Austin, TX is home to 45 kids dance studios, and families here have real variety to choose from: local programs cover ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, modern, creative movement, and lyrical. Top-rated options include Danzversity (5★) and Tap N Toe School of Dance (5★).
Of the 45 studios in Austin, 23 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. 21 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 34 of Austin'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 Austin, 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.
4308 N Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
★ 5 (5 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
5501 N Lamar Blvd Unit A-114, Austin, TX 78751
★ 5 (14 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
4410 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
★ 5 (19 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement
3b, 14121 US-290 w, Austin, TX 78737
★ 5 (35 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2121 W Parmer Ln #117, Austin, TX 78727
★ 5 (2 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
11150 Research Blvd #107, Austin, TX 78759
★ 5 (180 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
13776 US-183, Austin, TX 78750
★ 5 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Asian Cultural
8020 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
★ 5 (19 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
2425 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #101, Austin, TX 78750
★ 5 (60 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
10401 Anderson Mill Rd UNIT 113, Austin, TX 78750
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2100 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Latin
14532 Hamilton Pool Rd, Austin, TX 78738
★ 5 (33 reviews)
Recreational · Bollywood
8863 Anderson Mill Rd #116, Austin, TX 78729
★ 5 (30 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballroom, Asian Cultural
4000 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Aerial
7756 Northcross Dr UNIT 104, Austin, TX 78757
★ 5 (10 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
9951 Anderson Mill Rd #103, Austin, TX 78750
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Competitive · Bollywood
8101 Cameron Rd unit 205, Austin, TX 78751
★ 5 (3 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Irish
8313 State Hwy 71 #100, Austin, TX 78735
★ 4.9 (9 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary
2167 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
★ 4.9 (103 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
1813 W Anderson Ln. #1821, Austin, TX 78757
★ 4.9 (13 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Modern
10005 Lavon Bend, Austin, TX 78717
★ 4.9 (10 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Bollywood
4544 S Lamar Blvd #200/#300, Austin, TX 78745
★ 4.8 (84 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Aerial
3823 Airport Blvd d, Austin, TX 78722
★ 4.7 (40 reviews)
Recreational · Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Line Dancing
9701 Brown Ln, Austin, TX 78754
★ 4.7 (39 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Ballroom, Latin
4544 S Lamar Blvd Bldg 300, Austin, TX 78745
★ 4.6 (9 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Aerial
2121 W Parmer Ln #117, Austin, TX 78727
★ 4.6 (8 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #118, Austin, TX 78759
★ 4.5 (54 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Jazz, Hip Hop, Bollywood
10526 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78717
★ 4.4 (67 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro/Tumbling
9600 Escarpment Blvd #750, Austin, TX 78749
★ 4.3 (30 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Creative Movement
12400 Amherst Dr #112, Austin, TX 78727
★ 4.2 (15 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Irish
1050 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
★ 4.1
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, African Cultural
13945 US-183 c1, Austin, TX 78717
★ 4 (1 reviews)
Recreational · Bollywood
979 Springdale Rd Ste 815, Austin, TX 78702
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
2919 Menchaca Rd Suite 205, Austin, TX 78704
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement
7617 Elkhorn Mountain Trail, Austin, TX 78729
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Modern, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling
9912 Vikki Terrace, Austin, TX 78736
Recreational · Ballet
10401 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
Studios in Austin currently offer ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, modern, creative movement, and lyrical. 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 45 kids dance studios in Austin across 22 ZIP codes, including Danzversity (5★) and Tap N Toe School of Dance (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Danzversity leads at 5★, followed by Tap N Toe School of Dance 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 34 Austin 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 Austin 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.