I am an appreciator of the arts esp modern dance and ballet. However, I prefer to sit back and…read morewatch other people perform, so you can only guess the pained expression that I had on my face when my fiancée, who enjoys watching 'Dancing With the Stars,' suggested that we take dance lessons to do a choreographed Viennese waltz for our wedding dance. I'm was thinking, "Why?? It's just one more thing we have to worry about on the big day, no? Can't we just go out on the dance floor and just shift around to a slow song at a jr high school dance like everyone else?" In my nervousness and frustration over the prospect of getting up in front of a large audience of friends and family to put on a dance number, I found myself blaming Walt Disney. You know, all those fairy tale princesses and their ballroom dance scenes; Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and many others indoctrinating young girls all around the world to dream about that Snow White moment when someday their prince comes and they can be the "princess" and glide around the floor just like in the cartoon movies. Don't worry, my rant won't turn into a screed because fortunately for me, my fiancée chose to to seek out Murisa to help get us ready for our number on the big day. Murisa is wonderful instructor. As a novice to dancing/ballroom dancing, I had no idea how to properly move on the dance floor but her instruction helped me to clean up my form and movement by laying things out in terms that I was able to understand. Plus she was patient with us as we were looking for a song that inspired us (we changed songs twice) and changed the dance from a Viennese waltz to a traditional waltz then back to Viennese waltz. All in all we took ten lessons from Murisa. Each lesson is 45 mins and the lessons are held in a facility near Koreatown. The facility has a large dance floor that is shared by many other instructors and dancers of all levels. Murisa's scheduling is flexible, however, her time slots can fill up fast, so if you're in a time crunch to get ready before your wedding day, best do it soon!

If you're looking for wedding dance lessons, stop reading after this review and connect with…read moreMurisa. Murisa is super talented and passionate when it comes to teaching people how to dance. Our 1st dance at our wedding was perfect because of her. Our favorite thing about Murisa was she actually taught us how to dance for a lifetime, not just one night. She really made it an enjoyable experience and it was one of the coolest things we have ever done in our life. We had zero experience prior to this and were nervous, but Murisa made every lesson a lot of fun and we can't thank her enough. My wife and I would recommend her of the time for anything dance related‼

I love idance Academy. Mrs. Lisa is an amazing teacher. She's friendly with the kids and my…read moredaughter loves her. Best dance studio in Glendale

Love going to this place. Lisa is such a great instructor. I love the way she teaches.read more

Heartbeat House is hands down one of my favorite places to move, sweat, and just feel GOOD. The…read morecardio twerk class with Lindsey is everything. Her energy never disappoints and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. It's infectious. The class is so much fun, super inviting, and welcoming no matter your level. You walk in and instantly feel comfortable, which is not always easy to find. Lindsey creates such a positive vibe that keeps me coming back every single time. The music is also on point. It's a great mix that keeps things fresh while still honoring the roots and culture behind twerk. You leave feeling empowered, energized, and honestly just happier. If you're thinking about trying it, do it. You won't regret it.

Enjoyed another Groov3 class here today with Dee Brown! The studio is spacious and has cubbies for…read moreyour personal items. It can get pretty warm in there.

One of my go-to places for Kpop dance classes in LA!…read more I love coming to Debut Dance District! Debut usually offers Kpop class series at different levels which can range from 2 weeks to a month. They also offer one day pop-up classes occasionally. You would need to reserve your spot at one of the classes online via their website. They also post what classes their teaching on Instagram and I like how they sometimes ask their students what Kpop songs they want to learn on there. Yireh, the owner and one of the instructors is great. I love taking her classes as she's super detailed and funny which makes the class enjoyable. The classes are shorter and pricier compared to other nearby dance studios, but what keeps me coming is the overall culture and vibe of this studio. Everyone is super nice and it's super friendly to all levels. The studio itself is nice and spacious. It is clean and well-maintained. There's also a parking lot downstairs with free and ample parking. There's even charging stations for electric cars.

Adding a couple of updates:…read more Private group classes are available as well as studio rental. Instructor Michael has been added to the teaching staff and he's a really good teacher as well. Each teacher have a different teaching style, but all are really good. You won't be disappointed!

I absolutely love PlaygroundLA! I've been coming here every so often for years and I remember when…read moreit was just one studio. I love that tjey expanded not only in size but also the types of dance offered. My favorites are their heels classes. Admittedly some of the beginners classes don't feel like beginners because many people already know the moves lol Every class I've attend, the instructor had great energy, broke down the moves easily, was open to questions, and made you feel confident! If you're new to the Playground here are some tips: - come early to find parking. Yes there's limited meter parking, but there are streets that let you park from 8-8pm without a permit for 2 hours - bring water you will sweat! - you can walk in with a bag of your clothes and additional shoes since they have dressing rooms - come with a friend if you're shy and so they can record you if you want - make sure your phone is charged so you can ask someone to record what you learned - remind yourself that you're here to have fun! You can get in your head when so many around you are so good and comfortable. Also, instructors usually get dancers at the end to dance with them for videos and it can feel like youre not good when they don't choose you but remember: you're there for fun

Finally , I got the chance to come to the iconic playground LA after seeing it so many times in my…read moreig feed. The front desk people were friendly.

One of the best ballet schools--truly beautiful and professional. My daughter has been studying…read morethere for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience; they offer many activities, and we have fun--every experience is unforgettable.

Instructor was not informative at all. All she did was stand in the front and model what needed to…read morebe done, and there were very few corrections. The class moved fast and it was incredibly confusing. The studio was HOT and the AC was not on or not working. The studio was a very tiny hole in the wall upstairs and gave more of a "I'm going to use my house as a ballet studio" feel. There was also a $1 parking fee. For an empty parking lot Overall, would not recommend.

Stew is an excellent instructor. He has experience with all types of choreography and general…read morelessons. We had private lessons through his groupon deal for our wedding dance and he helped us create a great routine for our first dance! The lessons were also always fun. Stew is a funny down to earth guy; time sure does fly because we had so much fun. We are so happy with our experience that we plan to work with Stew more for additional lessons (salsa, swing, etc.) after our wedding. We were simply so sad that we wouldn't have the fun opportunity to learn from Stew, so we will be coming back for more.

I feel very fortunate to have found Stew. For years my partner and I talked about taking dance…read morelessons, but we never really felt listened to at the dance studios we visited. The dance instructors we met seemed stuffy and uncertain what to do with us (we're a same sex couple). With Stew it was love at first Rumba. He's funny, experienced, and has a real gift for working with people. He's also fluent in all dances and effectively tailors the lesson to your personal preferences. I work in rehab therapy and am a fitness trainer by trade and know when people truly understand how the body works and how to communicate effectively with their clients. Stew is a master at what he does and has given my partner and I a chance to grow closer and have fun together every week. Investing in dance lessons with Stew was one of the best decisions we've made for our relationship and our lives have been enriched by our experience so far. I highly recommend lessons with Stew if you're just looking to gain some skills on the dance floor or if you're getting ready for a big event (wedding!)!

Big space. Good-sized, evenly matched Salsa1 and Salsa1.5 crowd…read more Look for Sergio's (Latin Dance Pro) classes. He's fantastic (good teaching pace, explains patterns well, great form).

Wonderful environment. Great teachers. Awesome studio space.read more