Dance Schools in Durham Region (Ajax, Pickering)

Ajax, ON

Ballroom · Latin · Wedding · Social

The Ajax Arthur Murray studio teaching ballroom, Latin and club dancing for singles and couples in Durham Region, plus wedding dances.

• No partner needed

Oshawa, ON

Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom, Cha-cha

Oshawa studio teaching salsa, bachata and ballroom to adults, including absolute beginners over 50.

• adults, beginners

Ajax, ON

Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom, Tango, Swing, Zouk

Private-lesson partner-dance studio in Ajax covering salsa, ballroom, tango, swing and zouk.

• private, wedding

Pickering, ON

Kizomba

A Durham-area kizomba school running weekly Sunday classes and practice in Pickering.

• Weekly classes

Pickering, ON

Salsa, Bachata

Academy teaching salsa On1 and traditional/sensual bachata across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.

• social, beginners

Oshawa, ON

Salsa, Bachata, Rueda

Durham Region community running weekly Rueda de casino classes and Latin socials.

• social, community

Ajax, ON

Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba

A Durham-area Latin school in Ajax teaching salsa, bachata and kizomba.

• Durham region

Whitby, ON

Salsa, Bachata, Latin

Whitby Latin dance company offering salsa and bachata classes and socials.

• salsa, bachata, adult, social

Ajax, ON

Street dance, Hip Hop, Breakdance

Ajax street-dance and hip hop studio with competitive teams, drop-ins and workshops.

• hip-hop, street, competitive

Whitby, ON

Hip Hop, Heels

Durham (North Whitby/Oshawa) studio offering adult and teen hip hop and heels classes.

• hip-hop, heels, adult, teen

Ajax, ON

Bollywood, Indian

Ajax Bollywood dance school offering Indian dance classes for fitness and performance.

• bollywood, cultural, indian

Whitby, ON

Irish

Whitby Irish dance school launched in 2024 with competitive and recreational classes for ages 3+.

• irish, cultural, kids, competitive

Whitby, ON

Irish

Irish dance school with recreational and competitive classes in Whitby and Pickering for ages 3+.

• irish, cultural, kids, competitive

Oshawa, ON

Irish

Irish dance academy running Oshawa recreational classes including beginners and adult ceili.

• irish, cultural, kids, adult

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Adult

Boutique Whitby dance academy with children, adult and special-needs programs.

• kids, adult, special-needs

Oshawa, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop

North Oshawa studio for rec and competitive dancers ages 2 to adult, voted Durham's best.

• kids, adult, competitive

Pickering, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Competitive, Adult

50-year Pickering academy with recreational and competitive programs for ages 2.5 to adult.

• competitive, adult, kids

Oshawa, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop

Oshawa studio (25 years) offering ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, acro and hip hop.

• kids, adult, competitive

Ajax, ON

Ballet, Acro, Tap, Jazz

Recreational and competitive Ajax studio offering ballet, acro, tap and jazz for ages 2+.

• kids, recreational, competitive

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop

Whitby studio with ballet, jazz, tap, acro and hip hop for toddlers to adults, plus competitive.

• kids, preschool, competitive

Pickering, ON

Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet

Competitive-focused Pickering studio teaching jazz, hip hop, tap and ballet.

• competitive, kids

Ajax, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop

Ajax performing arts centre (est. 2018) teaching rec and competitive dance for kids.

• kids, recreational, competitive

Ajax, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Competitive

Ajax competitive dance school serving the community 18+ years, all ages and styles.

• competitive, kids, established

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Contemporary

Whitby school specializing in ballet and contemporary dance training.

• ballet, contemporary

Oshawa, ON

Acro, Ballet, Breakdance, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre

Oshawa studio teaching acro, ballet, breakdance, hip hop, jazz and tap.

• kids, recreational, breakdance

Oshawa, ON

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre

Nearly 30-year-old studio with five studio spaces serving ages 2-17 across recreational and competitive levels, plus summer camps, intensives and exam-based curriculum programs.

Pickering, ON

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre

40+ year Pickering studio with recreational and competitive classes for ages 2-19.

• kids, recreational, competitive

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary

Whitby studio (est. 1997) teaching ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop and contemporary.

• kids, recreational, competitive

Oshawa, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Competitive

Oshawa studio with 16+ seasons and 300+ dancers, recreational and competitive programs.

• kids, competitive, established

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro

Whitby studio teaching ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro and specialty classes.

• kids, recreational, competitive

Pickering, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical

Pickering studio offering RAD ballet, jazz, tap and acrobatic arts for all ages.

• kids, recreational, competitive, rad

Ajax, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical

Ajax studio serving Durham 15+ years with family-focused recreational and competitive dance.

• kids, recreational, competitive, family

Oshawa, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary, Breakdance

Oshawa studio with rec and competitive programs and breakdance, ages walking to 19.

• kids, competitive, breakdance

Oshawa, ON

Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap

Oshawa studio offering hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre and tap classes.

• kids, recreational, musical-theatre

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, Musical Theatre

Whitby RAD/ISTD studio offering ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and acro.

• kids, exams, competitive

Whitby, ON

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Competitive

Whitby studio offering recreational and competitive classes including BATD ballet exams.

• kids, exams, competitive

Pickering, ON

African · Caribbean · Drumming

A Durham non-profit teaching African and Caribbean dance and drumming, with online registration.

• Non-profit

Oshawa, ON

Recreational, Competitive, Professional

Oshawa studio offering recreational, competitive and professional dance training.

• kids, recreational, competitive