Aloha Dancesport has been much more than a dance studio for me--it has been a place of friendship, fun, and beautiful memories over the years. Whether you're interested in salsa, bachata, waltz, foxtrot, or other ballroom dances, there are classes, parties, and social dances for almost every occasion and every level of dancer. The instructors are knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about helping students improve while having fun. The dance floor brings people together, but it's the friendships and sense of community that keep us coming back. I've met so many wonderful people here and shared countless laughs and unforgettable moments. The prices are comparable to other dance studios in Honolulu, and the value goes far beyond the lessons themselves. If you're looking for a place to learn, stay active, meet great people, and enjoy the joy of dancing, I highly recommend Aloha Dancesport. read more

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Great quality dance wear and customer service! I would definitely shop there again. We found exactly what we were looking for.

This is a large dance space. The studio is ran by a husband and wife team. They a professional dancers and teacher. They teach children and adults classes. And the teach private classes. They also hold weekend dances for adult put on shows. I use them for Latin Ballroom lessons for my niece while she was here on vacation. It was $45 for 45 minutes. She enjoy her private lessons. This studio was welcome, friendly and clean. My niece had a fabulous experience learn some Latin Ballroom for the first time. read more

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A little hard to find. Parking is available across (at Ohana Hale Marketplace). Pretty clean and they have restrooms inside. Just a little small and the mirrors are not mainted really good. Overall, I would still go to this place but not really the best studio. read more

Great vibes... First time I came because I saw from an online search they have salsa dance socials. Then found out the were accepting new young vibrant dancers for their formation group and I joined! Then I was gone for a year, came back picking up where I left off. they are like family (: Family and friend oriented! Parking... Infront on street you have metered parking, free after hours or weekends. Behind is limited. Best chance to park in the big parking lot infront where Ross is. The dance space... There are two! Big room, small room. Restrooms in both. And mirrors all around! Back entrance to small room. Front entrance to big room. Sometimes you have classes happening in both at once. Like Brazilian zouk happens in small room while hula/tahitian class is happening in big room. These are other dance groups that rent out the space. Big enough for 30 close dancers, or a 15 people group to Waltz around. Wooden floors. Mirrors all around. They clean everyday. Well maintained. The place represents the owners well. They have a great reputation. Events... They are active on Facebook where they post upcoming events. Really fun themes, checked out their 50s style swing and the Thanksgiving holiday. Christmas parties they do gift exchange. Always potluck style. Classes... I've gone to their classes. Classes are an hour long. Different category of dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. People are nice and helpful, don't be afraid to ask for a dance or some help on footwork (; I've taken private lessons too, with Lucas and another female teacher. Havent taken with Yanna but I heard she's really good. A friend of mine only dances with her, and has won at national competitions with her. For performers interested... There are showcases throughout the year just inquire with the owners Lucas or Yanna. And their big annual ball at Sheraton ballroom or another island hotel ballroom! They always bring in an international competition level dance couple to perform. I've been inspired by what I've seen. Come to watch or If you come to dance... bring your bag with a pair of dance shoes. Snack, water jug. Maybe small towel! Even a change of clothe. They have lockers, they have clean restrooms with stalls you can change in. They have a fridge and silk usually reserved for the potluck events. I'll be sure to post photos next time for yelp checkins! read more

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Salsa Aloha Dancesport in Hawaii. I am impressed by how amazing these dancers are! Definitely checkout this social thats held every tuesday in Waikiki, Honolulu , HI Excellent air conditioning, welcoming instructors and dancers, and beautifully maintained floor for dancing! Loved the way they teach good form and practices...it SHOWS in their dancers!10/10 would recommend https://www.facebook.com/DRD67/ read more

Big Great place And friendly people. Wish There was a Space On Maui like This! Parking needs help is all

I was invited by a dear friend to teach Hula with a group of Canadians visiting the islands. It was at Aloha DanceSports. I met Yanna for the first time and she was left a wonderful impression with me. A professional ballroom dancer, and very down to earth. We also discussed future projects that I may need a bigger studio. Definite recommend!!! read more

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My midweek pick-me-up. A few months ago, some friends wanted to get back into dance and I decided to try and join them just for fun. Since then, I've stopped by Kim's beginner hip hop at least once a month on Wednesday nights at 6:30. Kim keeps the fire going on class but breaks things down step by step so that everyone can follow. She's also very encouraging and pushes us out of our comfort zone each time. Issa party. I will have to say that studio parking is nonexistent, like most inner city studios. I get by with parking in the Ward Starbucks/Ohana Hale Marketplace parking and grabbing a bite to eat/a drink of coffee there before or after class. Studio 2 (where Kim's classes are taught) is also small. There's a bathroom inside the studio, but no showers or changing rooms, so keep that in mind. Now that I'm done with school, I want to be more consistent. I love taking classes here and can't wait to add more to my repertoire (like beginner R&B and beginner/intermediate jazz). KIM'S IG HANDLE: @kim.smokey.pak If you're trying to find the studio: 1. Walk across the street from Ohana Hale Marketplace and walk under the stairwell on the right. 2. Turn the corner of the building (to the left) and walk all the way down towards the pet shop 3. You will see a door on your left right before the pet shop that has a sign that says "Aloha Dancesport Center." And if not, you'll see a stairwell with the door wide open. 4. Walk up the staircase. Studio 2 is on the right and studio 1 is on the left 5. HAVE THE BEST TIME YASSSSS read more

My husband and I learned our first dance choreography from Lucas, and we strongly recommend him! From the beginning, he was kind, friendly and encouraging and explained things in a way beginners could understand. Unlike some other dance studios in the area, he was also transparent about his pricing, which we appreciated, and it was a really great value! Our dance was a hit with our wedding guests and we also had a blast doing it. Thank you, Lucas! read more

OMG! I've never taken ballroom lessons before so I honestly can't compare this studio with any other studio on the island. The studio is beautiful, appealing and looks very professional. I started taking group lessons then eventually private lessons. Owner and dance instructor Lucas is very patient and passionate about dance. I would recommend this dance studio to anyone who wants to learn ballroom dancing for fun, to compete or stay fit. It can be overwhelming at first. Don't give up because you'll eventually build confidence and feel a sense of accomplishment and happiness. read more

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I dropped in on a group salsa lesson and I was able to borrow a pair of ballroom dancing shoes. The owner, Lucas, was the teacher and he did a great job. He was very friendly and was good at instructing. The dance he choreographed was a lot of fun and all of the regular dancers there were very nice and encouraging. The facility was surprisingly large and nice, you can't tell at all from the outside of the building. Although I'm not able to fit dancing into my schedule, I definitely recommend Aloha Dancesport to anyone who is interested in trying it! read more

Awesome place to learn ballroom dances. They got professional teacher, nice dance floor and fun, kind students. Moreover, great location.

There are two studios on the second floor so make sure if you don't see anyone they could be in the studio next door. Parking is across the street. The studio seems to be shared with different dance groups. Samir the owner of the Salsa studio is a nice guy. Check Yelp for studio schedule. Salsa lesson is from 8-9pm but I highly recommend taking a private lesson. $10 for the lesson and $5 for the social. read more

My son is 14years old hem learning a lot with yanna and lucas fantastic professional teachers choreographers and patient with kids. Plus fabulous clean and large dance floor. read more

My husband and I signed up for 6 lessons here to practice our first dance. We worked exclusively with Lucas (the owner) on our choreography and dance moves. He was absolutely great! Our first dance was a HUGE hit with our wedding guests and it was beautifully captured on photo/video on our wedding day to cherish for years to come. I was deciding between Arthur Murray and Aloha DanceSport and I ultimately chose Aloha Dancesport. I felt good about this decision due to: A. Affordability - the lessons here were definitely more reasonable priced B. Location/Studio Size - Studio was much bigger and less crowded. I didn't like having other couples on the dance floor as we were practicing. It'd be hard to hear my music! I definitely preferred Aloha DanceSport because they have two separate studios and the instructors were very flexible in setting up lesson times.We always had more than enough space to practice and didn't have to share the dance floor with other couples. C. Ease of scheduling and paying for classes - I was able to text Lucas to set up lessons and he was always more than accommodating for our schedules. We typically did evening and weekend classes. He was even able to have a lesson on a holiday! D. Supporting Local! I love that it's a husband-wife duo and they opened this lovely studio to pursue their passion for dance. You can definitely tell they love what they do and they have awesome photographs from some of their performances hanging on the walls. Overall, we had a great experience and I would highly recommend for other couples to take a look if they want to improve/freshen up some dance moves before the wedding or any other occasion! I was super impressed with my husband, he never did dance classes before and within six lessons, he was able to memorize a 4 minute choreography and twirl me in the air! I was so proud of him and what we both had accomplished in a short amount of time (4 months worth of practicing). read more

I'm only rating it four stars because I haven't gotten the full spectrum of service but I have to say the owner Luke was very friendly and very knowledgeable. My fiancé and I really enjoyed our first dance session and his prices are VERY reasonable for first wedding dance lessons!!! read more

Super happy with Lucas and what he was able to do with limited time. Like a lot of ppl, my fiancé and I waited till the last second to think about the first dance but he was able to come up with a dope routine in just 1 class and then we came back for only 1 more class just to refine some things and add a few moves. Definitely worth looking into if you're worried about the first dance! read more

Aloha dancesport is a great school for all types of social dancing. Lucas is the owner and he teaches ballroom, salsa, latin, and swing. Aloha dancesport has numerous teachers offering group and private classes. I go to Lucas' ballroom class and his salsa / merengue class. Lucas was trained in New York City and we are lucky to have a teacher of his caliber here in Honolulu. I also go to Samir's Salsa class. Samir is very organized in his approach to teaching salsa. He breaks down the steps in a logical manner which is what I need when learning salsa. He is an excellent teacher and a kind person. When I see him out at the clubs, he is very encouraging and he offers good tips. If you are looking for any type of social dancing then Aloha dancesport is a great place to go. They have a new dance studio. One grand ballroom and a second dance room. read more

l am very happy for my Professional Ballroom teachers "Yanna & Lucas" to open a fabulous dance studio. It is the BEST, HUGE, COMFORTABLE & CLEAN dance studio in Honolulu. I feel great while I am taking lesson there. They offer private & a lot of group techniques classes for all ages. l love the classes, it helps me improving my dance steps & posture a lot. I feel wonderful after every single lesson. They host social dance party there, a couple time per month. Please phone them for further information. read more

When I was a young girl, I always had this vision about what a ballroom studio would look like. I always imagined that it would be beautiful with large floors and lots of music. Yanna and Lucas has created just such a space for those of us who not only love to dance but love the art of dancing. The studio is beautifully decorated and, quite possibly, has the best floor in town! Yanna and Lucas offers a variety of classes, not just ballroom but yoga, as well, among other things. As performers and teachers, it really doesn't get any better! Yanna and Lucas have been performing professionally for years and their training is inpeccable! When I first watched them perform, i remember thinking that I wanted to dance like that. Lucas has been teaching me for years now. As a teacher, he is patient and teaches in a way that helps me understand the movements. I, now, look at all those ballroom videos and think, 'I can do that!' I am a much better dancer thanks to Yanna and Lucas. So, if you're looking for a studio with a nice floor, interested in ballroom, or yoga, or any of the other dance classes that's offered, I highly encourage you to check it out. I promise, you will not be disappointed! read more

Fabulous! The best private dance studio in Hawaii. New and clean with a wonderful new floor large enough for any ballroom dance routine. This is the 6th dance studio that i have danced in and it is clearly the best....cannot ask for more. read more

This is not only a beautiful facility with a dance floor designed especially to absorb the impact on joints,etc. for the dancer, (you'll not find that any other place here in HNL), but it is owned by two top professional dancers who know how to bring the best out of their students! So, if you love to dance, and want to learn correct technique and have fun while learning, this is the dance center for you! We are very fortunate to have Lucas and Yanna here in Honolulu, come and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! read more