As I sit here watching my two year old take class with teacher Gabby I can't help but smile ear to…read moreear. After only two months he has blossomed in class. He started off not wanting to do much, now he'll start setting up dance class at home and have my husband I be the students. Gabby is incredible, she truly has a gift.

There are just so many wonderful things about this studio. Most importantly, the teachers are…read morewonderful and actually teach dance to even littlest kids. We'd been to other studios where they had the little ones run around with Pom poms to Frozen music. By age 3, my daughter knew so many dance positions and moves and the names for them. Another thing - this studio is clean. And pretty. And on top of this all, the owner Miss Gaby is lovely to work with on the business-y stuff too. Five big stars!

My husband and I reached out to Soho Dance to get dance lessons for our first dance at our wedding…read more We got assigned Lucia, and it truly was the best thing that could have happened to us. I think we had a total of 6-7 classes, but after the second class, we had the entire routine down - it was all just about perfecting it. Lucia came up with the entire dance, after we expressed our song and vision to her. She even edited the music. She was so friendly, her schedule was so flexible, and she took advantage of each minute of every class. We really lucked out with her. She is so incredibly talented, and it shows. Our wedding was about a month ago and people don't stop talking about our first dance. The choreography was so amazing. It should also be noted that neither myself not my husband are dancers in any way! Thank you Lucia! Do not think twice about using her for your first dance choreography. Our friends are going to use her too!

Soho dance was the place I first really started to learn to dance. It has been my home and a place…read moreof community and learning. The thing I love most about there is that they have is tic toes that will teach you the skills and the foundations do dance while still making it fun. I need a balance of technique and fun and they deliver! I have had the esteemed pleasure of working with and competing with many of the instructors, I've learned a multitude of dances, had incredible support and the most fun I've had pretty much anywhere. Dance itself can be almost addictive once you jump in and boy what better place to get those endorphins in while learning than at a place like this? I went from knowing virtually nothing and feeling very overwhelmed (in a good way) about any partner style dance, (I also didn't have a background in other forms of dance) and threw myself in entirely to then be at my first salsa competition a year later. I'm so glad I made that investment. I've warned lifelong friends and memories. They have knowledgeable teachers, kind staff, a wonderful space and always something fun going on. I have worked with the owner, Raul, the amazing Artem, the show stopping Yesenia, the bubbly Deana, the sassy Jackie and many others during my time there. The knowledge and experience I now possess makes me feel comfortable in most dance settings, socially or otherwise. If you're looking for a place to learn and have fun...this is it!

Our daughter has been dancing at Center Stage for over five years. When she started during the…read morelockdown, it was one of the few activities available that gave young people a positive outlet, helping them stay focused, build skills, and feel a sense of accomplishment. The studio truly went above and beyond, even creating an outdoor stage approved by the city so classes could continue safely. We are so grateful for that commitment. Since 2020, we've experienced a genuine sense of camaraderie and family every step of the way. The owners are incredibly dedicated, always ensuring that each child's experience is purposeful, supportive, and focused on growth. We also love the variety of dance styles offered and the quality of the instructors. They are truly exceptional. Their programs are of award-winning caliber, and the musical theater program is easily one of the best in the city.

Place is like a zoo of misbehaving children. Constant running, screaming and playing on the floor…read morein waiting area. Parents pay no attention to their young kids and staff says NOTHING. If you want basic classes just to keep your kids busy and you want a migraine while waiting for them than this is the perfect place!!

Used to be an amazing studio under the direction of Miss Andrea. She retired gracefully and passed…read morethe studio down to her best teachers during the crazy Covid year of 2020. The studio moved to smaller space. Regardless of all these changes, they are still going strong. Probably the only official RAD ballet program in L.A. ? Affordable and legit. More $ if you are doing competitions on their team but it is optional.

LABA is not what it once was. The founder left a few years ago and the current directors are…read moredistracted and incapable of managing the academy. Look no further than their website. Click on "faculty and staff." You'll see nobody listed because practically all their staff have quit. It's a toxic environment where the directors and teachers treat dancers with disdain. They make comments on what the young girls are eating (that's a major red flag at a dance studio). It's a very sad decline. They used to put on a production of the Nutcracker at the Alex Theater in Glendale. It was glorious. That was before Covid. Now they put on a small family only production in a little theater in Northridge. They used to have many dancers winning competitions. Now they barely have anyone even qualified to enter competitions. It's a very sad state of affairs with many dancers going to much better, growing dance studios in the area. I'd be surprised if LABA is still operating later this year. So sad to see it fall from grace. I guess all good things come to an end.

This place is so great! First of all - the staff is awesome and personable and it just feels like…read morehanging out with your friends when you are lounging on their couches while your kids take classes. They have video monitors so you can see everything the kids are doing. But...you don't go to a dance studio for the couches. My son takes their boys' hip hop class and LOVES it. Gerald is an amazingly fun teacher and has my son fired up about dance! Which is not something I ever thought would happen. I was also surprised to see so many of my friends and fellow parents from my school there. It's a popular place for good reason!

If you are looking for a Dance place for your little one, look no more!…read more Great location, great teachers and making new friends! Arianna can't wait for the new season!

If I could give 10 stars here I would! Our daughter participated in this year's Winter Recital, and…read morethe level of care and kindness of the teachers, staff, and even parent volunteers is something I will forever be so grateful for!! Our daughter is almost 2.5 years old and was very nervous about her very first recital which led to many tears, panicking, and a few other hiccups. Not once did an instructor or staff member leave her side, from standing right next to her on stage and dancing through the whole performance with her, to hugging and caring for her backstage and patiently waiting till I could come get her. The amount of care and encouragement across everyone was incredible and something as a parent you would hope to see happen in these stressful moments. I am so so grateful!! Beyond the recital, the front desk lady (I never remember her name, so sorry!) is always so kind and welcoming, and even more specifically Miss Leila is an outstanding dance teacher, and always kind and welcoming to the girls! We love this place and we're so excited to continue our dance journey!!

If zero was an option, I would start there with this place. The office staff is very friendly and…read moreaccommodating so I will give them that. But my first experience there was unbelievably awful. I took my 4 year old daughter for an intro class with Vivian (FWIW - she needs to go to hospitality school to learn a thing or two about customer service). She was TERRIBLE to us and my daughter left in tears. To start, I warned her that it was my daughter's first class and she was VERY shy, so I asked if I could sit quietly in the room to make her feel comfortable observing the other students. Vivian outright said NO. Then she showed my to the door and said my daughter could stand next to me outside the door before she walked over and shut it in our FACE. Another mother observed this and shared she had a similar experience when her daughter first joined and Vivian allowed her to sit in the room. I told her that I had asked to be availed the same opportunity by Vivian before she shut the door in my/my daughter's face and said NO. The mother was actually shocked. For the business owner - you should advise Vivian that she's dealing with CHILDREN and she's not training the next principal dancer of the NYC Ballet. Crazy and terrible. This place is a ZERO for me because of VIVIAN.

Been attending classes with my oldest for roughly 6 months now. It's been an overall fun and…read morepleasant experience! We started with Miss Taylor, who was very welcoming. We had to switch classes for scheduling reasons and are currently with Miss Emily. She's very engaging with both the students and the parents. She makes sure to keep us all informed about what our little ones are learning, even giving feedback and updates on progress. The customer service has been very top notch too. Most inquiries or requests for rescheduling has been handled quite promptly and without issue. The most recent one being helping a fellow mom take advantage of the "bring a friend to class" promotion the studio was running last month. The studio admin, Sydney, was great and handled everything! We've participated in one recital so far. Sign ups for recitals are optional, so I did not know what to expect, but I certainly didn't think that my daughter was the only one from her class that signed up. My other guess is that not many other girls from that age group signed up either, as she had to perform with just one other student who she didn't know. It was not a long performance, which was to be expected. We're unsure as to why the littlest ones went first, as they set the tone for the rest of their peers, giving the impression that going up on stage has to be a daunting and traumatizing experience. It was my daughter's first time on stage, so I can't say it went fantastically, but I also can't put too much blame on anyone else for that. If anything, it just means she needs to have more classes so she can get better! I can't seem to find out if there are any offers to provide discounts for sibling sign ups, so I hope you guys consider doing something like that in the future!

My 1.5 year old daughter attended tutu school and loved it. It was a good opportunity for her to…read moreget some exercise and to listen to the teacher and begin to learn to pay attention. My background is in education and I have worked at elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as a kid's soccer coach so I have some context for how easy/tough it is to teach classes. Our ballet teacher was Ms. Natalie and my wife and I both thought she had a very caring demeanor for working with children. That is something you don't teach. Even though a 1.5 year old can't listen to direction the way a 3, 4, or 5 year old can Ms. Natalie adapted well and tried different things to get our daughter's attention. The studio is nice and well decorated. Parking is easy in the shopping center. We definitely intend on going back. We had a great experience.

As a choreographer, I have rented Anisa's School of Dance on many occasions and consider it my…read more"choreography home." When I was looking for a space to rent in the Sherman Oaks area for a dance comprised of 11 adult contemporary dancers, I knew I needed a space that offered plenty of room, a sprung wood or Marley floor, a good sound system, availability and some flexibility with scheduling. After contacting nearly many studios between Encino and North Hollywood, I remembered that I had once worked with a friend who had brought me into the studio years ago. I called the number online and the owner picked up. Anisa offered to meet me right away since I was close by. She gave me a tour and I was incredibly impressed. She has two spacious studios, one with a sprung wood floor and another with a Marley floor, I opted for the larger studio with the sprung wood floor. It reminded me of the studios I've seen in New York. Equipped with a professional sprung floor, high ceilings, about 2000 sq. ft. of space, a viewing room, a prop/costume room within the studio itself, an entire wall of mirrors, and a great sound system, I was certain the rental rate would be out of my budget. After we talked for a bit about the time and dates I'd need to rent out the studio to complete my dance, she quoted me a rate that was not only competitive with nearly every other studio I had looked into renting, she also let me know about the easy payment options she offered. I have choreographed five more dances since that time and whenever I need a rehearsal studio, I contact Anisa. She is kind and considerate and all around a lovely person. I enjoy working with her and can't wait to start work on my next dance! If you are a choreographer looking for a space where you can create your next dance, I recommend Anisa's School of Dance without the slightest hesitation. And, when I have a chance, I'm definitely going to give her Belly Dance classes a try as I've heard her students rave about them. Thank you Anisa! You gave me the space and time I needed to create some great dances without added stress and the kind of professional customer service that is becoming harder and harder to find these days. I can't wait to get back into your studio!

I've been using this wonderful studio for rehearsals, Anisa is great, and makes the place feel like…read morehome. The studios are so grand and look amazing! Love being part of this fantastic studio :)

*I hope Yelp won't delete my review, as they are known to delete bad reviews*…read more The owner tried to convince us that our child needed more than just one lesson per week (ideally 3x according to him) because they claimed to be a professional institution. So, I enrolled my daughter in two lessons per week. Instead of learning proper foundations or techniques, she would spend the first hour doing conditioning exercises, and during the second hour, the theater program kids would join the class. That second hour was mainly used to rehearse choreography for their theater productions. Your child would receive even less attention, especially during the weeks leading up to the opening of a show. I honestly felt scammed. On top of that, the main roles in their theater productions seem to be dominated by the theater director's siblings. In case you don't know, when auditioning for a theater company, the casting directors usually want to hear you sing first, once you pass the singing audition, they want to see how well you can dance and then evaluate your acting last. But that didn't seem to be the case with their theater program. This is why their theater program is not growing! The heart of musical theather is singing. At $400 per month and four months to complete the production, you can find a much more affordable and better production, and most importantly, a FAIR opportunity for every child. I took my daughter out of this school and enrolled her in a different one. I was surprised by how different the approach was at the new school compared to The Grand Academy of Ballet. Yes, parking is terrible!

OMG! Horrible horrible experience with this school! My daughter loves ballet dance, we were in…read moreother school, she did great and teacher was encouraged her, every time after class she was happy and practiced at home! We thought may need to find some ACADEMICALLY for her! This class murdered small children's passion of dance! They are only two three years old, they don't know how to take the shit by let them know you are not good or you are not follow teachers! My daughter refused to go there and refused to put Tutu on, she is not twirl or plitte at home any more, she looked very sad and silent after class! The owner is horrible! Parking was nightmares! I emailed them twice to cancel my membership, you know what? They still charged from my credit card, not out of my imagination! School like this, be careful to send your little one there! You don't know what gonna happen with this school environment and this administration type!!

Really enjoy the Friday beginner Salsa class with Elena! Although it is small, that allows her to…read morefocus more on each individual, which is helpful when you're a beginner. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make it to class in a few months, but I look forward to returning soon!

I cannot say enough good things about working with Elena to prepare for our wedding! We did classes…read moreto prepare for our first dance as husband and wife and father-daughter dance. Elena is incredibly kind, direct and firm - all of the things you would want when learning a new skill. We are so grateful to have found her. Thank you to Aesthetic Studios for making our day so special!