Philadelphia, PA is home to 41 kids dance studios, and families here have real variety to choose from: local programs cover ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, acro/tumbling, and African Cultural. Top-rated options include Top Hat Dance Studio (5★) and f2b dance academy (5★).
Of the 41 studios in Philadelphia, 23 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 18 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 36 of Philadelphia'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.
When comparing studios in Philadelphia, weigh the things that affect your week as much as the dancing: drive time, class-day options, tuition and costume fees, and whether the studio offers trial classes. Visiting in person — even for ten minutes during a class — tells you more about teaching style and atmosphere than any website.
10771 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
★ 5 (61 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
★ 5 (8 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
5939 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Worship
38 E School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144
★ 5 (22 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
6243 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Worship
6222 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Modern
1919 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
★ 5 (205 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Creative Movement
323 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Latin
enter on 21st, 2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
★ 5 (41 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin
219 Cuthbert St 3rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
★ 5 (35 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
3514 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Hip Hop
2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
★ 5 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Hip Hop
3901 Conshohocken Ave suite 8, Philadelphia, PA 19131
★ 5 (5 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2100 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138
★ 4.9 (12 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, African Cultural
1713 Melon St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
★ 4.9 (14 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
1802 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
★ 4.9 (41 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
7124 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
★ 4.9 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
684 North Broad Street, 1406 Ridge Ave 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130
★ 4.9 (44 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Latin
1508 Wadsworth Ave REAR, Philadelphia, PA 19150
★ 4.9 (22 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
2036 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
★ 4.9 (203 reviews)
Recreational · Ballroom, Latin
Cradle to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave Entrance B, Philadelphia, PA 19144
★ 4.8 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Worship
1719 Chestnut St #401, Philadelphia, PA 19103
★ 4.8 (44 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
2869 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
★ 4.7 (62 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
9 N Preston St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
★ 4.7 (153 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, African Cultural
6016 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
★ 4.7 (14 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
6249 Market St #2925, Philadelphia, PA 19139
★ 4.7 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
2002 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
★ 4.5 (84 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
3611 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
★ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
12301 McNulty Rd A3, Philadelphia, PA 19154
★ 4.5 (29 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
536 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128
★ 4.5 (10 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical
1923 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
★ 4.5 (60 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom
1724 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
★ 4.4 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2511 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
★ 4.4 (21 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
2036 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
★ 4.2 (5 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement
624 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
★ 4.2 (60 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
323 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
★ 4.1 (56 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Latin, African Cultural
4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
★ 4.1 (17 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Latin
3251 Fox St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
★ 4 (4 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Worship
1101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
★ 4 (64 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
1923 Chestnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19147
★ 2 (1 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom, Creative Movement
3611 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
Studios in Philadelphia currently offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, acro/tumbling, and African Cultural. 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 41 kids dance studios in Philadelphia across 25 ZIP codes, including Top Hat Dance Studio (5★) and f2b dance academy (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Top Hat Dance Studio leads at 5★, followed by f2b dance academy 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 36 Philadelphia studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 23 studios in Philadelphia 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.