Looking for kids dance classes in Long Island City, NY? There are 12 studios in town offering ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, Latin, ballroom, acro/tumbling, and aerial. Fred Astaire Dance Studios currently leads local ratings at 5★, with Cucala Dance Company close behind at 5★.
Of the 12 studios in Long Island City, 7 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 5 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 9 of Long Island City'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 Long Island City 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.
5-01 47th Rd Unit C1, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (60 reviews)
Recreational · Ballroom, Latin
47-10 32nd Pl 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (135 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Latin
44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Irish
12-17 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (14 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
27-28 Thomson Ave UNIT WS11, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (2 reviews)
Recreational · Contemporary, Bollywood
44-02 23rd St 2 FL, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (24 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Latin
43-44 12th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 5 (34 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
37-06 Queens Blvd Suite 204, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 4.9 (190 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop
5-11 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 4.5 (84 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin
47-20 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 4.3 (32 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
47-10 Austell Pl f4, Long Island City, NY 11101
★ 3.7 (11 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary
47-10 32nd Pl, Long Island City, NY 11101
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin
Studios in Long Island City currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, Latin, ballroom, acro/tumbling, and aerial. 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 12 kids dance studios in Long Island City, including Fred Astaire Dance Studios (5★) and Cucala Dance Company (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Fred Astaire Dance Studios leads at 5★, followed by Cucala Dance Company 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 9 Long Island City studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 7 studios in Long Island City 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.