Over the next few minutes we will be taking a dive deep into the dance scene in Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh 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 Northeast at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Pittsburgh
The best Pittsburgh dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults are:
- Art In Motion Pittsburgh Dance Studio at 1001 Main St
- Arthur Murray Dance Center at 136 6th St
- Mary Ann & Co Dance Studio at 5201 Interboro Ave
- All About Dance Studio at 1789 S Braddock Ave
- Arena’s Dance Company at 994 Brodhead Rd, Moon Twp
- Borelli’s Dance Gallery at 5001 Library Rd, Bethel Park
- Judy Murtaugh Dance Studio at 2782 S Park Rd, Bethel Park
Belly Dance, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Musical Theatre Jazz, Ballet and Fitness are some of the dance classes in your area offered at Art In Motion that are available for both kids and adults.
Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Quickstep, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Bolero, Swing, Disco, The Hustle, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Country Two-Step, Texas Two-Step, Country Shuffle, Polka, Samba, Nightclub 2-Step, and Slow Dance are all taught at the Arthur Murray Dance Center near you.
Boys and girls of all ages can enroll in a range of local dancing classes at Mary Ann & Co Dancing Studio including for styles like Acro and Tumbling, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Tap.
Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, and Acro classes are all offered by All About Dance Studio.
At Arena’s Dance Company in Moon Township you can select from a wide range of lessons like Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical, Pointe, and Contemporary.
Dance and gymnastics instruction is available at Borelli’s Dance Gallery in Bethel Park for children older than 18 months in styles like Pointe, Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Jazz.
Judy Murtaugh Dance Studio is a good place to take lessons in Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Baton, Gymnastics, and more.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you are a great place to show off your skills:
- Foxtail Party Bar at 1601 E Carson St
- Tequila Cowboy at 380 N Shore Dr #1
- Cavo at 1916 Smallman St
- Spirit at 242 51st St
- Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive at 4016 Butler St
- Remedy at 5121 Butler St
- Goldmark at 4517 Butler St
- Club Café at 56 S 12th 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:
- Tightspot Dancewear Center at 2524 Brownsville Rd
- The Dancer’s Perfect Fit at 2821 Penn Ave
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:
- Fitness With A Twist 2.0 at 1911 E Carson St
- Platinum Fitness Center at 875 Greentree Rd
- Mecka Fitness at 2908 Smallman St
- 3Minute Fitness at 1136 Thorn Run Rd, Moon Twp
- Dance Fitness by Nicole at 5372 Enterprise Blvd, Bethel Park
Visit their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class.
Aerial and fitness programs at Fitness With A Twist 2.0 include Stretch Flex & Get Bendy, Pole Newbies Only, Chair Dance, Pole and Twerk Combo, Pole and Floor Work Combo, Strength and Conditioning, and Exotic Pole. Aerial Yoga, Aerial Hoop, Hammock, Silks, And Static Trapeze are some of the Aerial disciplines they teach.
Zumba classes can be found Platinum Fitness Center that blend Latin dancing with other well-liked dance routines.
An aerobics class at Dance Fitness With Nicole incorporates dance-like motions near you.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival was founded to enhance the region’s deep cultural appreciation of Irish history and tradition and it features a ton of fantastic up-and-coming musicians each September.
If you are interested we have also written about:
- Local Dance Clubs In Philadelphia
- Local Dance Clubs In Scranton
- Local Dance Clubs In Cleveland
- Local Dance Clubs In Columbus
Have Fun Dancing In Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh!