10 Free Online Dance Classes to Take from Home

Want to take a dance class from the comfort of home? You don't necessarily need to jit the studio to learn the basics and keep up with your technique. We've rounded up some of our top recommendations for free dance classes you can take online right now!

American Ballet Theatre

As part of its online programming, during the start of the pandemic, ABT began offering virtual classes on YouTube. The ABTots series is geared toward ages 2-4, while ABT Primary aims to teach kids aged 5-8. There are even a few that are for people of all ages! While new videos are no longer being posted, the original classes from 2020 are still available online for youngsters to learn and dance along.

Check out a few of the classes below:

Battery Dance TV

In response to the pandemic and the need for social distancing, Battery Dance TV was launched on March 26, 2020 to provide regularly scheduled online dance programming for all. Battery Dance TV provides free online live dance classes and programming for the general public through a live regularly scheduled program. Examples of types of classes include ballet, jazz, international dance, hip-hop, swing, musical theatre, ballroom, and more! The classes are for people of all ages, but if you have little ones, you can find a selection specifically for them as well!

Over 1,000 original dance classes for adults and kids, short performances, and artist talks can be found here.

Check out a few examples below!

ZoomDance

ZoomDance's 30-minute classes are filled with dance, music, storytelling, imagination, and fun! We will keep kids moving and using their bodies with a range of creative activities. We'll dance our way through stories, exploring the characters and adventures through dynamic movement, songs, and performance, and leave space for everyone to show off their favorite moves. This is best suited to kids around 3-8 years old, though siblings are welcome. Families will be sent a zoom link to join class.

Click here for more information.

avamayvibes

Ava is a 17 year old YouTuber who also posted online dance tutorials in 2020 for people to do while in quarantine! Her videos are geared toward people who are confined to small spaces at this time, making it easy for anyone to follow along. Ava encourages all who take her classes to post videos of themselves doing the combos so she can watch them! While Ava doesn't seem to be posting more classes at this time, she posted through the end of 2021, and all of her videos are still available online.

Check out one of her more recent classes below to see if they're for you:

Dance Plug

Dance Plug is offering a 7-day free trial of all of their online classes! Whether you've just started learning to dance or are an advanced mover looking to supplement your existing training, DancePlug has a class for your goals! The easy-to-follow tutorials are taught by world class instructors ready to share their love for dance with you. From basic through advanced levels, ranging in styles including jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, you're bound to enjoy the wide range of tutorials offered! Sign up for the free 7-day trial and gain unlimited access to our full library of 700+ tutorials.

Check out everything Dance Plug has to offer for free here.

STEEZY Studio

Whether you're a beginner who's just starting out or an advanced dancer looking for in-depth training, Steezy has something for you! Steezy offers classes in hip-hop, funk, urban dancing, and more. Use custom features to see everything, review faster, and practice more efficiently, including looping moves, changing views, and controlling the speed.

The website/app is a paid subscription-based service, but they are offering a seven-day free trial for those interested in checking it out. Also, they are currently offering one free class per day, when you sign up for a free account!

Click here for more information.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

As part of Dance Theatre of Harlems DTH on Demand series, the company is offering includes several weeks of full length archival performances, conversations with artists, instructional videos for children and adults, and online classes for all levels taught by DTH alumni, faculty and company members! Tune in here.

Check out some examples below: