Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy
“Becky and Laura are an energetic dynamic duo who care deeply about Rising Tide dancers, technique and improvement, Irish culture and the Irish dance community.”
Best Dance Classes near Bedford, NS
1 of these studios is based in Bedford; the others serve Bedford from towns including Dartmouth, Halifax and Beechville.
17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Flamenco and Ballet Dance School Maria Osende
“Whether you're new to ballet, revisiting after many years away, or just wanting to join a fun group and practice your technique, Maria's class is what you're looking for!”
Leica Hardy School of Dance
“Leica and her staff are accomplished, professional dancers and teachers who take care to instruct the students, develop their dance skills and help them grow physically and emotionally as dancers.”
Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy
“Dance Dance Dance and lots of it !”
Young Performers' Collective
“Brittany and the other staff encourage all the cast members to strive to do their best regardless of the part, but to own the part that you have been given.”
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
“An important part of the community”
The 24 studios listed for Bedford, NS teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from its own site; ratings and family quotes come from public listings.
Area overview: Bedford, NS
21 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 229 reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. 16 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 11 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enrol.
Where do I find dance class schedules and age groups?
All 24 studios here have a website on file, and that is where the class grid, the age bands and the term dates live. Studios rarely list every style in their business name, so a place that looks like a ballet school often teaches four other things.
Onset Hip Hop Dance Company
“I dance with them, highly recommend.”
Maritime Dance Academy
“Lauren has grown so much in her few years at MDA and I feel it's not only attributed to her own dedication, but because of the instructors, lessons, testing and more.”
Celtic Element School of Dance
“Excellent school, great instructors.”
Studio 26 Dance
“The most welcoming group of dancers!”
Vibeat Dance Studio
“Darishini Shah is the trainor and she so lovely and cooperative and give you the training of every move even she ask to record the video for practicing at home.”
Serpentine Studios Inc
“We organize an annual multicultural festival in Sydney, Nova Scotia from last 4 years and every year Laura and her team have been kind of main event for our festival.”
Down Beat Dance Company
“Great Co!”
Coastal Dance Inc
“Consistently kept up to date on upcoming events or opportunities to do semi-private lessons.”
East Coast Dance Academy
“Andrea is one driven and creative leader and has gathered a great team of teachers, dancers and volunteers and ultimately has created an amazing community around her dance school.”
Motion Dance Centre
“Whether your an aspiring professional or simply enjoys the joy of movement, Motion Dance Centre is the perfect place for them to grow, learn, and shine.”
Higgins School of Highland Dance
“I was unsure if dance schools even accepted adult beginner students and was pleasantly surprised when I found out Kathleen took pride in having an adult beginner program.”
Elle Dance Academy
“Amazing experience”
Melissa Connick School of Dance McSod
“Great place for kids.”
Illusion Dance Arts
“My kids love this place!”
Nruthiya Saagaram
Highland Shores School of Dance
Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival
Dance Zone
“Love the staff.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Bedford
- “Professional leadership and dance instruction. Friendly, supportive teachers who are totally committed to dancers' success.” — from a review of Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy
- “Kathleen is a very knowledgeable dance teacher. She not only teaches her students the technical aspect of dance and how to be a stronger dancer, but also helps builds confidence and to not block themselves by fear for the unknown.” — from a review of Higgins School of Highland Dance
- “We love it there ! Friendly teachers and children learn a lot of different types of dance.” — from a review of Maritime Dance Academy
- “Best community and place for kids to learn to express themselves in song, dance, acting and learn to use various instruments.” — from a review of Young Performers' Collective
- “I highly recommend Rising Tide for anyone of any age and dance experience level.” — from a review of Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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