Colorado Springs, CO is home to 5 kids dance studios, and families here have real variety to choose from: local programs cover acro/tumbling, ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and ballroom. Top-rated options include Dance Colorado Dance Studio (5★) and Jillian's School of Dance (4.9★).
Of the 5 studios in Colorado Springs, 2 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. 2 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 4 of Colorado Springs'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 Colorado Springs, 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.
1414 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
★ 5 (54 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
5229 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
★ 4.9 (50 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1610 Garden of the Gods Rd STE 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
★ 4.8 (21 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
3279 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
★ 4.7 (61 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
7388 Mcclain Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
★ 4.5 (52 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in Colorado Springs currently offer acro/tumbling, ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and ballroom. 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 5 kids dance studios in Colorado Springs across 4 ZIP codes, including Dance Colorado Dance Studio (5★) and Jillian's School of Dance (4.9★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Dance Colorado Dance Studio leads at 5★, followed by Jillian's School of Dance at 4.9★. "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 4 Colorado Springs studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 2 studios in Colorado Springs 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.