Belmont, CA is home to 6 kids dance studios, and families here have real variety to choose from: local programs cover ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, acro/tumbling, tap, creative movement, and lyrical. Top-rated options include Ayako School of Ballet (5★) and Fan Yang Dance Academy (5★).
Of the 6 studios in Belmont, 1 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity — while 1 field competitive teams for dancers ready to train harder and perform at regional events. 4 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 5 of Belmont's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
When comparing studios in Belmont, weigh the things that affect your week as much as the dancing: drive time, class-day options, tuition and costume fees, and whether the studio offers trial classes. Visiting in person — even for ten minutes during a class — tells you more about teaching style and atmosphere than any website.
517 Marine View Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
840 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Asian Cultural
1835 Belburn Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
★ 4.9 (10 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1314 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
★ 4.8 (8 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Creative Movement
425 Harbor Blvd #3, Belmont, CA 94002
★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
Studios in Belmont currently offer ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, acro/tumbling, tap, creative movement, and lyrical. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 6 kids dance studios in Belmont, including Ayako School of Ballet (5★) and Fan Yang Dance Academy (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Ayako School of Ballet leads at 5★, followed by Fan Yang Dance Academy at 5★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 5 Belmont studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — One studio in Belmont runs recreational programs designed for kids with no dance experience. Look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
If a studio is missing or information needs to be updated, contact KidsDanceMap with the studio name, city, website, class styles, and age groups served.