How to Find the Best Dance Schools

 Many dance schools are competitive and the exceptional ones may have a waiting list for attendance. Finding the right dance school for you will require a little bit of research and depend on what you are looking to get out of the class.

• Check the yellow pages for schools in your area.  Many schools will list the types of dance that they teach in their advertisement. Write down a few that you are interested in and call to inquire about pricing and class times.


• Do an online search of dance schools.  Search for schools in your area by typing in dance schools and your zip code. Once you locate the schools online, check to see if any reviews have been written about them. If a website is provided, check out the school's website. You will often find tuition details class times and of course, the types of dance classes offered. Some schools will also have an online photo gallery of past recitals for you to view.


• Set up an interview with the owner of the school.  Once you have narrowed down your choices, make an appointment with the owner or instructor for a tour of the studio. Schedule your interview during class times so that you can observe the instructors in action.  If you are choosing the studio for your child then location is everything. Make sure the studio is in a desirable neighborhood with ample parking space.  


• Talk with other parents who have children that attend a dance school. Ask them what they like and dislike about the school and if they would recommend it to other parents. This can be beneficial in several ways. Your child may end up in the same class with of their friends and most studios offer a referral incentive that can benefit the referring parent as well as the new enrolling parent. This can range from a discount in the first month's tuition to a discount on costumes.