Fort Worth Dance Classes for Kids: Finding the Right Fit

If your child lights up the moment the music begins, you know that dance isn’t just movement, it’s magic. But finding the right dance classes—with all the studios, styles and class schedules—can feel like an endless shuffle. So how do you choose? For readers who live in and around Fort Worth, here we’ve handpicked several dance studios offering classical ballet, hip-hop and more that do more than teach steps but also build confidence and inspire creativity.

Live closer to Dallas? Check out our favorites here.

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.

Texas Ballet Theater School

Serving as the resident ballet company for both Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth and the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas Ballet Theater welcomes twirling toddlers as young as 3 years old. For new students aged 8 and older, placement requires an evaluation based on your child’s technique, physique, strength, and maturity. Texas Ballet Theater also offers a specialized boys-only class for ages 7–14, designed to support and strengthen young male dancers in their unique physical and artistic development. 

One thing that makes them stand out: Texas Ballet Theater School—voted by our readers as runner-up for “Best Dance Class” in our 2025 Best for Families survey—offers adaptive dance classes created especially for young dancers ages 5–8 with Down syndrome or similar diagnoses. These classes help kids build movement and rhythmic skills while joyfully nurturing their self-expression.

Location: 1540 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, Texas;
300 North Coit Road, Ste. 231, Richardson, Texas;
6118 Luther Lane, Dallas, 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: Fort Worth, 817/763-0207, fwschool@texasballet.org;
Richardson, 214/377-8576, richardsonschool@texasballet.org;
Dallas, 214/251-8199, dallasschool@texasballet.org
Website: texasballettheater.org

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Artistry Elite Dance

Artistry Elite teaches toddlers up to teens, so your littlest dancers (18 months to 3 years) can start with the creative movement class, where they’ll bop, bounce, and build basic coordination. Littles ages 3–4 can level up with a combo of creative movement and acro—think tumbling meets twirling. Starting at age 3, ballet/tap combos help kids grasp rhythm and technique through playful movement, while 5 to 6-year-olds can explore the magic of Broadway-style jazz and acrobatics.

As dancers grow, they can dive deeper into specific styles: ballet classes (for ages 7–12 and 13+) focus on classical technique and graceful alignment; jazz brings the energy to life; contemporary empowers dancers to tell stories through movement with lots of expression and improvisation; and hip-hop keeps things high-energy across multiple age groups (5 through teen).

What we love about the studio: Owner Amber Evans is a gifted choreographer well-known for the stories she weaves into her students’ dances, which is what makes them so successful at competitions. 

Location: 6500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 170, Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: Monday–Friday 4–9pm; Saturday 10am–2pm; closed Sunday
Pricing: Annual registration fee of $35 ($10 per additional sibling). Cost differs depending on number of classes per month ($75 for one, $115 for two, $135 for three, $150 for four, $165 for five)
Contact: 817/726-5312, amber@artistryelitedance.com
Website: artistryelitedance.com

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Dance Connection

At Dance Connection, they teach everything from ballet to hip-hop, tap to tumbling, musical theater to lyrical—all led by instructors who know their stuff and know how to connect with kids in a way that really sticks. Classes blend solid technique with current styles, so dancers get both the fundamentals and the fun. Plus, your dancer will get to attend conventions, perform in showcases, and soak up all kinds of stage experiences.

Here’s a peek at what they offer:
• Combination tap, ballet, & tumbling developmental program: For the littles (starting at age 2), a mix of ballet, tap, and creative movement that builds rhythm, and coordination.
• Strength & Conditioning: For dancers who want to level up their alignment, agility, and overall strength.
• Musical Theatre: Great for boosting stage presence and self-expression.
• Intermediate & Advanced Classes: For dancers who are ready to push themselves, including college-level training.
• Competitive Dancers Program: Audition-only groups who compete at regional and national events.

What we love about the studio: Dance Connection offers cotillion class for your sixth-eighth graders. The provide a modern take on classic etiquette and formal dancing.

Location: 5519 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas;
1403 N. Plaza Drive, Granbury, Texas
Hours: 4:15–8:45pm on Monday–Tuesday & Thursday– Friday; Wednesday 3:30–8:15pm; Saturday 9:30am–1pm; closed Sunday
Pricing: Annual registration fee of $35 ($15 per additional family member). Cost differs depending on number of classes per month ($75 for one, $115 for two, $135 for three, $155 for four, $165 for five, $185 for six, $15 each additional class)
Contact: Fort Worth, 817/292-3703, danceconnectionfw@gmail.com;
Granbury, 817/573-2011, nancysaysdance@yahoo.com
Website: danceconnection-fw.com 

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Uplift Dance Project

Classes at Uplift Dance Project run mornings, after school, and weekends, so there’s bound to be one that fits your family’s schedule. The studio offers a lineup from ballet, tap, and jazz to tumbling and hip-hop designed to grow with your child.

They also host seasonal performances and options for extra performance teams if your dancer wants more stage time. Basic dancewear and the right shoes are required, but don’t stress because Uplift’s Founder Faith Gardner can help guide you on what you need.

What we love about this studio: Summer dance sessions are themed, like the hip-hop boot camp or the princess dance camp that combines ballet, an art project, and a princess movie each day. At the end of the camp, families will enjoy a performance to show what their little ones have learned during the week. 

Location: 13021 Harmon Road, Ste. 405, Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–8:30pm, Saturday 8am–noon, closed Sunday
Pricing: Annual registration fee of $59. For one class a week, classes range from $65–$99 per month. They offer a $39 new student/grand opening special that includes the first month, registration fee and a drawstring backpack.
Contact: 817/422-8816, upliftdanceproject@gmail.com
Website: upliftdanceproject.com 

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Margo Dean School of Ballet

The Margo Dean School is the longest established of its kind in Fort Worth. Rooted in tradition, the school emphasizes that ballet is a disciplined craft. While the training is serious (formal dress codes and no-nonsense classroom instruction), the atmosphere is anything but stuffy. Your kids will find both structure and joy in every plié and pirouette.

What makes them stand out: For more than 70 years, Margo Dean School of Ballet has been recognized for shaping dancers who have gone on to perform with prestigious companies such as Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Ballet West, and even internationally with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Frankfurt Ballet. 

Location: 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: Monday 4–7:35pm, Tuesday 4:10–8pm, Wednesday 1:30–7:45pm, Thursday 4–9pm, Friday 4:15–6:30pm, Saturday 10–11:30am, closed Sunday
Pricing: Registration fee of $45 ($25 per additional children). Cost differs depending on number of classes per month ($80 for one, $130 for two, $170 for three, $200 for four, $240 for five, $270 for six, $300 for seven)
Contact: 817/738-7915, balletinfo@att.net
Website: margodeanballet.com

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Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio

At this studio, your child can realize their dancing dreams without breaking the family budget. In addition to the traditional offerings of ballet, tap, and jazz, kids will love unique classes like acro dance, hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and even ballroom dancing. Combo classes, for dancers as young as 2, combine different styles to keep you child totally tuned in.

If your child is between 2 and 4 years old, they can enroll in the Ready Set Dance combo class that incorporates elements of jazz, tap, hip-hop, singing and music. It develops the musical ear, dynamics and tempo while your little ones have fun with instruments and a parachute. 

What we love about the studio: Dance students at Ten Feet Tall enjoy multiple performance opportunities throughout the year, including festive recitals and events like Watauga Fest.

Location: 7901 Indian Springs Road, Watauga, Texas
Hours: Monday & Thursday 4:30–7pm, Tuesday 3:30–7pm, Wednesday 5–6:30pm, Saturday 9:30–11am, closed Friday & Sunday
Pricing: $36 per month for a 30-minute class, $46 per month for 45-minute class, $63 per month for 60-minute class. Registration for recital is $50, with an $80 costume fee.
Contact: 817/646-5755
Website: tenfeettalldance.com 

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North Texas Performing Arts

North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) is America’s largest youth-focused theater organization, serving more than 11,000 kids each year through performances and education programs. NTPA offers roughly 200 productions across Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties annually. The academy curriculum includes dance classes for your little thespian in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and musical theater dance. 

One thing that makes them stand out: NTPA’s unique Starcatchers program provides dance experiences designed specifically for children with disabilities.

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

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TCU Music Preparatory Division

For 50 years, the TCU Music Preparatory Division has been helping Fort Worth kids fall in love with music. And everybody knows that music and dancing go hand in hand. From private lessons to group jams, the TCU Music Preparatory Division has created a space where creativity, confidence, and a whole lot of rhythm can grow.

One of its coolest programs that parents just love is Music Together Rhythm Kids, a high-energy class for ages 4–8 that’s all about drumming, moving, and making joyful noise. Your kids will explore sounds from around the world, learning through play and expressing themselves.

One thing that makes them stand out: The Music Preparatory Division is part of the larger TCU School of Music, which exposes your child to a vibrant academic environment. 

Location: 2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: Tuesdays 5:30–6:15pm
Pricing: Music Together Rhythm Kids class fee is $239.
Contact: 817/257-7232, music@tcu.edu
Website: finearts.tcu.edu

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Top image courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater