Shake it at one of Tokyo's Dancing Schools

by GoWithGuide travel specialist:Mieke A.

Last updated : Jul 09, 20242 min read

Get your groove on and workout while hopping around on your favorite music. Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, modern or rock and roll, anything is possible!  

Nao Dance Academy
One of the main schools for dance in Tokyo, Noa Dance Academy offers a myriad of genres: hip-hop, lock, crumping, reggae, jazz, soul, house, pop, salsa, ballet and even yoga. They employ some of the top ranking dancers in the country, so it’s your chance to learn from the best! With five schools around town, there is bound to be one near you.  

 
Locations:
Ikebukuro: 1-16-18 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima ku, Tokyo, Japan. +81 (0) 03-5950-2855
Toritsu Daigaku: 2F, 1-2-17 Nakane, Meguro ku, Tokyo, Japan. +81 (0) 3-3725-0550
Shinjuku: 7-10-12 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku ku, Tokyo, Japan. +81 (0) 3-3362-7011
Shinjuku Annex: 1-3-14 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku ku, Tokyo, Japan. +81 (0) 3-5909-5518
Akihabara: 6-14-8 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda ku, Tokyo, Japan. +81 (0) 3-3834-5321
Price: 2000 yen for a try-out lesson (check for deals). 
Website: noadance.com in Japanese.
Check http://www.noadance.com/schedule/ for their schedule.  

Dance Studio Casino
Get ready for some serious hip-shaking at Dance Studio Casino. They offer all kinds of Latin dance classes to dancers of any level and organize a range of dance parties to try out your new moves. And best of all: their salsa try-out lesson is free!  

 
Address: No. 2 Torikatsu Building 4F, 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Price: 3000 
Website: https://www.studio-casino.com/english-home/ in English      

Tokyo Swing Dance Society
Skirts twirling around and suspenders abound in this fun swing dance school. If you like rock and roll, this is the place to go. English speakers won’t have any problems here (their website is even in English). Book a private lesson or join the flurry on Wednesdays (around 19:00) or Sundays (13.30). Singles welcome.  

 
Location depends on event.
Tel no.: +81 (0) 80-585-0206 (Watari Kikaku)
Email: swing@impetus.ne.jp
Price: 3500 yen for a lesson. 2000 yen for the Wednesday night Hop (dance party) 
Website: https://www.impetus.ne.jp/tsdsweb/ 

 

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