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Silk City Gymnastics & Dance
“My daughter has been going here for about a year now and we love it.”
Best Dance Classes in Manchester, CT
15 studios listed · 4 in Manchester · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Northstar Dance Academy
“The staff is friendly and very talented, check out the company website to see the staff and their professional bios, virtually every teacher here has professional dance careers.”
Manchester School of Dance Arts
“Like that this studio has a cozy atmosphere and offers adult classes.”
Connecticut Concert Ballet
“The CCB directors and instructors foster a positive, family environment and encourage and celebrate all dancers.”
New England Dance
“From Nutcracker, practicing with the Rockettes, Cruises, Disney, and many more different opportunities to perform!”
Glastonbury Dance Center
“The teachers are all super positive and uplifting, and do a great job of teaching the kids- growing their skills and confidence, and providing a super fun experience!”
The 15 studios listed for Manchester, CT 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: Manchester, CT
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Manchester; the other 11 serve Manchester from towns including Glastonbury (6 mi), Vernon (5 mi) and Bloomfield (12 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 733 reviews; 5 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 "atmosphere", "confidence" and "patient". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 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 2001. 2 list coupons or special offers. 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 3 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.
Are all the dance studios on this page in Manchester?
4 of the 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. With a weekly class and a rehearsal season on top of it, the drive is worth weighing carefully before you commit to a year.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Vernon
“It's a beautiful thing to be able to walk away and know we can get out on the dance floor and be able to dance with our kids and grandkids and not embarrass them !”
New Steps Dance & Fitness Center
“She's learning new skills and dance steps but also it's a great class for learning focus and listening.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Bloomfield
“You get to learn new dance styles and techniques based off of what you choose, and if you're not sure what dance style to do, the instructors are there to help in any way possible!”
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Dance Express of Tolland
“They graciously allowed my daughter to try the classes until she found what she had liked and with minimal time to spare has even gotten her into the recitals!”
X Dance Studio/ Indoor Birthday Center
“Amazing time' good service excellent communication' will always use them for my family events.”
Toriography Dance Company
“The studio stands out because of its focus on teamwork, camaraderie, and character building, which helps the dancers grow both as artists and as individuals.”
The Code
“As the tap director of the CODE I can confidently say that this studio is an incredible learning environment that will challenge and motivate your child to be the best dancer, performer, and person that they can possibly be.”
Studio 860
“My daughter has been dancing here for years and loved it!”
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Alyce Carella Dance Centre
“My daughters have been dancing at ACDC since they could walk—it is their home away from home with great friends, gifted and talented teachers, and a community of wonderful, caring parents!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Manchester
- “My daughter has been dancing and thriving at Northstar Dance Academy for 10 years.” — from a review of Northstar Dance Academy
- “The studio is welcoming and comfortable. The staff is experienced and excellent with the dancers.” — from a review of New Steps Dance & Fitness Center
- “They are always so welcoming and positive, making it a happy and fun place for our little ones to develop a love for dance.” — from a review of Glastonbury Dance Center
- “The transformation that you will see from your dancer and the confidence they will gain once they start at The Code is awe-inspiring!” — from a review of The Code
- “I am a student at Northstar dance academy and love it here.” — from a review of Northstar Dance Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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