NOT for ballet. other styles of dance might be passable but the ballet instruction is dangerously…read moreincorrect. my step-daughters have been attending here for years and it's literally painful to watch the performances because of the lack of proper technique en pointe and the complete disregard for the tenets of ballet as a discipline and an art form. beyond this, the performances are just additional money-making opportunities for the business and are torturous to sit through. if you're serious about dance, avoid this place.

I am going to give Alisa's Dance Academy (ADA) a mixed review…read more My daughter has been going here for two years now. In two years, I have seen some amazing dances from ADA students. ADA has a team of dancers called the ADA Elites that competes in dance competitions. These ADA Elites girls are amazingly talented and dedicated. Every year, ADA has Nutcracker performance at the Westlake Performing Art Center. My daughter was a part of this event for one year. It was an incredible experience for both her and me. The whole show was also accompanied by Westlake high school live orchestra. It was Alisa's intention to promote art, dance and music amongst young kids. Hats off, Alisa. It's truly an admirable effort and production. Now the not so good.... The first year my daughter went to ADA, she went to her first ballet class and afterwards she told me she hated it. She almost gave up and refused to go back the next week. This was coming from a girl who had been going to dance classes 3+ years before ADA. She kept her dance classes on my urging and things did get better. I talked to one of the mom of a girl in her class. It turned out, this girl had the same problem. Apparently, the teacher was speaking nasty stuff to the girls during the first class. I was quite appalled. I never had this happened to my daughter before. Her previous dance places had been all nice people. Thankfully, I had not seen this teacher the next year. The second year was better, my daughter took two classes: ballet and jazz. Compared to last year, the ballet teacher this year was super nice. She's kind and compassionate. But my daughter recital piece was way too simple. Because of this, she did not like ballet as much as jazz. The jazz teacher was young but talented. She had choreographed quite a nice piece for the 12 girls in her class. My daughter loved going to the jazz class. My daughter would be coming back for her 3rd year in ADA next Fall. She would also be going there for summer camp. She also said she would want to participate in Nutcracker again. Hopefully we have a great experience again.

It's difficult to find adult dance instruction in Austin geared towards the older dancer, but…read moreSynergy's Silver Swan ballet program does just that. Theoretically, one should be at least 55+ to enroll, but exceptions can be made! The instructor, Maureen Slabaugh, is certified by the Royal Academy of Dance to teach under their Silver Swans model and does an outstanding job of making the class work for both absolute beginners as well as dancers with some level of experience. Currently classes are offered two days a week. I enrolled two years ago and really wonder why I didn't find out about Silver Swans years ago!! I hadn't taken a ballet class in at least 25 years and I simply love it! Highly recommend.

I've been taking adult ballet (Silver Swans class) for 2 years and it has been a fantastic…read moreexperience all around. Maureen is a phenomenal teacher - encouraging and nonjudgmental when you need it, excellent with technical details and technique when you need it. It's not just a good workout, it's also REALLY good for our brains! Every class has something a little extra challenging to work our memory and keep us on our toes. The classes are structured like the ballet classes of my childhood - first the barre, then the center. Maureen is great at giving options for newcomers and experienced students, and making sure everyone is both comfortable and challenged. She is also really good at helping people modify if they are injured or need to take additional care. Synergy itself is staffed with cheerful friendly people and it's always a pleasure to be there.

I have been taking dance classes at Balance for years and absolutely love it. Krista's classes are…read moretruly the balm to my soul -- I always walk out smiling and feeling better than when I came in. Also, a huge shoutout to Maria, who works so hard to keep the studio clean and welcoming and always greets students with a smile. The positive energy at this studio is something really special.

I came in for the 11am Aerial Silks Beginner class and had a bit of a rough first impression. When…read moreI walked up to the front desk in the main studio, the receptionist was looking down at her computer and didn't greet me. I stood there for a moment trying not to interrupt, but when she finally looked up she seemed visibly annoyed, almost like a "what do you want?" expression. I let her know I was there for the Silks class and she told me to go to the building across the parking lot. The interaction felt pretty short and awkward. Aerial Silks is already intimidating if you have no experience, so having this type of first impression really made me question if I even wanted to patron the establishment. That said, the class itself completely turned the experience around. Ashley, our instructor, was fantastic. She was super patient, encouraging, and kind. Aerial silks can be intimidating if you're new, but she made the class fun and approachable. I ended up having a great time and almost forgot about the front desk interaction by the end of it. If the front desk experience had matched the quality of the class, this would easily be a 5-star review. I would definitely come back for Ashley's class, especially now that I know I can go straight to the other building.

Erik and Consuelo are great salsa teachers. The ladies will love it. Best place for salsa lessons…read morein south Austin

Just finished my first private salsa lesson with Erik, and I can't stop smiling! The new studio…read morespace off of North Lamar is airy and pleasant, with wonderful light but a private feel. Erik has a splendid teaching style that really put me at ease and felt very natural to understand. Of course, he started the lesson asking what I was looking to get out of it, and he truly delivered! It was the perfect combination of technique that I needed and some really fun partner dancing where we focused on how to follow a lead. I would definitely recommend a private lesson to anyone playing with the idea. I look forward to all that Impulso dance studio has to offer!

Best studio to learn how to dance salsa and bachata in Austin!!…read more I really like how they have a belt system for their class progression, it motivates you to keep learning! Each class has a curriculum of skills to master. Their most popular day is Tuesday, when they offer both salsa and bachata classes for all levels. They also their dance social at 10pm that day. Shoutout to the instructors, especially Hannah, Michael, Morgan, Joseph, Kaitlyn, Marcus, and Favian - they are all fabulous! I would also highly recommend taking private lessons with them to accelerate your learning and get personalized feedback.

I randomly choose this place to go try Salsa and Bachata last week!! And omg I loved it there…read more Instructors are super chill and fun! I felt welcome and learned slowly from the basic styling to few steps. There was a social dancing after the classes and we stayed there for a while to see other people dance and dance with them on a few songs. These was amazing. Im going there again Tuesday and excited to learn more steps and dance!!!

A wonderful variety of dance classes - not just ballet. Good step by step (all pun intended)…read moreinstructions. Spacious rooms.

I wish there were a separate listing for the Pilates at Ballet Austin. I have been going for a year…read moreand a half. I've had several instructors and they are all awesome. I just wish they stayed teaching here longer. Equipment is good. Reception staff friendly and efficient. I

We did a chair tease class for a bachelorette party this weekend! Courtney was our instructor and…read moreshe made us SO fun. An accessible activity for all, but also highly fun and personalized. I highly recommend for any group souring!

I did the aerial silk beginners class with my girlfriend our instructor was Lily, she was so nice…read more we had such a fun time trying something new and we definitely want to try all of their classes now lol.

My daughter started at TTD when she was 3. After 7 years of dance, 3 on the dance team, she was cut…read morefrom the team. Throughout her time at Tarrytown dance, we were told she was doing great and was a beautiful dancer. Never did they say she needed help or was not meeting the expectations of the team. I understand not making teams and setting a high bar but she's a good dancer and at least should have seen being cut from the team as a possibility.

My daughter started at Tarrytown dance when she was 2 1/2. She is 4 now. We've done creative…read moremovement, ballet/tap combo, the Frozen summer camp, and a Barbie winter break camp. Basically, anything they offer, we sign up for. My daughter's dance classes here are the only activity she asks to do each and every semester (and even in the breaks between). Here are some of the things we love-- 1. The studio is the kind of place that builds community around it. I've made friends there. She's made friends. It's a warm and welcoming place. We didn't know anyone in town when we started taking here, and I feel so blessed that we stumbled into such a friendly place. 2. I love that the owner, Leigh, actually teaches classes. And she's phenomenal. Which I guess isn't surprising since she's been teaching dance since she was 16! Because she is a huge ball of energy and super fun, the girls love her, but she also is no push over. She keeps everyone in line. They learn a ton, even in the creative movement classes. She's found the balance we all strive for as parents and want from our kids' teachers. 3. At the end of the year they do a performance on the big stage at Westlake HIgh School. I can not tell you how special and cool this made my little girl feel-she was beaming like she was a movie star. There is not a kids activity in Austin I would recommend more. It's just a really special place that has clearly been grown with love by a kind, fun, smart lady.

I never really leave reviews but I just wanted to make others aware that at this location at least,…read moretwo of us applied for a dance instructor role that had been posted online and were brought in multiple times for a dance lesson and trial. We were told they were wanting to grow the business and that we didn't need to have prior ballroom experience (we came from other dance fields), and that a big part of the role was customer service and sales. Both of us interviewing were in contact throughout the process, and both of us were completely ghosted by the owner despite multiple emails. I understand if we weren't the best fit, but to not ever give us closure in the process was very disappointing and unprofessional. Ghosting people is hurtful.

The QC Fred Astaire studio is pretty great. Instructors (morgan) are very good. Patient…read more Competent, appropriately funny, good at communicating corrections when needed in a supportive manner. Flexible lesson options meet most budgets.

Great people. These are the folks you want to learn from in…read morethe greater Austin area put on your dance shoes and get down to see them.

I love Four on the Floor. Every Tuesday they teach lessons at the Fed. Lessons are incredible cheap…read more($45 for 4 classes) and a lot of fun. Most importantly, you don't need a partner. I repeate, you don't need a partner. While you're learning different steps, you rotate partners every few minutes. See ladies and gentlemen? If you want to learn, you can totally come alone. Now that I've belabored that point, Four on the Floor is a great resource for learning how to swing dance. I'm on my second class, and I'll definitely be back for another!