10 dance studios in Long Beach, CA offer kids programs in ballet, hip hop, jazz, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and African Cultural. Among the highest rated are Esencia Flamenca Dance Company and School (5★) and Esencia Flamenca Long Beach (5★), though the best fit always depends on your child's age, goals, and schedule.
Of the 10 studios in Long Beach, 6 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 4 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 10 of Long Beach'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.
A good shortlist in Long Beach usually comes down to logistics plus fit: pick two or three studios with the styles your child wants, then ask each about class sizes, instructor experience with young kids, trial lessons, and total yearly cost including recital fees. The right studio should feel welcoming to beginners.
4195 N Viking Way # E, Long Beach, CA 90808
★ 5 (23 reviews)
Recreational
4195 N Viking Way # E, Long Beach, CA 90808
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational
2201 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational · African Cultural
4234 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
★ 4.9 (146 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop
8129 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
★ 4.8 (68 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
3418 N Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90808
★ 4.8 (20 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
4410 E Greenmeadow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
★ 4.6 (18 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballroom
3391 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807
★ 4.5 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
190 Pomona Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling
727 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Latin, African Cultural
Studios in Long Beach currently offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and African Cultural. 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 10 kids dance studios in Long Beach across 5 ZIP codes, including Esencia Flamenca Dance Company and School (5★) and Esencia Flamenca Long Beach (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Esencia Flamenca Dance Company and School leads at 5★, followed by Esencia Flamenca Long Beach 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 10 Long Beach studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 6 studios in Long Beach run 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.