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3 of these studios are based in San Luis Obispo; the others serve San Luis Obispo from towns including Santa Barbara (79 mi), Grover Beach (11 mi) and Atascadero (15 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 19 studios listed for San Luis Obispo, 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.
18 of the 19 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 201 reviews; 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. We have a website on file for all 19 of the studios on this page; 15 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.
3 of the 19 are, and the rest come from other towns within 85 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.
- “Alicia is a fantastic dance instructor! She's very patient and makes her students feel comfortable learning to dance.” — from a review of Nexus SLO Ballroom D.C.
- “The owners make everyone feel welcome and have the amazing ability to share their professional dance skills with children of varying abilities.” — from a review of SLO Movement Arts Center
- “My daughter has been dancing here for 5 years and has grown as a dancer, made great friends, and has become part of the Dance Arts community.” — from a review of Santa Barbara Dance Arts
- “The director, Betsy, is so knowledgeable and kind and you can tell she cares so much about all her dancers.” — from a review of Momentum Dance Company
- “The dance teachers are wonderful as they are there to help everyone grow in their confidence in dance.” — from a review of Nexus SLO Ballroom D.C.
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