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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO

(4.9 Score)
4702 Garrett Road,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 1947

Specialty:

✓Latin Dance Classes ✓Salsa Dance Classes ✓Paso Doble ✓Cha Cha Dance Classes ✓Rumba Dance Classes ✓Mambo Dance Classes ✓Samba Dance Classes ✓Merengue Dance Classes ✓Bolero ✓Ballroom Dance Classes ✓Foxtrot ✓Tango ✓Waltz ✓Quickstep ✓Viennese Waltz ✓Swing ✓East Coast Swing ✓West Coast Swing ✓Wedding Dance Lessons ✓Hustle and Jive Dance Classes

"Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Durham focuses on providing you with an exciting, pleasant, and informative experience as you gain the skills, confidence, and charm that dance brings to your life. Yuri Simakov and Oksana Klyuchnyk are the owners of the studio. The dance studio offers classes for all ages and skills, from beginner to advanced. All dance lessons are taught by Certified Dance Instructors who will make you feel comfortable on any dance floor and with any style of dance. In addition, they offer affordable dance classes and private dance lessons for social and competitive students. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Durham's instructors have also won awards and certificates of merit for their dance teaching skills. The dance studio also conducts Wedding Dance Lessons. They also serve many neighboring communities, including Chapel Hill, Cary, and Morrisville. In addition, Fred Astaire Dance Studio gives gift certificates.

2026 Highlights: Fred Astaire Dance Studio offers group dance classes for dancers of all skill levels. These classes help improve physical fitness, coordination, balance, and confidence while providing a fun, engaging cardio workout that burns calories in a social and supportive environment."

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Price:

Individual Lessons: $60
2 Private Classes: $60
First Two Classes: $59
Regular Price: $210
Dance Session Special Starting At: $59

Contact:

(919) 489-4313

Mon-Fri: 12pm - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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NINTH STREET DANCE

(4.9 Score)
1920 1/2 Perry Street,
Durham, NC 27705 Directions

Since 1993

Specialty:

✓Adult/teen Classes ✓Afro-Caribbean ✓Ballet ✓Belly Dance ✓Bhangra ✓Bollywood ✓Break Dance ✓Dance Video Divas ✓Flamenco ✓Hip-Hop ✓Holistic Ballet ✓Jazz Funk ✓Lyrical/Contemporary ✓Modern ✓Modern Jazz ✓Tap ✓West African ✓Social Dance ✓East Coast Swing ✓Lindy Hop ✓Salsa ✓West Coast Swing ✓Kid's Classes ✓Yoga ✓Ballet Conditioning and Pilates

"Ninth Street Dance strives to provide a nurturing, non-threatening atmosphere where beginners and experienced dancers/movers can enjoy their favorite movement styles and try out a vast range of new ones. Ninth Street Dance focuses on offering classes to adult beginners who want to learn to dance for fun and exercise and to recreational dancers who want to improve their skills. The dance studio hires only highly skilled & caring instructors. The instructors at Ninth Street Dance provide top-notch service. They teach various dance styles, so there's something for everyone. They recognize that being a professional dancer is not the goal of many students. They offer everything from ballet and contemporary to hip-hop and break dance, belly dance and Bollywood, salsa and swing, and more. In addition, ninth Street Dance offers online lessons via Zoom.

2026 Highlights: Ninth Street Dance now offers Adult & Teen summer classes. The studio accepts credit cards, including mastercard, visa, and American express."

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Price:

Ballroom Dance Beginning (Adultteen) $66
Ballroom Dance Continuing (Adultteen) $11
Latin Dance Sampler (Session 2) Continuing (Adultteen) $55
Latin Dance Sampler Beginning Session 2 (Adultteen) $66
Lindy Hop 8 Count (Adultteen) $66
West Coast Swing (Session 2) Beginning (Adultteen) $66
West Coast Swing (Session 2) Continuing (Adultteen) $66
Hip Hop Cardio and Choreo (Adultteen) $66
Barre Sculpt (Adultteen) $66
Belly Dance Fitness (Adultteen) $66
Bollywood Fitness (Adultteen) $66
Dancephoria (Adultteen) $66
Latin Rhythms Endorphin Booster (Adultteen) $66
Pilates (Adultteen) $66
Stretch Conditioning (Adultteen) $66
Discovering Movement (3–5 Yrs) $66
Discovering Movement (3–5 Yrs.) $66
Kids' Hip Hop (6–9 Yrs.) $66
Parent-child Dance (2–3 Yrs.) $66
Pre Ballet (4.5–6 Yrs) $55

Contact:

(919) 286-6011

Mon-Thu: 4pm - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 2pm
Fri: Closed

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BARRISKILL DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL

(4.8 Score)
3642 Shannon Road,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 2006

Specialty:

✓Ballet Dance ✓Jazz Dance ✓Tap Dance ✓Lyrical ✓Contemporary ✓Musical Theatre ✓Hip Hop ✓Preschool ✓Adults ✓Boys ✓Recital Classes

"Barriskill Dance Theatre School is committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate dance and theatre education. Mari O'Donnell is the director of the dance studio. Barriskill Dance Theatre School offers lessons for all ages and abilities. The dance school offers a safe, child-centered environment where students can explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers. Barriskill Dance Theatre School provides dancers of all ages an encouraging environment to grow and excel. Their goal is to educate their students' minds, bodies, and souls, teaching them the skills needed for a successful life, whether or not they stay involved in dance. They genuinely believe that by participating in challenging, developmentally suitable dance classes in a nurturing atmosphere, all children and adults can experience the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes with learning to dance. In addition, Barriskill Dance Theatre School hosts summer camps and workshops.

2026 Highlights: Barriskill Dance Theatre School offers a wide range of dance lessons, including ballet, tap, jazz, preschool, contemporary, adult division classes, and more."

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Price:

Yearly Registration Fee (First Student) $40
Yearly Registration Fee (Each Additional Student) $35
Late Payment Fee $10
Recital Production Fee (Per Dance Class) $100
Musical Theatre Levels 1 Apprentice & Triple Threat Prep Production Fee $150
Conservatory Musical Theatre Production Fee $200
Ballet Levels 1 Pre-Professional And Teentween Ballet Production Fee $150
Private Lesson (Per Hour) $60
Summer Class
Full Day Intensive $400
Half Day Intensive $300
Workshops $200
Lunch Bunch (12–1 Pm) $15
Extended Care (3–5 Pm) $30
Registration Fee Per Intensive Or Workshop $20
Late Pick Up Fee $5
1 Hour Week Class $110
1.5 Hour Week Class $150

Discount:

5% Off for Siblings

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Contact:

(919) 489-5100

Mon-Thu: 3pm - 6:30pm
Fri-Sun: Closed

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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO REVIEWS

The absolute BEST place to learn to dance!! All the instructors are all professional dancers and champions in their field. Vadym and Vladimir are excellent teachers and we have lots of fun dancing. I am so blessed to have them as my teachers. It truly is my place of joy. There are students of all ages learning to dance here. The competitions and showcases are so much fun. I’ve made many friends . It really is a community of people who love to dance! If you’re thinking of learning to dance, come here and join us at Fred Astaire Durham.

My husband and I came to this studio to learn a first dance for our wedding. We took lessons with Olga, who was incredibly kind and helpful as we were just starting out with dancing together. She helped us create a beautiful first dance with so many turns and dips. Our guests were absolutely wowed! We had so much fun dancing with Olga.

Excellent instruction from a skilled and relentlessly friendly family of instructors. Great location, lovely people. Have been dancing here for a year, after taking up ballroom dance as a total beginner with my wife, and still loving it.

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NINTH STREET DANCE REVIEWS

If you are looking for a place to take adult tap classes, this studio is worth checking out. In the advanced class, I’m able to brush up on my skills while still learning new things! The instructors are knowledgeable and patient with students and really connect you to the Triangle dance community. Look forward to coming each week.

Absolutely love this studio. My friend told me about it and we decided to give it a shot. The belly dancing class was really good and we decided to stay for hip-hop too. We loved both of the classes and will definitely be back. Tip: It was a little difficult finding the building and it looks like there’s a restaurant in the same building but if you keep walking towards the left you’ll find the studio.

I've been dancing at Ninth Street Dance for over 16 years and it truly is a wonderful place! It is a fantastic atmosphere for adult dancers (and kids), with caring, insightful instructors. I highly recommend Ninth Street Dance to anyone looking to take classes to brush up their skills, return to dance from an injury or who just want to have a good time.

BARRISKILL DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL REVIEWS

My 5-yr old daughter and I have been looking for the perfect dance school and Barriskill has met every need and expectation we had. We recently went and had a free trial class. The front desk was extremely helpful with any questions I had. The associates next door in the uniform store were also very helpful and full of knowledge that they had no problem sharing with me when asked for suggestions. The teacher was very good at keeping their attention. The other students were very welcoming and when they started to practice for the recital they kept eyes on her and helped her with her poses and placement. I met other parents who were also very welcoming and had nothing but praises about the school. I can't wait for her Summer class to start in July and I've already picked a class for her to start in the Fall as well.

My daughter has been attending Barriskill for many years now and I just have to say how appreciative I am for this place! From top to bottom, they care about my daughter and give a great dance experience. I also appreciate the recitals and how they do not rush the kids (especially the girls) to grow up too fast and dance/dress like they are 10 years older than they are. Just such a great family environment - I cannot say enough.

This place is like a family to me. You learn so much in one year, and every one is so sweet and welcoming. There’s so much energy and excitement, it’ll lift your mood as well. The teachers are great, I just can’t say it enough. The fact that there is a wide range of dance styles is also awesome because you can choose to take as many, or as little as you want. No matter what, you’ll have the a great time. Highly recommended.

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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 8
Business Images: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NINTH STREET DANCE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BARRISKILL DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 9
Responsiveness: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10