Over the next few minutes we will be taking a dive deep into the dance scene in Kansas City. We can’t think of a better way to get the ball rolling than by starting with the best dance schools and studios in your area including suburbs stretching all the way South to Overland Park and Olathe.
Some of you are probably searching for lessons for kids, others will be for adults, but either way you should be able to find one that suits your needs. It is likely that there will be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere and we will do our best to help you find them.
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After the lessons are out of the way it will be time to pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars near you. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that we will be mentioning.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing in Kansas City are becoming more popular by the day so will need a shout out. Then we will get into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
Stick around for our map that will help you get a better lay of the land. And anyone that is interested can check out more of our posts on the Midwest at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Kansas City
The best Kansas City dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults are:
- Empire Dance Academy at 3925 Main St
- Dance Fit Flow at 1700 Locust St #300
- City In Motion School of Dance at 300 E 39th St #LL1E
- Diane’s School of Dance at 6800 NW Tower Dr
- Street Styles Academy at 1225 Union Ave #404
- LE Dance Studio at 15244 Broadmoor St, Overland Park
- Denise’s Dance Academy at 7230 W 162nd Terr, Overland Park
- Boundless Dance Academy at 12500 E US Hwy 40 #D, Independence
- The Studio School of Dance at 118 N Clairborne Rd, Olathe
- Leigh’s School of Dance at 13490 S Arapaho Dr, Olathe
- BPM Dance Complex at 1220 SE Broadway Dr, Lee’s Summit
- Susan’s World of Dance at 208 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit
- The Pointe Dance Studio at 746 US-40, Blue Springs
- Ballet Center at 1116 W Main St, Blue Springs
Topnotch mentorship programs in Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Funk, Musical Theater, Ballet, Heels, and more are provided at Empire Dance Academy.
Dance Fit Flow offers various classes for adults in your area including for Hip Hop, Tap, Barre, and Ballet.
City In Motion School of Dance caters to students of all ages in Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and many other specialized styles.
Lessons in Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop for youths and adults are available at Diane’s School of Dance.
Street Styles Academy specializes in local Hip Hop dance training programs for ages 6 through 19.
LE Dance Studio in Overland Park provides basic and advanced lessons in Ballet, Leaps, Turns, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tumbling, and Tap styles.
Denise’s Dance Academy teaches a variety of styles including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Pom, Leaps, Lyrical, and Modern.
Boundless Dance Academy in Independence offer programs in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Tumbling, Hip Hop, and more.
Creative Movement, Tiny Tutus Program, Rookie Fusion, Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Pointe, Tap, and more classes near you are held at The Studio School of Dance in Olathe.
BPM Dance Complex in Lee’s Summit provides Creative Movement and Tiny Star Classes for children in addition to adult Zumba lessons.
High quality tutorial offerings for all ages and various skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced are available at Susan’s World of Dance.
Competitive and social dancers in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Acrobats are welcome at The Pointe Dance Studio in Blue Springs.
Ballet Center is an expert in categories like Creative Movements, Stretching Techniques, Jazz, and Modern.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you are a great place to show off your skills:
- Aura at 3832 Main St
- Mosaic Ultra Lounge at 1331 Walnut St
- Throwback at 510 Westport Rd
- Funky Town at 8300 Blue Pkwy
- Neon Wild at 1802 Clay St
- The Epicurean Lounge at 7502 Troost Ave #2055
Those probably will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
When you need to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies head to stores in your area like:
- Dance Shoppe at 512 NW Englewood Rd
- The Dance Shop at 4833 W 119th St, Overland Park
- Degage Dancewear at 10350 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
- iDance Dancewear at 4514 S Noland Rd, Independence
You can expect those to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific follow the links to make sure they have exactly what you need before you visit them.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
- WERQ Dance Fitness Studio at 1534 Burlington St
- Pole Worx Fitness at 1611 Genessee St #200
- Dance Fit Flow at 1700 Locust St #300
- Jazzercise KC Northland at 6302 NW Barry Rd
- Genesis Health Club at 10351 Barkley St, Overland Park
- Blush Fitness at 7589 W 119th St, Overland Park
- Cycle Bar at 5053 W 117th St, Leawood
Visit their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class.
Music Festivals In Your Area
We bet many of you would enjoy these local dance and music festivals:
- ULE Music Festival in June
- 5th Annual Kansas City Dance Festival in June
- Sunset Music Fest in June
- Dancefestopia in September
- Whiskey Myers Firewater Music Festival in late September/early October
If you are interested we have also written about:
- Salsa, Ballet & Tango In STL
- Salsa, Ballet & Tango In Omaha
- Salsa, Ballet & Tango In Wichita
- Salsa, Ballet & Tango In OKC
Have Fun Dancing In Kansas City
For now that is all we’ve got, but visit us again as we plan to update this post frequently. Hopefully you learned at least a little something about your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Kansas City!