Parents in Staten Island, NY can compare 24 local dance studios, with classes spanning jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, and Latin. Standouts by rating include Bedazzle Dance Studio (5★) and Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. (5★).
Of the 24 studios in Staten Island, 11 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. 12 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 19 of Staten Island'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 Staten Island, 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.
1467 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
★ 5 (15 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling
10 Akron St, Staten Island, NY 10314
★ 5 (18 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1434 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10304
★ 5 (14 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling
95 Lincoln Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro/Tumbling
460 Brielle Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Modern, African Cultural
1128 Olympia Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 5 (31 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
4215 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10308
★ 5 (9 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
425 Wild Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Jazz, Lyrical
1126 Olympia Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 5 (57 reviews)
Recreational
1267 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
★ 4.9 (64 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin
4858 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
★ 4.9 (24 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
109 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 4.9 (69 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
1212 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 4.8 (66 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
448 Jersey St, Staten Island, NY 10301
★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, African Cultural
32 Jefferson Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312
★ 4.8 (4 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1 Gunton Pl, Staten Island, NY 10309
★ 4.5 (15 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Building G, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301
★ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Latin
654 Sharrotts Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
★ 4.3 (6 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10306
★ 4.3 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballroom, Latin
629 N Railroad Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304
★ 3.9 (7 reviews)
Recreational · Aerial
1466 Manor Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314
★ 3.7 (81 reviews)
Recreational · Hip Hop
Building G, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz
Studios in Staten Island currently offer jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, acro/tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, and Latin. 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 24 kids dance studios in Staten Island across 10 ZIP codes, including Bedazzle Dance Studio (5★) and Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Bedazzle Dance Studio leads at 5★, followed by Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. 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 19 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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.