Looking for dance classes for your son? Competitive dance team for your middle schooler? Hip hop class for yourself? Look no further! Below is a compiled list for dance studios in and around Wichita serving all ages and offering all types of dance.
Some studios are offering in-person classes while others are still virtual. Please contact each studio individually to make sure you are comfortable with their COVID safety precautions.
Dance Studios in Wichita (Kids Classes)
Dance for Jesus Ballet School – Ballet and tap classes for all ages; two locations at Wichita Children’s Theater and Dance Center and Wichita Center for Performing Arts; (720) 626-9444
Encore Dance Studio – Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop classes for ages 3 and up; 2231 N Reflection Rd; (316) 729-4567 or jodi@encorewichita.com; More information can be found here
Empire Performing Arts Studio – Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Tumbling, Cheer, Jazz, and Tap classes for ages 18 months and up; 535 North Woodlawn, Suites 340 & 345; (316) 631-5321 or empireperformingartscenter@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Jill Landrith School of Dance – Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Yoga classes for ages 4 and up; 2919 E Kellogg Drive; (316) 684-0909; More information can be found here
Kansas Dance Academy – Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acting, and Music Theater Dance classes for ages 2 and up; 6615 Central; (316) 684-2848 or kdadance@aol.com; More information can be found here
Kelcy’s Dance Studio – Ballet, Jaz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro-Jazz, and Technique classes for ages potty trained and up; two locations at 650 N Carriage Pkwy, Ste 50 and 7230 E 29th St N; (316) 990-6070 or kelcy.mohr@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Tenacity Dance Company – Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, and Acro classes for ages 2.5 and up; 8404 W 13th St, Suite 160; (316) 512-5208 or info@tenacitydancecompany.com; More information can be found here
Wichita Children’s Theater and Dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical classes for ages 2 and up; 201 S Lulu St; (316) 262-2282 or wctdc@att.net; More information can be found here
Wichita Parks and Recreation – Ballet and Tap classes for ages 3 and up; multiple locations around Wichita; (316) 268-4361 or wichitaparkandrec@wichita.gov; More information can be found here and the fall guide with class listings here
Wichita School of Performing Arts – Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Pointe classes for ages 3 and up; 9127 E 37th St N; (316) 687-5933 or wspaDanceWichita@gmail.com; More information can be found here
YMCA Dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop classes for ages 2 and up; multiple locations around Wichita; (316) 219-9622; More information can be found here
Young World Dance Studio – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Clogging, Pom Pon, and Hip Hop classes for ages 3 and up; 3310 W Douglas Ave; (316) 943-8711; More information can be found here
Dance Studios Outside of Wichita (Kids Classes)
Andover Dance Academy – Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip Hop classes for ages 3 and up; 742 N Andover Rd, Suite 7; (316) 209-1824 or andoverdanceacademy@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Corry Academy of Irish Dance (Kechi) – Irish Dance classes for ages 4 and up; 724 E Kechi Rd; (316) 641-8460; More information can be found here
RaeAnn’s Fancy Footwork (Derby) – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pom, and Clogging classes for ages 2 and up; 949 N K15 Hwy; (316) 788-4499; More information can be found here
Dance Classes for Adults in Wichita
A Step Ahead Dance Studio – Salsa, Ballroom, Swing, and Country Western Dance; 501 S Saint Francis St; (316) 440-4546; More information can be found here
Ballet Wichita – Intro to Dance and various level Ballet classes; 1600 W. Douglas Ave; (316) 687-5880 or info@balletwichita.com; More information can be found here
Denise Colborn Fitness – Hip Hop and Zumba classes; multiple locations around Wichita; (316) 617-5900 or denisecolborn@live.com
Jill Landrith School of Dance – Beginner and Intermediate Ballet, Beginner and Advanced Pointe, and Adult Tap classes; 2919 E Kellogg Drive; (316) 684-0909; More information can be found here
Kansas Dance Academy – Ballet Barre class during the school year and Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop classes during the summer; 6615 Central; (316) 684-2848 or kdadance@aol.com; More information can be found here
Kelcy’s Dance Studio – Beginner and Intermediate Tap and Hip Hop classes; two locations at 650 N Carriage Pkwy, Ste 50 and 7230 E 29th St N; (316) 990-6070 or kelcy.mohr@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Midwest Dance Mechanix – Beginner and Intermediate Ballet and Intermediate Tap classes; 3805 N Hydraulic St; (316) 337-5299 or office@dancemechanix.biz; More information can be found here
Paquita Dance Center – Barre and Adult Tap classes; 8995 W Central Ave; (316)285-9221; More information can be found here
Safira’s Center for World Dance – Belly Dance, Flamenco, Gypsy Fusion, Tribal Fusion, and Zumba classes; 2919 E Kellogg Dr; (316) 821-9042 or safira@cox.net; More information can be found here
Sway Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio – Ballroom, Two Step, Latin Dance, West Coast Swing, Ballet, Hip Hop, and several Dance Fitness classes; 1019 W Douglas; (316) 266-4601 or swayballroomandlatin@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Wichita Parks and Recreation – Bachata, Ballroom, Belly Dance, Clogging, Line Dance, Salsa, Shine Dance Fitness, and Urban Soul Line Dance classes; multiple locations around Wichita; (316) 268-4361 or wichitaparkandrec@wichita.gov; More information can be found here and the fall guide with class listings here
Wichita School of Performing Arts – Tap and Hip Hop classes; 9127 E 37th St N; (316) 687-5933 or wspaDanceWichita@gmail.com; More information can be found here
Do you have a dance studio or class you love?
*This list was compiled based on recommendations from moms in our neighborhood groups. If you own a studio, and you don’t see it listed – let us know!
Paquita Dance Center at Central and Tyler also offers dance classes for ages 3 and up.
Great! Thanks for the info!
Senseney Music, formally known as Wichita performing arts off Central west of Webb Rd.
Senseney has dance classes? Or are you referring to Midwest Dance that shares a building?
Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance center has added Hip HoP class and also does adult dance classes as well.
Great! Thank you for letting us know!
Dance Reflections is a dance studio here in Wichita that just celebrated 10 years serving the special needs community through the beautiful and therapeutic art of dance. At Dance Reflections we are all about celebrating each student’s beautifully unique style of dance by focusing on their abilities – not disabilities. Laynna Wiggins is the owner.
Friends University Ballet department offers free adult classes as well as Children specific classes. Can these be added to your list?
More information is on their event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/385253935762487