The 9 Best Dance Classes NYC Has To Offer

Feeling groovy? We’ve got you covered! Check out some of the best dance classes NYC has to offer, from swing and tango workshops to hip hop and salsa classes.

• 1. Hip Hop Basics

  at RiSE Dance Company - Midtown West

  The goal of this class is to introduce to students the basic moves of hip hop and give them a proper dance foundation. Classes will cover the fundamentals of hip hop dance: popping, locking, funk, boogaloo and some break'n.

  
• 1. Belly Dance

  at RiSE Dance Company - Midtown West

  Learn to belly dance in a simple and welcoming environment as instructors break down fancy moves into fun easy steps. An introduction to the basic movements of belly dancing, this class covers isolations, undulations, basic steps, shimmies, as well as classic moves incorporating the hips, back, and shoulders. This class is open to beginners, and gives students the proper foundation for the next level.

  
• 3. Ballroom "Couples Only" Crash Course

  at Dance Manhattan - Flatiron

  You’ll learn a smattering of Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Salsa - enough to get you started and out onto the dance floor. Partner is required (included in $80 price).

  
• 4. Salsa Basics

  at RiSE Dance Company - Midtown West

  Discover the basics of salsa in a friendly class environment with other beginners like yourself. A perfect introductory class for students with no prior dance experience. Please note: A dance partner is not required for this class.

  
• 5. Beginner's Tango Class

  at Strictly Tango - Midtown West

  Have some fun, meet new people, and learn the basic fundamentals of tango in this 45 minute class. Perfect for those who've never danced the tango before. You'll learn the steps and practice before integrating with a larger group and continue developing your skills. Come with a partner or solo - all are welcome!

  
• 6. Zumba

  at Fit4Dance - Midtown West

  Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world's largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across more than 150 countries. Fall in love with this Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.

  
• 7. Swing Level 1

  at AiM Dance Co. - Midtown

  If you've ever wanted to learn how to dance to your favorite songs, this "Club Swing" style is perfect for you!!! Club Swing, AKA West Coast Swing, is a really fun, contemporary style of Swing that can be danced to songs you hear on the radio. Including genres like Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Blues, Country, and more! In the Level 1 class we focus on teaching you all 5 of the Basic Elements for WC Swing, plus Leading/Following, Footwork, and Timing/Rhythm.