Here are top dance classes in Houston that your kids will love

Dancing is good for the mind, body, and soul. Introducing your kids to the world of dance can shape and inspire them and luckily, Houston has many exceptional studios. As a parent, you’ll enjoy watching your children embrace their creativity, find joy and commitment in the arts, and challenge their movement in new ways as they grow in dancing. 

We’ve gathered information on five of the most highly rated, well-loved studios in Houston with dance classes for kids. All of these studios are specifically raved about by parents, for children. This list has been compiled through rankings and reviews on services like Yelp and Google. 

Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Jersey Village 

Fred Astaire Dance Studio offers a vibrant ballroom dance community for all ages. They focus on making the process of learning ballroom dance fun and state their mission is to always be welcoming, non-judgmental, and joyful. Clients enjoy the friendly energy and the combination of physical activity and social interaction they receive from classes. 

With 5 stars on Google, it’s not hard to believe that this studio is extremely loved. One review raves, saying “Highly recommend for ballroom lessons for kids. The owners/instructors are so engaging and encouraging! My kids love going to dance and have learned so much already! The studio is very warm and welcoming, 10/10.”

Fred Astaire Dance is located at 8301 Jones Rd Suite 100, Houston and is open Monday – Friday from 1:45-9:30 p.m. 

Born 2 Perform — Pearland

Born 2 Perform offers jazz, ballet, contemporary/modern, tap and hip-hop dance as an after-school arts enrichment program. They have competition teams and offer workshops and intensives for dedicated young dancers looking to train at a higher level. Their innovative programs are some of the best in the region. 

A review on Yelp says “This studio is outstanding for kids. There is many camps threw out the year. Next big camp coming in summer! The owner is full of energy & Awesome with kids as she has two of her own that are alway at the studio. The studio bring a Big family environment feel. Now with classes for boys too. I Love the energy and passion they have towards the kids learning . You definitely will NOT be disappointed and will get hooked!!!”

Born 2 Perform is located at 4205 Broadway St Ste 433 Pearland and is open Monday – Thursday from 12-7:30 p.m. and Friday from 12-6:30 p.m. 

City Dance Studio

City Dance Studio is a non-profit dance school that teaches classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and tap. Celebrating 30 years and over 200 dance students, this studio and creative director and founder Sherese Campbell are beyond committed and incredibly loved. City Dance’s class schedule offers opportunities for students of all ages and ability levels. 

One review on Yelp highly recommends the studio with a 5 star review and says “We stumbled upon City Dance from a online search and have been very happy since. My daughter loves going to dance and adores her teacher! After watching the demonstration performance today–I am so excited for my daughters future here. I recommend everyone to bring their kids here. They’ll love it! The location is amazing too!”

City Dance Studio is located at 5226 Cedar St Bellaire and is open Monday – Thursday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Uptown Dance Centre — Houston 

With 25 years in business, Uptown Dance Centre is not just a ballet training school, but a hub for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Owned and operated by a mother-daughter duo, this studio offers a broad variety of classes including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, pas de deux, ballet variations, pilates, and yoga. They set their dancers up with the chance to develop and grow with lots of performance opportunities. 

A review on Google says “Uptown Dance Company has been a huge blessing for our family.  WE switched here from another dance studio in Houston and this feels like a family.  The staff is kind, encouraging, supportive,  and our daughter loves this place.  Uptown offers ballet, jazz, tap, and modern to name a few.  It is a preprofessional company.”

Uptown Dance Centre is located at 7417 Shadyvilla Ln #5115, Houston and is open Monday-Friday. Depending on class schedules, they open between 2-2:45 p.m. and close between 6-7 p.m.

Evolution Dance Company — League City

Evolution Dance Company strives to provide dancers with a fundamental understanding of dance technique and terminology. This studio offers jazz, tap, ballet, acro, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop dance classes, as well as technique based classes like their Turns & Leaps class. Students perform at an annual recital, which is especially exciting for families to see how their children have grown throughout the year. They also have a competition team for dedicated students who love to perform. 

Clients rave about this studio, many reviews mention how much their children enjoy it. One review highlights their daughter’s growth and says “We love Evolution Dance! My daughter, Samantha, has been dancing since she was 3 and has been part of Evolutions Competition team the last 2 years. This studio has pushed her to be a better dancer and more confident. Our other daughter, Bella, also takes Combo class and loves it.”

Evolution Dance Company is located at 1108 Gulf Fwy S Suite #270, League City and is open Monday-Friday. Depending on their class schedule for the day, they open between 4-5 p.m. and close between 8:30-9 p.m.