Joel Salsa
“Class is very organized: material is built up from the fundamentals, there is a good match between the number of followers & leaders, and an hour & half allows a useful routine to be taught in each session.”
Best Dance Classes in New York, NY
20 studios listed · all 20 in New York · 1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Triangulo: Boutique Studio For Argentine Tango
“With knowledgeable teachers, clean fancy cute and homey all at the same time.”
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Bridge For Dance
“They are fluent in Tap, Jazz & Ballroom (FYI Mark also dances on STILTS) amazing”
KS Bachata Sensual NYC
“I've repeated this several times because each time they do new variations on the same themes (such as body rolls led from different positions and on different counts) and because each time I pick up on new technical details.”
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NYC Bhangra
“Thanks to Megha for leading a memorable 20 minute dance lesson for our employees”
Rnnl Dance Studio
“Teachers are very patient and you will learn how to add texture to your dance, tell a story and convey emotions with music.”
The 20 studios listed for New York, NY 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: New York, NY
All 20 studios we list here are in New York itself. We have 111 studios in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,337 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "energy" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 20 of the studios on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
19 of the 20 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.
Broadway Dance Center
“It took a while before I got in the zone, but I had a blast practicing and doing the final performance at the end.”
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You Should Be Dancing...!
“Also, the class size was very intimate, and not overcrowded, unlike other places I have taken classes at.”
Sensual Movement New York
“If you want to learn how to dance sensual bachata, Sensual Movement Studio is absolutely the best place!”
Ballet Academy East
“Amazing , dedicated teachers who give each dancer personal attention and are committed to developing individual skills.”
Big Apple Ballroom
“Thanks to Enxhi especially for the great choreography and instruction, and to Michael for being so easy to coordinate with.”
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Downtown Dance Factory
“Many thanks to Maria and the rest of the wonderful and caring staff for making our Lucy's birthday so special!!”
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Greenhouse Arts Center
“Their well-developed art programs have boost my daughter's self-confidence and ingrained in her a strong leadership seed.”
Salsa Classes NYC
“They are also very quick to respond to emails and willing to make accommodations!”
LVG Salsa Social NYC
“Tony at the door making sure all is in order, Veronica at the desk processing it all quickly even during surges when people keep coming all at once, Joel always ready to lead a fantastic dance with the ladies, while immortalizing it all with videos and pictures at the same time, which I love seeing when posted.”
Dance Theatre of Harlem
“The shows are pretty affordable and they even have kids shows where kids can come talk to the dancers after the shows.”
Peridance Center
“Since it's a huge documental work, the workers from Peridance always answer as fast as they can and give clear answers.”
Ninja Ballet
“I felt so much energy and sometimes it pulled me from behind and top of my head.”
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The Little Gym Upper Westside
“They decorated and organized everything, kept 20+ kids happy the entire time and navigated everything perfectly so that we could have fun in a stress free environment.”
Shuffles
“My daughter has been tapping and taking Musical Theater at Shuffles for many years now and plans to stay with Shuffles as long as possible (she says she wants to teach there as an adult!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in New York
- “The staff are so inviting and welcoming. My daughters confidence and her ability as a dancer has bloomed so much.” — from a review of Greenhouse Arts Center
- “The environment is very bubbly and welcoming, the teachers are all very talented and they will help you if your having trouble with any dance.” — from a review of Rnnl Dance Studio
- “The teachers are professional and supportive. My daughter has grown incredibly as a dancer and performer at Shuffles.” — from a review of Shuffles
- “They cultivated a professional and comfortable environment to learn and practice the lovely dance form of Salsa.” — from a review of Joel Salsa
- “This is a very inclusive community. I recommend Bridge for Dance wholeheartedly.” — from a review of Bridge For Dance
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