> Verified August 31, 2026. Showstoppers Dance Studio is open Monday through Friday and is > closed Saturday and Sunday, corrected from an earlier version of this guide. The full Lodi Ballet > fall session is enrolling now at $79 per session for residents, and Next Level Dance and Cheer > takes ages 2-18 at $95/month.
Finding the right dance class in Lodi means sorting through city programs, private studios, and specialty classes. Here's every option in one place.
The short answer
Lodi has five main places for kids dance classes. City of Lodi Parks and Rec runs the most affordable option at Hutchins Street Square (Tot Ballet for ages 3-5, plus Youth Ballet, Tap, Ballroom, and Hip Hop) for $55-$90 per 6-8 week session. Showstoppers Dance Studio is the most established private studio, serving ages 3-18 with ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, tumbling, and competition teams. Next Level Dance & Cheer Academy also serves ages 3-18 and also has competition teams, at $95/month standard and $200-$400/month to compete. For the youngest kids, JMM Dance Co. offers Parent and Me Movement for ages 1-4 at about $50 per session, and Impact Sports Center adds preschool dance and hip hop for ages 2-17.
City of Lodi Parks and Rec -- Youth Dance
The most affordable dance classes in Lodi. Tot Ballet (ages 3-5), Youth Ballet, Ballet Performance, Tap, Ballroom, and Hip Hop at Hutchins Street Square. $55-$90 per 6-8 week session. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 PM. Great for kids trying dance for the first time without the commitment of a studio membership.
Showstoppers Dance Studio
Lodi's most established private studio. Ages 3-18. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, tumbling, and competition teams. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Parents highlight the supportive, family-like environment and genuine care instructors show for each student. Also offers birthday parties.
On price, honestly: our listing says $65-$200/month, but Showstoppers publishes its tuition table as an image rather than text, so we have not been able to confirm it. Third-party reports say $75-$230/month plus a $50 individual or $75 family registration fee. Call (209) 368-2637 and confirm before you budget.
Next Level Dance & Cheer Academy
Ages 3-18. $95/month for standard classes. Competition teams run $200-$400/month plus a one-time registration fee. Added here September 11, 2026: this guide previously called Showstoppers the only studio in Lodi with competition teams, which our own directory contradicts.
JMM Dance Co. -- Parent and Me Movement
Beautiful entry point for ages 1-4. Creative movement with music at Hutchins Street Square. ~$50 per session. Parent/caregiver participation required. Focuses on rhythm, coordination, and bonding. A wonderful first class experience.
Impact Sports Center -- Dance Programs
Known for gymnastics but also offers preschool dance and hip hop. Ages 2-17. $94/2-month session + $40 reg. 1110 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi. Best for kids already enrolled there for gymnastics who want to add dance.
How to Choose
- Child is 1-3 → JMM Dance Co. Parent and Me Movement
- Child is 3-5, first time → City of Lodi Tot Ballet ($55, low commitment)
- Child is 5+, recreational → City of Lodi (budget) or Showstoppers (more options)
- Child wants to compete → Showstoppers or Next Level Dance & Cheer Academy
- Child wants hip hop → City of Lodi, Showstoppers, or Impact Sports Center
Before the First Class
Wear a leotard and tights for ballet/tap, athletic clothes for hip hop. Pull hair in a bun for ballet. Ask about required shoes before buying. Budget for costume fees ($50-$100) if there's a recital. City programs are session-based with no long-term commitment. Studios are monthly tuition, September through spring recital.
Frequently asked questions
How much do kids dance classes in Lodi cost?
City of Lodi Parks and Rec is the most affordable at $55-$90 per 6-8 week session. Private studios run on monthly tuition: Next Level Dance & Cheer is $95/month standard and $200-$400/month to compete, JMM Dance Co. is about $50 per session, and Impact Sports Center is $94 per 2-month session plus a $40 registration fee. Showstoppers publishes its tuition only as an image, so our $65-$200/month figure is unconfirmed and worth a call. Budget another $50-$100 for costume fees if there is a recital.
What ages can start dance classes in Lodi?
Dance starts as young as age 1 at JMM Dance Co., whose Parent and Me Movement class is built for ages 1-4 with a parent or caregiver participating. Impact Sports Center takes ages 2-17, City of Lodi Tot Ballet starts at age 3, and Showstoppers serves ages 3-18.
What dance styles are offered in Lodi?
City of Lodi Parks and Rec offers Tot Ballet, Youth Ballet, Ballet Performance, Tap, Ballroom, and Hip Hop. Showstoppers covers ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and tumbling. JMM Dance Co. focuses on creative movement for the youngest kids, and Impact Sports Center offers preschool dance and hip hop.
Which dance studio in Lodi is best for a kid who wants to compete?
Two studios in Lodi have competition teams: Showstoppers Dance Studio and Next Level Dance & Cheer Academy. Showstoppers is the more established of the two, with parents highlighting the supportive, family-like environment. Next Level charges $95/month for standard classes and $200-$400/month for competition teams plus a one-time registration fee. Ask both about costume and competition fees, which are rarely in the quoted price.
Where are dance classes held in Lodi?
City of Lodi Parks and Rec and JMM Dance Co. both run their classes at Hutchins Street Square. Impact Sports Center is at 1110 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi.
When should kids start dance and how does registration work?
City programs are session-based with no long-term commitment, which makes them a good first try anytime a session opens. Studios run on monthly tuition from September through the spring recital. Before the first class, wear a leotard and tights for ballet or tap and athletic clothes for hip hop, and ask about required shoes before buying.