Thanks for checking out this post that is going to take a deep dive into the Phoenix 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 including in suburbs like Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Tempe 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 Phoenix 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 dance map towards the end so that you can figure out which of these are closest to your current location.
And if you are interested you can look through more of our posts on the Southwest right there.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Phoenix
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults the best dance classes and studios in Phoenix are:
- Diverse Elements Dance Studio at 625 W Deer Valley Rd
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio at 1107 E Bell Rd #9
- Royal Dance Works at 402 E Greenway Pkwy #23
- Encore Dance Center at 8821 N 7th St #400
- Wagner Dance Arts at 1949 E Brown Rd, Mesa
- CanDance Studios at 1495 S Higley Rd #B101, Gilbert
- Desert Star Dance at 1020 E Ray Rd #7, Chandler
- Pinnacle Dance North at 10101 E Bell Rd #105, Scottsdale
- Dance 101 at 6426 S McClintock Dr #111, Tempe
Diverse Elements Dance Studio offers classes in your area in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Dance Tricks, Technique, Ballet, Pointe, and Pre-Pointe for people of all skill levels.
Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Tap, and Pointe are taught at the local Encore Dance Center.
Wagner in Mesa offers dance classes near you in Ballet, Jazz Funk, and Tap.
Desert Star Dance in Chandler is a good place to try lessons for preschoolers through adults in a variety of styles including Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Tap, and more.
Dancers of all ages can choose from a wide variety of lessons at Pinnacle Dance North in Scottsdale where kids’ Ballet Courses, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and many other options are available.
Dance 101 in Tempe can teach many varieties including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Urban, and Acrobatic.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you will keep you moving all night long:
- The Duce at 525 S Central Ave
- Club Dwntwn at 702 N Central Ave
- Gracie’s Tax Bar at 711 N Seventh Ave
- Bar Smith at 130 E Washington St
- Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour at 1 W Jefferson St
- The Van Buren at 401 W Van Buren St
- Rhythm Room at 1019 E Indian School Rd
- Monarch Theatre at 122 E Washington 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:
- Misha’s Dance & Activewear at 3316 W Bell Rd
- Randall Designs at 14848 N Cave Creek Rd #12
- Nathalie & Co. Dancewear at 20801 N 19th Ave #8
- Body Language at 3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler
- Barry’s Dance Theatre Shop at 2246 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
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:
- Jazzercise at 12228 N Cave Creek Rd #101
- Evolve Dance & Fitness at 26 E Baseline Rd #114
- Pole Power Fitness at 2432 W Peoria Ave #1071
- Twerk in Style Fitness at 1337 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa
- Pure Barre at 2556 S Val Vista Dr #103, Gilbert
- Barre3 Chandler at 4145 S Gilbert Rd #5, Chandler
- Violet Flame Studios at 4408 N Miller Rd #101, Scottsdale
- Jazzercise of Tempe NRG at 931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe
You will be able to find your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class at one of those spots.
The Jazzercise in your area offers three classes which include Cardio Sculpt that combines high-energy dancing cardio with strength training along with Power Sculpt which mixes dance cardio bursts with explosive strength training that is followed by a specific toning segment. Then you have Sculpt emphasizes strength training to develop strong lean muscles.
Pole Power Fitness offers a variety of pole dancing classes in Phoenix including Pole Fitness, Pole Conditioning, Pole Choreography, and their off-the-pole class called Stretch & Flex.
Twerk in Style Fitness focuses in twerk dancing training in Mesa.
Violet Flame Studios offers one-of-a-kind classes and programs that combine dance and fitness classes in Scottsdale like Exotic Crossfit, Twerk Technique, Pole Dance, Burlesque, Belly Dance, Pilates, and Yoga.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The M3F Music Festival that takes place near you each March is one of the most well-known non-profit music festivals in North America. M3F’s lineup includes a diverse range of musicians from Indie, Pop, R&B, Electronic, and other genres.
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Have Fun Dancing In Phoenix
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 Phoenix!