Looking for kids dance classes in Portland, OR? There are 12 studios in town offering creative movement, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, acro/tumbling, Latin, and modern. Open Space currently leads local ratings at 5★, with Hip Hop Soulsation Academy close behind at 4.9★.
Of the 12 studios in Portland, 6 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 6 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 11 of Portland'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 Portland, 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.
8371 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
★ 5 (17 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
10233 NE Clackamas St, Portland, OR 97220
★ 4.9 (31 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Hip Hop, Contemporary, Creative Movement
8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225
★ 4.9 (29 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
1420 NW 17th Ave #88, Portland, OR 97209
★ 4.9 (19 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Latin
1734 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
★ 4.9 (64 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement
720 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
★ 4.9 (48 reviews)
Recreational · Ballroom, Latin
1201 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
★ 4.9 (88 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
7915 SE Lake Rd, Portland, OR 97267
★ 4.8 (33 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2648 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
★ 4.7 (157 reviews)
Recreational · Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Creative Movement, Latin
4848 NE 105th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
★ 4.7 (14 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
15320 NW Central Dr D-4, Portland, OR 97229
★ 4.6 (17 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
3132 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
★ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling
Studios in Portland currently offer creative movement, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, acro/tumbling, Latin, and modern. 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 Portland across 8 ZIP codes, including Open Space (5★) and Hip Hop Soulsation Academy (4.9★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Open Space leads at 5★, followed by Hip Hop Soulsation Academy 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 11 Portland studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 6 studios in Portland 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.