Dance Studio
My 8-year old daughter has been in ballet now for a few years and she's interested in exploring more jazz/modern dance. I'm looking for a dance studio in Oakland/Emeryville/Berkley area that has a program where they also have the chance to go to competitions. Doesn't have to be Dance Mom's level but something that is a bit more rigorous in choreography than just rolling around the floor.
Jun 12, 2025
Parent Replies
If your daughter wants to do dance competitions, check out https://www.zwaandance.com in the North Shattuck neighborhood. But I don't recommend that studio for ballet.
My 8 year old has been dancing at Shawl Anderson on College/Alcatraz for almost 4 years and it’s an amazing dance studio! No body shaming, no competitions, tons of classes by age and/or skill level. I think you should check it out!
A little further North, but we like Katie's Dance Studio. The older students go to competitions, but if they had enough interest, I'm sure they would consider it for the younger ones. https://www.katiesdancestudio.com/
Van Der Zwaan dance studio in North Berkeley has a variety of classes and a team that competes. My child has been dancing there for many years and enjoys being on the team. https://www.zwaandance.com