Hey there and thanks for checking out this deep dive into the dance scene in Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati 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 cities around the Midwest at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Cincinnati
The best Cincinnati dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults are:
- Planet Dance at 2230 Gilbert Ave
- Arabesque Dance Academy at 1500 Goodman Ave
- Your First Dance by Bud Walters at 1547 Spring Lawn Ave
- Dare To Dance at Harper’s Point, 11344 Montgomery Rd
- Art in Motion School of Dance at 3425 Princeton Rd #115, Hamilton
- Next Generation Dance School at 1023 Millville Oxford Rd, Hamilton
- Broadway Bound Dance Company at 3528 Central Ave, Middletown
- Dance Fix at 9514 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash
- Le Jeune Dance at 11444 Deerfield Rd #A, Blue Ash
- Midwest Ballroom & Dancesport Club at 11256 Cornell Park Dr #514, Blue Ash
- Broadway Bound Dance Academy at 10580 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland
Lessons in jazz, hip hop, tap, and contemporary styles are offered at the Planet Dance near you.
Arabesque Dance Academy provides programs in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, tumbling, and fitness classes for beginners and experts.
Your First Dance by Bud Walters specializes in timeless choreographies for weddings.
Dare To Dance sessions are accessible for adults in your area only.
Art in Motion School of Dance trains children aged 2 to 7 in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling.
Next Generation Dance School in Hamilton offers tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, and acro for both competitive and social dancers from ages 3 to 18.
Broadway Bound in Middletown caters to students from 3 through 18 years old.
Adult ballet and Nigerian West African style classes are available at Dance Fix.
Professional ballet, modern, contemporary, musical theater, and more for children ages 3 and above are offered at Le Jeune Dance in Blue Ash.
Midwest Ballroom and Dancesport Club offers training to people of all ages.
A wide variety of local classes for both children and adults including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and more are provided at Broadway Bound Dance Academy in Loveland.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you are a great place to show off your skills:
- Mr. Pitiful’s OTR at 1323 Main St
- Energy Nightclub at 700 W Pete Rose Way
- Main Event at 835 Main St
- Mixwells Northside at 3935 Spring Grove Ave
- Japp’s at 1134 Main St
- Northside Tavern at 4163 Hamilton Ave A
- Legends Bar & Grill at 2104 Fairgrove Ave, Hamilton
- Orioles Nest Social Club at 3010 S Main St, Middletown
- Rick’s Tavern at 5955 Boymel Dr, Fairfield
- Mango’s Tropical Oasis at 7121 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield
- Village Tavern at 9390 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery
- Montgomery Towne Tavern at 10813 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery
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:
- Diana’s Dance & Fitness Wear at 8958 Blue Ash Rd
- Vera Nova Dance & Theater Boutique at 128 E Main St, Mason
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 near you:
- Dance Factory Fitness at 5528 Bufler Ln
- Zumba at 9501 Colerain Ave
- Fly Bungee Fitness at 4820 Ridge Ave
- SWT Fitness at 4456 Bridgetown Rd
- Jazzercise at 4570 Montgomery Rd
- StudioZ at 11256 Cornell Park Dr #504, Blue Ash
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:
- Cincy Fringe Festival in June
- Celtic Fest Ohio in June
- Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in June
- Nelsonville Music Festival in June
- Cincinnati Music Festival in July
- Riverfest in September
- SamJam Bluegrass Festival in September
If you are interested we have also written about:
- Louisville Dance Academies
- Indianapolis Dance Academies
- Columbus Dance Academies
- Toledo Dance Academies
Have Fun Dancing In Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati!