Whether you’re looking to learn the latest TikTok line dance, prep for a special event or simply get in some core work while grooving through the midweek slump, Seattle has a dance class for it. This guide is for the rhythm-curious, the seasoned salsa steppers and the event goers with two left feet! From heels classes to Bollywood basics, you’ll find a vibe that matches your mood (and skill level).
Below you’ll find studios from across Seattle, each offering a different way to move your body and boost your mood, but with a shared welcoming, inclusive energy — because the dance floor belongs to everyone!
💵Most classes range from $20-$40, with discounts for newbies and passes
🗓️Some require advance registration, so check their schedule before stopping in
💡Many are beginner friendly and some have classes for the wholly uninitiated
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Located in Chophouse Row, this Cap Hill dance studio is an inclusive (age/shape/ race/skill level/sexual orientation) space whose motto is “we are all born to dance!” With twerk workshops, date night classes, K-pop after dark and more, you can choose classes by level or style. They also have an additional location in U Village.
💰Prices vary, purchase 5-, 10- and 20-class punch cards
📍1429 12th Ave, Seattle
🎟️ Advance booking is recommended and available online
🅿️Street parking or accessible by transit
💡Pro tips: Sign up for the new student special for three classes for $30. Wear closed-toe shoes and arrive 10-15 minutes early
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This Cap Hill dance space features three studios with over 3,000 square feet for your feet. Try dance fitness, learn to bachata or experience the Sunday ecstatic dance — a combination of dance and meditation meant to heal through movement. Founded by two tango dancers, the duo host Seattle’s longest-running tango social dance as well as regular salsa socials.
💰Prices vary, contact the studio for rates
📍340 15th Ave E, Seattle
🅿️Street parking or accessible by transit
💡Pro tip: Drop Zone is more than a dance class, it’s a dance community held at this studio that centers artists from historically marginalized communities. Perfect for beginner and intermediate dancers, they offer tiered pricing levels for the eight-week session
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American Dance Institute is Greenwood’s big ballet school that now offers a range of classes from hip-hop to K-pop. With over three decades of instruction, the school has a “Center Stage” vibe for those wanting to feel in the thick of dance magic. And there are additional locations in Shoreline, Wedgewood and Magnolia.
💰Prices vary, contact the studio for rates
📍8001 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle
🅿️Street parking or accessible by transit
💡Pro tips: Each class has a required dress code, which can be found on the registration page. All classes require advance registration. Try a free class to figure out if it’s a fit for your feet!
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While this nonprofit studio has a huge focus on making dance accessible to kids by connecting the body and mind, it also features some truly unique offerings for adults. For instance, the adaptive BrainDance class is a 10-week series offered for free that incorporates mindfulness with movement. Their creative modern class is taught online, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
💰Prices vary, contact the studio for rates
📍12577 Densmore Avenue N, Seattle
🅿️Street parking or accessible by transit
💡Pro tip: Financial aid is available for those in need
📸: Dance City Fit
This BIPOC, woman-owned, Renton dance and fitness studio offers HIIT dance classes, Tahitian dance and hip-hop step as well as yoga. Here you’ll find dance lovers of all ages, genders and sizes shaking and sweating! They also routinely offer workshops for a flat fee, giving you a chance to learn the basics.
💰Prices vary. Monthly memberships and punch cards are available
📍334 Wells Ave S, Suite E, Renton
🅿️Street parking or accessible by transit
💡Pro tips: Follow their Instagram for info on workshops and community events. This studio also offers three free classes to all new clients!
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Touted as having a bit more dance in their dance fitness classes than most, this studio offers weekly classes, regional pop-ups, community events and more.
💰A sliding scale of $18-$20 for 60-minute classes unless stated otherwise
📍4421 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
🅿️Parking lot or accessible by transit
💡Pro tip: Curious what a class is like? Hit their YouTube channel to see a class in action and dance along
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This studio, which features hip-hop, jazz and tap classes for all ages and levels, is all about making dance accessible for everyone. Plus, Eastside Dance offers the flexibility of single drop-ins or full sessions.
💰Classes range from $24 for a 45-minute class to $69 for three hours per week
📍13200 Old Redmond Road, Redmond
🅿️Parking available onsite
💡Pro tip: Try a class for free by registering online
📸: LaVida Dance Studio
Dancing is life at this Kirkland studio with a focus on Latin dance. Try salsa, bachata, tango and more and, once you master your moves, audition for the Ladies of LaVida performance group! Plus, this studio offers social dances open to the public, wedding lessons and much more.
💰Prices vary, contact the studio for rates
📍11961 124th Ave NE, Kirkland
🅿️Parking available onsite
💡Pro tip: Take advantage of the new student special, which includes a trial class and a social dance party invite for $40
More to try
● Reverie Ballroom: As of April 1st, Century Ballroom has a new name. This is a great spot for ballroom but also queer two-step and line dancing! And don’t forget to check out their social dance calendar, which comes with a lesson.
● Arthur Murray: A legacy of a dance legend, Arthur Murray studios are locally owned franchises specializing in ballroom dancing.
● eXit SPACE: With three locations, this studio is a great place for newbies since they offer a basics series for those new to a certain genre or to dance entirely. Plus, they hold a biannual performance to showcase all that hard work!
● All That Dance: Featuring dance fitness and yoga classes for all levels and schedules (including virtual classes), this U Village studio has been in operation for over three decades.
