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The King's Dancers
“This studio has the greatest atmosphere and kindest people, students, and parents!”
Best Dance Classes in Schenectady, NY
15 studios listed · 5 in Schenectady · 2 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dance Force
“They have wonderful teachers and have learned so much in the 2 years they have been attending classes.”
Jack Ferrara Dance Studios
“I highly recommend this dance studio for any child looking to take tap, jazz, ballet or hip hop.”
Myers Ballet School
“A place where friendship and skills built, where children and parents fell love in ballet, and where they grew up or older with fruitful memories.”
The Dance Studio
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Capital District Arts Initiative
“The adult classes I take are so fun, and the environment is very welcoming.”
The 15 studios listed for Schenectady, NY 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: Schenectady, NY
5 of the 15 studios we list are based in Schenectady; the other 10 serve Schenectady from towns including Albany (11 mi), Niskayuna (2 mi) and Latham (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 398 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Schenectady?
5 of the 15 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.
Dance Fire Studio
“Me and my fiancé took dance lessons from Tom, Russell for her wedding.”
The Little Gym
“I just wanted to say thank you to the staff that worked with the advanced group”
Dana Yager Dance
“While the pandemic caused some issues around scheduling, Dana went above and beyond to continue to provide lessons virtually.”
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Dance Me
“Not only is Miss Bri an amazing dancer, teacher and choreographer, but she is also such a great role model for all of her students.”
Narthanalaya
“It's a great institution for learning classical Indian dance Bharathanatyam 🙏🕉🔱🌸🌺🌻🙏🏻.”
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Tina Marie's Dance Academy
“I am proud to say I have been a member of the Tina Marie's Dance Academy family for almost 30 years!”
Turning Pointe Dance Center
“With all of this my daughter has grown not only as a dancer but as a compassionate, respectful, confident and caring person who happens to breathes dance!!”
Albany Dance & Fitness
“I take ballet classes there and Gail is the best!”
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Dance Dimensions
“Definitely would recommend this place to any parent with a child who wants to learn how to dance, and even adults who want to participate in dance lessons or Zumba sessions.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Schenectady
- “My daughter's confidence in dance and on stage has grown immeasurably in just one season here.” — from a review of The King's Dancers
- “I am a dancer at Myers and I have improved so much in only one year!” — from a review of Myers Ballet School
- “My girl loves Dance Force, she has been going for a few years now!” — from a review of Dance Force
- “The King’s Dancers indeed. My spirit is happy, at peace, and I appreciate how welcoming and loving the atmosphere is.” — from a review of The King's Dancers
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