Thanks for checking out this post that is going to take a deep dive into the Raleigh dance scene. Our opening section will be all about the best local dance schools and studios.
Some will offer lessons for kids, others will be for adults, and at others everyone is invited. You will probably be able to find classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to assist.
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Once the lessons have been covered in full we will move on to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Raleigh before pivoting to stores where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies. Up next we will get into aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing near you.
Then we will talk about dance and music festivals both here and around the region. There will even be a map towards the end so that you can figure out which of these are closest to your current location.
And if you are interested in learning more about dance lessons and festivals in the Southeast feel free to look through our other city guides at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Raleigh
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults the best dance classes and studios in Raleigh are:
- North Carolina Dance Institute at 5910 Duraleigh Rd #101
- Carolina Dance Center at 9101-169 Leesville Rd
- CC & Co Dance Complex at 8863 Six Forks Rd
- Tutu School at 709 Tucker St
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio at 4702 Garrett Rd, Durham
- Empower Dance Studio at 109 W Parrish St, Durham
- Premier School of Dance at 305-H Ashville Ave, Cary
- Triangle Academy of Dance at 2918 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary
- Renner Dance Company at 11312 US Hwy 15 501 N #102, Chapel Hill
- Bollywood Dance Academy at 1050A Town Hall Dr, Morrisville
- Taal Harmony School of Dance at 1311 Copeland Oaks Dr, Morrisville
- Holly Springs School of Dance at 136 Oakhall Dr, Holly Springs
- Starpath Dance Academy at 3675 Green Level W Rd #106, Apex
- Campaneria Ballet School at 2166 N Salem St #001, Apex
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Creative Movement, and many more classes are available for ages 3 and up at the North Carolina Dance Institute in your area.
Carolina Dance Center provides various classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Preschool Steps.
Workshops for toddlers through adults in Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Acro, Jazz, Tap, and more are offered at CC and Co Dance Complex.
Tutu School gives excellent local ballet lessons for children only.
Numerous genres including Latin, Wedding Choreography, Ballroom, and Swing are provided at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Durham.
Empower Dance Studio caters to students of all ages.
Premier School of Dance in Cary teaches Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Tumbling, Acro, Jazz, and Hip Hop for both children and adults.
Triangle Academy of Dance offers a wide variety of classes including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop for all ages.
Renner Dance Company in Chapel Hill is an expert in ballet dance lessons for all ages and abilities.
Bollywood Dance Academy in Morrisville specializes in coaching and performing the style for children and adults of all skill levels in both classic and modern approaches.
Taal Harmony School of Dance teaches Kathak, Bollywood, Semiclassical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Jazz lessons to children near you from 7 year olds to teens.
Holly Springs School of Dance provides Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Pointe workshops for kids and adults.
Ballet, Fusion, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Lyripop, Pointe, Tap, and Kids Yoga classes are offered at Starpath Dance Academy.
Campaneria Ballet School in Apex provides individualized instruction in Pointe, Pas de Deux, Variation Techniques, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and many other dance disciplines to children and adults plus they can help you find national and international competition opportunities.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you will keep you moving all night long:
- TJ’s Night Life at 4801 Leigh Dr
- Farotage Nation Lounge at 3601 Capital Blvd #103-105
- Zenith Raleigh at 226 Fayetteville St
- Nuvo Lounge Bar at 808 Hodges St
- The Ugly Monkey Party Bar at 400 W Morgan St
Most dance clubs in your area will play house, techno, pop, and hip hop because they are some of the easiest to get down to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
When you need to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies head to:
- Dance Etc. Dance & Fitness Boutique at 7520 Ramble Way #111
- Southeast Dance Shop at 5910 Duraleigh Rd #136
- The Dancer’s Closet at 4168 Wendell Blvd
- Linden’s Dancewear at 3642 Shannon Rd, Durham
- Releve Dancewear at 280 Meeting St #105, Cary
You can expect each of the above local stores to sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing. But if you need anything specific take those links to make sure they have it before you head over.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios near you:
- Club Cardio & Fitness Bar at 2400 Atlantic Ave
- Jazzercise at 8320 Litchford Rd #116
- Mega at 2330 Bale St #104
- Ladies Fitness & Wellness at 6516 Falls of Neuse Rd #100
- Fuel Fitness at 105 W North Carolina 54 #271, Durham
- Aradia Fitness at 8420 Chapel Hill Rd #117, Cary
- O2 Fitness at 256 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs
- Jazzercise at 630 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill
- Life Time at 1040 Vision Dr, Apex
Intense aerobic dance classes in your area are available every Monday through Wednesday at Club Cardio and Fitness Bar.
At Mega you can try 45 minute cardio trampoline classes.
Fun Zumba sessions can be enjoyed at Ladies Fitness and Wellness.
Fuel Fitness provides a selection of local aerobic dance lessons.
Both Aradia Fitness and O2 Fitness offer an hour long Zumba program.
You will be able to find your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class at one of those spots.
Music Festivals In Your Area
There are also local dance and music festivals like:
- American Dance Festival in June/July
- Midtown Beach Music Series in June
- Beach Music Festival in June
- Carolina Country Music Fest in June
Some of you may also want to read about:
- Where To Go Dancing In Charlotte
- Where To Go Dancing In Winston-Salem
- Where To Go Dancing In Asheville
- Where To Go Dancing In Columbia
Have Fun Dancing In Raleigh
That is all we have to share with you today, but check back in as we will update this post frequently. We hope that you learned at least a little something about your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores near you to buy all kinds of supplies.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Raleigh!
