Best Dance Classes in Raleigh, NC

24 studios listed · 20 in Raleigh · 1 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Raleigh

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Raleigh

(20)
  • Newbies
  • Stress
  • First Dance
“I have been dancing at this studio for almost three years under the guidance and coaching of these phenomenal instructors, Vladlen, Yulia, and Grygoryii.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1950
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
6300 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC
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C C & Co Dance Complex

C C & Co Dance Complex

(46)
“Watching her blossom and grow and find her confidence this year has been so special and I know these precious teachers have played an integral role in helping my daughter come out of her shell and truly shine.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2008
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
8863 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Nan's School of Dance

Nan's School of Dance

(26)
“I feel she teaches more than just dance; she teaches important skills like confidence, respect, care, routine, friendship, hard work and of course beautiful technique, strength, and dance skill.”
BBB Rating: A+
Family Business
In Business Since 1978
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
8471 Garvey Dr #109, Raleigh, NC
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Pink Cherry Pole & Dance Studio

Pink Cherry Pole & Dance Studio

(46)
  • Fun
  • Atmosphere
  • Feel
“We set our goals for the class during warmups, and broke down each move we were learning to smooth and easy-to-follow steps, and gradually put together a fun little combo we ran through at the end.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
3682 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
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North Carolina Dance Institute

North Carolina Dance Institute

(50)
  • High School
  • Musical Theatre
  • College
“In just the short amount of time I've trained with NCDI I can proudly say I feel completely prepared for my big move to NYC to begin a professional career in dance.”
In Business Since 1995
5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Raleigh

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Raleigh

(15)
  • Learn
  • Fiancé
  • Lessons
“Paul and his staff have created a dance culture where everyone in the studio, instructors and students alike, are supportive, fun, well-versed in technique, encouraging, and share their love of dance!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1912
Coupons & Offers
6250 Plantation Center Dr Suite 107, Raleigh, NC
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The 24 studios listed for Raleigh, NC 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: Raleigh, NC

20 of the 24 studios we list are based in Raleigh; the other 4 serve Raleigh from towns including Cary (10 mi), Knightdale (10 mi) and Morrisville (11 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 763 reviews; 5 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 (91%), quality (88%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 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 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 17 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.

Are all the dance studios on this page in Raleigh?

20 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.

Stage Door Dance Productions

Stage Door Dance Productions

(22)
  • Skills
  • Community
  • Parents
“Even in the midst of a pandemic, the dancers were able to meet in-person, with masks and temperature checks, even before the vaccine was released- without a single COVID case limiting their participation.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2012
2720 Godley Ln #101, Raleigh, NC
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Energy Kidz

Energy Kidz

(19)
“They offer recreational gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, competitive gymnastics, recreational trampoline and tumbling, competitive trampoline and tumbling, tumbling classes, karate, dance, and summer camps.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1989
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5400 Atlantic Springs Rd, Raleigh, NC
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City Ballet Raleigh

City Ballet Raleigh

(13)
  • Students
“The instruction is exceptional, the quality of the performances is top-notch (from costume design to professional choreography), and just the overall organization is well run.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1995
Accepts Check
7440 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Triggle Academy of Irish Dance

Triggle Academy of Irish Dance

(12)
  • Adult
  • Work Ethic
  • Students
“They're invested in each and every student's success and are brilliant at pushing students to be the best that they can be at dancing, while keeping a fun and positive environment.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2012
1105 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
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The Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance

The Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance

(16)
  • Exercise
  • Adult
  • Pubs
“You can enjoy Irish Dance with Inis Cairde if you are interested in dancing just for shows and at pubs or if you are interested in competition and travelling.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2002
6166 Falls of Neuse Rd # A, Raleigh, NC
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Adore Real Talent

Adore Real Talent

(12)
  • Ballroom Dance
  • Know
  • Fun
“The positive environment at Adore Real Talent really encourages having fun while learning, and I know that from my experience and I can hear it in the voices of other students I pass between lessons.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2010
5535 Western Blvd STE 204, Raleigh, NC
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Downtown Raleigh

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Downtown Raleigh

(15)
  • Newbie
  • Classes
  • First Dance
“My husband was pretty nervous for the lessons and overall a stiff dancer, but they made us feel so at ease, and now my husband actually enjoys dancing and hits the floor with me when the slow songs play at weddings!”
In Business Since 2021
401 N West St #121, Raleigh, NC
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North Carolina Dance Factory

North Carolina Dance Factory

(6)
“Highly recommend”
In Business Since 2015
6514 Old Wake Forest Rd #100, Raleigh, NC
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Kilpatrick Irish Dance School

Kilpatrick Irish Dance School

(4)
“I have been attending KIDS for a fun adult Irish dancing class that also gives you a sneaky work out; Jolie is very dedicated and passionate instructor!”
In Business Since 2020
1333 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh Scottish Dance

Raleigh Scottish Dance

(4)
“This goes a long way; it has kept my daughter motivated to keep dancing, even when many other girls have quit.”
In Business Since 2010
6514 Old Wake Forest Rd #100, Raleigh, NC
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Dance With Glen

Dance With Glen

(3)
“He teaches with a fun spirit and firm hand, building skill, paired with confidence in your our abilities.”
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
501 Washington St, Raleigh, NC
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Arts Together Inc

Arts Together Inc

(2)
  • Child
“This will be our 8th year of dance classes as well and the teachers do an incredible job working with both the curriculum and the varying levels of skills and interests of the kids.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
114 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC
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Black Box Dance Theatre

Black Box Dance Theatre

(1)
“Seems like a good group for adults to get involved in movement and dance 💃.”
In Business Since 2015
3807 Junction Blvd, Raleigh, NC
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Dynamix Performing Arts Academy

Dynamix Performing Arts Academy

(2)
“We had our daughter's 6th birthday party here and they went above and beyond to make it special and tailored to our theme (Encanto)!”
In Business Since 2022
Holly Springs, NC · 17 mi from Raleigh
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Robinsmithswing.com

Robinsmithswing.com

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2011
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2624 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Indigo Bollywood Dance Academy

Indigo Bollywood Dance Academy

(48)
  • Classes
  • Skills
  • Patient
“She would go above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with the dance moves (since I'm a very inexperienced dancer) and even worked around my schedule when I could not make it to our dance practices.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Coupons & Offers
Morrisville, NC · 11 mi from Raleigh
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Millpond Dance

Millpond Dance

(42)
  • Hip Hop
  • Adult
  • Learned
“Neither of us are previous dancers, but from observing, it looks like she is teaching them some great foundational things in a very fun and energetic way.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2018
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Cary, NC · 10 mi from Raleigh
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Heather's Dance Inc

Heather's Dance Inc

(5)
“I could see it in the way those girls performed, all the hard work that had to have been conducted behind scenes is what makes Heather's Dance top notch.”
BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2008
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Knightdale, NC · 10 mi from Raleigh
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Dance Training Services in Raleigh, NC Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$186
Maximum cost
$1115
National Average
$496
Avg Per Hour Rates
$87
$434
$867
Average price range is based on 365 cost profiles
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Average Cost $496
Minimum cost $186
Maximum cost $1115
Avg Per Hour Rates $87

Average range $434 to $867 is based on 365 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios in Raleigh

  • “My daughter feels welcome and at ease with the other dancers because the atmosphere is so welcoming.” — from a review of Stage Door Dance Productions
  • “From being willing to work with you on classes, to the encouragement, to the confidence, and to the fun, safe environment, it is a great, empowering place to grow as a dancer and as a person, for children and adults alike.” — from a review of North Carolina Dance Institute
  • “Communication is excellent as well. My daughter is going into her 2nd year at Nan’s as a company dancer and has loved her experience.” — from a review of Nan's School of Dance
  • “After several months of lessons and group dances I really noticed a significant difference in my abilities and confidence on the dance floor.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Raleigh
  • “My daughter loves attending her dance classes. Mrs. Jolie is a wonderful person in and out and also a marvelous instructor.” — from a review of Kilpatrick Irish Dance School

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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