Toddler Dance Classes in NYC
This guide draws from 282 upcoming toddler dance listings across 66 distinct studios and venues in NYC, placing the highest concentration of activity on the Upper West Side, followed by Downtown Brooklyn and Prospect Heights. Roughly one in three listings is free, and the typical price for a paid class falls around $40. The age ranges vary widely across individual studios, so check each listing for its specific cutoff. Each studio below links to its full upcoming schedule.
20 top picks 37 freeUpdated August 28, 2026 · all 5 boroughs
The 20 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1
KBL Studios
Manhattan·Ages 4–17·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
2DNA Dance Academy
Upper West Side·Ages 5+·prices vary
Classes most days
3
Triskelion Arts (Muriel Theatre)
Greenpoint·Ages 2–3·prices vary
Weekend sessions
4ELVA Georgian Ballet
Brighton Beach·Ages 5+·prices vary
Weekday classes
5
Rikud Studio
Prospect Heights·Ages 0–3·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
6
Talent Under One Roof
Brooklyn·Ages 2–8·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
7
BOLD Arts
Ages 7–13·prices vary
Weekday classes
8MatchPoint NYC
Gravesend·Ages 1–9·prices vary
Weekend sessions
9
Streetcar Studio
Lenox Hill·Ages 4+·$40
Weekday & weekend classes
10
Gymnasium
Crown Heights·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
11
Multi-Use Room
Norwood·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
12
Dance Room
Harlem·Free
Weekday classes
13
Cobble Hill Ballet
Columbia Street Waterfront District·Ages 1–9·prices vary
Weekday classes
14
Green Boutique
Brooklyn·Ages 3–18·prices vary
Classes most days
15Brooklearn
Downtown Brooklyn·Ages 4–6·prices vary
Weekday classes
16Ridgewood Dance Studio
Parkchester·Ages 3–10·prices vary
Weekend sessions
17Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance
Bath Beach·Ages 6–12·prices vary
Weekend sessions
18
Yonkers Public Library — Riverfront Library
Yonkers·Free
Weekday classes
19Bronx Music Hall
Morrisania·Ages 7–14·$45
Weekend sessions
20Empire Adventure Park
East Garden City·Ages 13+·$40
Weekend sessions
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Frequently asked
What ages are dance classes for in NYC?
Most dance classes in NYC run for ages 18 months through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
How much do dance classes cost in NYC?
Prices in NYC range from about $25 through $55 per class, with multi-week packages typically reducing the per-class rate. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Do I need to register in advance for dance classes?
Most studio-run dance classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park dance programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.