Looking for kids dance classes in Jacksonville, FL? There are 35 studios in town offering ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acro/tumbling, modern, and lyrical. Avondale Dance Directions currently leads local ratings at 5★, with MoveS & GrooveS close behind at 5★.
Of the 35 studios in Jacksonville, 11 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity — while 2 field competitive teams for dancers ready to train harder and perform at regional events. 22 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 29 of Jacksonville'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 Jacksonville, 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.
1080 Edgewood Ave S #11, Jacksonville, FL 32205
★ 5 (20 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
10210 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
★ 5 (12 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Hip Hop
4274 Herschel St #200, Jacksonville, FL 32210
★ 5 (30 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2375 St Johns Bluff Rd S # 102, Jacksonville, FL 32246
★ 5 (20 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
10131 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
★ 5 (29 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
111 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2923 Manitou Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro/Tumbling
376 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
★ 4.9 (39 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
6565 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
★ 4.9 (15 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
14797 Philips Hwy #203, Jacksonville, FL 32256
★ 4.9 (11 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
4302 Plymouth St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
★ 4.9 (10 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
4792 Windsor Commons Ct Suite #3, Jacksonville, FL 32224
★ 4.8 (8 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
5730 Bowden Rd suite #103, Jacksonville, FL 32216
★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz
14965 Old St Augustine Rd #132, Jacksonville, FL 32258
★ 4.8 (42 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary
11035 Philips Hwy Unit 5, Jacksonville, FL 32256
★ 4.8 (126 reviews)
Recreational · Hip Hop
8595 Beach Blvd APT 310, Jacksonville, FL 32216
★ 4.8 (43 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2683 St Johns Bluff Rd S #141, Jacksonville, FL 32246
★ 4.8 (33 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
1621 Camden Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
★ 4.8 (21 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
13595 Atlantic Blvd Suite C, Jacksonville, FL 32225
★ 4.8 (31 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
12276 San Jose Blvd STE 613, Jacksonville, FL 32223
★ 4.7 (15 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1531 Monument Rd Ste 12, Jacksonville, FL 32225
★ 4.7 (35 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2851 Edgewood Ave N #11, Jacksonville, FL 32254
★ 4.7 (12 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
11018 Old St Augustine Rd # 110, Jacksonville, FL 32257
★ 4.7 (36 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Jazz, Ballroom, Latin
10210 San Jose Blvd #1, Jacksonville, FL 32257
★ 4.7 (13 reviews)
Recreational
11018 Old St Augustine Rd # 135, Jacksonville, FL 32257
★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
3120 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
★ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern
1620 Naldo Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
★ 4.5 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Creative Movement
3738 Southside Blvd #106, Jacksonville, FL 32216
★ 4.5 (262 reviews)
Recreational · Contemporary, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling, Aerial
3649 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
★ 4.4 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
9400 Atlantic Blvd #75, Jacksonville, FL 32225
★ 4.3 (65 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
11570 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
★ 4.3 (26 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
11437 Central Pkwy #103, Jacksonville, FL 32224
★ 4.2 (10 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling
128 E Forsyth St Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL 32202
★ 3.9 (7 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
Studios in Jacksonville currently offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acro/tumbling, modern, 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 35 kids dance studios in Jacksonville across 15 ZIP codes, including Avondale Dance Directions (5★) and MoveS & GrooveS (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Avondale Dance Directions leads at 5★, followed by MoveS & GrooveS 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 29 Jacksonville studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 11 studios in Jacksonville 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.