NRG Ballroom
“There is such a variety of dance instruction offered and all the instructors are great.”
Best Dance Classes in Tempe, AZ
24 studios listed · 6 in Tempe · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Dance 101
“Classes are fun and enjoyable, but I'm learning and growing as a dancer as well.”
Kralev Dance
“It took years to convince my husband to take a dance class with me, and now he's actually excited to go!”
Eternal Dance Company
Tempe Dance Academy
“My daughters have danced there for 9 years and I couldn't be happier with the way things are going.”
Learn to Dance Tango
“Nancy and David are great teachers and made me feel at ease and welcome from day one.”
The 24 studios listed for Tempe, AZ 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: Tempe, AZ
6 of the 24 studios we list are based in Tempe; the other 18 serve Tempe from towns including Phoenix (16 mi), Chandler (9 mi) and Gilbert (12 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,290 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (84%) and communication (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "patient". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 6 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.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
22 of the 24 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.
Dance Deluxe
“Everyone there is so great, we just wish there was more seating for the parents who want to watch!”
Dance Starz AZ
“None of us had ever done it before but he taught in a way that every single couple got the dance moves and had a complete blast!”
Dance FX Studios
“Looking forward to continuing lessons with Nia and the rest of the amazing team at Dance FX.”
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
“Excellent place, above all excellence in teaching”
Inspire Entertainment
“There is a variety of classes that are affordable and I love that they keep things classy and modest while still being modern and fun for my son and daughter.”
Just Dance!
“Just Dance is a great school for girls to learn all different types of dance from Tap to Ballet and Jazz to Acro.”
Arthur Murray Dance Center
“My income is quite limited at this time but, once the owner saw what JOY dancing brought me, she worked out a payment plan EVEN I could afford which INCREDIBLY allows me to dance each and every week, attend weekly group lessons, as well as the weekly parties, AND private time with an instructor I absolutely adore.”
Violet Flame Studios
“She makes the entire experience fun from beginning to end and explains things so well that even the most inexperienced dancer feels confident.”
Full Out Performance Dance Company
“They are always excited about going to practice and have learned so much in the short time they have attended Full Out !”
Purple Palace Pole Studio- Pole Dancing in Phoenix
“The instructor was very knowledgeable & fun & the establishment was beautiful & clean!”
Artistic Motion Dance
“There are so many different levels of dance so there is a room for everyone.”
European Ballet and Piano School
“Passionate about music and great with kids!”
South Mountain Performing Arts
“My little girl came out excited and wanted to join so I sign her up and she got home and couldn't stop talking about dance class and can't wait to go back.”
Encore Dance Center
“Sure, he looks cool doing it, he's learning coordination, he's part of a team of kids doing something together, he's getting his energy out in a productive way, he's cart wheeling, front rolling, hand standing, back bending, stomping, popping, locking, pointing in a hip-hop-esq way but what is most important here is that when he becomes an adult, he'll be able to roll up to da club and show up all those other posers who only wish that they "didn't look like an idiot on the dance floor".”
Evolve Dance & Fitness
“Run by a magnificent dancer who truly cares for the children she teaches and inspires them with a compassionate and dedicated team.”
Desert Star Dance
“My daughter has been going since January 2019 and went from one class per week to two.”
Abcd School of Dance LLC
“She got so much better at dance, got opportunity to perform at various events including the FIRST EVER Disney Diwali Dance Fest 2023 and NBA prime time show!”
Classic Image Dance
“From the moment we stepped into the studio for the 1st time, you get the warmest welcome by the awesome front desk staff.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Tempe
- “Dance 101 is great! It’s a friendly environment that is inclusive to all levels and abilities.” — from a review of Dance 101
- “Friendly, welcoming, safe studio with a huge beautiful dance floor and quality instructors for every level.” — from a review of NRG Ballroom
- “Niki is a wonderful instructor. He has the expertise to help anyone become a better dancer.” — from a review of Kralev Dance
- “Every Dance 101 staff member is professional, friendly, and seems to genuinely want to teach children.” — from a review of Dance 101
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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