DANCE SCHOOLS First, please note that all the Universities listed under ‘ Graduate Schools ' and most of the ‘Drama – Film Schools' include the basics of dance, some more than others. Below you will find two lists: The National Association of Schools of Dance (which includes Dance Schools from both the United States and Canada ) followed by a list of Dance Schools specifically produced for children and teens. However, I wish to call your attention to the following link for listings of Worldwide Recognized Dance Schools in: the United States , Canada , Australia , New Zealand and the United Kingdom . WORLDWIDE RECOGNIZED DANCE SCHOOLS http://www.dancer.com/dance-links/schools.htm#CA The National Association of Schools of Dance ttp://nasd.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=index - Modern Movement - Toronto, Ontario - Recreational modern dance class designed by Lisa Sandlos to be enjoyable and
- School of Toronto Dance Theatre - Toronto, Ontario - Includes information about the professional training program, general school, and summer school.
- Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance - Toronto, Ontario - Offers instruction in jazz, tap, ballet, acro, and pointe work.
- Urban Swing Gang - Toronto, Ontario - Features basic information and lessons in East and West coast swing, jive, lindy, and salsa.
- All That Jazz Dance Studio - Grants Pass, OR - Instruction in jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical jazz, swing, and ballet for students ages 3 and up.
- Anisa's School of Dance - Sherman Oaks, CA
- Asheville Center of Performing Arts - Ashville, NC - Dance instruction and performance opportunities in ballet, jazz, and tap.
- Attitude Performing Arts Studio - Singapore - Offers a comprehensive, fun-filled, and interactive dance education program in ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
- Becky Kern's Dance Studio - Belleville, IL - Classes in ballet, jazz, ballroom, line dancing and more.
- Berkshire Dance Theatre - Adams, MA - Offers ballet, tap, jazz, modern, pointe, tumbling, and acrobatics instruction.
- Birmingham Dance Theatre - Brirmingham, AL - Offering a wide variety of dance classes. Attending regional and national competitions throughout the year.
- Career Transition For Dancers - New York, NY - Provides scholarships and guidance for professional dancers transitioning to the second career.
- Chehalem Valley Dance Academy - Newberg, OR - Offering ballet, jazz and tap for ages 3 to adult.
- Conjunctive Points Dance Center - Culver City, CA - Offering ballet, modern, and flamenco classes from world-renowned dancers for adults and children.
- Creative Dance Center - Seattle, WA - Modern and creative dance education for people of all ages, with a focus on children.
- Dance Arts Singapore - Dance school and studio offering ballet, jazz, tap, and aerobics classes for children and adults.
- Dance Depot - Garland, TX - Garland, TX - Instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, cheer, and gymnastics. Includes schedule, information, and pictures.
- Dance Factory - Richmond, Australia - Performing arts studio offering classes in jazz, tap, funk, classical, acrobatics, drama, and singing.
- Dance Mission Theatre - San Francisco, CA - Weekly classes for all ages in hip hop, jazz, Brazilian, tap, and more.
- Dance! Vashon - Vashon, WA - Supporting children's dance performance and education.
- Dancemates - Chicago, IL - Teaching Latin and International ballroom dancing.
- Dancin' Feet Dance School - Coon Rapids, MN - Offering classes in clogging, Irish, tap, jazz, ballet, modern, and exercise. Also features non-competitive community service performance teams.
- David Blight School of Dance - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Teaching tap, jazz, ballet, and gymnastics with locations in Wilkes-Barre , Mountaintop, and Clarks Summit.
- Deborah's Stage Door Dance Center - Rochester Hills, MN - Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, rhythm tap, and hip hop.
- Delaware Dance Company - Newark, DE - Committed to advancing dance through education and performance opportunities. Year round classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and theatre dance.
- Derry Dance Center - Derry, NH - Instruction in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, pre-school creative dance, parent and tot classes and more.
- Dino Dance School - Singapore - Offers classical ballet, adult ballet, fitness dance, and other instructional programs.
- Fiorella H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts - New York, NY - Follows a rigorous conservatory approach with a double period ballet class and a double period modern class per day.
- Gotta Dance - New Jersey - Jazz, tap, ballet, and tumbling.
- John and Josephine Dance Creative - Singapore - Instructions in social, ballroom, and latin dances for exercise, recreation, and dancesport.
- La Manufacture - Aurillac, France - Dance company and performing arts school.
- Laban Centre - London, England - Conservatory for professional contemporary dance training.
- London Studio Centre - London, England - Training for 16+ in jazz, music theatre, contemporary and ballet, professional training for careers in dance.
- Manhattan Dance Project - Phoenix, AZ - Offering New York City-style dance classes across the country from leading teachers and choreographers.
- Minnesota Dance Theatre - Minneapolis, MN - Includes season schedule, ticket information, and dance school information.
- Nancy Clarke School of Dance - Tulsa, OK - Offering ballet, tap and jazz.
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - Singapore@
- New Dance Group Arts Center - New York, NY - Offering classes in ballet, jazz and tap. Educating within the artistic community with choreographers and professional performers.
- Newnan School of Dance - Newman, GA - Instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and Irish dance.
- North Andover School of Dance - North Andover, MA - Offers jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, and acro classes from recreational to competition level.
- Peridance Center - New York, NY - Providing a broad spectrum of dance education, preparing dancers for the continually evolving choreographic arena of today¿s dance world.
- Pittsford Dance Studio - Pittsford, NY - Offers instruction for all levels and ages in all forms of dance.
- Practice Performing Arts School - Singapore - Nonprofit arts school teaching theatre and dance in Chinese and English.
- Salsa Lesson.com - Offering salsa dance classes, club hosting, and online lessons hosted by SF Bay Area dance instructors, Joel and Sorcy.
- Salsa Lovers Dance School - Miami, FL - Private and group lessons.
- Schumacher's School of Dance - South San Francisco, CA - Classes in jazz, tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, creative dance, polynesian, voice, and musical theatre.
- Shawn and Glady's DanceWorld - Singapore - Offering ballroom dancing clases.
- Susan Chambers School of Theatre Dance - Lawrenceville, GA - Offering ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, acting, and voice instruction for children and adults, beginner to professional levels.
- University of Limerick - Blas - London, England - International summer school of Irish music and dance at the Irish World Music Centre, University of Limerick.
- Wendy Burke School of Dance - Huntingdon, England - Offering RAD ballet, ISTD tap, modern, and jazz instruction.
- West Coast Dance Academy - Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, and pilates for ages three through adult and professional. The West Coast Dance Academy is located in Mission Viejo , California .
- West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Dance Academy - Kailua-Kona, HI - Performances, educational outreach programs, guest artists and workshops, and professional dance training.
- ZaRick Dance Studio - Singapore - Offers B.T.A.W. fitness classes and dance lessons including tap dancing, MTV dance workout, and modern/jazz dances.
DANCE SCHOOLS SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS - Allison Darling School of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in jazz, tap, ballet, acro, hip hop, and highland. Ages 3 to adult. Located in Scarborough , Ontario , Canada .
- American School of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Jazz-funk and hip-hop for girls, kindergarten through 12th grade in Fairfield County , CT. Non-competitive environment and numerous area locations. Summer camp in VT.
- Artistic Dance Conservatory [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes from age 2.5 in ballet, modern, pointe, jazz, tap and hip-hop. Located in East Longmeadow , MA - next to northern CT border.
- Barbara Easton Dance Studio [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classical ballet, tap, jazz/funk, singing, drama, acrobatics. Located in Narellan Edensor Park and Wetherill Park , New South Wales .
- Breffni Academy of Irish Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Irish Dance Classes for boys and girls ages 3 and older. Various locations throughout South Florida . Contact information on website.
- Broadway Dance and Fitness [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance instruction for pre-K and up including ballet, pointe, hip-hop, break dancing, lyrical jazz and technical jazz. Located in Austin , Texas .
- The Bronx Dance Theatre [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Since 1976 the dance school has offered classes for ages three through adult in classical ballet, broadway, modern, tap and more. Contact information on site.
- The Calabrese Center for Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Located in Delaware County , PA. teaching ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and aerobics for over 25 years.
- Capital City Dance Center [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Instruction for ages 3 to adult in ballet, tap, point, lyrical, jazz and hiphop. Located in Concord NH .
- Charlene's School of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and pointe. Studio located in Cresson , Pennsylvania .
- Children's Center for Dance Education [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Modern, ballet, tap and tumbling classes beginning at age 3, and the chance to perform in Evansville, Indiana.
- Chris Collins Dance Studio [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in tap, ballet, jazz, point, lyrical, musical theater, pom pons, gymnastics, and rhythm tap in Alexandria , Virginia .
- Colorado Centre of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance studio offering classes for age 3 and older in ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, lyrical and modern. Located in Golden, Colorado .
- Dance Academy of Bellevue [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - All levels of ballet, tap, jazz and related disciplines for children and adults. Located in Bellevue , Washington .
- The Dance Company - Marion, Iowa [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in ballet, tap, pointe and jazz beginning at age 3. Contact information on web site. Located in Marion , Iowa .
- The Dance Company of Indianapolis [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Lessons in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics and preschool for ages 3 and older. Located south of Indianapolis , IN.
- The Dance Connection [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes for all ages, beginning through professional in jazz, hiphop, ballet, tap and street dancing since 1985. Located in Scottsdale , Arizona .
- Dance Designs [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offering tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical from ages 2 and a half to adult. Located in Prospect and Louisville , Kentucky .
- Dance Dimensions [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics, lyrical, and hip-hop for ages 2 and older. Contact information on site. Located in New Milford , NJ .
- Dance Explosion School For The Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, tumbling and lyric for ages 4 to adult. Kinder Fitness and Dance program for ages 18 months to 4 years. Located in Dedham , MA .
- Dance For Kids [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers classes for children beginning at age two, including hip hop, jazz, ballet and tap. Also has a performance team for teens. Located in West Los Angeles .
- Dance Fusion [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance school teaching ballet, tap, jazz, combo, acro, hip hop and lyrical jazz in Henderson , Nevada .
- Dance Innovations [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Studio offering classes and instruction for ages two through adult. Tucson , Arizona .
- Dance Nation [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance classes in all styles beginning at age 2 and a half. Located in Vernon Rockville , CT.
- Dance Tracks LLC [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance instruction for ages 3+ in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, Pilates, yoga, poms and cheerleading. Located in Waukesha , Wisconsin .
- The Dance Zone [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Instruction in jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, tumbling and cheerdance. Classes ages 2 and up. A competitive and recreational program in Henderson , Nevada .
- Danz Groove All Stars [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance camps, classes, competition teams and private instruction beginning at age 3. Located in Miami , Florida .
- Drake School of Irish Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Listing of classes in eastern and southern states for ages 5 and up.
- Dreamcatcher's Performing Arts Studio [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A company and classes for students ages 2 and up in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pom and lyrical.
- Drouin Dance Center [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, lyrical-modern and musical theater for ages 3 through adult. Located in Westbrook , Maine .
- The Edge - Dance and Tumbling for Kids and Teens [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - This diverse program includes breakdancing, jazz, yoga and musical theater starting at age 6. Located in Eugene , Oregon .
- Feet First Center for Contemporary and Classical Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Creative movement, ballet, modern, tap and improvisation for students aged 3-adult. Located in Phoenixville , PA.
- Florida Dance Company and Ovations Competition Team [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - All dance styles taught beginning at age 3. Dance Masters of America board certified instruction. Located in Port Charlotte , Florida .
- Greeley Conservatory of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes for ages 3 and older in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern and lyrical. Located in Greeley Downtown, Coloradao.
- Hearts in Motion [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - School of music and dance beginning at age 3 in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Also, kindermusik for young children, and private music lessons on all instruments and voice. Located in Springfield , Virginia .
- Inishfree School of Irish Dance [ Teens ] - Taught by Sean Reagan. Page includes feis results, bulletin board, dancers' information, class schedules. Located in New York , U.S.A.
- Jackie's Dance Theatre [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes for preschoolers through teens in ballet, tap, jazz. Contact information on site. Located in Plant City , Florida .
- Kari's Dance Academy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance classes and summer camp for ages 7 and up. Located in Emporia , Kansas .
- Kerryn Leanne Dance and Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Instruction in jazz, tap, classical ballet, stretch techniques, singing, funk, acrobatics and cheerleading. For preschool and older. Located in Melbourne , Victoria Australia .
- Kidz Kreative Zone [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Performing arts program offered through the school district Nite Owls program in dance, sign language and drama. Located in Lincoln , Montana .
- Lincolnshire Star Academy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dedicated to providing quality education in the performing arts, which is complementary to, yet independent of academic studies. Located in Lincolnshire , UK .
- Manhattan Motion Dance Studios [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes for teens and pre-teens in jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap. Located in Manhattan , New York .
- Maurice Dance Theatre, LLC [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Quality, structured dance education in a fun and supportive atmosphere for students beginning at age 3. Located in South Paris , Maine .
- Melanie's Dancers Ltd. [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and combo age 3 and up in Normandy Park , Washington .
- Monica's Danz Gym [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz and aerial dance for students ages 2 to adult. Located in Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada .
- The Movement Center [ Kids ] - Classes in movement, music, and creative dramatics for infants and toddlers in Stamford and Wilton , Connecticut .
- MPSD The Maria Priadka School of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes in ballet, jazz, tap and gymnastics as well as hip hop, lyrical and special kindergarten classes. Ages 4 to adults. Located in South Orange , New Jersey .
- Narelle Aspinall's Capricorn School of Dancing [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - R.A.D classical ballet, F.A.T.D tap and jazz, contemporary and free movement dance classes beginning at age 3. Located in Rockhampton , Queensland , Australia .
- Nicola Withers School of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - For ages 3 and up, classes in tap, ballet, modern and lyrical with examinations recognised by QCA and now part of the National Qualifications Framework. Located in the United Kingdom .
- North Shore Dance Academy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Sydney 's leading school providing classes in classical ballet,contemporary, jazz and character from age 3.5 and up.
- Old Bridge School Of Dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A complete dance education and training program for ages 2½ and older in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics, hip hop, pointe, creative movement and competition team. Located in Matawan NJ .
- Perform Art Studios [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Classes for ages 3 and older in R.A.D. ballet, non-syllabus ballet, pointe, I.S.T.D., jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tap and choreography. Located in North Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada .
- Performer's Academy Centre for the Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - DMA Certified Instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, baton twirling and related techniques for ages 3 and older. Located in the Baton Rouge , Louisiana area.
- Sarah Andrews Dance Academy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Ballet, tap and modern classes beginning at age 3 in Harpenden , Great Britain . Online contact information.
- School Of Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Individual and group instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and theater arts for all ages of children. Located in Naperville , Illinois .
- Song N Dance Flower Mound TX [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Singing and dance for ages 2 through adults. Located in Flower Mound, TX.
- Steps On Main Dance Studio [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Instruction for ages 2 and up in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, modern, theater, cheer and poms. "Miss Denise" Saponara-Floramo owner/instructor. Located in Downers Grove , IL .
- Stomp! The School for Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens ] - Classes in street dance, vocal coaching and acting for ages 6 to 16 in Barnet, Herts , England .
- Susan Searles Dance and Arts Center [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Children's dance instruction in jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, and Irish step. Located in Pepperell , MA .
- University Center for the Performing Arts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern, middle-eastern and flamenco. Summer camp program also available. Located in South Florida .
- Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics Center, LLC. [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance and gymnastics for preschool and older kids. Contact information included. Need PDF to read class schedule. Located in King of Prussia , PA.
- Valentine Walker Dance School Surrey [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Part time dance and performing arts school in Reigate , Horley and Brockham. Ballet, tap, modern, freestyle, theatre craft and musical theatre. Located in UK .
- Westchester Lariats [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance classes for children from kindergarten to 8th grade in folk dances from around the world, as well as American traditional, vintage and social dances. Also a dance troupe. Located in Westchester , California .
- xd2dance [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dance instruction for ages 2 and up. Classes taught by dance professionals from tap to drill team. Located in Dallas , TX Area.
- Young Dance Minneapolis [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Modern dance for youth ages 4 to 18 offering community classes and performing Company. Emphasis in developing choreographic skills. Need-based scholarships available. Located in Minneapolis , MN .
- Youth Ballroom Dance Academy - Dancesport [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Latin dance instruction beginning at age 7 in cha cha, rumba, samba, paso doble and jive. Located in Columbus , Ohio .
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