4 dance studios in Forest Hills, NY offer kids programs in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, and acro/tumbling. Among the highest rated are Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio (4.9★) and Studio E School of Dance (4.8★), though the best fit always depends on your child's age, goals, and schedule.
Of the 4 studios in Forest Hills, 2 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, 3 of Forest Hills'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 Forest Hills 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.
102-19 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
★ 4.9 (78 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern
100-35 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
★ 4.8 (109 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
108-21 72nd Ave #4, Forest Hills, NY 11375
★ 4.7 (51 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
70-11 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
★ 4.3 (12 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in Forest Hills currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, and acro/tumbling. 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 4 kids dance studios in Forest Hills, including Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio (4.9★) and Studio E School of Dance (4.8★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio leads at 4.9★, followed by Studio E School of Dance at 4.8★. "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 3 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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.
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