PLACES TO TAKE CLASS
This is an unbiased, alphabetical list of locations in Richmond and the Tri-Cities area that offer dance instruction. We encourage you to research the establishments to find the classes that best suit your needs. There are many fantastic options available, and we hope this list helps you in your search. Just click on the studio name to learn more.
Locations that offer drop-in or pop-up adult classes (no commitment) are noted with **
Anne Catherine Cross School of Dance(Mechanicsville) Founded in 1981, the school provides both recreational and competitive instruction
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Richmond (3983 Deep Rock Rd): A high-quality studio offering private and group lessons for ballroom and Latin styles.**
Aspire Dance Academy (Manakin-Sabot): Offers age-appropriate performance tracks for young dancers.
Barbara Hammond's School of Dance(3063 Lauderdale Dr): Active since 1975, offering classes for all ages.
Barre None Dance Company(1420 N Parham Rd): Offers a mix of technical rigor and dance education.**
Central Virginia Dance Academy(2812 E Parham Rd): Known for providing elite training in both ballet and commercial dance, offering pre-professional training.**
Chesterfield Dance Center(Midlothian/Chesterfield): Known for comprehensive competitive youth tracks and recreational classes.
Crossroads Irish Dance(730 Research Rd)a variety of dance classes for all ages and abilities, from 18 mos all the way to adults
Dance4Life Kids Ballroom Dance Studio (Richmond): Teaches young dancers foundational posture, smooth, and rhythm ballroom formats.
Dynamic Dance Academy (9200 Stony Point Pkwy): Offers majorette, hip hop, and jazz.
Electric Nomad Dance Studio (1800 Decatur St): Focuses on community-based dance.**
Encore Dance Studio (15584 Westchester Commons Way): Offers a tiered enCORE recreational curriculum as well as rigorous competitive avenues through the Encore Collaborative.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios (100 Arboretum Place and 10960 Three Chopt Rd): Specializes in social dancing, wedding prep, and ballroom dance for all skill levels. Known for ballroom and social dancing.**
Get Fit With Tia (1606 Ownby Ln): A rhythm fitness space focusing on high-energy Xtreme Hip Hop step classes.
Host of Sparrows Aerial Dance & Circus Arts (Richmond): Focuses on alternative dance forms including trapeze, fabrics, and aerial arts.
Latin Ballet of Virginia (600 E Grace St Suite 400 and Perkinson Center for the Arts): A non-profit performing Arts Organization that connects communities through latin cultural experiences **
Legacy School of Dance (Midlothian) Offers a full range of classes including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, and Tap to dancers of all ages.
Mambo Bones Salsa Dance Studio (212 E Franklin St): A dedicated spot for Salsa and Bachata.**
MYND Conservatory(217 W. 7th Street & Scotts Addition): Fostering growth and connection through holistic wellness practices. Offering movement, yoga, and meditation.**
Passion Dance(3923 Deep Rock Rd) A performing arts academy dedicated to developing the whole artist.
Regency Dance Academy (8968 Quioccasin Rd) provides youth and adult group and private classes for all skill levels in all genres of dance
Relevé RVA (9205-b Midlothian Turnpike) Classes in all genres for all ages
Richmond Academy of Ballet(413 Branchway Rd): Professional classical ballet training for children and adults in Richmond**
Richmond Ballet (407 E Canal St): State Ballet of Virginia**
Richmond Dance Center (8906 W Broad St): Provides training in various dance techniques
Richmond Indian Dance Academy(Short Pump and Stony Point) A prominent Bollywood and Indian fusion dance academy catering to both children and adults
Richmond Movement Center(14 E Broad St): Focuses on all styles of dance and Pilates classes.**
Richmond Urban Dance (4 E Grace St): Focuses on all styles of dance, including street-style dance for all ages.**
Rigby's Jig Dance Studio (5470 W Broad St): Specializes in ballroom and social dancing.
River City Dance & Performing Arts (2721 Buford Rd): A dedicated performing arts school.
RVA Dance Studio LLC (6115 Staples Mill Rd): Specializes in Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba.
Salsa Connection Dance Company(Richmond): A dedicated collective for intensive social salsa and Bachata technique.**
Sassy Divas Dance Team (5160 Nine Mile Rd): Offers competitive team training.
SharNation Dance Studios (9200 Stony Point Pkwy): Provides training in various genres.**
SOUL Aerial and Performing Arts Center (1632 & 2407 Ownby Lane): Classes for ages 2 - Adult. Offering aerial arts, dance and acro classes. Black box theater and dance studio rentals.
Spotlight Studio of Dance (Greater Richmond): Provides foundational and performance training across multiple genres.
Stavna Ballet (413 Branchway Rd): Official training school for the Stavna Ballet.
TAOU Studio (Carytown and Forest Hill): A neighborhood studio offering yoga, creative movement, and contemporary classes.**
The Ballroom Club (Richmond): Offers targeted group classes and hosted social nights for ballroom dancers.
The Dance Studio (6915 Lakeside Ave): Known as a traditional neighborhood dance school fostering a multi-decade community.
The Dance Company (Mechanicsville): family-owned dance studio located in the heart of Hanover, Virginia
THE HOUSE. (900 Catherine St): A women-owned creative space hosting community pop-ups, events, and diverse dance training.**
Town And Country Cotillion (Richmond): Provides traditional youth instruction in formal etiquette and ballroom standard dances
Tradicion Dance Company (10049 Midlothian Turnpike): Focuses on Puerto Rican and Latin American folklore.**
TURN Cardio Jam Studio (3105 W Moore St): Focuses on dance-fitness and barre.
Vibe Dance Complex (Richmond Area): Focuses on commercial style, jazz funk, and contemporary youth training.
Village Dance Studios (1549 N Parham Rd): Known for holding auditions for the Village Performing Company.
Virginia Tango (Richmond): Specializes entirely in Argentine Tango technique, milongas, and styling.
West End Academy of Dance (10420 Ridgefield Pkwy): A long-standing studio for children and adults.