Straub Dance Center has a proud and distinguished heritage as one of central Ohio's and the nation's oldest, largest and most reputable dance studios. We are dedicated to providing a fun, safe environment for students of all ages, and strive to build self-confidence in every student. Our students take classes for enjoyment, exercise, poise, confidence and the team spirit that is developed. - Read more

Paula Leonard started Premire Dance in 1988 in a one room facility in Blacklick Plaza. It began with just 150 students. The next facility was a two room studio in what is now the Rainbow Station daycare facility. The business has grown since then into a three room facility with two dance studios and one gymnastics room. Premiere Dance now has over 400 students and a staff of more than ten teachers. - Read more

Pinnell Dance Centre celebrates "34 Years of Excellence" this season. We were founded in September of 1976 under the direction of Jeri Pinnell. Over the years, the Dance Centre has become nationally known as one of the top schools in the country. Students from age two and up come to this outstanding studio for a multitude of reasons. Many students enjoy dancing as a recreational opportunity to build skills and improve self confidence while having fun and creating a healthy body. - Read more

NorthPointe Dance Academy is a place for children to grow & learn in dance, become confident in their own abilities, & use these abilities to achieve their life dreams. Along the way, they will feel part of something very unique & special. We strive to inspire a life-long love of dance in each student. We believe that EVERY student can enjoy the spirit & soul of dance. A "whole child" approach permeates the dance studio, which has created a family atmosphere full of joy & creativity. - Read more

The main goal of the Emerald City Ballroom Dance Club is to make ballroom dance instruction affordable and accessible for students of all levels, ages, and budgets, without sacrificing quality. The Emerald City Ballroom (ECB) offers a wide variety of group classes, private instruction, open dance parties, special performances, master classes, and discounts on products and services. - Read more

As a parent, you have many local dance and gymnastics facilities to choose from. There are many reasons why Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics the best choice for your family. Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics has a place for everyone. Our programming offers a spectrum of options appropriate for the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents, and for those just starting to those who study intensively. - Read more

Our faculty is a group of professional and talented choreographers and instructors dedicated to giving personal attention to each and every student. Our goal is to provide the students with quality dance education, proper technique, awareness to the importance of physical activity and most importantly confidence in themselves. This challenge of learning is provided in a friendly and fun atmosphere. - Read more

Founded by Shir Lee Wu, a nationally and internationally recognized artistic director, master teacher and coach for the past 30 years, Columbus City Ballet School located in central Ohio is a Premier Ballet Training Center for all ages. CCBS is committed to providing the most up-to-date and well-rounded dance training with a structured teaching syllabus. Through careful and detailed instruction in a nurturing environment, the students at CCBS will receive personal attention from professional. - Read more

Bill Howard Dance Center teaches ballroom and all social dances, Swing, Jitterbug and Latin in Columbus, Ohio. We bring a unique style to dancing by offering dance instruction for wedding parties, and all different ages. Dancing is a social event and anyone is welcome to dance! - Read more

Habeeba's Dance of the Arts is the first belly dance school established in the Midwest and is the longest continuously-operating belly dance school in the country. Established in 1971 by Habeeba, the school offers an exclusive technique she developed as one of the master instructors in the United States. - Read more

Our program is designed to provide quality dance instruction and dance education to our students. Our goal is to product self confident and knowledgeable dancers, individuals who enjoy their art form whether they become dancers or art enthusiasts. Our positive and creative environment sets the stage for the development of mind, body, and imagination. The Bartelt Dancers offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theater for ages three to adult. - Read more

Voted best dance school in Columbus by the Consumers Choice Award ! We are the Leader in the field of Social & Ballroom Dance Instruction with 97 years of business excellence. We teach Social Ballroom, Latin ,Wedding ,Salsa, Swing and dance exercise classes. Weather you are Single or have a Dance partner Arthur Murray has the (Magic Step) quick learning system that will have you dancing and having fun on your very first lesson! - Read more

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio's professionally trained and certified staff will help you to be more graceful and expressive. With each step, dance will develop your poise, posture, self-confidence and communication skills all the while providing relaxation through stress relief and a great low-impact cardiopulmonary exercise. - Read more

Columbus DanceArts Academy is a performance based academy for all ages and experience levels including a pre-professional program. We emphasize success based instruction, encouraging every dancer to achieve their personal goals in a positive learning environment. CDA offers a wide variety of dance arts and puts teaching quality technique and individual artistic development first and foremost. - Read more

Put some fun in your life, come dance with us! - Read more

Big Scioty Barn Dances are open to all who want to have fun dancing. No experience, partner, or costume is required. These hoe-down style dances feature old and new Southern and Eastern squares and circles, as well as New England and Mid-Western contras. All dances are taught. Beginners should arrive at 7.30 pm for instruction. Dances are more challenging later in the evening. All dancers are encouraged to dance with different partners, to share skills and gain expertise besides, you'll have more fun! Children welcome. - Read more

SwingColumbus is a community site dedicated to swing dancing of all forms in the Columbus, Ohio area. This site hopes to provide you with information about Lessons, Clubs, Events and Workshops going on in the area. Here are a few informational links if you are new to swing dancing. * What is swing? A list of the various types of swing dancing, including brief histories of each. * Where can I learn? A list of the groups that teach swing dancing in Columbus. * What should I wear to go dancing? While you really don't need anything to dance, here are a few things we would recommend. * Is there any dancing ettiquette? Mostly just make sure to smile a lot and have fun, though here are a few tips to make sure that you're not running partners off the floor. Want to know about events as they are announced? Join the swingcolumbus mailing list by sending an email with the address you want subscribed to the following link: Subscribe | Unsubscribe Having trouble with the site? Try our tutorial on getting around SwingColumbus. You can also check the frequently asked questions section for more information. - Read more

ou've come to the right place! We offer both Custom-made dance shoes made to your specifications (for people with hard-to-fit feet, or those who have problems finding comfortable shoes), and off-the-shelf ("Classic") Latin and ballroom dance shoes in a huge range of beautiful and fashionable styles that are available immediately. Want to know how else we are different from other shoe stores? Please see our customer comments section to find out. You can visit our dance shoes store to find more information on our wide variety of men's and women's ballroom and latin dance shoes, or simply select a category below to find the perfect pair of shoes for you. Your feet will thank you! - Read more

he Ohio Star Ball began as a one day showcase 30 years ago, under the direction of Sam Sodano. With equal amounts of creativity, courage and perseverance, Sam has developed this Championship into the largest Pro/Am competition, not only in North America, but in the world today. When you arrive in Columbus, look up and down the main street. Flags posted by the Columbus Convention Bureau announce this Championship as a major city convention. From its inception, the philosophy of the Ohio Star Ball has not changed. Competition is limited to one age and two consecutive levels, the venue is comfortable, the atmosphere familiar and friendly, and the event offers something for everyone, from the earliest beginner to the most advanced dancer of any age or level. The Ohio Star Ball of today is now a 6 day event with 70 Judges, 3 Chairmen, 3 Emcee??™s, 7 Scrutineers, 2 Deejays, 9 Deck Captains and a 300+ page program! With a minimum of 24 competitors in some single age categories with first rounds and quarter finals, the OSB Team runs this event like a well oiled machine with an on time schedule you can set your watch by. Scholarship divisions are the best attended in the nation, with prize money provided in all Pro/Am, Amateur and Junior Divisions by both visible and anonymous patrons. And if you??™re dancing for points or national ranking, the Ohio Star Ball is not only the grand finale of the DanceSport Series, but is also a member of Dancers Cup Tour and the Global Spectrum event. Move out of the Regency Ballroom and visit the lower level of the Hyatt Convention Center and you will discover the United States National Collegiate Championships, hosting collegiate ballroom competitors from 47 different colleges and universities. Step into the Battelle Hall Arena to watch the Amateur and Junior competitors dancing by day, and the Open Professional Competitors dancing on Friday and Saturday night. If you are in the mood for a more sport oriented event, then grab some thunder sticks and cheer on your Regional Team for the World Pro/Am Team Match on Thursday night. - Read more

You can walk the halls, peek into the studios and hear the faculty and students engaged in dance making. From undergraduate student's explorations of dance materials, history, and notation to graduate student's investigations of theory, analysis of movement, and meaning in dance, the department of dance thrives on making connections between dancing itself, and talking about, documenting, analyzing, and creating dance. - Read more