I've been dancing for a couple of years and have been taking classes with LA Jitterbug for about 6…read moremonths. I honestly wish I had come here earlier in my dancing journey. Steve and Chanzie were some of the main characters in the "Alive and Kicking" documentary and thought they looked cool and I should try them out. Luckily, in addition to being cool, they are fantastic(!) teachers that teach you how to look smooth when dancing. I'm still a beginner, so looking more "natural" is super fun to work on because it makes dancing so much more enjoyable and playful. They're the perfect teachers to help someone like me that is still trying to lose his two left feet. When I started my swing dance journey, *any* form of dancing terrified me. Once I learned the basics, going to Steve, Hunter, Chanzie, and Steve's wife Karine really helped elevate my skills and improved my confidence on the dance floor. They've totally recharged my interest in dancing and my desire to become a better dancer and I'd recommend them to anyone at any level. I also love how they let you record the end-of-class recap so you remember what was covered and can practice at home. Not a lot of teachers allow this and it's super appreciated. Hope to one day take their "advanced" classes!

Prior to joining this amazing group to learn about swing dancing, i had not danced at all, no…read morerhythm, two left feet & had never actually learned any other type of dancing. Despite my unfortunate disadvantages, I was welcomed by all instructors and fellow students. It's created a core group of friends now, a sense of community and you guessed it an even bigger love and appreciation for swing dancing. Steve's charisma, knowledge and unique and often personal promoting style have helped me development into the dancer I am today and would ultimately love to become. Chanzie's kind, diligent and creative teaching methods let me shine in ways that not only create a safe but also a fun environment to learn. Karine's attentiveness, stylings and blend of knowing how to lead/follow + how the follow should feel during moves create such a personal & healthy instructor / pupil synergy that it makes me constantly want to grow as a dancer. There are also guest instructors that mix things up like Hunter & Shawn among many others that add so much to the classes! Everson's love of dancing shines here and if you are looking for a fun spot to grow as a dancer, learn or just brush up then you should stop reading this and go now.

She's amazing it's a great class and a fabulous studio and I want just a pointe bar class adult. Okread more

As a former professional dancer (and now recreational adult dancer and performer), I think Leigh's…read moreclasses are FABULOUS! When I moved to LA, her class was my favorite of all the ones that I tried. Her class offers all of these things that are nearly impossible to find in one teacher/class: 1. Class is technically challenging, but she offers a variety of levels, so there's a class for everyone. 2. Leigh truly cares about each of her students and is kind and patient, but she also knows exactly when to push. 3. Leigh is an experienced and knowledgable teacher who expertly crafts classes that make sense (i.e., the barre builds on itself and connects to the center). And if you take multiple classes from her, you'll see that her classes build on each other as well! This is an INVALUABLE skill and asset that not all teachers can provide. 4. Leigh's combos are the perfect mix of dancey, technically challenging, beautiful, and FUN. 5. Leigh puts a lot of time and effort into finding a variety of awesome music. She even features special music in her Halloween and holiday classes! 6. If you take Leigh's class on Zoom, it's truly one of the best around. She is INCREDIBLY accommodating when it comes to her Zoom students; she's always checking in to see if there are questions in the "home studios," and offers modifications for EVERY combo for those of us with less space. She also offers encouragement and corrections to her Zoom students (a rare find these days)! 7. Her website is also super clear and easy to navigate and class registration is very smooth! In summary, I HIGHLY recommend Leigh's class; she and her community are so welcoming, and I can't say enough good things about her skills as a teacher (and you will likely be distracted by her high developpes when she demonstrates - she is a wonderfully inspiring role model and dancer!). Bonus: if you are seeking performing opportunities, she has a company (Leigh Purtill Ballet Company) that dancers can join either in-person or remotely.

Considering I've never taken dance classes before, I have nothing to compare Salsa Feroz to. But…read morefrom my personal experiences, it was awesome! Purchased a package for 10 lessons for salsa classes taught by Arlene, a salsa expert, instructor, choreographer and a co-owner of the dance studio. The instructions were clear & at a good pace. Heck, even I can follow along. As each class progresses, she'll go a bit further teaching you other steps & moves and how to incorporate them so it will actually look like salsa dancing. The classes are a lot of fun. The others in the class are very friendly and also there to have fun. If I have any gripes, it would be for a couple of people who can't seem to follow Arlene's easy to understand instructions. Other than that... this class is totally worth taking. It's a great form of exercise and the hour goes back rather quickly. It's something fun to get out of your comfort zone and you're probably finding your new "thing" Contact her and sign up!

Do you want to dance or what? I wanted to dance and that's what I got.! :) I came in as a shy…read morebeginner (on my own because friends didn't want to come with) and I learned immediately. Arlene was my instructor for almost 3 years and she always made it fun and stylish. I had so much fun that I joined her performance team. She's got a good amount of experience under her belt. She's got styling for the ladies and good leads for the Leads, and GAWD do we have fun! Look, this is a great way to get to know people, friends, yourself....and so on. If you're contemplating on going just drag a bunch of friends with you. If your fav. t.v. show is on, record it. This is the age of technology people! You owe it to yourself. In fact, come to one of our socials and have a first dance with me! She teaches in Pasadena, Duarte, South Pasadena, Alhambra, and wherever they have a floor. The classes and private lessons are reasonable. See you soon! Olivia

He was a great teacher and social dance Host. Business is closed. Lives overseas now. Lucky him!read more

I am not a dancer…read more That being said, Wednesday night's beginner's course with Joel was enjoyable. Joel's instruction is easy to follow and at a good pace. My wife was especially happy that I joined her as she had been asking for quite some time. :)

Absolutely love the studio I have been taking adult beginner, ballet classes here, twice a week…read morewith Miss Natasha! She is so kind and patient but also stern and really makes sure that my technique is correct. I have seen so much progress since starting last September and I cannot wait to continue my journey. I'm so grateful to have found the studio. I cannot recommend Miss Natasha's studio enough if you have an interest in starting adult ballet classes, then look no further give her a call.

Took us a while to find the right spot but once we did, our 4 year old daughter was super excited…read moreto be coming to Media City Dance every week. Miss Natasha and her instructors are warm, caring and extremely professional. We also had our daughter's 5th birthday party that Miss Natasha so kindly helped us arrange in the main studio. About 20 of our daughter's friends attended. Miss Natasha brought in one of her senior ballerinas to hold a class for the girls. The ballerina also performed a piece from the Nutcracker. Parents and kids were equally thrilled! (see some of the photos we posted) I would highly recommend Media City Dance to any parent considering ballet classes for their kids.

Richa was absolutely amazing! She led a beautiful drum circle for our preschool graduation and it…read morebecame one of the most memorable parts of the day. She was great with the kids, keeping them all engaged, excited, and participating from start to finish. I also loved how she invited all of the families to join in creating such a special connection and community. It was a joyful experience that everyone will remember. If you're looking for a fun, meaningful, and interactive activity for children or family events, I highly recommend Richa. Thank you for making our graduation so special!

My husband and I decided to work with Richa for our first dance at our wedding reception. She was…read morevery clear and direct in her professional communication and even offered to help us with our mix since I had specific songs I wanted to mesh together. She was really patient while I changed my mind with the songs and ultimately had our wedding DJ do a mix. I asked her to make a dance that would not be difficult but would still have done interesting components rather than simple slow dancing for 3 min. She executed the vision perfectly. Our dance was simple enough for two non dancers to perform and remember and interesting enough for our guests to find it memorable. Richa drove to our home and charged a very reasonable gas fee. She gave us extra time and we were able to learn the dance in one session rather than two! She brought her speaker and wrote out the moves together with the lyrics of the song which was incredibly helpful to memorize the order of the steps. We kept those butcher papers up on our wall for weeks and practiced almost daily. Richa also took a couple videos of us before she left so we could watch our dance for reference over the week. She came back approximately one week later as we had some concerns about dead space for a few counts before our ending pose. Richa was kind and complimented our work, saying she could see a night and day difference due to us practicing over the week. She helped us by adding in a little something to fill the dead counts on the spot and it was perfect. Additionally. Richa was super accomodating to my husband, who requested some help with some general Indian dance moves for his baraat. She made herself available for a zoom class and he told me he used several of the moves during his baraat and it made him feel confident and have fun dancing with his friends! Wedding planning can be so stressful but truly I felt the best and most fun part was working with Richa and dancing with my husband. Neither of us are dancers so it meant the world to pull this off and we will cherish the memory and the video/ photos forever. Thank you Richa for your kindness, patience, and creativity while working with us. If you are searching for a choreographer I could not recommend Richa more highly!

My daughter has been attending Hip Hop Classes at M-Dance Studio with one and only talented Mihran…read moreKirakosian. Mihran is such a dedicated, compassionate and caring instructor. He is amazing with the kids and takes his time to ensure that everyone is enjoying and learning. The overall studio is very clean and all staff are pleasant to communicate with.

Couldn't find better dance studio for my little niece , she absolutely love it!…read more Great atmosphere , big space, friendly stuff always happy to see their students . Have many awards and prizes won for years of hard work. Ask for Grigori, he is one caring and talented teacher who approaches his students individually . They also have adult dance and fitness classes , and i may just sign up myself :))

I have danced with Catherine for about 13 years, starting as an adult in my mid 20's. I have been…read moreable to move from a complete beginner to an intermediate/advanced dancer in that time. Her technique and teaching is so clean and methodical that I can drop into other intermediate classes anywhere in Los Angeles without a problem. Throughout this process, I've been gifted so much more than just learning ballet. I've gained a community of friends, learned how to overcome fear, let go of unnecessary tension, find a place to focus my scattered mind, and gained mastery over my body, just to to name a few things. Catherine not only compassionately pushes us to be our best selves, she pushes herself in her own work. Over the years she continues to educate and challenge herself, has created and fine-tuned a syllabus for her students, and is constantly adjusting to the needs of her students. She has a wonderful sense of humor and you can tell she enjoys what she does. She is the ideal teacher. I highly encourage anyone to join this epic community. You won't regret it.

My daughter took an advanced beginner ballet class by Catherine today and had a phenomenal…read moreexperience! Catherine gave group and individual corrections and my daughter felt inspired and challenged. She will definitely return for future classes.