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Yes, dance classes may be claimed claimed as a child care expense if certain conditions are met. According to the Internal Revenue Service, costs associated with educational enrichment programs are not tax-deductible unless several criteria are met which would be Daycare. 

  1. The children participating in the programs must be under the age of 13;
  2. The children must be enrolled in the program during hours when the custodial parent is looking for work or is working
  3. And the facility conducting the enrichment program must be a licensed and accredited educational facility. 

Related information:

How do I get to the Child and Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax?
What is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

 

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