Find dance classes in Boston, MA

Q: How much are dance classes?

Kids group dance lessons cost $60 to $200 per month , or $40 per week on average. Private dance lessons for adults cost $50 to $85 per hour , depending on the location, dance type, number of lessons, and session length. Wedding dance lessons cost $50 to $150 per hour or $500 to $2,500 for a package of 10 to 20 classes.

Q: How long are dance classes?

Most dance classes last 30 to 90 minutes and meet 1 to 5 times per week , depending on the dance type and age range. Dance classes for children tend to meet more often for shorter sessions because children tend to benefit more from frequent, consistent lessons. Casual adult lessons tend to meet fewer times per week but are usually longer.

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Top 10 dance lessons in Boston, MA

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Your Dance Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much are dance classes?

Kids group dance lessons cost $60 to $200 per month, or $40 per week on average. Private dance lessons for adults cost $50 to $85 per hour, depending on the location, dance type, number of lessons, and session length.

Wedding dance lessons cost $50 to $150 per hour or $500 to $2,500 for a package of 10 to 20 classes.

What should I wear to a dance class?

Most dance classes are casual and focus more on comfort and form than style. What you wear to a dance class depends on the dance type:

Ballet and jazz require form-fitting clothes so your form and posture is visible.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes and shoes to contemporary or street classes.
Wear fitness or leisure clothes and tap shoes to tap dance lessons.
Wear casual clothes, smooth-soled shoes, or dresses to ballroom, tango, or salsa classes.

Are private dance lessons worth it?

Private dance lessons are an excellent way to gain new skills in a low-stakes environment, but they may not be for everybody. Private lessons are worth it if you:

Value privacy
Want to make progress quickly
Feel more comfortable one-on-one instead of in groups
Want direct feedback on technique
Need a class that conforms to your schedule

How long are dance classes?

Most dance classes last 30 to 90 minutes and meet 1 to 5 times per week, depending on the dance type and age range. Dance classes for children tend to meet more often for shorter sessions because children tend to benefit more from frequent, consistent lessons. Casual adult lessons tend to meet fewer times per week but are usually longer.

How do I choose a dance teacher?

Start by browsing our dance instructors, then:

Get three or more free estimates to compare.
Examine reviews on Lessons and Google.
Choose an experienced, reputable instructor.
Get a written estimate and timetable before the first lesson.
Follow a payment schedule instead of making a large payment up front.

After asking questions and verifying credentials, hire the best dance teacher in your area.

What questions should I ask dance instructors?

When looking for local dance companies, consider asking the following questions:

How long have you been in business?
Can you give me an estimate in writing?
Do you teach private lessons or group lessons only?
What dances do you specialize in?
What ages are you used to teaching?
Are your lessons entry-level or intermediate?

Reviews for Boston dance lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Boston area.

Lina F.

Champions is an extremely positive and inclusive community with focus on slow sustained growth and self improvement. It is an extremely rare case for the ballroom community and I am happy to be a part of it for many years.

Champions Dance Sport Club

Natasha S.

Betty is very personable, knowledgeable and easy going instructor. I really enjoyed my lessons with her and hope to come back soon

Kitchen Dancing

Anna

My daughter has been taking classes for three years and absolutely loves it. Everyone is so friendly and professional! She made a lot of progress and did really well in competitions last year! She loves the summer camp, too, and asked to add more weeks this summer. I highly recommend the place, it's the best rhythmic gymnastics school in the Boston Area.

Boston Rhythmic

Maryann D.

Joanna Duncan is a gifted ballet teacher. She is a certified RAD teacher, but that does not capture the quality of her deep capacity to understand each child's best approach to learning and artistic expression. My daughter started training with Joanna when she was 8. I've appreciated Joanna's nurturing of my daughter's interests and capacities at every stage of her development, and trust her completely as we approach my daughter's more mature stages of ballet training almost 10 years later.

Danceartists Ballet Academy

Aaron C.

Everything! The teachers are highly skilled both at dance and at teaching. The studio atmosphere is extremely welcoming and friendly - especially to beginners. The parties attract students at all skill levels. And the music is great!