The 5 Best Dance Studios Around Frederick

When expression moves beyond mere movement and becomes a dialogue between body, music and community, it reveals why dance holds such power. Near 70 percent of children who participate in dance class say it helps them build self-confidence and social skills, underscoring the value of well-run studios in a region like Frederick County. The Best of the Best shines a spotlight on local academies that balance technical training, creative exploration and welcoming atmospheres.

24/7 Dance Studio

At 24/7 Dance Studio, the mission is to provide a diverse technical and artistic education that encourages excellence, builds confidence and instills a lifelong passion for dance and the performing arts. Their staff is CPR- and First Aid-certified and every instructor has undergone background checks. The facility offers a wide spectrum of classes—from toddlers in Intro to Dance through teens mastering pointe and technique—with a clear syllabus that advances dancers in a structured progression. The emphasis on both quality instruction and safe, supportive environment shows how the studio treats dance as serious art and meaningful growth.

All Things Music & Dance Company

All Things Music & Dance Company offers both dance and music instruction, with a vision that the arts should be accessible to everyone—from hobbyist to professional. In dance they cover genres such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap, while their music program offers instruction in piano, guitar, music theory and composition. They also maintain competitive dance teams (Mini through Senior) and aim to foster artistry, confidence and belonging. Their dual-focus model means a child might study movement and melody under one roof, a combination that’s increasingly rare in local studio options.

Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance

Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance has been serving Middletown and surrounding communities since 1992. The studio’s founder left a law-school track to follow her passion for teaching dance, and since then the business has grown from a one-room studio into an 18-person-staff facility offering ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics. The studio’s commitment to community—choreographing local high school musicals and launching a Dance Honor Society—reflects a deep local investment in movement and its role in student growth.

Elower-Sicilia Productions of Dance

Elower-Sicilia Productions of Dance (ESP) in Thurmont traces its roots to 1969 and offers students “more than just dance classes” by helping them grow mentally and physically as dancers. Their instructors travel coast-to-coast to study current techniques and bring cutting-edge training to the studio. They also operate their ESP Performing Company—a national award-winning competitive dance company for ages 5-18, offering master classes, conventions and community service opportunities. For families seeking a performance-oriented studio with longstanding experience, ESP delivers both history and high ambition.

Urbana Dance & Performing Arts Studio

Urbana Dance & Performing Arts Studio serves dancers from age 2½ through adult and offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, tumbling, contemporary and more. Their mission emphasises creative expression, personal growth and transformation through dance. They balance recreational and competitive tracks, provide master classes and community partnerships (including with the Frederick County Public Libraries), and place each dancer in appropriately sized classes based on age, ability and experience. Their philosophy—dance as lifelong wellness and artistic expression—speaks to both early-stage movers and serious dancers.

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