Parents in Atlanta, GA can compare 42 local dance studios, with classes spanning ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, creative movement, and ballroom. Standouts by rating include Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre (5★) and Callanwolde School of Dance (5★).
Of the 42 studios in Atlanta, 24 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity — while 4 field competitive teams for dancers ready to train harder and perform at regional events. 14 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 37 of Atlanta'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 Atlanta 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.
75 Bennett St NW Suite A-2, Atlanta, GA 30309
★ 5 (34 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary, Modern
980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
★ 5 (15 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
★ 5 (5 reviews)
Recreational · African Cultural
3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW #206, Atlanta, GA 30331
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern
504 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
★ 5 (21 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
1810 Water Pl #250, Atlanta, GA 30339
★ 5 (98 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom
2700 Northeast Expy C500, Atlanta, GA 30345
★ 5 (22 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin
3855 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30340
★ 5 (31 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Hip Hop
2700 Northeast Expy C500, Atlanta, GA 30345
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational · Jazz, Ballroom
1735 Defoor Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
★ 5 (8 reviews)
Competitive · Hip Hop
60 Perimeter Center Pl #348, Atlanta, GA 30346
★ 5 (2 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap
1402 N Highland Ave NE Suite 5, Atlanta, GA 30306
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
3825 Presidential Pkwy #102, Atlanta, GA 30340
★ 5 (2 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
4675 N Shallowford Rd #112, Atlanta, GA 30338
★ 5 (5 reviews)
Recreational · Bollywood
240 Grant St SE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30312
★ 4.9 (130 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Ballroom
1963 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
★ 4.9 (37 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Latin
1055 Howell Ml Rd suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30318
★ 4.9 (9 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Ballroom, Latin
2904 Alston Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
★ 4.8 (45 reviews)
Competitive · Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Worship, Creative Movement
240 Grant St SE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30312
★ 4.8 (18 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
★ 4.8 (28 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement, African Cultural
3855 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30340
★ 4.8 (154 reviews)
Competitive · Ballroom, Creative Movement
2335 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
★ 4.7 (105 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
475 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
★ 4.7 (586 reviews)
Recreational · Jazz, Hip Hop, Line Dancing
4470 N Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338
★ 4.7 (35 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement
7730 Roswell Rd UNIT 103, Atlanta, GA 30350
★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2303-B Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309
★ 4.7 (3 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
1695 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
★ 4.6 (47 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
4810 Old National Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30337
★ 4.6 (23 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2303-B Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309
★ 4.6 (14 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
3155 Cobb Pkwy SE Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
★ 4.6 (29 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling
2351 Adams Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
★ 4.6 (44 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
171 Auburn Ave NE UNIT 215, Atlanta, GA 30303
★ 4.5 (4 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Aerial
5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338
★ 4.4 (106 reviews)
Recreational · Hip Hop, Creative Movement
4279 Roswell Rd #703, Atlanta, GA 30342
★ 4.3 (27 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
524 Plasters Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
★ 4.2 (40 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
152 Selig Dr SW Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30336
★ 4.2 (23 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Acro/Tumbling
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
★ 4 (2 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
1015 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
★ 4 (4 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Modern, Ballroom, Latin, African Cultural
5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement
800 Miami Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Creative Movement, Latin
Studios in Atlanta currently offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, creative movement, 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 42 kids dance studios in Atlanta across 21 ZIP codes, including Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre (5★) and Callanwolde School of Dance (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre leads at 5★, followed by Callanwolde School of Dance 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 37 Atlanta studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 24 studios in Atlanta 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.