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S&S Dance
- Salsa
- Atmosphere
- Couple
“Honestly the only frame of reference I had for men dancing was that they were either a super dancer like John Travolta or they were the butt of a joke like Al Bundy.”
Best Dance Classes near Portsmouth, VA
1 of these studios is based in Portsmouth; the others serve Portsmouth from towns including Virginia Beach (19 mi), Chesapeake (12 mi) and Norfolk (6 mi).
13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Studio Rio's Twisted Fitness
- Classes
- Learn
- Walk
“When I first went here I was so nervous and had no idea what I was doing but I have made so much progress and in the process have gained confidence and have become much more fit.”
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Music In Motion Dance Studio
- Choreography
- Mom
- Adult
“Experience in the class itself is a 5, but Music in Motion, from our experience, could use a stricter Covid policy that is enforced and a deep clean of the facility.”
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Virginia Beach
“My wife and I started with zero experience and in just four short lessons, we were able to learn a simple yet elegant dance for our wedding that turned out to be one of the highlights of the entire night.”
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Rants Ballroom Company
- Lessons
“They have a Friday night dance session that comes with a lesson for only $10 a person.”
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Evelyn Ott School of Dance
- Parents
- Learning
- Studio
“Denise, Jayme, Kristen, Vida, Janel, Jasmin, and Stephanie are committed to sharing their love and passion for dance and it's evident at every recital and competition.”
The 24 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 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 659 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 (93%), value (83%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "patient". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 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; 19 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?
22 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.
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Danzstar
- Confidence
- Communication
- Feel
“From novice to experienced dancers, the students are able to experience many different styles and skillsets in dance, and the instructors and staff are so welcoming and hard working!”
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Danceland II School of Dance
- Confidence
- Team
- Second Home
“We love dance land this is our second year with this dance studio and my daughter ( almost 7) still gets excited and knows every week what day dance is.”
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C-Fit Studio
“Whether it's guidance on yoga, nutrition information, or tips for powerlifting, they go the extra mile to ensure a holistic approach to fitness and well-being.”
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Pink Pearls Dance Company
- Coaches
- Team
“I'm excited to see what great future the pink pearls hold!!!”
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Quality Music and Dance Lessons
“So easy to work with, very affordable, and the lessons our sons have received in baritone, trumpet, and cello have significantly improved their performance!”
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Allonge Dance Academy
- Night
- Environment
- Students
“Such an incredible talent a dance instructor must have to rework a recital the night before due to the unprofessional actions of now former students/families.”
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Pivot Dance Center
- Learn
- Second Home
- Studio
“The teachers are very nice and friendly and explain how to do each move and also go over what i need to work on so i can improve and be the best dancer i can be.”
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Kelli's Dance Explosion
“Everyone is so friendly”
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Academy of Classical & Contemporary Dance
“The atmosphere is awesome, my daughter loves it.”
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Ballet Virginia
- Atmosphere
- Adult
- Training
“My daughter has been dancing here for the past two years and during that time she has grown an incredible amount as a dancer thanks to the wonderful instructors at Ballet Virginia.”
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Dance Artistry Unlimited
- Students
- Studio
“Having a dance instructor that has a background with combination of professional cheer/dance, classical training and is a certified special educator is invaluable.”
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Performing Arts Academy of Virginia Beach
- Studio
“The girls are all so kind and the teachers are so loving and caring not only about dance but our girls and how well they do in and out of the dance studio.”
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Shining Stars Dance Academy
“They've helped me improve and I've made lots of friends!”
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Encore Dance Center
- Hip Hop
- Studio
“The day of the dance recital me and my daughter were running super late and we happened to get there as her dance class was on stage and already started.”
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Center Stage Dance Company
“My granddaughter who is a little shy has loves going to her classes.”
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Bachata Vida Dance Company
- Patient
- Passion
- Expertise
“If you aren't comfortable going in right now with Covid they do also offer zoom classes which is what my wife and I do but I can't wait to meet them in person.”
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Denise Wall's Dance Energy Ltd Smd
“It's a great place, with special guest choreographers that come to teach during intensive, the great friends we have made and consider family, and to the success that my daughter has had; I definitely recommend this place.”
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Dreams IN Motion Dance Studio
“Great studio and great people working with our youth!”
Dance Training Services in Portsmouth, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$174
Maximum cost
$1039
National Average
$462
Avg Per Hour Rates
$81
$404
$808
Average price range is based on 519 cost profiles
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