Thanks for checking out our blog about the Richmond dance scene. The most natural way for us to begin has to be listing the best Richmond 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 dance clubs and bars near you. 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 local dance and music festivals 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 read more of our local business guides on the Northeast at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Richmond
The best Richmond dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio at 100 Arboretum Pl #110
- Dance Masters at 5008 Lakeside Ave
- Urban Dance at 109 W 15th St
- Aspire Dance Academy at 1903 Manakin Rd
- Richmond Ballet at 407 E Canal St
Fred Astaire is one of the best dance studios near you providing high quality Rhythm, Smooth, and Country Western classes for adults. Some of the lessons offered at Dance Masters include Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Tango, Disco, Swing, Salsa, Country, and Latin.
You can also sign up for Urban Dance’s classes including Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Street Jazz, and Step. Aspire Dance Academy has Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Jazz classes in your area too.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
- Terri’s at 3817 Hull Street Rd
- Tropicabana at 4900 Jefferson Davis Hwy
- Babe’s of Carytown at 3166 W Cary St
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 like:
- Ellman’s Dancewear at 19 S Belmont Ave
- Dancers’ Boutique at 1220 Richmond Rd
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:
- Turn Cardio Jam Studio at 3105 W Moore St
- Shine Dance Fitness at 109 W 15th St
- The Bar Method at 7007 1/2 Three Chopt Rd
- Jazzercise Richmond Fitness Center at 7115-A Old Staples Mill Rd
Check out their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class.
Turn Cardio Jam Studio is a good place to find some of the best Zumba classes in your area.
Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet classes are available every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and 10:30am to 11:30am every Saturday at Shine Dance Fitness.
Barre classes are the specialty at The Bar Method, but you could probably figure that one out on your own.
Music Festivals In Your Area
These local dance and music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
- Red Wing Roots Festival in June
- Richmond Dance Festival in June
- Lockn’ Festival in August
You can also check out our posts on:
- Dance Lessons In Virginia Beach
- Dance Lessons In Washington DC
- Dance Lessons In Baltimore
- Dance Lessons In Philadelphia
Have Fun Dancing In Richmond
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 Richmond!