Unleash your inner dancer at these Edmonton dance studios
If you don’t have a sense of rhythm or you aren’t quick on your feet, take heart. There are studios with professional dance instructors all around Edmonton where you can learn everything from the basics to how to dance competitively. Whatever style of dance you’re interested in, there are plenty of options to set your toes to tapping.
Pique Dance Centre
10604 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0L2Whether you want to seriously train or you’re just looking for casual dance lessons, Pique Dance has something for you. With drop-in lessons, workshops and progressive learning for all skill levels, even people with two left feet will pick up a step or two here. They have classes in aerial silks, zumba, pole dancing, pointe, tap, jazz and a host of modern fusions and music video-inspired dances like twerking, Pussycat Doll hip hop and how to dance in high heels.
Dance Co Ltd
9030 McKenney Ave, St. Albert, AB T8N 2T7With a desire to inspire kids to love dance, DanceCo creates a warm environment within their spacious studio, encouraging everyone to learn at their own pace. Children can take part in an eight-week dance class, including recitals where they can show off their new skills. Get your tiny dancers started with hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet and even musical theatre-styled dance classes.
Rosie T Fitness
6536 170 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 3X6This large, Moroccan-inspired studio offers lessons in a variety of dancing disciplines: zumba, belly dancing, poi, reggaeton, burlesque, lyrical, contemporary, jazz and a lot more. A full-service studio, Desert Rose has performances for events and a cute boutique with costumes, dance wear, props and DVDs to enhance your dancing experience.
J'Adore Dance
The programs you’ll find at J’adore Dance range from kids’ lessons to postnatal classes for new mothers and classes to help parents bond with their children. Their philosophy is built on being inclusive of all ages and abilities, and it shows in their lessons. Adults can take ballet and “fit hop,” while camps offer children instruction and recitals to encourage a love of dance.
3rd Street Beat Entertainment
13883 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6V 1J1Enjoy a huge range of hip-hop dances and instructors in this studio. Their main goal is to help you develop your own style, as street dances are readily influenced by the dancer. They help you overcome fears while they teach techniques in a clean, spacious studio. You’ll be able to choose from Adult Street, Straight Hood, Flow, Street Jazz and Improv Workshops. They even have a drop-in class for beginners and lessons designed specifically for kids.
Elite Dance Studio
11756 95 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 1L9Dancing is a fun way to get kids interested in movement and physical activity without forcing them to compete. Elite Dance Studio has classes for kids in three locations around Edmonton. Adults can also sign up for weekend camps and learn how to take their skills up a notch. Certified teachers and a beautiful, hardwood-floored studio provide a great environment to learn.
Etown Salsa
Edmonton’s very own Latin dance studio offers lessons for all skill levels. If you’re an absolute beginner, you’ll have attentive and friendly instructors helping you learn. They feature other dances besides salsa, including bachata, merengue, cha-cha, mambo and new fusion dances. With a performance team that’ll challenge you to reach their level, you’ll be stepping with rhythm in their studio.
Casa Tango Edmonton-Argentine Tango Dance Studio
4308 Whitemud Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5S3You’ll be dancing with tango masters if you come to Casa Tango for lessons. They offer $65 workshops with their resident dancers, as well as guest performers who stop by. You can stick to your comfort zone with either group lessons or private sessions. Once you feel confident in your dance skills, attend the TGIF Friday Milonga, where you can dance a number of tango styles with others in a casual setting.
