7 dance studios in Fort Lauderdale, FL offer kids programs in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, modern, acro/tumbling, ballroom, and lyrical. Among the highest rated are SIMPLY DANCING & ART (5★) and Broward Dance Academy (5★), though the best fit always depends on your child's age, goals, and schedule.
Of the 7 studios in Fort Lauderdale, 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. 4 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 6 of Fort Lauderdale'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.
Before enrolling in Fort Lauderdale, ask studios the unglamorous questions: what's the full cost with costumes and recital fees, how large are classes, what happens if your child wants to switch styles mid-year, and can you watch or trial a class first. Studios that answer these easily tend to be the well-run ones.
807 NE 2nd Ave Suite 310, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
★ 5 (22 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Ballroom, Latin
3215 NW 10th Terrace #201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
★ 5 (9 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
101 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical
937 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Competitive · Irish
6135 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
★ 4.9 (190 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
6941 SW 196th Ave #18, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
★ 4.8 (32 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
1215 NE 17th Ct #100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
★ 4.6 (18 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
Studios in Fort Lauderdale currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, modern, acro/tumbling, ballroom, 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 7 kids dance studios in Fort Lauderdale across 6 ZIP codes, including SIMPLY DANCING & ART (5★) and Broward Dance Academy (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, SIMPLY DANCING & ART leads at 5★, followed by Broward 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 6 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.