Dance for kids in Oslo

17 options are listed under dance for children in Oslo, across 11 districts, for ages 2 to 18. Below is the full overview with age, district and a link to sign-up.

Districts with an offering: Bjerke, Frogner, Gamle Oslo, Grünerløkka, Nordre Aker, Nordstrand, Sagene, Sentrum, Ullern, Vestre Aker, Østensjø.

Dance is one of the few regular activities that starts as early as age two and continues all the way to adulthood. The youngest attend children's dance, where the class is play set to music, while from school age the offering splits into genres: hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary and show dance.

Dance schools in Oslo are spread across the whole city, and most take new pupils both in autumn and at new year. Hip hop is the largest genre in children's and youth groups, while ballet tends to have the longest path from beginner to the senior classes.

Worth knowing about dance

Ask whether there is a show, and what it costs. Many dance schools end the year with a performance, and costumes and tickets can come on top of the term fee. Better to know in November than in May.

The genre matters less than the teacher in the first years. A seven-year-old who enjoys their class keeps going; one placed in the 'right' genre with the wrong atmosphere quits. A trial class is common, and worth using.

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Abildsø Ballett

Dans

Trasopp, Østensjø

A high-quality ballet school run by Grete Nerdrum, who has danced at the Norwegian National Opera. The programme is children's dance for the youngest and classical ballet for children and youth, in premises at Trasop in the east of the city.

ages 3-18

Bounce Studio

Dans

Folkets Hus Abildsø, Smedbergveien 5, Østensjø

A dance studio established in 2017, with courses for children and young people from first to ninth grade at Folkets Hus Abildsø. The groups are called MiniJazz, MiniFunk and Funk Commercial, and teaching runs over two semesters a year. One of few dedicated dance offerings in the east of the city - most dance schools sit in the west and centre.

ages 6-15

Bårdar Danseinstitutt

Dans

Sentrum, Sentrum

One of the city's best-known dance institutes, centrally in Oslo, with safe and inspiring dance classes for children and youth from age three. Over 50 weekly courses cover ballet, jazz, hip hop, show and much more, with performances for the children to look forward to. Dance builds rhythm, joy and confidence.

ages 4-18

Dance Popup

Dans

Ensjø, Gamle Oslo

Dance courses for children aged two to twelve in more than twenty dance styles, from children's dance to hip hop, focused on letting children feel seen and experience mastery. The studio is at Ensjø, and they also run courses at several locations in Oslo and Akershus.

ages 2-12

Dancespace

Dans

Oluf Onsums vei 9B, Nordstrand

A dance studio at Ryen with a clear progression through childhood. Children's dance is for four- and five-year-olds, preparatory ballet and jazz for six- and seven-year-olds, and from age eight you start ballet and jazz level 1 and work up through the levels. Hip-hop and break start at six and follow the same ladder, with modern, commercial and musical theatre further up.

ages 4-16

Dans for barn (Oslo kulturskole)

Dans

Kulturstasjoner i hele Oslo, Sentrum

Oslo municipal arts school's own dance groups for children, taught at culture stations around the city. As a municipal offering the price sits well below the private dance schools, and children and young people up to 18 living in Oslo are prioritised in admissions. Applications go through the municipality's shared portal, and you can apply year-round.

ages 6-18

Danseløvene

Dans

Hasleveien 28b, Grünerløkka

A dance school by Carl Berner with one of the largest course selections in Oslo, grouped by age. The youngest start in parent-and-child classes, and from there come ballet, hip-hop and breakdance for children and teenagers. New courses start each term, and the school also hosts dance birthday parties.

ages 2-12

Den Norske Ballettskole

Dans

Carl Berner, Grünerløkka

A dance school and academy centrally in Oslo with a broad course programme for children and youth from around three to eighteen. In addition to classical ballet there's theatre, breakdance, funk jazz, modern and musical dance, so children can try many styles. A serious environment with clear progression for those who want to commit.

ages 3-18

Kirkenær Ballettskole

Dans

Smestad, Ullern

A long-established ballet school at Smestad, founded in 1955, with children's dance for the youngest from three to five in a safe and lively setting. Classical ballet, jazz and modern dance follow up through the age groups, with teachers who hold higher dance education.

ages 3-18

MAYA Musikk & Kulturskole

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Ljan, Nordstrand

One of Norway's largest private culture schools, offering dance, music, theatre and visual art for children and youth. MAYA teaches at a number of locations across Oslo and Bærum; the address here is the head office at Ljan. A good fit for children who want to combine dance with other art forms.

ages 3-18

Norsk Ballettinstitutt

Dans

Majorstuen, Frogner

A dance school at Majorstuen with a broad programme for children and youth, from children's dance for the youngest to classical ballet, jazz and hip hop. The institute has groups divided by age and level, with performances for the children to look forward to. Dance builds rhythm, posture and confidence.

ages 3-18

Norsk Ballettinstitutt avd. Løren

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Løren, Bjerke

Norsk Ballettinstitutt's branch at Løren, with its own dance studio in the basement of Løren school. The focus here is courses for children and juniors: dance play from age three, children's ballet, classical ballet, jazz and hip hop.

ages 3-18

Quick Style Studio

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Frysja, Nordre Aker

The studio of the well-known Quick Style crew, at Frysja in the north of the city. They offer dedicated classes for children and youth in street and hip hop for all levels, in an energetic setting, and also perform at events and on TV.

ages 5-18

Studio Step Up

Dans

Nordstrand, Oppsal og Lambertseter, Nordstrand

An award-winning dance studio with branches in several districts in the south and east of the city. The range is unusually broad: children's ballet, children's dance, musical dance, jazz, hip hop, cheer dance, acrobatics/gymnastics, freestyle disco, modern and competition dance - so children can switch styles without switching school. Welcomes children from kindergarten age.

ages 3-18

Subsdans

Dans

Grünerløkka, Grünerløkka

A dance school in Schous Kulturbryggeri at Grünerløkka, with courses from age four and up in styles such as hip hop, breakdance and dancehall. They emphasise personal development and building each pupil's self-confidence.

ages 4-18

The Zone Dance Studio

Dans

Sagene, Sagene

A large dance studio in Myrens Verksted at Sagene, with a broad range of courses for both adults and children. Children get to try different styles in a setting with many classes and experienced instructors.

ages 4-18

Vinderen Dansestudio

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Vinderen, Vestre Aker

A cosy dance studio at Vinderen with courses in most genres for children and youth, from preschool age and up. Whether the child wants to start with classical ballet or try more modern styles, there are groups for both beginners and the experienced. A close, safe dance community on the west side.

ages 3-18