Adult dance lessons cost $50 to $85 per hour for private classes. Group adult dance classes range from $15 to $30+ per class for a single class, or $8 to $12 per class when purchasing 4+ classes at a time. Location and studio or instructor reputation also affect the price. Some studios offer a monthly "unlimited classes" membership for $165 to $200.

• Wedding dance lessons cost $50 to $150 per hour or $500 to $2,500 for a 10- to 20-class package to learn a choreographed number for your first dance.
• Virtual adult dance lessons cost $10 to $35+ per month for a subscription-based service offering live or pre-recorded classes. Some websites offer single class purchases costing $5 to $10 each.

Below is a list of popular dance styles you may find when searching for adult dance classes. While some styles are performed with a partner, many dance studios do not require you to bring a partner with you to learn.

• Ballet – Classical ballet is a theatrical dance using slow, formal techniques, music, and often scenery to tell a story. Contemporary ballet dancing combines classical ballet with ethnic, jazz, and modern dance styles, incorporating faster movements, floor work, and often bare feet instead of ballet shoes.
• Ballroom – Ballroom dancing is the original formal dance style for couples and includes stepping-pattern dances like the foxtrot, the waltz, the tango, and the quickstep.
• Belly – Belly dancing is a middle eastern dance style that features isolated twists and movements of the torso and hips. While belly dancing is often thought of as a traditionally feminine dance, the dance style can be learned and enjoyed by both men and women.
• Hip hop – Hip hop dance is a popular "street style" dance performed mostly to hip hop music, with bouncing and rocking movements choreographed to the rhythm of the music beats.
• Jazz – Jazz dance is a high-energy dance often used in Broadway or theatrical stage shows, using ballet and a combination of dance styles with more structured choreography of movements than contemporary or hip-hop styles.
• Latin – Latin dance includes Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata, Mambo, Merengue, and more. These upbeat dances are considered both sexy and aerobic, requiring lots of hip movement.
• Swing – Swing is a social dance, developed in America in the 1920s and 30s, known for its flips, lifts, and spins and named for the original "Swing" style of jazz music that inspired it. Popular styles are East Coast Swing, which is energetic and takes up a lot of space on the dance floor, and West Coast Swing, which is a slower, more formal, and sensual dance style.
• Tap – Tap dancing is a style that involves wearing shoes that make an audible tap sound when the heel or toe touches the ground. Broadway tap focuses on the look of the dance itself. Rhythm tap style is more focused on the rhythms and sounds you create with your tap shoes while dancing.
• Jazz – Jazz dance is a high-energy dance often used in Broadway or theatrical stage shows, using ballet and a combination of other dance styles, with a more structured choreography of movements than contemporary or hip-hop styles.

Appropriate dance class attire varies according to the dance style you are learning and the dance studio's rules. Ballet studios typically recommend wearing flexible fabric that hugs tight to the body. If you're learning ballroom, Latin, and swing style dance, you can usually wear regular street clothes, such as jeans, blouses, shirts, and dresses. With any dance class, you'll want to wear non-restrictive clothing that allows you to freely move and stretch.

When searching for an adult dance studio near you, be sure to:

• Look for a dance studio that is licensed, insured, and has been in business 5+ years.
• Check out their reviews on Lessons.com and Google.
• Review their website for scheduling information and photos or videos.
• Read all contract terms before signing anything.

Consider asking the following questions to help you choose an adult dance studio that best fits your needs:

• What types of dance do you teach?
• Do you offer classes for an absolute beginner?
• What is your class schedule?
• Do I need to register?
• Can I buy just one class?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Do you have any package deals or new student offers?
• Do you offer private lessons?
• Do I need a partner?
• What forms of payment do you take?
• What type of clothing should I wear to class?
• What shoes should I wear?