World Dance Schools

    Academia Alvaro’s Dance, South America

  Rua Barata Ribeiro, 271 sobrado - Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
A Academia Alvaro`s Dance foi fundada no dia 12 de Maio de 2005. Dirigida pelo pelo professor, diretor e coreógrafo Álvaro Reys o Espaço busca expandir a cultura da dança de salão no Rio de Janeiro e a conscientização de que essa dança é um instrumento de inclusão social, perda de timidez e estímulo da auto-estima através da expressão corporal.
A metodologia de ensino prioriza as aulas cantadas, possibilitando ao aluno relembrar em todas as aulas os passos aprendidos em aulas anteriores e as aulas baile que ensinam os (as) alunos (as) como se comportarem diante de seu parceiro (a) no salão de festas.
Atualmente, recebe também, alunos de outros estados para aulas e oficinas numa abrangência de rítmos que vai do balé clássico à dança flamenca, entre outras, como tango, salsa e zouk.
    Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, North America
  101 W 23rd Street - New York, NY             
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The only conservatory in the country for hip-hop dance.
    Fancy Feet Dance Studio, North America
  1295 Allerton Avenue - Allerton Avenue - Bronx, NY           
Boasting a team of award winning instructors recognized not only through competitions, but by the Bronx Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for the quality instruction, love and positive reinforcement they give to the children they teach!! Fancy Feet Instructors give back to the community by donating their time and expertise to the local schools.
Fancy Feet boasts a director with thirty six years of teaching experience, twenty nine years in business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, Drama and Theater, who trains every instructor in her philosophy and style of teaching. This is done to provide your child with top notch quality and professionalism.
    Dance New Amsterdam, North America
  280 Broadway, 2nd Floor - Broadway - New York, NY             
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Lower Manhattan’s newest home for contemporary dance. DNA is proud to present and promote artistic excellence in dance performance, education and the creation process. DNA’s mission includes professional-level training, opportunities for creation and the latest in dance performance. In DNA’s studios each week, 170 classes are taught, rehearsals are run, workshops are conducted and choreographers create. DNA is a valuable resource for the aspiring, emerging and established artist, who benefit from artistic residencies, studio and administrative office subsidies, commissions and two performance seasons that offer presentations of new dance works, many of them world premieres.
    Steps on Broadway, North America
  2121 Broadway # 3 - New York, NY            
Founded in 1979, is more than a dance school. It is an internationally recognized community of artists committed to the cultivation of individuality and talent, and to the joy and toil of dance. It is home to some of the finest and most passionate dance teachers in the world. It is a celebrated space set amid t he Beaux Arts grandeur of Manhattan's Upper West Side, blending old-world ambience with modern facilities — male and female dressing rooms and showers, a theater, a café, and a dance wear boutique. Above all, the ten fully-mirrored, sprung-floored, climate-controlled studios are filled with natural light-and limitless inspiration.
On any given day, casual enthusiasts and aspiring professionals may take class alongside seasoned veterans from Broadway, the opera, and the major dance companies, including New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Paris Opera, Kirov and Royal Ballets, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance, Complexions and Martha Graham. The place teems with energy and verve. Steps in essence, is a cultural hub and a cosmopolitan treasure.
    Eddie Torres Dance Studio, North America
  1964 Matthews Ave - Bronx - Bronx, NY            
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He was born July 3,1950 in the same hospital as Tito Puente; raised by his Puerto Rican parents in Spanish Harlem, a.k.a. El Barrio, New York City. Torres's mother, a hospital worker; his father an inventive plumber, sparked Eddie's knack for inventing. No dancers or musicians in the gene pool to Eddie's best knowledge.
    Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio, North America
  102 Jericho Tpke - New Hyde Park, NY           
Specializing in all forms of partner dance as well as specialty dance and fitness classes. Whether you have always wanted to take Ballroom or Latin dance lessons, or are getting ready for that special day. We have something for everyone, from Mommy & Me classes, to Sweet 15/16's / Quinceneras and Wedding Dances. Come visit us and see why over 3,000 students have come to call Starlight their home for dance lessons on Long Island over the past 17 years.
Learn to dance all styles of Ballroom and Latin Dance, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, Swing, Jive, Paso Doble, Foxt-Trot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, Peabody, Quickstep and much more. We also offer specialty classes in Belly Dancing, Zumba Dance Fitness, Cuban Salsa.
Convenienty located on the border of Nassau and Queens in Long Island, the Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio continues to offer you the best dance instruction from the finest instructors on Long Island since 1991.
    L'Oreals Dance Academy, North America
  300 W 43rd st - New York, Y            
"Concentrating on Clasical Ballet R.A.D style. We work on students technique, style, flexibility, and stage presence. We offer small personalized classes so your children get the attention they deserve! We do not offer Ballet/Jazz. Just strickly Classical Ballet and Pointe work."
    Step By Step, North America
  449 Main St. - Farmingdale, NY           
We strive to afford all of our students an opportunity for creative self-expression without the unnecessary pressure of professional "competition." We believe that the confidence, poise, and enrichment dance provides is valuable to the development of all children, and that, above all, it should be a positive, rewarding, and fun learning experience. We believe that dance is an art form. It is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated.
    Fabiano e Juliana Escola de Dança, South America
  Rua Maestro José da Siqueira, 81 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro,             
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A Escola de Dança Fabiano e Juliana desenvolve suas atividades há quatro anos na Barra da Tijuca. Motivados pelo propósito de criar um ambiente onde predominasse a harmonia e a alegria, esse casal idealizou e colocou em prática, uma maneira de oferecer uma melhor qualidade de vida aos seus alunos através da “Maravilhosa Arte de Dançar a Dois”
    Hamilton Dance, North America
  45 Newell St - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY           
Hamilton Dance Studio is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in a variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and break dancing. These dance classes cater to all types of children, from those who are preparing for a dance career to those learning to dance for enrichment and fun. We promote technique and artistry, as well as a strong work ethic and provide a warm, down-to-earth, supportive environment.
    Exotic Dance Central, North America
  12 E 32 Street 2nd Flr - New York, NY            
A female owned and operated dance company that was founded in 1999. Producing some the largest and most spectacular exotic pole dancing stage show performances and events in New York City. Every show incorporates an exciting theme that is stimulating as well as innovative. A variety of shows and events that run weekly, monthly and annually from exotic pole dancing revues, cabaret, competitions and much more. Exotic Dance shows and events are held in theatre, night clubs and private venues. We have an impeccable reputation for our beautiful and professional performers that have come from different parts of the world such as Brazil, Paris, London and Japan bringing with them a unique flair and seductive style. We also provide dancers to nightclubs, private parties, private events, music videos and much more.
    Fred Astaire Dance Studios, North America
  291 Broadway, Suite 900 - New York, NY            
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With facilities all over the world, the original Fred Astaire Dance Studio was founded in New York in 1947. Fred Astaire, himself, and the City of New York alike personify style, sophistication and excellence. All the more reason, New Yorkers have chosen Fred Astaire Dance Studios – it suits them perfectly.
Staffed by professional and champion level dancers themselves, Fred Astaire Dance Studios are internationally known as the cultivators of superior dancers and superior dance instruction, raising the standards of ballroom dancing in the United States to exceptional heights.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios match New Yorkers demand for excellence. Whether you are preparing for an event, mastering a powerful social skill or desire to become a competitive-level dancer, Fred Astaire Dance Studios design your program individually to uniquely satisfy you.
    Cathy's Dance Studio, North America
  33-19 Crescent Street - Astoria - Astoria, NY           
Cathy's Dance Studio was founded in 1956 by Miss Cathy Dooley and has carried out one tradition for over the past 53 years - a mission of sharing the art of dance with children of all ages and adding the excitement of cutting edge dance techniques.
Miss Cathy had a vision of bringing quality dance instruction at affordable prices to every student who had the desire to dance. And she shared that vision with the people of Astoria for over 26 years.
Today, Miss Michelle continues Cathy's Dance Studio's mission by fostering the arts in our community and attracting dancers from all of New York City's five boroughs, as well as Long Island, upstate New York, and New Jersey.
Whether it's traditional tap or pointe ballet, cutting edge jazz or hoofer-style tap, lyrical, rhythm tap, acrobatics, or modern ballet, Cathy's Dance Studio's talented and energetic teaching staff delivers the best instruction money can buy!
    Dance Studio of Park Slope, North America
  630 Sackett St - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY           
The original center for dance, musical theatre and performance in Park Slope for both Children and Adults. In September we begin our 34th year of business in this community. Our facility, new construction in 2007, is located at 630 Sackett Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenues) and offers: large, state of the art dance floors - both floating and sprung, central air conditioning and heating, storefront access for ease with strollers, less street congestion for those who drive, public transportation 1 block away on both buses and subway and close to schools in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens and Gowanus neighborhoods.
    South Shore Dance Studio, North America
  249 West Main Street - Sayville, NY           
"Entering their 32nd successful season in Sayville. We offer classes in Tap, Rhythm Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Pre-school (3 & 4 year olds), combo 5 & 6 year olds and adult classes, and mommy & me classes, and Tumbling for Tots 3-6 years old. We would love for you to join our South Shore Dance Studio family and become part of a success story."
    Metropolitan Dance Studio, North America
  247 Schenck Avenue - Westbury, NY           
Learning to dance is a rewarding experience. Here at the Metropolitan Dance Studio, we make learning to dance fun and easy. People who think that they have two left feet are out speciality. Call today to book one private lesson, the we can recommend a program that would be best for you. There are many different programs to choose from.
    New York Crystal Dance Studio, North America
  282-D Higbie Lane - West Islip, NY           
Teaching people to dance since 1984. A combination of well-trained, professional staff, and a warm, comfortable studio environment have helped thousands of students learn to dance. Whether it's a basic Fox Trot for your first dance as bride and groom, a Swing for all those great rock-n-roll and country tunes, or Hustle and Hip-Hop to take to the clubs, our friendly staff can have you dancing well and feeling great in no time.
    Merce Cunningham Dance Company, North America
  55 Bethune Street - New York, NY           
Wdely recognized as the greatest living choreographer. Earlier in his career he was also one of the greatest American dancers. His earliest dance training was in tap and ballroom dance, with a local teacher, Mrs. Barrett, in his hometown of Centralia, Washington: before he was a modern dancer, Merce was a hoofer. What he also learned from Mrs. Barrett was that “dance is most deeply concerned with each single instant as it comes along.”
    Dance Upon A Time Dance Studio, North America
  71-46 Main Street - Flushing - Flushing, NY           
Conceived by Bobbi Petri, Dance upon a time.... is the premier social dance studio in Queens and the Long Island area. Since its inception, our studio has attracted students from all over the tri-state area; we try to provide the highest quality of instruction available in a professional, yet relaxed and fun learning environment. Our ballroom, one of the largest among the NY area dance studios, regularly holds dance events of over 150-250 people; it can be partitioned into as many as 4 separate classrooms that can, depending on the dance, easily accommodate dozens of students in each.
    Champions Studios, North America
  257 w 39 st , 14th floor - New York - New York, NY           
"We offer dancing in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Both Beginner and Intermediate students can always feel comfortable learning new dancing skills. Learn all of the latest dances, like Salsa, Swing, Tango, Ballroom, Bollywood, and Bhangra."
    Cia Khoros, South America
  Rua Belo Horizonte, 196 - Bangú - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
          
http://www.ciakhoros.com.br/ A Cia Khoros, tem sua trajetória traçada a partir de fevereiro de 2000, quando sua diretora sentiu a necessidade de fundar na Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro, uma companhia de dança que levaria não só a comunidade local, mas também a diversas regiões do Brasil a arte tão peculiar que ali brotava.
Demonstrando a seriedade dos trabalhos realizados e a direção em que caminha, a Cia criou o projeto Social “Meninos de Asas” que oferece aulas gratuitas de dança desde abril de 2004, para alunos da rede municipal de ensino.
    Uptown Dance Academy, North America
  171 E 121st St - New York, NY           
Since opening its doors in 1996, Uptown Dance Academy is considered the premiere dance school for urban youth interested in making dance their primary focus. The Academy has been dedicated to providing high-quality dance disciplines, training and professionalism for youth ages 3-19. The well-rounded curriculum designed by founder and director Robin Williams exposes children to the diverse world of dance as they prepare for the professional stage.
No one does it better than Uptown Dance Academy in providing structured training programs and performance opportunities that reinforce the principle of dance as well as the physical, artistic and creative skills inherent in learning dance. Its mission is to train students in the performing arts while instilling a higher level of cultural enrichment, self-discipline, and personal achievement
    Academia de Dança Jimmy de Oliveira, South America
  Rua do Catete, 112 – sobrado - Catete - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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A Academia de Dança Jimmy de Oliveira dispõe de generoso espaço com aproximadamente 200 m2 e está localizado à Rua do Catete, 112 - sobrado, ao lado do metrô. O ensino enfatiza o desenvolvimento da coordenação motora equilíbrio, flexibilidade, musicalidade, socialização e logicamente a arte de dançar.
O aprendizado pode ser iniciado pelos passos básicos, dependendo da desenvoltura do aluno e, gradativamente as exigências técnicas irão aumentando com o natural aperfeiçoamento de cada um (a). O Estúdio conta com ar condicionado, mesas e serviço de bar.
    Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, North America
  300 W 43rd St - New York, NY           
Since its inception in 1992, as a not-for-profit cultural and charitable organization, The Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre has strived to celebrate the global diversity and to bridge the gap between all ages, races and cultures through world dance and music.
The Centre is one of New York City's largest minority-owned dance studios, and is the only cultural center in the world specializing in multi-ethnic dance and drum. The Centre serves thousands of adults and children annually and has a roster of 35 master instructors, dancers and drummers, who teach more than 100 dance classes per week in more than 30 different styles of movement and music from around the world.
    Sal da Terra, South America
  Rua José de Alencar, 609 - Menino Deus - Porto Alegre, RS           
Na Sal da Terra você cuida do corpo e da saúde em um ambiente de alto astral. Dos 8 aos 80, todo mundo que freqüenta a Sal da Terra não faz só exercício, faz também amizade. São diversas modalidades e horários, sempre com acompanhamento dos melhores professores que, além da formação acadêmica, estão em constante atualização. Você fixa seus objetivos e nós o encaminhamos às melhores modalidades para alcançá-los. Venha para a Sal da Terra: corpo e mente em forma!
    Centro de Artes Nós da Dança, South America
  Av. N.Sª de Copacabana, 1138 - Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
A Cia Nós da Dança, sob direção da premiada Regina Sauer, está presente nos palcos brasileiros desde 1981. Com sua versatilidade e determinação é uma das poucas que conseguiu sobreviver por tão longo período, tornando-se uma das mais tradicionais da cidade e do país, mantendo até hoje a criatividade e o frescor inicial. Regina Sauer como uma vitrine da dança moderna carioca.
Em seus 25 anos de existência, a Cia Nós da Dança, enfrentando diversas dificuldades e sempre valorizando os artistas que estão ligados a ela, tenta manter-se em cena buscando revelar ao público leigo e especializado que a dança é um registro histórico, social e artístico que ajuda a construir a memória de uma nação.
Com aulas de Ballet Clássico, Jazz, Dança Moderna, Dança Espanhola, Dança do Ventre, Sapateado, Baby Class e uma concepção ampla de Arte e Educação, o CAND apresenta o seu Programa infanto-juvenil de Dança.
O programa além das aulas técnicas e teóricas – com avaliações semestrais – realiza as “Noites de Performances” em sua própria sede e encerra seus trabalhos anuais com um grande espetáculo, proporcionando à seus alunos uma experiência artística inesquecível.
    Academia de Dança Luiz Valença, South America
  Rua São Francisco Xavier, 266 Sobrado - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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A dança foi uma paixão tardia na vida do engenheiro Luiz Carlos de Lima Valença, de 52 anos, que trabalha como facilitador de clima da Gerência de Logística da BR Distribuidora, no Edihb, e é dono de uma academia de dança de salão na Tijuca. “Eu tinha muito prazer em dançar. Quanto mais praticava, mais queria dançar”, conta Luiz Valença. Seus ritmos prediletos são o samba, o bolero, o forró e o soltinho. Passar de aluno a professor foi mais uma vez obra do acaso. As pistas de dança ganharam tamanha importância na vida de Luiz Valença que ele planeja dedicar-se exclusivamente à academia na aposentadoria.
    Espaço Cultural Ritmo e Movimento, South America
  Av. 28 de Setembro, 317 - Vila Isabel - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
          
Localizado no coração de Vila Isabel, no Boulevard vinte e oito de setembro, o Espaço Cultural Ritmo e Movimento, mais conhecido como R&M, tem como principal objetivo a integração de pessoas através da arte. Com atividades culturais como teatro e capoeira além de diversos estilos de dança, como dança do ventre, samba de bamba, bolero, dança espanhola, dança afro, sapateado, jazz e balé. O carro-chefe do Espaço é a Dança de Salão.
Com 150 m2 o Espaço Cultural Ritmo e Movimento também está aberto à festas de aniversário, infantis, 15 anos, reuniões empresariais, palestras, ensaios fotográficos e eventos diversos, contando ainda com serviços de bar completo, ventiladores em todo o salão e sala reservada
    Jelilah’s Studio de Dança, South America
  Rua Leopoldina Rêgo, 542 - Olaria - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Formado em 2006, o Grupo Jalilah's tem como proposta de trabalho levar ao público um pouco da Cultura Árabe através de suas danças, que traduzem todo o mistério e encanto das 1001 Noites.
O Estúdio localizado em Olaria oferece aos seus alunos ambiente agradável e profissionais qualificados com reconhecimento em suas respectivas áreas, com especialização em dança do ventre, dança de salão, dança flamenca, ballet, sapateado, baby class e terceira idade.
Suas apresentações de dança do ventre e danças folclóricas são preparadas a partir de intensas pesquisas sobre a história e tradições desses povos em vários espaços da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, como o Tijuca tênis Clube e América Futebol Clube.