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Kids dance classes in Wollongong and the Illawarra

We list 31 dance schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. The best reviewed is Contemporary Smiles, with 5.0 stars from 207 Google reviews. 1 say they take toddlers or babies.

Updated 15 November 2026. Ratings as last checked on each business's Google profile.

Teach kids
31
Average rating
4.9
Take toddlers
1
Open Saturdays
13

At a glance

  1. 01Contemporary Smiles5.0
  2. 02Dance Factor by Jessica Walker5.0
  3. 03Little Groovers Dance School5.0
  4. 04MY TINY DANCER5.0
  5. 05VPA STUDIOS - DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS5.0
  6. 06Street Beatz Hip Hop Dance Studio5.0
  7. 07Joanne Grace School of Dance5.0
  8. 08DanceWorks South Coast | Bomaderry. (Previously known as SCIPA School of Dance)5.0

What dance classes for kids involve

Ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop and acro for children, usually from about age 3, taught in weekly term classes with an end of year concert and optional exams or competitions.

Come and try days and kids events coming up

From our What's On calendar, for the next eight weeks.

All dance schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

Dentist
Closed

Contemporary Smiles

A world class dental practice in Corrimal servicing you and your family in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Your Local Dentist in Wollongong.

5.0(207)on GoogleCorrimal
Dance Studio
Closed

Little Groovers Dance School

Little Groovers offers engaging and fun dance classes for children aged 18 months to 10 years in Jamberoo. Build confidence through themed dance programs that foster creativity and growth.

5.0(71)on GoogleJamberoo
Dance Studio
Closed

MY TINY DANCER

Kids Dance Classes | No pressure, no exams, and no concerts, just fun. Four Illawarra locations, book a free trial class today.

5.0(58)on GoogleWoonona
Dance Studio
Closed

Street Beatz Hip Hop Dance Studio

Street Beatz Hip Hop is Wollongong and the Illawarra's best Hip Hop dance school from 2.5 years to teens

5.0(52)on GoogleNorth Wollongong
Dance Studio
Closed

Joanne Grace School of Dance

The Joanne Grace School of Dance is a dance school offering dance classes across the Wollongong & Illawarra regions.

5.0(49)on GoogleFairy Meadow
Dance Studio
Open now

Your Talent Team

Your Talent Team offers a range of elite and recreational programs for Pre-schoolers, Children, Teens, and Adults.

5.0(36)on GoogleNowra
Dance Studio
Closed

DanceWorks South Coast

DanceWorks South Coast is the dance school of choice for those who value the highest standards and quality in all aspects of their child's dance training and education.

5.0(27)on GoogleNowra
Dance Studio
Closed

Shellharbour City Physie and Dance

Shellharbour City Physie and Dance or SCPD is an exciting, family friendly club, teaching the APDA - Australian Physie and Dance syllabus in Shellharbour NSW.

5.0(10)on GoogleAlbion Park Rail
Dance Studio
Closed

Lakeview Physie Shellharbour

Lakeview Physie Shellharbour (BJP) is a not-for-profit club run by dedicated teachers who provide classes for all ages and abilities from pre-schoolers to ladies. We are a family friendly club where every member is…

5.0(7)on GoogleAlbion Park Rail
Dance Studio
Closed

Figtree Physie Club

Fun, confidence-building BjP physie and dance classes in Wollongong - Unanderra & Albion Park. Book a free trial today.

5.0(6)on GoogleUnanderra
Dance Studio

Awaken Dance and Fitness Academy

Our mission is to provide exceptional dance instruction to empower dancers of all ages and abilities to awaken and reach their full potential.

5.0(3)on GoogleBalgownie
Theatre
Closed

Totally Tumbling And Tricks

Gymnastics classes in Wollongong & Unanderra. Tumbling, aerial dancing, aerial silks, lyra, trapeze & acrobatics for preschoolers, kids, teens & adults. Book your trial class today!

4.9(126)on GoogleUnanderra
Dance Studio
Closed

Adrenaline Academy | Dance Studio | Unanderra

Join Adrenaline Academy in Albion Park or Unanderra For top kids dane classes, Fun, Engaging and Supportive Classes. Book Your Trial today!

4.9(24)on GoogleUnanderra
Dance Studio
Closed

Miss Zoe's School of Dance

Illawarra's leading dance studio, Miss Zoe's School of Dance, offers fun and friendly dance classes for all ages and abilities in Wollongong, Kiama, Coledale and Calderwood/Tullimbar. Best dance school in the Illawarra…

4.8(142)on GoogleWollongong
Dance Studio

The Studio Kiama

Relaxed, professional dance studio in Kiama. RAD ballet, jazz, contemporary & acro for kids, adult classes from beginner to pro, plus pilates, yoga & barre.

4.8(24)on GoogleKiama
Dance Studio
Open now

Dancespace Wollongong

Learn to dance Ballroom and Latin American styles in Wollongong! Dancespace 383 offers a wide range of dance classes for beginners and experts of all ages. Dancing is a great fun and social activity, come find out more!

4.7(24)on GoogleWollongong
Dance Studio
Closed

Dance World Wollongong

Dance World Wollongong the premier dance studio. Serving Wollongong's dancers since 1987 serving students from 2 years of age to adult. Styles of dance include Ballet, Jazz and Tap as well as award winning troupe…

4.6(19)on GoogleNorth Wollongong
Bar
Closed

Tap House @ Groundz Precinct

the Groundz is the last remaining freehold showground in the Illawarra, owned and operated by Dapto A&H Society Ltd, a company limited by guarantee

4.4(82)on GoogleDapto
Dance Studio
Closed

Vanessa Lee Dance Academy

Welcome. The Vanessa Lee Dance Academy offers dance classes, private tuition and experience performing as a soloist and in a troupe.

3.9(14)on GoogleDapto
Dance Studio

GERRINGONG BALLET & DANCE

Gerringong Ballet & Dance offers quality dance tuition in a variety of dance styles, to children from 3 years through to young adults.

NewGerringong
Dance Studio

Dancespace383

Learn to dance Ballroom and Latin American styles in Wollongong! Dancespace 383 offers a wide range of dance classes for beginners and experts of all ages. Dancing is a great fun and social activity, come find out more!

NewWollongong
Dance Studio

Little Groovers Dance School

Little Groovers offers engaging and fun dance classes for children aged 18 months to 10 years in Jamberoo. Build confidence through themed dance programs that foster creativity and growth.

NewWindang
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Other dance schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

These offer dance classes but do not say whether children can join. Ask them about kids' classes.

Common questions

How many dance schools teach kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Wollongong.life lists 31 dance schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands that say they teach children, in Corrimal, Berkeley, Jamberoo, Woonona, Unanderra, North Wollongong and more. Another 54 offer dance classes but do not say whether children can join.
Which dance school for kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands has the best reviews?
Contemporary Smiles in Corrimal has the highest Google rating among those with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 207 reviews.
Are there dance classes for toddlers across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Yes. Shellharbour City Physie and Dance say they take toddlers or babies.
Can kids do dance classes on Saturdays across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
13 of the 31 list Saturday opening hours. Class times vary by age group, so check each one's timetable.
Are there free trials or come and try days for dance classes across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Coming up: Kico Dance Studios - Lights, Camera, Action! (Sunday 15 November, Wollongong); Dance World - Addicted to Dance (Thursday 19 November, Wollongong); The Industry Performing Arts Studio - Ready, Set, Magic (Sunday 22 November, Wollongong).

Dance classes for kids elsewhere

More for kids across the region

On for kids

Areas we cover: the City of Wollongong, Shellharbour City, the Municipality of Kiama, the Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands (Wingecarribee).