Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo
“Great instructor - either in a big group at the club on Fridays - in smaller group on wed nights - or for private lessons.”
Best Dance Classes near San Mateo, CA
3 of these studios are based in San Mateo; the others serve San Mateo from San Francisco (16 mi) and South San Francisco (9 mi).
9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Motion Arts Center
“Her pacing was spot on, fast enough to feel challenging, repetitive just the right amount to reinforce each new step.”
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Sisters in Motion
“It's where I've learned to feel good in my body, and empowered in my sensuality.”
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Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances
“She seamlessly choreographed our dance and made us feel so thoroughly part of the process.”
Myriad Music School & Dance Academy
“Teacher Chelsea is a great piano teacher who makes every lesson fun and engaging for my daughter.”
San Francisco Pole + Dance
“Amazing place, the staff is super warm and friendly, instructors are of the highest quality, the place is beautiful, very clean and stylish, highly recommend.”
The 10 studios listed for San Mateo, 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.
Area overview: San Mateo, CA
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,017 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "community", "energy" and "patient". 9 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 8 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 San Mateo?
3 of the 10 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.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios San Mateo
“The community is strong and there's parties, practice rounds , as well as proam practice rounds.”
Dance Mission Theater
“It was challenging, fun, and the choreographer/teacher was very professional and encouraging.”
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ODC Theater
“Fantastic dance show there presented by CubaCaribe!”
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Spark of Creation Studio
“The teachers are super nice and positive.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near San Mateo
- “I recently had the pleasure of taking a beginner heels dance class with Mimi, and I can't recommend it enough!” — from a review of Motion Arts Center
- “The teachers here are very friendly and fun while also being really great dancers.” — from a review of Fred Astaire Dance Studios San Mateo
- “At our event, she and her dancers went above and beyond to raise the energy in the room and get the crowd dancing.” — from a review of Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances
- “The atmosphere is vibrant and encouraging, making it the perfect environment for dancers of all levels.” — from a review of Motion Arts Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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