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Toddler Dance Classes in Houston for your Tiny Dancer

Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.
Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.
9/18/22 - By Sarah Banks

When looking for the perfect toddler dance classes in Houston, you'll probably find that there are a plethora of amazing dance studios in the greater Houston area to choose from. Each offers its own unique class style and qualified instructors, so finding a great class for your little one really comes down to where you live and when the classes fit into your schedule. The rhythm is going to get them and before you know it, you'll have a bona fide ballerina, tap dancer, acrobat, jazz dancer, or hip-hop dancer on your hands.

While dance is just one of many types of Houston classes and activities available for your toddler to participate in, it is definitely one that will fill their little hearts and feet with so much joy. Read on to see what dance classes in Houston are offered near you and get that tiny dancer of yours signed up ASAP. 

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Toddler Dance Classes in Houston: Central

Houston Ballet Academy

Join Houston Ballet Academy for the highest quality ballet training. The Academy trains over 1,000 students each year, from budding ballerinas taking their first dance steps in mom and me classes to dedicated dancers who are interested in pursuing a full course ballet study. The Academy also offers summer programs and workshops throughout the year.  READ MORE

River Oaks Dance

In the 2.5 - 4-year-olds Leap N Learn Toddler Ballet class at River Oaks Dance, students will cultivate a love of dance and music through learning awareness of their bodies and how to move them. For younger dancers ages 20 months to 2.5 years, the Little Leapers Grown Up & Me Movement class allows an adult to participate alongside their toddler dancer. Enjoy dance and music together!  READ MORE

Toddler Dance Classes in Houston: North

Houston Dance Works

If your toddler feels more comfortable dancing with you in the room, Houston Dance Works offers a Parent and Me class for ages 18 months to 3 years. At age 2, if your child feels confident in the room without you, they can participate by themselves in the Baby Ballet class.  READ MORE

Steppin' Time

Steppin' Time is for your older toddler as the first classes are pre-school ballet/tap (3-5) and Hippity Hop (3-5). Classes are designed to engage and delight students, teach classroom etiquette and foster a love for dance!  READ MORE

Texas Academy of Dance Arts

The Texas Academy of Dance Arts runs classes for all ages in a range of dance styles. The TADA Tinies class for 2-year-olds runs several times a week, so you are sure to find a slot to suit you. Children aged 3 and up can take classes including ballet, tap, and acrobatics. Older children can also take hip hop and jazz. READ MORE

Toddler Dance Classes in Houston: South

Dance Expressions

For almost 25 years, Dance Expressions has been educating dancers in the art of movement as well as leadership. Their Terrific Twos classes cover introductory movement and rhythm skills through interactive songs and dance games.  READ MORE

JDF Elite Dance Academy

This dance school runs a class for potty-trained 2 - 4 year-olds that focuses on developing coordination, creativity, kinetics, and rhythmic skills using a variety of age-appropriate activities. The class combines ballet, tap, and some acrobatics to help introduce children to a variety of dance styles. Let your toddler enjoy self-expression through dance! READ MORE

Twin Arts Dance Studio

The Twin Arts Dance Studio runs a Tots class for the younger student. The class helps increase motor skills while learning to play and interact with children their own age as well as learning to take instructions from other adults. Operating for over 70 years, this studio has a wealth of history and experience. READ MORE

Revels Performing Arts Center

RPAC is a modern dance studio that offers a range of different dance classes for ages 2 and up. Your toddler will love classes such as Fairytale Babies (ages 2 - 3) and Hip Hip Babies (ages 2 - 4). READ MORE

Toddler Dance Classes in Houston: South

Banbury School of Dance

The Early Childhood Program is specially designed to provide children between two and six years of age with a strong foundation in dance. It teaches young dancers the basic elements of movement. READ MORE

Energy Dance Center

This dance studio offers a range of options for toddlers. The Preschool Combo (2s & 3s) introduces your child to music and movement. Students also develop improved coordination and better listening skills! Wiggle Gym, for ages 2-4, introduces your toddler to acrobatic equipment and gets them wiggling into their first tumbling skills like the forward roll, bridge, and numerous balancing acts!    READ MORE

Leap Dance Center

Let your toddler leap around in the Creative Leaps class for 2 - 3 year olds. Then they can join the 3 - 4 year olds in Little Leapers I. All classes teach children about music and rhythm, and most importantly, having fun! READ MORE

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Sarah Banks
Sarah Banks is a Houston-based mom of two boys and a dog. She loves the local vibe, from the Houston Rodeo to Tex-Mex, BBQ, and exploring the state's beautiful parks. Learn more about her writing and editing business, Spring Tide, at springtideeditandwrite.com.
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