitment to the kids and their dance education, as well as helping them become strong young women.”
Arthur Murray Dance Center of Gaithersburg
“If you are scrambling like we were to fit in some dance lessons and are not sure where to start - I highly recommend doing some private lessons here and also Alex as an instructor”
Patricia Kelbaugh Dance Studio
“So much talent and heart, a great way to learn technical dance for all ages!”
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Elegance Gymnastics School
“It is not simple to work with 3-4 years old girls, but she is coping with them very professionally.”
The Studio of Dance
“Finally, the courage and dedication it has taken for this studio to continue during quarantine, covid and such uncertain times has been amazing”
The 15 studios listed for Gaithersburg, 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: Gaithersburg, MD
12 of the 15 studios we list are based in Gaithersburg; the other 3 serve Gaithersburg from Rockville (5 mi), Potomac (7 mi) and Bethesda (11 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 515 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Where do I find dance class schedules and age groups?
14 of the 15 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.
Legacy Performing Arts Company
“My 4year old has been in this dance class since she was 3years old and she loves it…She always looks forward to Dance class on Wednesdays.”
Impact Dance/Performing Arts Studio
“The physical dance studio is absolutely beautiful too, with 3 huge spaces for classes/rehearsals and a lovely lobby to top it off.”
DL Dance Project
“Dawn is an incredible teacher and really wants to see all of her dancers excel and grow.”
Nile Dance Studio
“I started taking her belly dance/persian dancing classes in September and I love it.”
Dream Allstars
“Kim has guided us through the process with such patience, professionalism and compassion (It can be a lot) to make sure we had everything we needed and all our questions were answered.”
Rhythm Dance Studio
“None of know how to dance, and my dad especially has knee pain, so we asked Jinu to create very basic steps for us.”
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Unity Dance & Movement
“Jen is a warm and encouraging instructor that makes you forget how hard you are working by distracting you with fascinating dance history trivia and interesting explanations about why certain steps are done a specific way.”
The Movement Endeavor
“I was able to learn a lot about my own body and how to comfortably move as someone who has never danced before.”
Dawn Crafton Dance Connection
“My daughter began dancing at Dawn Crafton Dance Connection 9 years ago as a 2 year old, and joined the competition team 3 years ago.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Gaithersburg
- “DL Dance Project has vastly improved my daughter’s confidence, strength and technique.” — from a review of DL Dance Project
- “I never would have expected her to feel comfortable dancing in a solo performance, but Tiffany and the other dance instructors at Impact have given her skills and the confidence in those skills.” — from a review of Impact Dance/Performing Arts Studio
- “My daughter has been with District Dance for 8 years now and she loves it here.” — from a review of District Dance
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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