Dance has been a means and ways for centuries for people (and even animals) to express themselves in both a physical and emotional manner and movement is one of the most powerful stimulators of energy for the entire body. With all the feelings of wellbeing that dance brings, try out some of the best studios in and around Joburg for you to find the beat and style of movement that suits you.
Dance Club at Rosebank Quarter
Dance Club is a regular intimate club experience for women who simply want to dance. No muss, no fuss and no formal instruction!
The DJs will be playing dance music from the 70s to the early 00s to get guests moving and grooving through the night. Feel free to wear whatever feels good on the night: sparkles, tracksuit or pajama’s. It’s your night to feel free.
Cost: From R200pp, book via Quicket
When: On the last Tuesday of every month from 5.30pm to 9pm
Where: Rosebank Quarter, 9 Walters St, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Movingfeet Dance and Wellness Studio
Movingfeet’s aim is to enhance a student’s development neurologically and musically by teaching artistry, creativity and discipline through dance.
Movingfeet promotes the studies and relationship between music and intelligence and how students naturally respond to music largely due to the rhythmic melody of their mother’s voice whilst they are babies in the womb. Classes focus on spatial-temporal reasoning and teach the student a physical response to musical stimulation in both structured and creative sessions.
There are various dance classes for all ages including Baby to Adult Ballet, Tap, Mat Pilates, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Modern Theatre/Jazz. During each winter, the academy gives its dancers a chance to show off their skills with a dance showcase at Joburg Theatre.
If you’re unsure if you would like to join a class and want to just try it out, the studio also offers a free trial class.
Cost: Classes start at R680 a month
Where: Movingfeet Dance & Wellness School, St Stevens Anglican Church Hall, 67 Nanyuki Road, Sunninghill
Website: movingfeet.co.za | Tel: 076 276 5616 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: @movingfeetdance
Ioanna’s Belly Dance Academy
Ioanna’s Dance Academy is a modern dance studio made for women, by women who are passionate about dance and helping others tap into their divine feminine.
This dance academy in Pretoria is open to women of all ages and body types, with no experience needed for the entry-level and open classes. Classes offered include Belly Dance, Belly Dance fusion, and Yoga, and classes come in a wide variety to suit whatever goals members may like to achieve.
In 2026, the academy offers 3 various course-types:
1.Belly Dance Level Classes – Here, dancers progress confidently through a multi-level system with each phase meticulously built on a foundation of theory, technical drills, musicality, historical context, and multiple style exploration. Levels include Beginner: Level 1 (LV1), Advanced Beginner: Level 2 (LV2), Intermediate: Level 3 (LV3), Intermediate-Advanced: Level 4 (LV4), and Advanced: Level 5 (LV5). The Level dancers also get to show off their skills in a year-end showcase in November.
2. Belly Dance Open Classes – These open classes are perfect for dancers of all levels and experience. While focused on continuous movement, participants still enjoy plenty of technique, cultural information, and high-energy fun without the rigorous structure of the Level classes. These classes include:
- Beginner Belly Dance Class (starting 9 April 2026) – a space designed for absolute beginners to explore movement in a way that feels empowering, expressive, and deeply freeing
- Dancing Divas, a slow-paced class designed for more mature women
- Creative Class, where participants unlock their creative potential, improve their fitness, and gain confidence in six weeks
- HIIT for Hips, where participants learn fun, intense, and focused belly dance drills
3. Yoga Workshops – Yoga with Ioanna guides students to a calmer, more peaceful inner world. The studio offers Thematic Yoga Workshops once a month, and in the summer months they also host a sunset rooftop yoga session on the last Sunday of each month. Enquire about these classes via WhatsApp.
Each November, the academy’s level and technique classes get to dance in front of an audience filled with loved ones, peers, and fans of belly dancing for the annual year-end showcase. For those interested in joining the studio, but who are still a bit unsure, feel free to book a trial class for R150 via the Belly Dance Academy’s website.
Cost: From R663 per month
Where: Ioanna’s Dance & Entertainment, 60 Glenwood Road, Glenwood, Pretoria
Website: bellyacademy.co.za | Tel: 084 704 3186 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: @ioannasacademy
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
If you fancy yourself a set of dance skills fit for Hollywood, then Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio takes centre stage. With a branch in Pretoria, in Fourways and Benoni, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio specialises in American Style Ballroom and Latin American Dancing for a social level.
A complimentary private lesson with your own instructor is offered to get you on your feet and assess your level of dance to give you a level of learning and expertise that is individually suited to your needs and you have a choice of taking classes alone or with a partner.
Strictly Ballroom is registered with the SADTA Social Faculty, thus also giving students the opportunity to compete in annual dance competitions.
Cost: Price upon enquiry
Where: Fourways – Office 3-1 (above the Garden Shop) Broadacres Lifestyle Shopping Centre, Cnr Cedar and Valley Road, Broadacres | Pretoria – Unit E102, The Woods Persequor Park, 41 De Havilland Crescent, Persequor Technopark | Benoni – 54 Gousblom St, Northmead, Benoni
Website: strictlyballroom.co.za
Ministry of Dance
Ministry of Dance in Johannesburg North boasts four dance spaces in one location offering a multitude of dance styles from Jazz and Modern to Acrobatics, Latin American, Hip Hop and Ballet, to name but a few.
Blair Willson and her team of teachers pride themselves on bringing quality and affordable dance instruction to anyone who sets foot in the studios. Ministry of Dance participates in SADTA and SABOD accredited yearly dance exams for each style offered which ensures a quality of standard and learning that is fruitful in the entertainment world.
Children love coming here because of the high-energy feel and vibrant atmosphere and adults find it a good place to work up a sweat.
Cost: From R435pp per month (excluding conditioning classes for competing dancers)
Where: Summerfields Shopping Centre, Cnr Kelly Avenue & Kowie Roads, Boskruin, Johannesburg
Website: ministryofdance.co.za | Tel: 082 941 7278 | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @ministryofdancestudionorthriding
Baila Afrika
A key factor about Baila Afrika’s dance classes is that they aim to teach both the dance style and its history, promoting cultural appreciation and a new respect for dance as a whole. Classes held here are rich in love and diversity as they focus more on the understanding of the movements and how they can be expressed with the music.
Private and social classes are on offer to suit your individual preference, and Baila Afrika supports the community and other studios by engaging in social classes in different areas of greater JHB and encouraging their students to do the same.
Cost: Prices upon enquiry
Where: Various venues in Joburg
Website: bailaafrika.co.za | Tel: 079 638 7970 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: @bailaafrika
Five6seven8 Dance Studio
Five6Seven8 aims to offer a versatile and all-inclusive dance experience for everyone who walks through their doors.
From the Middle Eastern mysticism of Belly Dancing to the sexy sways of Burlesque, fiery Flamenco to beautiful ballet, high energy Zumba to the razzle-dazzle of the musical theatre stage and so much more, there’s something for all ages and levels of experience here.
Classes are suited to both groups and individuals and the instructors come with more than ten years’ experience. The studio also has a Non-Profit Organisation called Future Generations and its objectives are to empower and support children through dancing and teaching of life skills. Plus, you can book the studio to learn your wedding dance, purchase dance clothing, hire skilled dancers for your events and join bi-monthly dance evenings.
Cost: From R710 per month, see prices here
Where: Shop u12A, Ferndale on Republic, Republic Road, Ferndale, Randburg
Website: www.five6seven8.co.za | Tel: 011 791 5997/084 842 9295 | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @five6seven8ds
Dance Junxion
The Dance Junxion specialises in social and competitive Latin and Ballroom dancing as well as dances like Bachata, Kizomba, Salsa and Argentine Tango, with Teen Dance classes also available.
For those with a liking for the spicier side of life, this is the place to be. Owned and run by Tony and Marda Vasconcellos, they proudly provide a home of dance for those exploring the art form recreationally as well as those who dance to perfect their art.
The Dance Junxion also host events for up to sixty pax at a time as well as venue hire of their studio space. The boutique studio is well situated and air-conditioned with a beautiful wooden floor with ambience and outside area which makes it versatile for both dance events and corporate functions or conferences. The Dance Junxion is also available to help you prepare for that important opening dance on your wedding day.
The studio is affiliated with the South African Dance Federation (SADF) as well as the South African Dance Teachers Association (SADTA), ensuring expert knowledge in their field given with each style offered, including Ballet for all ages and levels.
Cost: R150 for a drop-in class, from R750 for 6 x 1-hour classes
Where: 23 Nancy Drive, Klevehill Park, Bryanston
Website: dancejunxion.co.za Tel: 083 627 5142 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: @TheDanceJunXion
Natasha Academy
Welcome to the true home of dance for level dancers and students with dancing backgrounds. Whether you are looking to further your craft through competitions or simply looking to have a good time as you move to the beat, Natasha’s Academy is the place to be.
The studio is conveniently situated in the heart of Fourways at Pineslopes Boulevard Shopping Centre offering dance classes in acrobatics, ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, contemporary and lyrical. Dancers of all ages ranging from two years old right through to adulthood are welcome.
The studio is affiliated with The Acrobatic Federation of South Africa (AFSA), Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa, the National Society of Dance Teachers (NSDT) as well as the Association of International Dance teachers (AIDT) which allows students to compete in both local and internationally recognised dance examinations.
At Natasha’s Academy, dancing is believed to be a fun and for everyone to enjoy. It helps to encourage an active lifestyle that promotes socialisation and build self-esteem.
Where: Natasha Academy of Dancing, Pineslopes Boulevard Shopping Centre, Office BB FF01, Corner of the Straight & Witkoppen Road, Pineslopes, Fourways, Gauteng
Website: www.natashaacademy.co.za | Tel: 082 293 7975 | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @natashaacademyofdancing
Dancemore Dance Studios
Take your dance moves to the next level with Dancemore Dance Studios, a family owned and operated business that was founded back in 1992 by Maureen De Silva.
The studio offers dance lessons for a wide audience from group classes to private lessons, wedding dances, competitive classes and more. Dance instructors are highly qualified and well experienced in their respective styles making learning the steps a breeze. They are both open and easy to work with making your dance experience as smooth as possible.
Although the studio offers competitive and private lessons, social classes still remain the most popular category often chosen for its fun and relaxed setting. Couples are shown through a number of ballroom and Latin American dance routines that are available at beginner, beginner-intermediate, intermediate and advanced levels. Styles covered include the Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Foxtrot, Quickstep and more.
Social classes require a partner in order to participate with the one-hour classes taking place in the evenings and afternoons.
Cost: From R490 per month
Where: Bedfordview Branch -107 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston, 2008 | Fourways Branch – 35 Swallow Dr, Fourways, Sandton, 2055
Website: dancemore.co.za | Tel: 082 520 1581 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: DancemoreDanceStudios
Katz School of Dance
Katz School of Dance offers classes in a variety of styles including tap, Amapiano, ballroom, salsa, break dancing, modern, contemporary, drama and musical theatre as well as many more.
With over two decades of experience, this studio is a leading institution in dance education, inspiring students of all ages and skill levels to express themselves through movement. The kids’ classes are especially good as they help to nurture creativity and improve motor skills with fun, educational programmes tailored specifically to children.
With a team of experienced dance instructors available to help you with every step, dancers can rest assured that they are in good hands.
Cost: From R280 per month
Where: Sunninghill Village Shopping Centre, 97 Edison Cres, Sunninghill, Sandton
Website: www.ksdance.co.za | Tel: 068 214 1454 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Katz School of Dance
Red Robynne Studio
Red Robynne Studio is a dedicated dance establishment nestled in Bedfordview.
It is guided by the love of dance coupled with a professional approach and prides itself in creating a safe environment for its students to fully express themselves through the art form of dance. Red Robynne Studio has their doors open to dancers of all ages starting from three years old right through to adulthood.
Students are free to explore numerous class structures that include group classes, private classes, fitness classes and competition training for those wishing to further their dance careers. The studio offers a range of diverse dance styles such as modern, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, tap, acrobatics and so much more.
Classes are fun and engaging inspiring students to step out of their comfort zones in order to grow and flourish within the discipline. Red Robynne Studio provides a dynamic space for students to learn from the dance instructors who are all highly experienced in the field of dance.
Teachers are both open and supportive in their approach and work hard to push students to achieve their personal best performances. It is a fantastic environment that inspires personal growth which will see students through the beautiful dance of life.
Where: 103 Boeing Road East, Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Website: redrobynne.co.za | Tel: 084 5113 0918 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Red Robynne Studio
Dance Central South Africa
Whether you have two left feet or have been dancing for years, Dance Central South Africa has something to offer everyone who is looking to explore the creative art of dance.
Dance shouldn’t be complicated, and the studio makes it easy to get started by just following a few steps that will have you moving like a pro in no time. Start by booking your free introductory lesson in the dance style that piques your interest. After getting a feel for the style of your choice, you can then proceed with selecting the most suitable package for your dance goals and budget.
Next step is to make your first payment, book your first class and enjoy your dance journey. Dance programmes vary from social dancing to competitive dance and performance arts. You can select from an extensive list of styles including Salsa, Sokkie, 2-Step, Boogie, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Tango, Ballroom, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and many more.
Cost: From R760 per month
Where: Shop 2 Blueberry Square, Corner Braam Street and Cranberry Street, Honeydew
Website: thedancestudio.co.za | Tel: 078 169 1098 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Dance Central South Africa
La Rouge
La Rouge was founded by dance and pole industry experts Nadja and Nataniël Pires, and it empowers clients through inclusive pole, aerial, and burlesque fitness classes.
The three studios, located in Illovo, Randburg, and Fourways, welcome women and other gender identities of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. The philosophy of La Rouge goes beyond fitness, as it also incorporates boosting confidence physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Beyond the classes, the instructors also emphasise community building and sisterhood, where clients can escape daily pressures, connect with other women, and celebrate each other’s progress.
For younger demographics, the studio features “Little Women” where girls aged 6 and up can improve their strength, flexibility, and self-confidence.
Where: La Rouge Illovo, The Courtyard Illovo, Shop 26, Rudd Rd, Illovo, Johannesburg | La Rouge Fourways, Unit G2.3A, Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg | La Rouge, Randburg, 86 First Ave, Fontainebleau, Randburg, Johannesburg
Website: larouge.co.za | Tel: 083 583 9598 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: La Rouge SA | Instagram: La_Rouge_SA
