Looking for Dance Classes for Kids in Plano?
Does your child love to dance when he or she hears music? Or do they start tapping their feet to a song on the TV or the radio?
Kids of all ages could try out a variety of Dance Classes and Dance Schools in Plano and around Collin County.
We have the Plano Moms’ recommended Dance Schools & Classes – keep scrolling to see them all!
So, a commonly asked question is: When should you start looking for Dance classes for Kids nearby?
Well, most of them accept children as young as 16 months – 2 years to give them some foundation for Dance at an age-appropriate level.
More structured classes and learning usually begins at age five since most children begin to understand learning techniques around this time, and they have longer and better attention spans; they can follow directions and can handle some criticism constructively.
If you are looking for an after-school or weekend activity for your child, dance or gymnastics offers many benefits.
Here are Plano Moms recommendations for Dance Classes for Kids near you:
Creation Station Dance
Address: 12835 Preston Rd #215 Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: 972-239-3000 or email
Creation Station is a wildly creative dance school concept which provides movement-based programs for children 16 months through 16 years of age…tots to teens!
They offer ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance classes. All classes at Creation Station reflect a commitment to promoting high self-esteem.
The dance instruction is presented to entertain as well as educate and most of all, allow every child to be just that – a child! Creation Station takes a developmental approach to teaching. They have realistic and age-appropriate expectations for children.
Their classes begin with a consistent structure. From there they add a developmental theme, physical focal elements (designed to strengthen coordination, build body awareness or flexibility, and in the case of ballet, introduce technical elements for practice), and finally, they add a magical make-believe component to tie everything together.
Creation Station’s award-winning and internationally recognized program use an incredible assortment of props, costumes, and weekly developmental themes to inspire and engage the children.
They help children develop and practice social, physical, and gross motor skills, but their major focus is the FUN! Enrichment is only enriching if your child is engaged and interested in what she/he is doing!
Plano Mom’s Offer: Free trial class and a free pair of ballet shoes for any Plano Moms who enroll.
Destiny Devoted Dance
Address: 1116 W Parker Rd #330, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: (972) 379-8161
Destiny Devoted Dance is Plano’s newest dance studio. They proudly serve the city of Plano and the surrounding area with a variety of dance and fitness classes for children ages 2 years through adult.
They pride themselves on creating a diverse learning environment with a personalized touch. With well-rounded staff, they provide a high-quality dance program while having fun and building friendships.
- For ages 2-4, they offer an hour Ballet/Tap/Tumble combo class. For ages 5-8 they offer 30-minute classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and acro for dance.
- For ages 9-18 they offer 45 minutes to 1 hour leveled classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, acro for dance, conditioning, and technique.
For Adults, they offer ballet/jazz, contemporary dance, tap, BarreBody, and BarreBody Hip Hop. Destiny Devoted Dance also has a successful performing company for ages 5-18 years that represents in the community as well as in the competition circuit.
Destiny Devoted Dance is not just about dance steps. They are invested in every individual who walks through the doors. They aim to use their passion to shape your dance experience by teaching discipline, building character,& developing artistry.
Whatever it is that you are destined to be in life, they are invested in impacting the future through you.
Edge Dance & Performing Arts Center
Address: 4101 E Park Blvd Suite #121, Plano, TX 75074 Phone: (972) 516-1653
Established in 2012, Edge Dance & Performing Arts Center has been providing excellence in the arts for Dance, Theatre and Vocal instruction. Their highly skilled staff of instructors are equipped with many years of both performance and teaching experience.
At Edge Dance & Performing Arts Center they welcome all levels of dancers, actors and singers ages 2 through 18.
They offer weekly classes for recreational dancers, and have performing companies and competitive companies for those who would like to pursue dance at a higher level as well as specializing in college prep for students who are working towards careers in the Performing Arts.
They offer many styles of dance, including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Drill Team Prep, and Musical Theatre.
For those who love to act and sing, their theater program stands out from others in the area. They hold major productions all year round, where the students can experience performing in the theater with full professional lighting and sound.
They offer level-specific productions beginning with students age 5. All children who audition are cast in the shows and every student feels like a superstar!
They know there are many organizations in the metroplex that offer great dance programs and many who offer great theatre programs. They are very proud to be able to offer both to all of our students.
Located on the East side of Plano, they are proud to provide instruction to students from Plano, Murphy, Allen, Lucas, Wylie, and Richardson areas.
At Edge Dance, they enjoy building relationships with not only their students but their families as well. Please contact them to schedule a free trial class and see what being part of the Edge Dance family is all about.
Plano Moms Offer: Free Registration Fee for new students.
Studio 3 Dance
Address: 2220 Coit Rd # 440, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: (972) 964-3838
Studio 3 Dance offers a diverse schedule of dance classes for children ages 24 months and up.
Their classes are taught by skilled teachers who take pride in creating a learning experience that is positive and rewarding for dancers of all ages and ability levels. Their costumes and choreography are always age-appropriate.
But Studio 3 is more than just great dancing. Their dancers go beyond technique and poise to develop important life skills – learning to be respectful, confident, and conscientious young people.
From your dancer’s first-class through high school graduation, they would love to have you join the Studio 3 dance family! Competition and performance opportunities are available for those interested. Register now for the best class options!
Plano Moms Offer: 7-Days of Free Trial Classes and $20 off 2nd full month’s tuition when you mention Plano Moms!
Studio 6a Dance Academy
Address: 2547, 6905 K Ave ste 210, Plano, TX 75074 Phone: (469) 573-1536
Studio 6a Dance Academy was founded in 2017 to become a compassionate environment that would minister to the daily lives of the community by sharing the joy of dance.
Their standards of excellence aim to preserve the art of dance by investing in the success of dancers at every step of their artistic journey.
Join Studio 6a Dance Academy for a new year of non-competitive and family-friendly instruction. Registration for the 2019-2020 Season is open until November 30, 2019. Class options include Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz for ages 3-18+.
Try them out and experience the Studio 6a difference firsthand!
Plano Moms Offer: One FREE youth trial class (ages 3-17) or one FREE adult class (ages 18+) when you mention Plano Moms
The Dance Movement
Address: 10301 Custer Rd #101, Plano, TX 75025 Phone: (214) 509-9000
The Dance Movement offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary classes for ages 2-teen.
“We believe little girls should dance like little girls, and older dancers should present themselves in a conservative fashion. Our ideology is reflected in our music, costumes, and choreography.” – Lori Boldt, Owner. Studio est. 2003. Proudly serving Plano, McKinney, Allen, and Frisco.
Plano Moms Offer: FREE $55 membership fee if you are a NEW student with them; just mention Plano Moms.
And the list continues below:
Dance Studios
- 4 the Love of Dance Address: 4681 Ohio Dr #108, Frisco, TX 75035 Phone: (214) 708-5690
- Academy of Dance Arts Allen Address: 7 Prestige Cir #100, Allen, TX 75002 Phone: (972) 727-1455
- Allen Dance Studio Address: 939 W Stacy Rd #120, Allen, TX 75013 Phone: (972) 332-8889
- Chamberlain School of Ballet Address: 3003 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: (972) 985-1374
- Center for Dance Address: 7517 Campbell Rd Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75248 Phone: (972) 248-1112
- Dance Industry Performing Arts Address: 6614 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024 Phone: (972) 403-3208
- Fentons Dance Factory Address: 910 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: (972) 943-8525
- Gotta Dance Address: 3131 Custer Rd # 195, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: (972) 769-0017
- KJ Dance Address: 4017 Preston Rd #546, Plano, TX 75093 Phone: (972) 473-4017
- Plano Dance Theatre Address: 604 W Bethany Dr #200, Allen, TX 75013 Phone: (214) 287-7816
- Pure Movement Dance Address: 1210 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 Phone: (214) 383-2623
- Red Door Dance Academy Address: 125 Hooper Rd, Wylie, TX 75098 Phone: (972) 836-6733
- Refrections Dance of Mckinney Address: 3090 Laura Ln, McKinney, TX 75070 Phone: (214) 901-0574
- Sheenas Dance Academy Address: 7975 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 Phone: (972) 712-1100
- The Plano Parks and Recreation Department also host a number of Dance and Gymnastics Classes at several of their Plano locations.
Lisa
Thursday 10th of October 2019
Just for fun, but last weekend I attended a free moms (and kids) one hour dance class hosted by Athleta. Instructor is from the Centre For Dance. It’s 10AM every Sunday in October in the Northpark Courtyard, that grassy area outside near La Duni. it was fun!
Abbie
Thursday 10th of October 2019
That's awesome! I know that Athleta, Lulu Lemon and Fabletics do sometimes offer free classes in the area. That's good to know.