8 Kids Dance Studios in Dallas: Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz & More

From intimate, boutique spaces focused on storybook-themed ballet classes for toddlers to professional-caliber training grounds with alumni on Broadway and in major film productions, Dallas has no shortage of dance studios with a variety of options available for kids of all ages and abilities. Here we’ve handpicked eight dance centers for kids that stand out for prioritizing inclusivity, affordability, and industry-level instruction in and around Dallas.

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Note that the pricing mentioned below is an estimate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please reach out to the individual dance studios for more information.

Dance Industry Performing Arts Center

Artistic director and owner Christy Wolverton-Ryzman is the creative force behind 20-something powerhouse seasons and counting. Her studio, Dance Industry, has been a launchpad for students who went on to get full-ride scholarships to Juilliard, as well as Broadway credits. What’s cool about Dance Industry’s alumni is they come back to teach at the studio and pour their experience into the next generation of Dallas students.

One thing that makes them stand out: Voted by our readers as “Best Dance Class” in our 2025 Best for Families survey, Dance Industry is Acrobatic Arts Certified, meaning that moms and dads can rest easy knowing that the dance educator has completed a comprehensive training program emphasizing proper techniques to avoid injuries. 

Location: 6614 Communications Parkway, Plano, Texas
Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, closed Saturday & Sunday
Pricing: Annual basic membership fee of $50 per individual, $75 for a two-dancer family, and $115 for a three-dancer family. Monthly tuition costs varies depending on class length: starting from $69 for 30 minutes and up to $425 for five hours.
Contact: 972/403-3208, frontoffice@danceindustry.net
Website: danceindustry.net

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Texas Ballet Theater School

From pint-sized pirouettes in creative ballet to the first steps of ballet brilliance in ballet fundamentals, each class at Texas Ballet Theater School is designed to help your little dancers grow in grace, confidence and coordination. With dance education for toddlers as young as 3, your child will be placed through an evaluation process that considers their technique, physical development, strength and maturity. The school also offers a dedicated boys-only class for ages 7–14. Additionally, Texas Ballet Theater offers adaptive dance classes for children ages 5–8 with special needs.

One thing that makes them stand out: Texas Ballet Theater—voted by our readers as runner-up for “Best Dance Class” in our 2025 Best for Families survey—launched CityDance to bring the joy of dance to students who might not otherwise have the chance. Partnering with public schools and community organizations, the program offers a free, five-week introduction to ballet, making the arts more accessible. 

Locations: 6118 Luther Lane, Dallas, Texas
300 North Coit Road, Ste. 231, Richardson, Texas
1540 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: All locations 9am–5pm
Pricing: Registration fee of $45. Monthly tuition payments range from $52 to $730, depending on class and level of dancer ability. Spring performance fee is $88 per individual or $140 per family with a $55 costume deposit.
Contact: Dallas, 214/251-8199, dallasschool@texasballet.org;
Richardson, 214/377-8576, richardsonschool@texasballet.org;
Fort Worth, 817/763-0207, fwschool@texasballet.org
Website: texasballettheater.org

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Apex Dance & Performing Arts

Founded by seasoned dance educator Donna Murray who brings more than 25 years of experience and a rich background in the entertainment industry, your child can choose from a variety of classes of energetic hip-hop to expressive jazz. As a mom, you’ll appreciate the commitment to smaller class sizes and individualized attention, ensuring your little one receives focused instruction in a nurturing atmosphere.

What we love about the studio: Murray’s experience with BET, MTV2, and major record labels also means that, for families with aspiring performers, the studio offers a strong foundation in artist development guided by real-world industry insight.

Location: 5706 East Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 240, Dallas, Texas
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4–9pm, closed Friday–Sunday
Pricing: Cost differs depending on number of classes per month: from $80 for one class and up to $450 for unlimited classes.
Contact: 469/577-4111, apexdanceclasses@gmail.com
Website: apexdanceclasses.com

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Contemporary Ballet Dallas

Specializing in early childhood dance education, the curriculum at Contemporary Ballet Dallas is not just a scaled-down version of older students’ programs, it’s designed from the ground up for young learners utilizing story-based movement, sensory integration techniques, and age-specific music.

For kids starting at 18 months, classes include ballet, pointe, barre, tap, jazz, jazz funk, hip-hop, contemporary, creative movement, and parent & me. Little dance students will practice in one of five state-of-the-art studios featuring sprung wood floors to support safe, injury-free training.

What we love about the studio: Parents can gear up with ease from the studio’s online dancewear store, tailored to meet all class dress codes.

Location: 5400 East Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 207, Dallas, Texas
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 9am–2pm, Sunday 1–3pm
Pricing: Annual registration fee of $75. Tuition is billed in four payments throughout the year, ranging from $303 to $443 per installment. There is also an $80 costume fee and $100 recital fee.
Contact: 214/821-2066, admin2@schoolofcbd.com
Website: contemporaryballetdallas.com

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Creation Station Dance 

For some of its students, dancing classes may come just months after learning to walk. For children 16 months old to 16 years, this studio offers age-appropriate ballet, tap, hip-hop, and Broadway musical dance classes in the morning and evening, perfect for working parents with tight schedules.

Themed weekly lesson plans like the Prince and Princess Ballet Story series get your daughter or son ready for a transition to the more advanced CSA Academy Level Dance Program. Creation Station Dance also offers Pre-Drill Team Prep classes for ages 10–13 and 14–16 to get kids ready for tryouts.

What we love about the studio: With a low membership fee, reasonable class prices, and a free trial session for new students, Creation Station Dance keeps affordability in mind for parents with aspiring dancers.

Location: 6434 East Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 107, Dallas, Texas
Hours: Monday 9:30am–6:20pm, Tuesday 9:30am–5:30pm, Wednesday 10:15am–6:30pm, Thursday 9:30am–6:30pm, Friday 10:15am–1:10pm, Saturday 10:15am–3:20pm, Sunday 10:15am–2:30pm
Pricing: Annual member fee of $40 per family. $92 for four-class week sessions with a 25% discount for siblings. Free trial class for all new students.
Contact: 469/802-6382, dallas@creationstationdance.com
Website: creationstationdance.com

iDANZ Performing Arts Studio

This studio offers an exciting variety of dance classes that go beyond the traditional. Hip-hop, breakdancing, contemporary, jazz funk, expressive lyrical—your child can explore movement in a creative and supportive environment. For moms looking to add a fresh twist to traditional training, classes like acro, “heelz” (for teens), and K-pop bring dynamic choreography and global trends to the dance floor.

Founder and artistic director Camille Thompson has an undeniable love for dance, but it’s her unwavering commitment to giving back that truly sets her apart. Over the years through her dance teams and studio, Thompson has led numerous outreach efforts including hospital and nursing home visits, clothing drives, free workshops for underserved communities, support services for women and children in crisis, animal rescue efforts, and feeding the homeless.

What we love about the studio: Thompson’s own journey into motherhood wasn’t without its challenges, but instead of letting them hold her back, she turned them into inspiration. She created Moms with Moves, a dance class designed specifically to help moms reclaim their confidence and joy after motherhood. The success of this class inspired the formation of Mom Crew, a vibrant dance team made up entirely of moms and grandmas based in Dallas. 

Location: 13610 Midway Road, Ste. 224, Dallas, Texas
Hours: Monday–Friday 4:30–9:30pm, Saturday 10am–2pm, closed Sunday
Pricing: Registration fee of $45. Cost differs depending on number of classes. For the fall season, monthly tuition starts at $75 for one class and up to $255 for unlimited classes. For the summertime, the seven-week summer session tuition starts at $115 for one class per week and up to $350 for unlimited classes per week.
Contact: 469/206-0210, office@idanzperformingarts.com
Website: idanzperformingarts.com

Royale Ballet Dance Academy

Uniquely, Royale Ballet Dance Academy is an affiliated school of the world-renowned Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), and the academy instructors, who are all RAD-certified, direct all students into the proper level. Your new-to-dance kid doesn’t need experience to enroll in classes. You have your choice of classical ballet, pre-ballet, and creative movement for younger dancers, as well as contemporary dance, jazz, lyrical and Pilates to enhance students’ technique and versatility.

What we love about the studio: Each summer, Royale Ballet Dance Academy invites young dancers to register for its themed dance camps, like Enchanted Wood and Swan Lake. And while the school focuses on younger children, they have a very strong upper school. Graduating seniors all started dancing with the Academy when they were 4 and under. 

Location: 7517 Campbell Road, Ste. 400, Dallas, Texas
Hours: Monday–Thursday 3–8pm, Friday 3–6pm, Saturday 9am–3pm, closed Sunday
Pricing: Annual registration fee of $65 per child or $75 per family. Fees differ depending on number of classes per month and age of the child, starting at $85/$95 for one class and up to  $290/$325 for unlimited classes. There is a $75 recital fee per child or $95 per family. To help with costs, Royale Ballet also offers scholarships, which are awarded based on merit and at the director’s discretion.
Contact: 469/577-0112, office@royaleballet.com
Website: royaleballet.com

North Texas Performing Arts 

NTPA is a whole performing arts playground where kids can explore not only dance (specifically ballet, tap, jazz) but also musical theater and acting, all under one roof. With experienced instructors and flexible options, it’s designed to fit your family schedule. Across nine theater troupes, NTPA puts on nearly 200 full-scale productions a year in several different genres and many more camps during the school breaks.

One thing that makes them stand out: NTPA’s TechTrack program trains your middle school or high school student to become paid show technicians. We’re talking hands-on workshops in lighting design, sound, rigging, drafting—all on industry-standard gear—leading to real-world roles where students (ages 14+) can earn stipends and creative credit.  

Locations: Willow Bend Center of the Arts 6121 West Park Blvd., Suite B216, Plano, Texas;
NTPA Dallas: 12300 Inwood Road, Ste. 112, Dallas, Texas;
NTPA Fairview Youth Theatre: 302 Town Place, Fairview, Texas;
NTPA Frisco: 6500 Preston Road, Ste. 101, Frisco, Texas;
NTPA Southlake: 1101 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas
Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm
Pricing: Tuition for programs ranges greatly from $50–$600. Need a little help with tuition and costume fees? NTPA has scholarships available each quarter and offers 40% off tuition for every new student age 5–18.
Contact: All five locations, 972/422-2575
Website: ntpa.org

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Top photo courtesy Dance Industry Performing Arts