Below is a list of the top and leading dance schools in Hamilton. To help you find the dance schools located near you in Hamilton, we put together our list based on this rating points list.
Hamilton’s Best Dance Schools:
The top-rated dance schools in Hamilton:
- Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts – ensures that dance programs meet a high standard of instruction.
- Not Just Another Dance Studio – offers a variety of dance classes for all levels of ability and commitment.
- Elev8 Dance – owned by Hamilton’s Best Dance Teacher.
- Fred Astaire Franchise Dance Studio – focus on the basics of dancing and helping students transition.
- Pure Energy Performance Inc. – has a state of the art 6,000 square foot facility.
Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts
Toping of the list is The Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts located at 126 James Street South in Hamilton. Students of all ages can immerse themselves in over 100 arts programs including music, dance, visual arts, acting, and more. The historic Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts features 18 music rooms, inspiring visual arts studios, spacious dance studios, an acoustically perfect recital hall, and an art gallery.
The HCA Dance School ensures that dance programs meet a high standard of instruction, suited to both personal interests and individual abilities. Students will find a quality, whether they want to train for a professional career, or simply to dance for pure enjoyment. They have experienced faculty that offer classes for all levels from young children to adults. Most of their classes focus on individual development, rather than on the group.
Products/ Services:
Ballet, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, ModernTap, etc.
LOCATION:
Address: 126 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z4
Phone: 905 528 4020
Website: hcarts.ca/
REVIEWS:
“This facility is unique in that it has a great history of arts and continues to thrive. Vitek Wincza has a great staff and programs for all abilities and ages to take part in. The Conservatory is top shelf.” – Boris Daich
Not Just Another Dance Studio
All programs offered by Not Just Another Dance Studio are a variety of dance classes for all levels of ability and commitment both recreational and competitive dance classes for ages 18 months through adult. They have classes for Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop or Jazz Funk, Hip Hop or Street Dance, and Musical Theatre.
They offer two ways to register, either for the full dance season running from September to June or by the session of Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Products/ Services:
Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, Contemporary, Tap, etc.
LOCATION:
Address: 833 Upper James Street, Rear Unit, Hamilton
Phone: 905 529 9885
Website: notjustanotherdancestudio.ca/
REVIEWS:
“We have had nothing but positive experiences with Not Just Another Dance Studio. My daughters have been going there for 3 years, since they were able to dance. The staff is lovely and super helpful. We have also had 2 birthday parties at the studio. Which were very affordable and all the kids had a blast.! I can’t say enough good things about the studio as a whole.” – Brandi Alexis
Elev8 Dance
Ranking third on the list, Elev8 Dance is set apart from any other dance studio because of the studio owner and headteacher. Chris. He is one of Hamilton’s Best Dance Teacher internationally recognized and a professional dancer with over 20 years of experience. Chris’s expertise and background in dance help the team at Elev8 deliver a superior experience as they strive to become Hamilton’s best dance studio. Chris has a caring nature, an eye for detail, and a belief that dance can set students free that makes the energy at Elev8 Dance different from anywhere else. Elev8 has an 850 sq ft open studio dance space with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall mirrors.
Products/ Services:
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Adult Classes, etc.
LOCATION:
Address: 623 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3R2
Phone: 905 920 1733
Website: elev8danceinc.com/
REVIEWS:
“my daughter enjoys her dance class with Chris. Chris is professional dancer who gives good tips and attitude to kids. atmosphere is great and communication is easy but respectful. Highly Recommend” – May Benoit
Fred Astaire Franchise Dance Studio
At Fred Astaire Franchise Dance Studio, they focus on the basics of dancing and helping students transition into a comfortable, social dancer. They offer classes in various dance styles, as well as instruction for special events like weddings, cruises, and more. From the start, Fred Astaire Dance Studios have been a benchmark for initiating the most consumer friendly dance instructional guidelines in the world.
Products/ Services:
Ballroom Classes and Latin Classes
LOCATION:
Address: 1092 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1B3
Phone: 905 522 3237
Website: fredastaire.ca/
REVIEWS:
“My fiance and I took dance classes with Anna at Fred Astaire in Hamilton in just a few short weeks she was able to teach us how to dance for our wedding.” – Angie Ivanaj
Pure Energy Performance Inc.
Last on the list is very proud to offer students the opportunity of taking dance training at an affordable price while still providing instruction from trained professional adults, Pure Energy Performance. Pure Energy is a state of the art 6,000 square foot facility which houses three complete studios, two with viewing windows. All studios include hardwood sprung flooring and mirrors. They also offer CCTV in each studio, so parents can view their child’s class on TV. Pure Energy offers family discounts and offers a large comfortable reception and waiting area and private change areas for family, boys, and girls.
Products/ Services:
Jazz Classes, Tap Classes, Acro Classes, Hip Hop Classes, Theatre Classes, Ballet Classes, Lyrical Classes, etc.
LOCATION:
Address: 209 Limeridge Rd E, Hamilton, ON L9A 2S6
Phone: 905 385 5087
Website: pure-energydance.com/
REVIEWS:
“I danced here as a teen, and now 20 years later my son and I have been welcomed into this extended dance family. No other studio focuses on the artistry, technique, and mental well being of dancers the way that Pure Energy does in Hamilton.” – Laura Farr
