3 Best Dance Schools in Newport News, VA

"The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics classes are divided based on age, ability, and experience. For 40 years, they have been helping young people achieve their full potential as dancers and gymnasts. Their instructors are professionals in the industry and include those with college degrees in dance, choreography, and musical theatre. Their competitive dance company has won over 1,293 national and 3,220 regional awards for excellence in dance. The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics is a three-time winner based on outstanding performance and good sportsmanship. They have won several national choreography awards based on their superior scores in competition. They are “Certified by Test to Teach” by Dance Masters of America, and they follow a proven curriculum. The dance school provides one-on-one communication, setting goals, having a strong work ethic, successfully working as a member of a team, and presenting a positive and confident image, all of which are essential life skills. They include special classes for students ages two to adults. The dance studio also serves three other locations within the Virginia area.

"Dance Works is committed to providing excellent, quality dance classes at an honest rate in a safe, friendly, and healthy environment. Miss Emma Mead is the owner of the dance school. She has over 16 years of dance experience, teaching worldwide. The studio mission is to provide instruction for quality dance in a fun and family-oriented way. The academy spans a 1,000 square foot studio, fitted with Harlequin Floors, approximately thirty feet of a mirrored wall, thirty feet of double permanent ballet barres, and studio equipment. The dance studio is equipped with state-of-the-art Harlequin Floors (a specially manufactured floor to provide controlled slip resistance, providing great protection for dancers due to its point-elasticity and slip-resistant dance surface). Dance Works offers virtual training, including live classes and pre-recorded classes, during times when the facility is not open. Dance Works offers a multi-class discounted rate, which includes siblings and immediate family members.

"Dreams in Motion Dance Studio provides a home for all dancers, from beginning recreational dancers to competitive dancers. Their instructors are professionally trained, have worked on Broadway, and danced with the Knicks City Dancers and professional dance companies. Dreams in Motion offers dance classes for kids to adults. Their competition team has won numerous regional and national titles and scholarships. They have received the Association of Dance Competition and Conventions Studio of Excellence award, which recognizes studios for their work ethic, age-appropriate choreography, and customer service. They offer a free trial class; you can register for classes in person or online.