💃 Top 8 Dance classes in Malaysia (2026)

The best dance classes in Malaysia in 2026, by our editorial score, are Federal Academy of Ballet, Sutra Academy (Sutra Foundation) and Asia Ballet Academy. Last updated 31 October 2026 · How we rank

Dance studios for ballet (including RAD syllabus), contemporary, K-pop, hip hop and traditional dance.

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   Federal Academy of Ballet

   📍 Section 14, Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Founded 1967

   Ballet school founded in 1967 by Lee Lee Lan, teaching RAD ballet, contemporary and tap plus piano and guitar from its PJ headquarters and USJ Taipan branch.

   Best for: Families wanting a long-established RAD ballet school in PJ or Subang, with music lessons available at the same academy.
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   Sutra Academy (Sutra Foundation)

   📍 Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur · Founded 2007

   Classical Indian dance academy of the Sutra Foundation (established 2007) at Sutra House, Titiwangsa, teaching Bharatanatyam and Odissi.

   Best for: Students wanting serious training in Odissi or Bharatanatyam with a performing company behind the school.
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   Asia Ballet Academy

   📍 Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

   Vaganova-method ballet academy in Bukit Kiara and Mont Kiara offering both recreational classes and full-time pre-professional training, including a BTEC dance diploma.

   Best for: Students aiming for vocational or professional ballet, as well as adults and boys wanting classical classes.
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   Dancesteps Studio

   📍 Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

   Mont Kiara studio for ages 3–17 whose faculty are registered with recognised awarding bodies such as RAD, teaching ballet, tap, modern and contemporary.

   Best for: Expat and local families in Mont Kiara wanting syllabus-based ballet, tap or modern with graded exams.
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   Pointe & Music Dance Academy

   📍 Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan, Selangor

   Seri Kembangan academy teaching the RAD ballet syllabus alongside CSTD jazz and contemporary and Vaganova-based classes.

   Best for: Families in Seri Kembangan, Puchong and Putrajaya wanting exam-graded ballet from baby ballet upwards.
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   Sole To Soul Dance Studio

   📍 Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

   Multi-style studio in Taman SEA running over 100 weekly classes, from RAD ballet to K-pop, hip hop and cultural dance, for children and adults.

   Best for: Families and adults who want to try several styles, including K-pop or RAD ballet, at one PJ studio.
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   The Temple of Fine Arts (Johor Bahru)

   📍 Jalan Dapat, Johor Bahru, Johor

   Johor Bahru branch of The Temple of Fine Arts, which teaches Indian classical dance styles and both Indian and Western instruments across its Malaysian branches.

   Best for: JB families wanting traditional Indian dance or music training in a long-running community arts setting.

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   The Temple of Fine Arts (Penang)

   📍 Babington Avenue, George Town, Penang

   Penang branch of The Temple of Fine Arts, a Malaysian arts organisation with branches in KL, Penang, Johor Bahru and Malacca teaching Indian classical dance and music alongside Western instruments.

   Best for: Families seeking Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam, Odissi) or Indian and Western music lessons in Penang.

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