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Acrobatic Rock'n'roll Academy
“My twins first time attending and based on their enthusiasm after leaving or getting ready in the mornings to go, I would say this place is A+!”
Best Dance Classes in Waltham, MA
15 studios listed · 4 in Waltham · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Step By Step Dance Studio
“There is no doubt that Step by Step Dance Studio is the best dance studio in the Boston area.”
Center Stage Dance Studio
“This is a great place with a great staff.”
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Hamby Ballroom Dance Studio
“Suzanne is patient when we repeat mistakes or demonstrate "fish memory," and employs creative teaching techniques- when one approach doesn't resonate, she quickly changes tack to find one that does.”
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Firebeat Ballroom Studios
“Both of my left feet walked out feeling better about life and my ability to get through the 90 seconds of sheer terror otherwise referred to as the 'first dance'.”
Dancefit Studio
“Every class was enjoyable and they like the options to try different things without the pressures other studios impose on students.”
The 15 studios listed for Waltham, MA 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: Waltham, MA
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Waltham; the other 11 serve Waltham from towns including Newton (4 mi), Cambridge (6 mi) and Malden (10 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 468 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (91%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "patient". 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 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?
All 15 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.
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Boston Swing Central
“The format of the lesson is extremely approachable - they start with the very basic of basics and within an hour you will work your way up from just finding the beat with your body to doing fancy turns!”
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All That Jazz Dance Studio
“The teachers at All That Jazz have not just taught me the basics of dance, but also how to deal with problems, how to work with others, and how to get the most out of myself”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston
“We love the instructors and dance parties!”
Moves & Vibes Dancing Academy
“We were recommended by a friend who recently got married and had Inna as their dance instructor and she was great.”
Ultimate Tango School of Dance
“When Covid struck, we thought we'd have to stop, but we gave their Zoom classes a chance and have been very pleased with how much we've learned.”
Dance Stream Studio
“Dance Stream Studio is the best place for a child to learn how to dance as well as for a dancing couple to acquire habits of being caring, responsible and respectful towards each other.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Burlington
“The teachers have helped create a great environment for fun and learning and all the extra activities offered (like the group lessons and weekly parties) have given us the opportunity to apply what we're learning and improve our progress.”
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House of Dance
“Hilary's hip hop classes are so fun while also teaching the little kids fundamentals, Tara is amazing at giving encouraging feedback to help improve technique in ballet and jazz, and Ethan's choreo is amazing!!”
Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex
“Not only is the art of dance taught, but commitment, respect, and core values are instilled in the children that will carry over to adulthood.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Waltham
- “We adored our instructor, Dick, who was patient, kind, and made us laugh, all of which helped us relax and learn the proper dance steps.” — from a review of Hamby Ballroom Dance Studio
- “The instructors are kind and energetic. The director is fantastic-knowledgeable, organized, responsive, and very dedicated to encouraging all of her young dancers, from beginners (of any age!) to the more experienced.” — from a review of All That Jazz Dance Studio
- “In this time, my daughter has learned how to dance samba, rumba, cha-cha, has gained confidence and has gotten very poised.” — from a review of Dance Stream Studio
- “Dasha made us feel so comfortable and confident by the time we stepped onto the dance floor for our wedding!” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston
- “Hernan and Anita are always there to guide you, to make a confident, caring, musical and inventive dance partner.” — from a review of Ultimate Tango School of Dance
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