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Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (Vmac)
“The owner and operational team are incredibly organized and thoughtful of the dancers.”
Best Dance Classes in Portland, OR
20 studios listed · all 20 in Portland · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Portland
“My instructor changed her approach and worked with me until I had figured it out.”
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The Aero Space
“I just got back from my first pole class ever and had such a good experience.”
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Steps PDX
“I'm an adult with no formal dance experience (I just like to boogie here and there) and Steps is a very welcoming and supportive place to build a sense of community and learn.”
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Portland Dance Center
“My daughter has been taking hip-hop classes for years now, and it is a bright spot in her life!”
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Oregon Irish Dance Academy
“Christina and Victoria pour so much of themselves into this studio, from their thoughtful and effective teaching to their patience, kindness, and genuine love for Irish dancing.”
The 20 studios listed for Portland, OR 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: Portland, OR
All 20 studios we list here are in Portland itself. We have 33 studios in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 458 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "community" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 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; 12 list a public email and 7 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?
16 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.
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Pole Palace
“Fun studio, some of my favorite instructors have taught here and I've learned so much!”
Elite Dance Studio
Elevate Dance Academy
“This studio is so welcoming and is a great studio for rec and competitive dancers”
Experience Flamenco
“Attending the workshop organized by Laura and taught by Emilio Ochando was an amazing experience!”
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The Portland Ballet
“She has so many performance opportunities with their outreach program, which also teaches her to give back to the community.”
Yellow Rose Dance
“It's a wonderful, developmentally appropriate dance program open to all.”
IMA Academy
“Miss Ella's ballet classes are super creative and she uses lots of colorful props to make the learning process so much fun!”
Studio One Dance Academy
“Wonderful instructors with focus on having fun, enjoying dance, and being supportive, all while honing technique.”
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NW Dance Project
“It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or more advanced, they make you feel comfortable and welcome.”
Center Space Studio
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
An Daire Academy of Irish Dance
“A very happy place to dance, with the freedom to go as far as your aspirations and motivation dictate.”
Pacific Dance Academy
“My daughter had an awesome experience here over the summer and at the end the class fair recital was also enjoyable.”
Elizabeth Wartluft Tango
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Portland
- “Great environment and vibe. Highly recommend to visit sometime if you’re an experienced dancer or not!” — from a review of Steps PDX
- “Coming here has given me life long friends, confidence, and the ability to take my dancing skills onto a variety of dance floors.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio Portland
- “Every experience well organized with superb instruction and a warm welcoming atmosphere that draws dancers of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.” — from a review of Experience Flamenco
- “Beautiful spacious studios. The staff and teachers at NW Dance Project are so gracious, knowledgeable and kind.” — from a review of NW Dance Project
- “Somehow what they are teaching encourages dancers to want more, to push for more, because each one of them are given a sense of confidence that anything is possible with hard/smart work and dedication.” — from a review of Elevate Dance Academy
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