9 Great Dance Studios for Kids in Calgary

Dance is a diverse activity that exposes children to both art and sport. It’s a great way to teach coordination and athleticism while also improving balance and muscle tone. If you’d like to get your little one moving and grooving into dance, check out these nine great dance studios in YYC.

Puddle of Mud is an arts organization that offers a wide variety of session-based dance, theatre and music classes throughout the city. Littles can enjoy classes such as Glee, Dance Explosion or Little Ballerinas while adults can explore in classes such as Belly dance, Burlesque, and Dance Fit. Puddle of Mud also offers birthday party packages with themes such as: Princess, Music Video, Superhero, and Song Recording.

With both recreational and competitive programs offered, you’re sure to find something here to meet your commitment level. A wide variety of programs are offered here, including Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Contemporary.

Calling all ballerinas! The School of Alberta Ballet welcomes students of all ages and levels (yes, you too mom and dad!) Classes are offered in both a recreational basis, as well as an intensive basis. Plus, they offer Ballet Barre Fitness classes for adults. Fun!

If you’re looking for a studio that offers an opportunity for your child to dance with quality instruction, but without the pressure of competition, then this might be the studio for you. A variety of class levels are offered here from beginner to advanced. Options are available by the session or year-round.

Hip-hop enthusiasts, this is the place for you! This centrally-located space is the only dance studio in YYC that is totally dedicated to Hip-Hop. They welcome students of all skill levels and offer classes for all ages.

This studio has stood the test of time. Known to be professional, yet laid back, this north side dance space has a loyal following that speaks to just this. They offer classes in Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop and they are happy to offer your first class for free.

Fox Dance Company offers a wide variety of classes for everyone in the family. Classes are available for the tiniest of students (from 18-months) with options even being offered for adults (and all ages in between). Both recreational, and competitive classes are offered, and their competitive teams do some fun stuff, like performing in Disneyland! New students are invited to try a class for free.

Devotion Danceworks offers session-based classes for students ages 2 ½ - 12 years old. The operate in several locations in the city. Some of the classes you will find here are: Giggle & Groove (preschool parented), Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Musical Theatre. Each session, students perform a ‘Parent Viewing Performance’ for family and friends in a relaxed classroom setting (no expensive recital tickets required!)

If you find the cost of activities tough, this studio has a great solution! It runs as not-for-profit, allowing parents the option to participate in fund-raising to offset personal costs. In addition to being affordable, this studio also offers a competitive dance stream that doesn’t require try-outs – giving each dancer an opportunity to perform.