Evelyn Ott School of Dance
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24 studios listed · 7 in Norfolk · 13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 studios listed for Norfolk, VA 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.

7 of the 24 studios we list are based in Norfolk; the other 17 serve Norfolk from Virginia Beach (16 mi), Chesapeake (15 mi) and Portsmouth (6 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 591 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), value (84%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "patient". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 83 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 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.
7 of the 24 are, and the rest come from other towns within 20 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.
- “Joel helps his students find their own individual personality and unique dancing style, so they become more confident as a dancer inside as well as outside the studio.” — from a review of Beathunter Dance
- “I love Ballet Virginia! I have been dancing here for 5 years, and they have helped me improve as a dancer.” — from a review of Ballet Virginia
- “I’m happy to say all 3 of my daughters have had favorable experiences over the years and love learning the fundamentals of dance.” — from a review of Evelyn Ott School of Dance
- “Can't praise them enough for the dance education they provide and the supportive environment they've created.” — from a review of Ballet Virginia
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