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24 studios listed · 7 in Palo Alto · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 studios listed for Palo Alto, CA 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 Palo Alto; the other 17 serve Palo Alto from towns including San Jose (18 mi), San Mateo (14 mi) and Cupertino (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,200 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (81%), quality (79%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "energy" and "patient". 18 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 5 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.
23 of the 24 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.
- “The studio has not only taught them dance skills, but has also empowered them and boosted their confidence.” — from a review of Luna Dance Studio
- “I am happy to see my daughter learn new dance steps, improve her dancing skills and get better and better.” — from a review of Starrz Dance
- “My daughter has been going to Gurus of Dance for more than a year now and she absolutely loves it!” — from a review of Gurus Of Dance
- “The office staff is so friendly, and the teachers truly care about each and every one of their students, from the smallest dancers all the way through adults.” — from a review of Dance Academy USA
- “I highly recommend this toddler dance class to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their child.” — from a review of Tiffany's Dance Academy
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