Le Croix Academy For the Performing Arts
“Emily held a meeting for us and poured her heart out with how much she believes in all of her students and she will be there for her students every step of the way.”
Best Dance Classes in Gastonia, NC
15 studios listed · 5 in Gastonia · 6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Carey on Dancing
“As someone with no dance experience, I enjoyed learning and moving all at the same time.”
Fever Dance and Tumble
“I Love Fever And Dance And Tumble Pamela And Kateyln Are Such Sweet People I Love Them Both So Much And I Love Doing The Tumble For Them And The Dance Off Love Ya Pamela And Katelyn...”
Beyond Dance Project
“From young littles to the older children wanting to compete in a company, this is the studio for you.”
Dance House
“My daughter dances here and Stacy her instructor is very patient and has helped her so much.”
Carolina Dance Academy
“They are very skilled at nurturing a kiddos love for dance no matter the style.”
The 15 studios listed for Gastonia, 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: Gastonia, NC
5 of the 15 studios we list are based in Gastonia; the other 10 serve Gastonia from towns including Kings Mountain (9 mi), Charlotte (20 mi) and Dallas (5 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 189 reviews; 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 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?
All 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.
Charlotte Performing Arts Academy
“Great understanding teachers that Love on our little girls!”
Studio Elite
“Studio elite has taught my daughter so much and she has a great dance put together.”
Carolina Spotlight Dance Studio
“She has a lifetime of experience and is so patient and wonderful with her students!”
Dance Reflections
“This is an amazing studio with great instructors and hard working students!”
Heart & Rhythm Dance Studio
“I go there and it is the best ever hey Jamie 💕 …”
Art In Motion Dance & Gymnastics Academy
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to enroll their kids in dance or gymanstics!”
Barbie's Encore Dance Productions
Dance Magic
“She is now 11 and has grown into a wonderful dancer through the skill and tutelage of the teachers at Dance Magic, not only did they help my daughter develop into a skilled dancer they have also instilled responsibility, devotion, an incredibly work ethic and a love for giving back and teaching.”
Dance Specialties
“Pam made us feel welcomed from the very first day and Ms Heather and the rest of the staff makes her look forward to going every week...”
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