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LA Dancefit Studio
“I drive from Long Beach every week to take Wil's Hip Hop class.”
Best Dance Classes in Santa Monica, CA
12 studios listed · 5 in Santa Monica · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Westside School of Ballet
“Danced here for years the absolute best place you can go for ballet training.”
Santa Monica School of Dance and Music
“The classes are a great combination of technical skills and fun activities appropriate for that age, and the year-end recital has been such a positive (a bit scary but so well supported) and growing experience for my daughter!”
West LA Academy of Dance
“It's like a family and since kids as young as three up to adults can take classes, it is a family affair for me!”
The Artist Collective
“Kristen has created something so special in this community:the teachers, the students.”
Dance Alive
“I practice ride the wave in person classes as well as the monthly workshops for about a year now and the consistent practice has transformed how I approach my life, my relationships, and my work.”
The 12 studios listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
5 of the 12 studios we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 7 serve Santa Monica from Los Angeles (8 mi), Tarzana (11 mi) and Burbank (15 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 530 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "energy". 8 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 12 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 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 Santa Monica?
5 of the 12 are, and the rest come from other towns within 15 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.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Santa Monica
“Di made sure we'd look wonderful with her graceful choreography, and she has such a gift for teaching, adapting to suit both of our different learning styles *and* ensuring we have proper form and technique with positive reinforcement.”
The Pretenders Studio Inc
“You're taught to be yourself, strive to your greatest potential, and be open to the success and failure you experience through life.”
Groove Zone Hip Hop
“Groove zone is the best and we are so lucky to experience this magic.”
JT Ballroom Dance Studio
“It is a great place to learn, where we feel like family when they teach us, there is friendship and discipline and the certainty that we will be treated well”
Gravity Space
“Thank you so much Mary & Brea for the love and passion you've poured into teaching this program.”
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Rock Star Dance Fitness (Adult Dance Fitness Classes)
“By the time the class was over, I was just getting into the groove that i was looking forward to the next class.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Santa Monica
- “The owners are friendly, professional, great dancers, and just give that really fun neighborhood business feel you can trust!” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio Santa Monica
- “Our daughter has grown technically and confidence-wise as a dancer (mostly jazz/contemporary/hip hop) in 3 short years (age 10-13) thanks to this studio!” — from a review of West LA Academy of Dance
- “If you’re a dancer who wants to take it to the next level, I recommend joining Groove Zone.” — from a review of Groove Zone Hip Hop
- “Mary Grace does a fantastic job of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for dancers of all levels.” — from a review of Gravity Space
- “A visit to LA Dancefit is the easiest way to elevate your mood - guaranteed you will leave feeling better than when you arrived.” — from a review of LA Dancefit Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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