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.”
Best Dance Classes in Dartmouth, NS
24 studios listed · 8 in Dartmouth · 20 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 1, 2026
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Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy
“We found the instructors amazing with how they worked with the class.”
Onset Hip Hop Dance Company
“Our girls go to Onset Dance and they absolutely LOVE it there!”
Celtic Element School of Dance
“Super nice dance teachers, they really help and I've known them for a while.”
Studio 26 Dance
“The most welcoming group of dancers!”
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Coastal Dance Inc
“Consistently kept up to date on upcoming events or opportunities to do semi-private lessons.”
The 24 studios listed for Dartmouth, 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: Dartmouth, NS
8 of the 24 studios we list are based in Dartmouth; the other 16 serve Dartmouth from towns including Halifax, Bedford and Beechville. 22 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 300 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. 18 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 12 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.
Down Beat Dance Company
Higgins School of Highland Dance
“Kathleen is a light-hearted, fun-loving, knowledgeable teacher who shows her love of highland dance through creative and active classes.”
Osende Dance Arts
“She gives clear, easy to follow instructions and individual feedback like I've only ever experienced in in-person classes.”
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Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy
“Our daughter loves Becky and the team - a fantastic place to begin her Irish Dance Journey!”
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Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
“I love their staff and instructors!”
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Maritime Dance Academy
“Amazing, my daughter has been going for 4 years and we absolutely love it.”
Motion Dance Centre
“The teachers and assistants are amazing and take the time to get to know every single student!”
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East Coast Dance Academy
“I love that her philosophy focuses on helping each student develop self confidence and poise in their movement in a fun environment with a real emphasis on the importance of proper technique.”
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Elle Dance Academy
“My daughter tried one of their class and the staff are wonderful.”
Melissa Connick School of Dance McSod
“My four year old just started dance this year and loves it so much she asks every morning is it dance morning yet”
Illusion Dance Arts
“Registered my daughter for dance and she absolutely loved it.”
Nruthiya Saagaram
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.”
Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival
Dance Zone
“I love the team work, community and confidence thst Dance Zone instills in there dancers.”
R.s.i. Danceworks
Tir na Nog Irish Dance Academy
“Not only has she been mastering Irish dance steps with absolute enthusiasm but she is also gaining confidence in her own abilities and self esteem in an environment that has been and continues to be supportive, safe, and encouraging.”
Cadance Academy
“Her choreography is imaginative and inspiring, and every recital feels like a true work of art (the first annual recital after she came home to take over for her mother is something I will never forget).”
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