My husband found Creative Dance Theatre 3 years ago when we were looking to move to another studio…read moreafter aging out of the current school. I messaged with the owner and office manager and my child was able to attend a class to see if it was good fit. It was. First year they took tap/ballet and a yoga class. Year 2 was tap/ballet and cheer/pop, year 3 is ballet/contemporary and Acro. They have a wide variety of classes, with varying age groups, offered daily at various times, making it easy to find a class to fit your child's age and schedule. Because it is a small studio, it is a more personalized experience. Class sizes are a reasonable amount, the same teachers teach year to year, the owner and office manager are very responsive to emails (my primary way of communication). The school dance "year" follows SDUSD schedule. Starting in August and finishing in May. The yearly recital is held in May and is optional. If your dancer wants to participate they can, but if they prefer not to do they do not have to and their dance "year" ends at the end of the current payment cycle (end of February). In addition to dance classes during the year, they have added dance camps. They host birthday parties and have a summer session if kids want to dance during the summer. Since the summer classes are a shorter length of time it is a great time to try a type of dance that your dancer may not be as sure of. With that said if your child is at an age where they can do 2 different classes with an age range for example ballet/tap 4-6 years old or ballet/tap 6-9 years old if you start in one class and feel like your child would be a better fit in another you can swap. I think it is dependent upon the teacher agreeing. I feel like when we switched to this studio my child did the younger and older class and the teacher is like "they would be fine in either" so we selected the older aged class. The teachers do a great job of teaching a group of kids with varying experiences. They are patient and explain the dance steps and make recommendations or modifications based on the child. The classes are a stretch, warm up, dance and then dismissal. Since this is a non competitive school each child is met where they are and allowed to learn and grow at their own pace. The other thing, I have enjoyed as well as my child is that while there is an "adult" teacher there is also a "student" teacher. These are usually students who are in high school who also dance at the studio. Many of these student teachers have been dancing at CDT since they were the age of my child! Billing switched last year from monthly to 3 payments spread out at enrollment, November and February. If doing the block payments is an issue if you reach out to the owner and office manager they are very reasonable with finding payment terms that work with your family and budget. If you take multiple classes there is a 10% discount. The dress code is dance wear but they are very flexible in what the kids can wear. No pressure to buy from them or a certain studio. For ballet ( my child is not en pointe) I have ordered leotards and ballet shoes on Amazon. I also ordered tap shoes on Amazon, as at this age the size changes quickly. The studio even keeps a supply of shoes at the studio (usually previous dancers shoes in good condition) so if your child forgets them or maybe in between sizes you can "try before you buy." All of the information about the studio, pricing, classes, attire is found on their website. It is easy to communicate with the owner and office manager. If there was a downside I would say that it is not being able to communicate directly with your child's teacher if they might be absent (due to illness). I typically just email the office manager and owner and ask them to pass along the message but there have been some hiccups this year with some information being communicated and needing a response in one class but nothing was communicated in the other class. It was easily resolved by an email to the owner and office manager, and I understand they are busy managing a lot of teachers, kids, parents etc but it is truly the only compliant I can think of. If you live in the area, have a child in the area I highly recommend checking them out!

This studio is a great spot to help kids of all levels become comfortable with dancing! All of the…read morestaff are so welcoming, while providing the students a discipline of learning new skills. Rosie loves going to dance at this studio for the last five years!!!

Amazing dance community. Ms. Barbara ours here heart and soul into this place and you can tell…read more Thank you!

My daughter has danced here for over 10 years. I drive past two other dance studios for my daughter…read moreto dance here. The positive culture that Mrs Barbara has built at this studio is beyond reproach. All of the staff are role models for great dancers and good human beings.

LOVEEE THIS STUDIO, CONCEPT, AND INSTRUCTORS!!!! No words. This is the antithesis of the archetypal…read morestuffy and rigid dance class-soooo fun and soooo sexy/free spirited! I trained in a dance academy ballet, jazz, tap, (you name it!) from age 6-18 and after many years have reignited my love for it through MADHOUSE!!!!!! With that being said, I can appreciate the sexy, diverse, and inclusive vibe they facilitate across their dance formats which makes it 1000x more enjoyable to experience. I am currently streaming the video content which is A++ quality and I hope to make it in to some in-person classes soon!! To say the least, I am a huge fan and forever loyal to their vision. TRY IT, YOU WON"T REGRET IT!

Madhouse Dance is such a great place for us ladies to go and get a great workout, have some fun and…read morelearn some spicy moves! I bought a pack of classes during one of their sales as I was very interested in trying it. First off it's always a little intimidating going to a new work out class but everyone here was very friendly and made me feel welcomed. It is a safe space to express yourself and dance your heart out! All of the instructors I've had so far had amazing energy and shared some great moves that were also easy to follow. I suggest letting the check in person know it's your first class so they can guide you (like borrowing knee pads or grabbing a chair for certain classes). Other than my slight difficulty in finding it and somewhat limited parking (there's a small lot and street parking), I love this place and would highly recommend trying it!

Recently hosted a child's birthday party here, and I can't say enough about how seamless and joyful…read morethe entire experience was. From the moment we arrived, the staff had everything perfectly set up--decorations, music, and activities were all thoughtfully curated to keep the kids engaged and energized. Phenomenal instructor, warm, professional, and incredibly skilled at managing a lively group of little dancers. Definitely struck the perfect balance between structure and fun, guiding the kids through dance games, mini routines, and free movement that had everyone smiling from ear to ear. Five Star Birthday Party Experience !!! What really stood out was the studio's attention to detail. Prior to the birthday date, the studio's intake form and process made pre-planning seamless, we had to do nothing but show up. For the kiddos, Transitions between activities were smooth, the space was clean and safe, and the team handled everything--from setup to cleanup--with grace and efficiency. As a parent, it was a relief to simply enjoy the celebration without worrying about logistics.

I do dance here and it is amazing we learned so much as (Dance steps,new moves every day) and get…read moreto have lots of performances! instructors are amazing and nice! If you are looking for a studio come and check out Rap A Tap center for the arts!

During the month of October, this studio offered a free class almost everyday. My friend told me…read moreabout it and we checked out a few classes. Please keep in mind that this review will be about these classes. I think it's incredibly generous to offer this trial as it allows you to check out several types of dance styles and instructors. They have an app, which I found to be really easy to use. They clearly label which classes are part of the trial and provide confirmation and reminders. The schedule accommodated work schedules and if weekdays were too tight, they had classes on weekends as well. They have 3 studio rooms and they had a person checking people in which could let you know where the class you were taking would be. One studio was large and the other two were about half the size. Each has its own bathroom which was nice. I tried a few Bollywood classes, Latin dance, a barre class and a Tahitian class. While the Bollywood cardio and Latin classes were the most popular, the instructors were all very patient and energetic. The Bollywood cardio class wasn't geared to really teach moves but more for you to follow along as best as you can and hope you get it before the next move. My personal goal is to stay on beat and try to get 60-80% of any class I take which I was easily able to for the classes. There is plenty of parking and the rooms are clean. When I have some discretionary income I'll definitely come back to buy a package so I can keep shaking my groove thang.

This review is long overdue, but honestly, I've been coming to Studio K for years and it's not an…read moreexaggeration to say it's completely changed my life. When I first walked in, I had basically zero dance experience and no idea what to expect. Fast forward to today, and I've not only developed real dance skills, but also a level of confidence I never thought I'd have, and built some amazing friendships along the way. What truly sets Studio K apart is the instructors. Every single one of them is insanely talented, highly trained, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The class variety is another huge highlight. There's always something new to try, and I constantly find myself learning different styles and technique. I'm always leaving class feeling better than when I came. If you're even thinking about trying dance. whether you're a complete beginner like I was or more experienced, Studio K is the place to be!! I can't recommend it enough!!

My hula sister and I came by Wednesday night to check out this halau. We were greeted by the girls…read moreand instructor, Auntie Ida, whom advised us to change and follow along... luckily they were just stretching - that's easy ha! After stretches we went into some hula moves (Ka'o, huli, ami, kaholo, etc.) the moves are a little different than the ones we learned at our first halau. Anyways I really enjoyed this class; I love how Auntie Ida instructs and directs the moves. Feel and move with the sound of the beat... 1, 2, 1, 2... Cz ya know I can go off beat in my own little world. Its one helluva workout; I was drippn swagoo. Sorry Chuze Ima have to cancel my membership with ya'll Super excited for Monday night classes--- twerk time! I mean Tahitian!!

I've visited and searched online for a halau that I would enjoy dancing for and I've found it…read more "Kaleo" is a great place to meet people with the same interest as you. (Dancing Tahitian and Hula) I've been dancing with Ida for about 2 months now and I've enjoyed every moment of it. The men and women of Kaleo welcomes you with open arms. At first I was very shy and didn't speak to anyone but after a few classes I've made new friends and enjoy learning the new dances. If you're looking for a halau to just exercise or even to use your talent to participate with Tahiti Fete this is the place to be. We practice twice a week and Ida offers Hot Hula classes too. I've watched them and talk about a work out. On a side note: RAW MANA Fitness is also in this facility. Check them out if you need a personal trainer.

I come here regularly for the open practice floor space to practice bachata with a team. It's great…read moreto have a dance space that is reliably open to the community for practice. There are single-drop in rates, and packages for floor space. There are smaller rooms that can be booked as well, equipped with mirrors, ballet bars, audio equipment, adapter cables, and tripods for recording. The sign-in process is simple, just write your name/time in on a paper form and send a Venmo/Zelle electronic payment. No other registration/account/forms required for floor practice space. The owner, Yolanda is always so friendly and welcoming!

This review is for Anthony of Animo Dance. I was fortunate to take a beginner's salsa class here on…read morethe recommendation of our friend Evelyn. Shout out to CJ and Antonio for joining too. The instruction was clear, friendly, and encouraging. Plentiful parking. Great community and clean, well-lit facilities as well!

Really fun place to take dance classes…read more Bought a package of a bunch of classes at this studio and tried several of the classes and it was a lot of fun. I especially like the chair tease class and the burlesque choreography classes! The instructors are all very good dancers and because they also perform, they also instruct on connecting with your audience and the angle of your movements so all the moves will look good. Parking is really a nightmare in the lot, very few spots and the spots are very narrow, I got a couple of dings in this lot.

My husband actually introduced me to GTS via Instagram (he's a big fan). I always wanted to try…read moreburlesque but had many excuses why I couldn't (too far, no time, too big, can't dance). I finally said eff that, I'm going. Now I'm obsessed. I've taken four classes with Coco and I'm hooked. Yes it's far, yes I'm busy, yes I'm a big girl and I'm still not a born dancer. But when I'm shaking those hips and and gliding across the room, I come alive. If you are considering trying out GTS, stop. Just do. No more excuses. I'll see you there, I'll be the one doing a hair flip.

Beautiful facility and people were truely so welcoming and kind. I went to a Line Dancing class and…read moreit was a bit slow paced but mostly was not covering any of the dances you would do at an official line dance. (The music selected was not country-but my perspective is limited because I went to the one class.) I felt the $10 or $12 fee for a trial probably should have been waived. But if your looking for community and to move your body a bit and it is convenient, you might try it out.

Owners are rude, disorganized, and run a dirty venue…read more This review is for renting their space for a meditation They didn't tell us until the last minute about how to find the space causing confusion for us and some of our guests Trash cans were overflowing with trash from a past event. Our event was at 9am, so they clearly don't clean daily Bathroom is dirty and space in general is kind of run down. The place looks better with the lights off. What's worse is the staff would keep walking into the space during the meditation and interrupted our meditation I would not recommend

I have been having the most fun reconnecting with ballet as an adult again with Balletiquette. The…read moreadult schedule aligns with a typical 9-5 work schedule and I'm actually able to take 2-3 classes a week vs other studios who don't take that into account. The studio is very cute and homey. The teachers are lovely and the owner is a fabulous teacher with creative choreography and great instruction. I'm new to this studio after recently moving to San Diego, but I can't wait to get to take more classes and learn more about what balletiquette has to offer.

I've really enjoyed the beginner dance classes. I've heard great things about their Pilates classes…read moreas well but still need to try out. The instructors are welcoming, encouraging, and make learning fun for all skill levels. The atmosphere is positive and supportive, and I learn something new every class. Highly recommend for someone with any skill level.