Ann Freeman Dance Academy
“Shes had a blast learning all styles of dance from ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hiphop, musical theater and acro.”
Best Dance Classes near Hickory, NC
1 of these studios is based in Hickory; the others serve Hickory from towns including Granite Falls (7 mi), Conover (6 mi) and Newton (7 mi).
1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Raise the Barre Dance Academy
“My daughter has been going here for the past two years taking acro/tumbling and we love it.”
Debbie Huffman Dance Academy
“I have two girls who have danced here and it has been an awesome experience for them.”
Edge
“The atmosphere is positive, welcoming, and encouraging, and it's wonderful to see the confidence and skills gained through each class.”
Starsteps Dance Center
“My kids had so much fun there.”
Sims Country Cloggers Dance Studio
“We both are competitive dancers, but they offer a variety of classes such as recreational classes for kids and adults, ballet for kids that just want to do ballet, line dancing on Friday nights, etc.”
The 10 studios listed for Hickory, 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: Hickory, NC
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 173 reviews. 1 is open on Saturdays. Domain records put 3 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the studios on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 6 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.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
All 10 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.
Miss Treva's School of Dance
“Recitals always run smoothly, are choreographed amazing,and the children are costumed very age appropriate.”
Sims Country Cloggers Dance Studio
“Won the heart of my kiddos and family as a whole!!”
Detonation Dance Studio
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Xtreme Edge Dance Studio
“Family friendly atmosphere where my kids have learned so much and made friendships to last a lifetime!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Hickory
- “A lot of the dancers take classes year round and are experienced but everyone is still welcoming and patient with newcomers.” — from a review of Edge
- “My niece has danced here for 4 years now and has had the most amazing time and experience.” — from a review of Raise the Barre Dance Academy
- “I myself danced my entire life and feel this is an exceptional place for all ages!” — from a review of Debbie Huffman Dance Academy
- “The instructors are incredibly talented and supportive, creating a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for dancers of all levels.” — from a review of Edge
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