Joy's School of Dance
“Great communication about classes and recitals and their online parent portal makes it easy to pay online and even split expenses with another parent if necessary.”
Best Dance Classes near Waco, TX
1 of these studios is based in Waco; the others serve Waco from towns including Waxahachie (61 mi), Cleburne (56 mi) and Woodway (4 mi).
1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Waco and several other cities.
Ignite Dance Co LLC
“Weather it's recreational dance or the competitive side of dance you're looking for, Ignite Dance Company is the best studio in Waco, hands down.”
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Lisa's Dance Connection
“The studio's welcoming atmosphere, passionate instructors, and age-appropriate choreography make it a must-try.”
Texas Metropolitan Ballet
“My daughter has been attending here for several years and I could not be happier with the quality of instruction that she receives here.”
Avant Garde Theatre of Dance
“My granddaughter is having so much fun in their beginners Tiny Tumblers class!”
Sandi's School of Dance
“Witnessing the growth of my dancer at SSOD leaves me with eager anticipation for the next dance season.”
The 10 studios listed for Waco, TX 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: Waco, TX
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 235 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on weekends. 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 2005. We have a website on file for 9 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 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?
9 of the 10 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.
Danceworks
“They show interest about what is happening in the lives of their dancers/ families and also are able to teach dance and remain modest.”
Dance Across Cleburne
“All of the instructors are very knowledgeable, very good, and make learning easy and fun!”
Tammy's Dance Center
“I have a 2 1/2 year old she loves the class and looks forward to it every week.”
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Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Waco
- “Love it, the teachers are patient and the dances are age appropriate even for the small kids hip hop class.” — from a review of Joy's School of Dance
- “My daughter loves it so much. Everyone is very friendly, from the staff to the parents of the dancers!” — from a review of Avant Garde Theatre of Dance
- “We love Danceworks! The teachers are all knowledgeable in dance and they show that they truly care about the dancers/ families that attend there.” — from a review of Danceworks
- “We felt so comfortable during our first dance thanks to these dance lessons!” — from a review of Dance Across Cleburne
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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