Arthur Murray Dance Studio Santa Barbara
“If you want to feel at home and learn a great new hobby, I highly recommend that you dance at AMSB!”
Best Dance Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
16 studios listed · all 16 in Santa Barbara · 1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Seventh Dimension Dance
“Eric is so patient and explains things in a clear way.”
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Santa Barbara Dance Arts
“The atmosphere was very positive and supportive with wonderful staff and the older dancers helping and encouraging the younger dancers as well as each other.”
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Momentum Dance Company
“We absolutely loved seeing these dancers grow and perform as authentic artists and athletes.”
ME Sabor Dance Studio
“Marco is excellent at explaining the basics and provides enough time at the end to put the steps into practice.”
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Interact Theatre School (Ages 4
“And what a gift our family was given at the performance to experience a witty and endearing original production with original songs that could easily have been on Broadway.”
The 16 studios listed for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
All 16 studios we list here are in Santa Barbara itself. We have 18 studios in Santa Barbara on file; this page shows the highest-rated 16. 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 263 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Where do I find dance class schedules and age groups?
15 of the 16 studios here have a website on file, and that is where the class grid, the age bands and the term dates live. Studios rarely list every style in their business name, so a place that looks like a ballet school often teaches four other things.
Elevated Dreams Aerial Dance & Performance
“I took classes with Jupiter and she's so kind, explains the steps, shows examples & takes necessary step to ensure stretching before aerial work.”
Leslie Sack Dance Studio
“Best dance teacher this side of the Mississippi.”
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet
“The amazing spring show at Center Stage Theater and the Nutcracker, easily the best Nutcracker performance in Santa Barbara!”
The Dance Hub
“There are also many other instructors here with interesting and different classes - flamenco, modern, Afro Brazilian, etc...”
Alexandra King Dance
“Alexandra is not only a remarkable dancer, but an excellent teacher as well.”
Westside Dance
“Miss Jen is the best ballet teacher.”
Maria Bermudez Flamenco Performing Arts Studio
“She has amazing connections within the flamenco community from LA to Spain.”
Santa Barbara Dance Institute
South Coast Dance
Yes Dance SB
“I highly recommend coming, even if you are a beginner, there are so many great options and different level of classes for each person.”
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