Over the next few minutes we will be taking a dive deep into the dance scene in Omaha. 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.
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 Omaha 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 Omaha
The best Omaha dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults are:
- Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center at 5330 S 136th St
- Bloom Dance Studio at 2067 N 156th St
- Stars Dance Academy at 2915 S 108th St
- Shannon Barnhart Dance Studio at 5026 Leavenworth St
- Kitty Lee Dance Studio at 16880 Parker Plz
- Council Bluffs Dance Center at 2701 2nd Ave, Council Bluffs
- Jean Lanphier Dance Studio at 1200 Lord Blvd, Bellevue
- Dance by Design at 13633 S 217th St, Gretna
- Dance Dynamics at 1236 Royal Dr, Papillion
- Kisses Dance Cheer Talent at 16049 NE-36, Bennington
Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center offers a variety of lessons in your area for all ages such as Preschool Moves, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theater, Leaps and Turns, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Stretch and Strengthen, Contemporary, Lyrical, and more.
Bloom Dance Studio is an expert at providing local ballet classes for children.
Training programs in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Pom, Hip Hop, and Pointe suitable for 18 months through 4 years of age are provided at Stars Dance Academy.
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap lessons are available at Shannon Barnhart Dance Studio.
The Kitty Lee Dance Studio near you specializes in Tinker Tots, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acrobats which promotes the healthy development of coordination and gross motor skills for children.
Council Bluffs Dance Center provides coaching programs in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, and Hip Hop.
Topnotch tutorials in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, and Hip Hop are available at Jean Lanphier Dance Studio in Bellevue.
Dance by Design in Gretna focuses on teaching children the fundamental techniques, steps, and moves.
Dance Dynamics teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Tumbling classes in Papillion.
Lessons in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, and Jazz can be enjoyed at Kisses Dance Cheer Talent in Bennington.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you are a great place to show off your skills:
- Retro Rewind 80s Nightclub Bar at 15475 Ruggles St #108
- Bar 415 at 415 S 13th St
- Throwback Arcade Lounge at 1402 Howard St
- Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall at 7401 Main St
- Rhythmz Lounge at 10841 Q St
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:
- Bobby’s Dancewear at 13471 W Center Rd
- Upstairs Dancewear at 1240 Royal Dr, Papillion
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:
- Center Street Jazzercise at 13427 W Center Rd
- West Omaha Jazzercise at 15475 Ruggles St
- Genesis Health Clubs at 1212 N 102nd St
- Blue Moon Fitness at 5103 S 108th St
Both Genesis Health Clubs and Blue Moon Fitness provide intense and fun Zumba dance workouts near you and we think you can probably guess what is available at those Jazzercise locations in Omaha.
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:
- Maha Festival in July
- Bellevue Rocks in August
- Shadow Ridge Music Festival in September
- Nebraska Dance Festival in October
If you are interested we have also written about how to find:
- Salsa & Samba Lessons In KC
- Salsa & Samba Lessons In Des Moines
- Salsa & Samba Lessons In Chicago
- Salsa & Samba Lessons In Minneapolis & St Paul
Have Fun Dancing In Omaha
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 Omaha!