Looking for kids dance classes in Winston-Salem, NC? There are 5 studios in town offering ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, acro/tumbling, and contemporary. Forever A Dancer Dance Academy currently leads local ratings at 5★, with The Academy of Dance Arts close behind at 4.9★.
Of the 5 studios in Winston-Salem, 3 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, 5 of Winston-Salem'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 Winston-Salem, 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.
4421 N Cherry St #20, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
★ 5 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement
1425 W 1st St Suite C, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
★ 4.9 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern
2850 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
★ 4.7 (87 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
4021 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
★ 4.7 (36 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
5047 County Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
★ 4.6 (14 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in Winston-Salem currently offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, acro/tumbling, and contemporary. 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 5 kids dance studios in Winston-Salem across 4 ZIP codes, including Forever A Dancer Dance Academy (5★) and The Academy of Dance Arts (4.9★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Forever A Dancer Dance Academy leads at 5★, followed by The Academy of Dance Arts at 4.9★. "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 5 Winston-Salem studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 3 studios in Winston-Salem 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.