Hello and welcome to our blog about the Chattanooga dance scene. The most natural way for us to begin has to be listing the best local dance schools and studios.
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults one of the studios on this page should be able to help you out. There should be 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 help you figure out where to take them.
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Following the lessons we will pivot to some of the best Chattanooga dance clubs and bars. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that will need to get a shout out.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are all the rage these days so of course they will be covered. Then we will dive into music and dance festivals near you both here and around the region.
If you want to get a better feel for where all these spots are located you will find a map towards the conclusion. And anyone that is interested can check out more of our posts on the Southeast region at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Chattanooga
The best Chattanooga dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
- Scenic City Dance at 6025 Lee Hwy #401
- Weave Dance Company at 3641 Brainerd Rd #J
- Karen Horton School of Dance at 3517 Hixson Pike
- Ballet Esprit Arts Centre at 4000 Tennessee Ave
- Party Girls Dance & Fitness Studio at 1101 Hixson Pike #A
Scenic City Dance offers Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, and many more dance classes in your area for students ages 3 to 18 years old. There are Ballet, Jazzy Tapz, and Hip Hop lessons available every week at Weave Dance Company. You can also head to Karen Horton School of Dance for high quality local Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Irish Step, Hip Hop, Acro, and Pointe classes.
Ballet Esprit Arts Centre provides Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Pro Ballet Technique, Therapeutic Barre, Yoga, and Release Technique every week as well as Modern dance classes near you 3 to 4 days a week and many other workshop genres for adults. Modern Play from our aerobic dance workouts list has dance classes too.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
- Bar Watson at 6925 Shallowford Rd #202
- Westbound Bar at 24 Station St #106
- Acapulco Bar at 2925 Rossville Blvd
- JJ’s Bohemia at 231 E M L King Blvd #4106
These days most 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
Anyone that wants to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies can head to stores in your area like:
- The Batterie at 3809 Dayton Blvd
- Spell’s Dancewear at 708 51st Ave N
You can expect those shops to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific check out their links to make sure they have exactly what you are searching for.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
When you want to get a sweat in visit one of these aerobic dance workout studios:
- Busy Body Fitness at 5600 Brainerd Rd c26
- Modern Play at 8004 E Brainerd Rd
- Orangetheory Fitness at 7407 Igou Gap Rd
- Pure Barre at 1414 Jenkins Rd #122
Check out their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class. Busy Body Fitness offers Adrenaline Rush programs.
Dozens of fun fitness options for both parents and children alike are available at Modern Play including Dance, Yoga, Gymnastics, Traditional Exercise classes, and much more.
Don’t forget about the other aerobic dance workouts offered at Ballet Esprit Arts Centre from our dance studios and classes list.
Music & Dance Festivals In Your Area
These local dance and music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
- The Riverbend Festival in June
- Riverfront Nights in June through August
- Moon River Music Festival in September
You can also check out our posts on:
- Where To Go Dancing In Atlanta
- Where To Go Dancing In Nashville
- Where To Go Dancing In Birmingham
- Where To Go Dancing In Knoxville
Have Fun Dancing In Chattanooga
We will do our best to update this post a few times a year so check back in the future. We hope that your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you are a little easier to figure out now.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Chattanooga!
