The school is extremely unprofessional, and unorganized. My daughter was enrolled with them for 3…read moreyears and has done multiple classes with them. They wanted me to move my daughter down a level but I am unable to take her that day. So the teacher called me and was extremely rude and even said "if I have to put in the effort to come to work then you can put in the effort to take your daughter to class". After this call my daughter told me "how can I return if the teacher doesn't want me in her class". Dance should be done for the love of dance, the children do their best and practice because they love it , they don't need to feel humiliated to belittled. The teachers should be better educated on how to deal with children and have as good of a understanding for child psychology as they do for dance.

This is a first class dance school! My daughters have been dancing here for 5 years now. The ballet…read moreprogram is ranked top 5 in Canada. Miss Bell is loved by all her students, which have succeeded to scholarships at the National Ballet in Winnepeg and Julliard in NY. The year end performance is also a spectacular showing of talent which the kids perform full ballet ensembles and musicals at the Living Arts Centre. Some performances include Swan Lake, Mama Mia and Glee.

As a graduating student of Annex Dance Academy, I can confidently say this studio has been a safe,…read moresupportive space that helped shape me into the dancer I am today. I've truly loved my time here, and if you're looking for a place to grow, belong, and be inspired, then this is the studio for you!

Great dance studio. My girls have been here for 4 years now. Annex Dance Academy has great teachers…read moreand cater to their dance families with great personal care. Kids love it and they make it easy for parents!

Sue is an amazing dancer, a fantastic instructor, and hilarious to boot. I started taking belly…read moredancing lessons here a few years ago with some friends. We were able to get semi-private lessons (just the three of us) for a great price. Belly dancing is hard work, but Sue is great about explaining exactly what your body needs to do when you're working on those isolations! After several months of belly dancing, I started taking Get Fit Fast classes here too. These are hour-long strength training sessions that will kick your ass. You never do the same thing twice, and you will definitely feel it the next day. The Belly Dance Fit classes are even better -- your legs, butt and stomach will hate you, but you'll never look better. If I hadn't moved to Vancouver, I'd still be taking classes at Hip Kik several times a week!

As the owner of a small dance and fitness business, I found it valuable to take beginner classes…read morewith a seasoned instructor like Sue. She helped me with my technique and exposed me to some great Arabic music. She was also generous enough to extend my voucher so that I could get a head start as a beginner belly dancer. I really liked her classes for the core workout, the friendly atmosphere, and music. I left there as a fan of lAmr Diab!

A2D2 is a company owned by 3 sisters who live and breathe aerial dance. They are truly talented as…read moreperforming artists and as teachers. I have been attending classes at A2D2 for over 1 year and I have never missed a class. I found out about A2D2 Aerial Dance Cirque Company through a client. I have no dance experience, horrible flexibility and have never tried anything close to circus classes before. It had always been a childhood dream that my parents couldn't provide. I started out with HOOP lessons and Samantha (one of the sisters) was so welcoming. She taught me at my own pace and gave every student so much attention. The other girls in the class were welcoming and encouraging and we've all become friends. It is a class that I look forward to all week. I never use to have any hobbies but HOOP has turned working out into a whole new experience. Through this, I am more fit, flexible and I am proud of myself after every class. I have just started their Silks class as well and I have fallen in love with it already. I recently moved but still travel 1 hour each way because this studio is worth it. I recommend A2D2 if you have ever thought about aerial dance or are looking for a new workout. They also offer an aerial fitness class that combines HOOP and Silks if you want to get a taste of this amazing experience. This class is more than a workout, it is a challenge that I conquer every week with friends.

Excellent! Everyone at our wedding thoroughly enjoyed their performances. My only regret was not…read moregetting the aerial performance (but our venue couldn't support the rigging.) Will be recommending them to everyone!

We took advantage of the free trial for piano, and really liked Lise (piano teacher)! Very…read moreprofessional, patient and a good teacher. The location is convenient, and the school is very accommodating on scheduling. They are flexible and went out of their way to meet my needs and fit my schedule. Really enjoying it so far, learning a lot! They also have promotions, we recently signed up. School itself is fully stocked with a variety of instruments, the facility is clean and very modern. The staff and the space provide for a great learning environment, also convenient is that they have scheduled (but check in advance!) PA day camps.

My daughter started taking piano lessons at the Richmond Hill location last month. She likes her…read moreclasses and connected with the teacher. However, we are very disappointed with the service we received from the receptionists. After the third class, the receptionists asked us to change the class time to accommodate another student who wants to extend her class time from 30 to 45 minutes. When we declined the request, they continued to pressure us saying the other parent brings in more business with two kids and longer class times. After we reminded them about what we agreed to, they finally let us keep our time slot. However, we don't feel they valued our business and will consider going elsewhere.

My 5 year old daughter loves attending her dance class. For the past 3 years I have had the…read moreopportunity to witness the confidence my daughter gained through her love of dance. The teachers are patient and most of all passionate in what they do and how they teach young children. We continue to have a wonderful experience with Mrs. Lawrence and her teachers. Throughout the year parents have an opportunity to get a "sneak peak" of our children's progress and at the end of the dance season families are able to attend the recital and watch all the hard work on stage. I look forward to our 2018-2019 season. Lina Castillo

I volunteered with this dance company and I had a wonderful time. June Lawerence School of Dance…read morehas a wonderful staff and their students are all talented children with a passion for the school and dance. June herself is a kind hearted person that treats all of her staff and students like family. I only volunteered with them for a short time, but I felt so welcomed and I would be proud to be a part of this company again or even to start dancing with this company myself.

EM Barre 101 is more ballet moves than what I am accustom to. Barre3 & Physique 57 and Pure barre…read moreis what I was expecting or some variation to that. Nice space, but no a/c today... a very humid day. No cardio. Basically, coordination and a few balance moves with many plies. Let early. I suppose if you are used to this type of barre class it would be fine, but this was not want I had expected.

Love taking class here. This place is perfect for those who used to dance back in the day and still…read moremiss it! If you have taken a lot of dance in your youth, it can be tough to find the right fit amidst the whole ballet-fitness craze. There are a lot of adult beginner ballet classes out there (Extension Room actually offers some, so does the National Ballet School adult program, Dance Teq, City Dance Corps, InStudio) but if you have already done a lot of ballet before, the pace can be a bit slow/basic. Then there are intermediate ballet classes at serious ballet studios, but if you aren't dancing regularly anymore, it can be intimidating or too hard! Or the other students will all be really young! Finally, there are barre fitness studios like barre3, barreworks, barre beautiful, etc., which I enjoy for the workout, but they are not that "dance-y" if you are craving that. They are more like fitness classes that use the barre as a tool, but there isn't much choreography and most moves are done with feet in parallel, as opposed to proper ballet positions. Enter the Extension Room -- the barre 101 class is like a legit ballet barre but with weights for an added upper body challenge (think plies, tendus, degages, adage, grand battements in the same sequence one would expect from an "real" ballet class) and the allegro boot camp made me feel like I was really dancing for the first time in ages! I talked with some of the other students and many were like me, people who had studied dance recreationally and were looking for a way to keep dancing in an accessible and fun environment. It helps that all the instructors are/were dancers, often at major ballet/contemporary companies. Watching them demonstrate with beautiful technique is inspiring and they have good eyes for form and give useful corrections. I do think it would be really helpful to have some dance background for these classes, even though they are supposed to be for anyone. That being said, if you have no dance background at all, the barre 101 class is a good place to start (slower pace, barre helps with balance). I found the allegro bootcamp quite challenging (in a good way), and I think it would be hard to keep up for those less familiar with common ballet steps. It is also way harder to do certain steps without the support of the barre! I haven't tried their yoga, mat pilates, or bosu ball classes yet but it looks like there's quite a bit of variety in their schedule. Facilities are stunning and make it a pleasure to come here. High ceiling, chandeliers, nice sprung floors, etc. It's not a surprise that the space can be rented our for parties/weddings/corporate functions... I also like that they provide mats and weights, plus there are energy balls and juices/smoothies available for purchase. The change rooms have showers and small lockers. The location is a bit random, but actually easy to reach by the 504 streetcar and there is free street parking in the area too. Plus, for Yelper bonus points, it is in close proximity to a number of good snack/coffee spots like Roselle, Tandem Coffee, and Odin;) Very important!!

​Jacqueline's School of Dance (JSOD) is a highly-rated, family-friendly and inclusive studio in…read morePickering. It offers training in diverse styles, including strong foundational Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop, for all ages starting at two. ​The studio is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, patient instructors, and focus on holistic development and confidence building, rather than just high-pressure competitive training. It's known as a supportive dance community.