Find a dance class in Durham, NC

Find dance classes in Durham, NC

Find dance classes in Durham, NC

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Top 10 dance lessons in Durham, NC

Students agree: these Durham dance classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Move With Grace Ballroom

Move With Grace Ballroom

11+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC
Dance encourages you to understand yourself, to acknowledge and engage with your emotions, and to find healing to grow past longstanding obstacles. Move With Grace was founded with these ideas in mind, with the belief that ballroom dance is an art which can facilitate great change in the lives of individuals. Jordan began dancing when he was 17 years old, joining the competitive circuit shortly thereafter. For four years, he competed collegiately for Purdue University and UNC-Chapel Hill. Following this, he moved into a professional teaching position. Jordan has trained with world-renowned ballroom dancers as a professional instructor an...
TDS Space

TDS Space

5.0Exceptional(13)
1 hire on Lessons.com
16+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC
Kay C. says, "Laura Rose is a professional in every aspect of her classes. If you want a wonderful experience, pick her as your instructor! My son and I wanted to do a fun Mother-Son dance at his wedding, and we chose Laura to teach us based on her glowing reviews. Wow, it really paid off, too! She was an awesome instructor and very encouraging to both of us. She taught us lots of great dance steps, turns, and moves to help us create a fantastic dance! We had several family members in tears seeing our dance. The DJ complimented us, and said it was the best Mother-Son dance he had ever seen! What a terrific compliment to get! Taking these dance classes and practicing together has been the best part of the wedding experience for me. I will never forget it. And having dance lessons in a private dance studio was fantastic. Thank you so much, Laura! You’re the best! " Read more
SPANISH PAREJO

SPANISH PAREJO

Serves Durham, NC & Online
My name is Sergio Parejo. I am originally from Colombia, South America. I am fluent both in English and Spanish. I have been a teacher for almost 25 years. I have taught all grade levels.
Grace Over Entropy

Grace Over Entropy

7+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC & Online
Seeing my actors find new levels of authenticity and confidence on stage is what inspires me to do this work. A well acted piece is wonderful, a piece where an actor has the confidence and tools to reveal something about themselves, and so, live truly and full within the world of the character is world changing.
Cary ESL

Cary ESL

5.0(2)
9+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC & Online
Anna A. says, "Simply about difficult -it is George. He is an awesome professional and I would say “teacher from God”. If you want to have a literate, modern speech, fix old school mistakes which you do automatically for years, prepare for a language exam, understand native speakers, or just read books in original -go to George! " Read more
Con Ritmo Dance Center

Con Ritmo Dance Center

5.0(2)
4 hires on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC
Sandy T. says, "Excellent teaching skills. Flexible with schedule. Though I am an adult beginner dance student with little dance experience, I Would recommend him to any level of dancer. He teaches technique with the dance steps so you dont learn bad habits. He lives up to his impressive bio. " Read more
Empower Dance Studio

Empower Dance Studio

10+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC
We offer a range of classes from ballet to hip hop! Our environment is nurturing and we encourage dancers of all abilities to discover their inner dancer!
Walltown Children's Theatre

Walltown Children's Theatre

Top Pro
25+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC
Walltown Children’s Theatre inspires positive social change by empowering and reconnecting young people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, creating a new expression of community, and enriching their lives and those of their families and communities, through exemplary performing arts instruction and youth development programming. Children's interest and ability in reading increases as we expose them to the joy of reading while acting out scenes. Our tutors and volunteers are from local universities. They have a passion for teaching and are positive role models. The WCT after-school environment is a relaxed and "family-like"...
Musikgarten With Ms. Lauren

Musikgarten With Ms. Lauren

Serves Durham, NC
Musikgarten with Ms. Lauren, based in Durham, North Carolina, invites you to come and share the joy of music. Their unique approach incorporates games, active listening, and imagination to cultivate a solid musical foundation. Whether you want to dance, sing, or simply enjoy the fun, Ms. Lauren's Musikgarten promises a memorable experience that will nurture your love for music.
GoDance Cafe Durham

GoDance Cafe Durham

5+ years in business
Serves Durham, NC & Online
GoDance Cafe` is dedicated to helping you get out there and GoDance. From taking dance lessons, to just having a great place to dance and socialize, we want you to embrace all the wonder and awesomeness dance has to offer. How we help you grow. Part of the GoDance experience is you, the student, can have access to the information we use to help coach you along. Dance Vision offers online video aides to students. You can use coupon code GoDance25 and receive 25% your basic subscription. This allows us to help coach you anywhere you want to be. In the studio, while you are on a dance trip, while you are home ..... anywhere. This concept

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 Durham dance lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Durham area.
Becky N.
Laura did an amazing job of tailoring our lessons to our needs. The goal was to be comfortable dancing at a wedding and these lessons really paid off and made the reception a lot of fun. We’re looking forward to building on the foundation she’s given us. Thanks Laura!!
TDS Space
Chris D.
I have been taking Russian lessons from George for 2 1/2 years and he is an excellent teacher. Committed, dependable, flexible....
Cary ESL
Linda P.
Carlos is an excellent instructor and fabulous dancer. I’ve enjoyed dancing with him. I have learned a lot already.
Con Ritmo Dance Center
Tanya T.
I have been taking lessons and competing pro-am with Michael Shultz for over 10 years. He is an excellent teacher, with lots of dance knowledge and his explanations are very clear. He inspires his students to achieve goals they would have never considered for themselves. He cares about his students and it shows.
Michael Shultz Ballroom and Latin Dancing
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