Faith With Works School of Dance LLC
“She has learned the fundamentals of dance technique in ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary.”
Best Dance Classes near Portsmouth, VA
1 of these studios is based in Portsmouth; the others serve Portsmouth from towns including Chesapeake (12 mi), Norfolk (6 mi) and Virginia Beach (19 mi).
9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Chesapeake Dance Center
“I'm not so excited about the necessity of being in a big production in June and having to pay for costumes for that, but I suppose all the dance studios do that same thing.”
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Danzstar
“My daughter loves to dance and it took a while to find a place that I trust to be an extension of the village!”
Evelyn Ott School of Dance
“In the past four years not only has my daughter enjoyed being apart of the EOSOD family, she has also learned responsibility and commitment.”
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Danceland II School of Dance
“The teachers at Danceland 2 are helpful, motivational, and always put their best foot forward to help us succeed to our highest potential!”
S&S Dance
“Finally my husband and I can dance together even though we have almost a foot and a half height difference.”
The 15 studios listed for Portsmouth, 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.
Area overview: Portsmouth, VA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 513 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 8 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 13 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.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
13 of the 15 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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Quality Music and Dance Lessons
“Dance lessons very good and she gained tons of new friends best way to get children involved”
A Dance 2 Remember
“She patiently guided us through every step, ensuring we felt confident and ready for our special dance on our wedding day.”
Pink Pearls Dance Company
“This dance company is the real deal!”
Hampton Academy of Music
“My son went there when he was 5 and I'm about to re-enroll him at 17!”
Copeland Queen School of the Arts
“The staff is super nice and welcoming, they actually care about students and make you feel comfortable.”
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Encore Dance Center
“I have grown as a dancer tremendously throughout the years and couldn't of done it without Encore!”
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Academy of Classical & Contemporary Dance
“My daughter took an introductory hip hop class and she is hooked!”
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Kelli's Dance Explosion
“This staff is so nice and organized greatly”
Performing Arts Academy of Virginia Beach
“If you're looking for a great studio that's like a second family, you don't need to look any further!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Portsmouth
- “The dance instructors at S & S Dance are friendly, professional, experienced, patient and encouraging!” — from a review of S&S Dance
- “Our kids love coming to dance and we love watching them improve each and every year.” — from a review of Danceland II School of Dance
- “The facility is very clean, the staff is friendly, the dance instructors are patient and caring.” — from a review of Danzstar
- “My daughter has grown technically as a dancer, and gained amazing self confidence.” — from a review of Danceland II School of Dance
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