Lakewood, CO is home to 3 kids dance studios, and families here have real variety to choose from: local programs cover ballet, jazz, tap, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and modern. Top-rated options include Step In Style Dance (4.8★) and Colorado Dance Arts (formerly Lakewood Dance Academy) (4.7★).
Of the 3 studios in Lakewood, 1 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 2 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 2 of Lakewood'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 Lakewood, 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.
1466 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80232
★ 4.8 (16 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro/Tumbling
1050 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226
★ 4.7 (25 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern
12364 W Alameda Pkwy #145, Lakewood, CO 80228
★ 4.7 (42 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in Lakewood currently offer ballet, jazz, tap, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and modern. 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 3 kids dance studios in Lakewood across 3 ZIP codes, including Step In Style Dance (4.8★) and Colorado Dance Arts (formerly Lakewood Dance Academy) (4.7★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Step In Style Dance leads at 4.8★, followed by Colorado Dance Arts (formerly Lakewood Dance Academy) at 4.7★. "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 2 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.