Doesn't look like much when you drive past - okay, I'm using the canned Yelp message there - and,…read moreif you arrive at night, it's likely that you'll drive right past it. The Palladium is located on a one-way freeway frontage road, so you can't make a U-turn to get there if you pass it up. But it's not one to avoid. The Palladium is not a franchise of a nationwide company named after Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. It's a local concern, and doesn't offer as much as the other two studios I listed. I've gone to their Latin events, and here's what it looks like: They have in-house instructors, and also bring in people from outside Houston. (I wrote about California's Kathy Reyes in two prior reviews, I hope she's reading this and makes the trip to Houston some time!) They have classes, and they have dance parties. Both are run well, charging market rates. Lots of parking. One medium-sized dance floor, two smaller studios. The bar sells drinks, both alky and non-alky. Restrooms are deep in the bowels of the building, down the hall to the left. The people who come are a good company, and are fixinta learn to dance better and to have fun. The social dance community of Houston is smaller than in other cities, so there's much overlap from one instructor to another, and it's likely that you'll meet someone there who you danced with somewhere else. I haven't met any snobs yet, but you can't assume that they won't be there. I first went to the Palladium for New Years Eve. I've been several times since then. The experience was similar to others I've been to in other cities. I've had a good time, and never drove home thinking "well, that was a waste of a hundred mile drive one-way." Beaumont simply has nothing like The Palladium, likely because few people in the Coonie Triangle are interested in ballroom or Latin dancing. I encourage you to find a class or party and stop on by.

Really great dance classes - very friendly to beginners and very easy to follow. Took salsa and…read morebachata classes here and would highly recommend going here. Sign up for classes ahead of time and be sure to account for traffic so that you make it in time for class and if there is a line at the check in.

We love Centerstage! This is my daughter's first year at Centerstage. We moved here from out of…read morestate. I looked many dance studios in the Houston area and the surrounding areas trying to see where my daughter would be a good fit. I'm glad we chose Centerstage. My daughter has grown so much as a dancer in a very short time frame. I feel the instructors and director are super supportive of her journey. She has also been able to foster relationships with her new dance sisters seamlessly. The Centerstage family made us feel welcome from day one. I am confident after being with this studio for a year now that we made the right decision in choosing CSDG. Our experience has been nothing but positive and professional every step of the way!!

I use to think that this studio was a nice place to go to. But recently while all the girls were…read moreout attending an event it was brought to everyone attention and including the DIRECTOR. One of the girls made a very offensive racist post that went around to all the girls very fast. The DIRECTOR has push this situation to the side as if nothing ever happened which has left several people wondering if they should continue to support this studio. This is not the first time something like this has happened. Alot of parents feel like since majority of her students tend to be of hispanic ethics and the student that made the racist social media post is hispanic, that she tend to show favoritism. This is really sad and I hate it for the kids.

Connolly Dance has been such a great experience for my 4 year old daughter! She is loving learning…read moreballet fundamentals and body movement. The environment is professional and organized! I was very impressed during the recital with the organization and the talent of all the girls! We will be dancing here for years to come!!

From my four months of teaching at Connolly Dance Arts, I have noticed a genuine connection between…read moreall of the students and the faculty. Each of the faculty and staff prioritize each student and bring a positive attitude to the classroom that excites the dancers to become the best versions of themselves. As a teacher, I am deeply grateful that CDA creates such a safe and welcoming space for all dancers.

Our teacher was Sevtlana, We decided to try something new…read moreand this was a choice, we had four lessons Our teacher was amazing, sweet and very knowlagable, encouraging and gave us a lot of tips. No complaints out of her My biggest problem is, that this is one single dance room, one single spot. Size of a small hall. So you are constantly moving avoiding hitting someone. Which is fine and all. Except no one is learning with you, everyone doing something different. Even though your lesson is private, it is only due to the fact that the teacher is teaching you. People sit and watch, or dance around you. Great challenge except if your a nervous bug like me. Also, since it is one room, there is one radio. People are constantly fighting over it and it fustruating. It is my largest complaint. The radio, the one room. Look I want to learn how to dance to this, we got the steps now lets dance to it You get maybe 10seconds in before someone comes and jumps on the radio and changes it to what ever they please. I really wish, this place was at least split into two. Something different. I would really like to continue but the price is a bit steep, 120 a lesson for two that is 40minutes. I loved my teacher, she was great, hated the setup, hated that its one room for everyone to see and move dance around you trying not to bump. Loath that it was one room with a horrible game of "that's mine!!" Song on, let it finish don't immediately come running to change it. Is fun, refreshing. I got my certificate from groupon, just be prepared Oh! Yes if you have a large living room, and you rather learn your basics off youtube. You can. But! Its going out, having an instructor tell you how to improve, specifically point out the flaws and correct them. To make you that much more comfortable with dancing. It's having someone answer your questions.

My intro lesson was amazing Svetlana was an amazing teacher made me feel comfortable with my two…read moreleft feet and broke down the lesson in the simplest of ways. Would definitely go back hope to sign up for the private lessons asap.

You get the best dance resources here! Everyone who teaches here has amazing resume. I've been…read moretraining here for two years and I love it!!!

Not to start off a review by venting, but a little personal touch on why I'm so upset right now…read moremight go a long way in understanding why this is a one star review. I have personally been going through quite a bit lately that has led me to purposefully drag myself out of my apartment and channel my life frustrations into healthy activities and ventures. Between travel, trying to find a cat to adopt, and other every day oddities, I decided that I wanted to get back into an old hobby of mine: dancing. What could go wrong, right? I took ballet at a young age and was encouraged to stop, as I looked like a "flat piece of cardboard flapping in the breeze." When I got older, I dabbled in dance in high school, and went on to become a professional mascot for some years. Dancing isn't something that I find hard, and many routines, I am able to easily memorize, and have a lot of fun with. But, you know, I haven't learned an actual serious routine in human-form in nearly 7 years. Relevant. Today, I ventured to SoReal after being advised by Yelp that this would be a great place for "beginners" to come and "learn how to dance." Let me advise you: there was no learning HOW to dance, rather... after 10 minutes of the class, at least 10 eight-counts were shoved down my throat and I realized, I am being taught A dance. One must learn to dance before being taught an actual dance. So, you know, I took my cardboard-flapping body and left the studio mid-class. This wouldn't have happened if SoReal did a few items off the basic customer service checklist. First of all, when I arrived at 4:30 pm for a 5:00 pm class (early to ask questions, get info, etc.) the door was locked and a very bland young man answered the door. He let me in, and was not welcoming or cheerful or anything at all. I was obviously uneasy and frankly, a little shy, to be out doing something so bold after having spent the last few months hiding under a Calvin Klein comforter, downing margarita wine, while binge watching Grey's Anatomy. Despite my personal issues, kindness is a universal language that this man was obviously not fluent in. He did nothing to sell the studio or class to me, not phased whether I stayed or went. He did assure me that anyone attending this class would likely be their first class, and that you don't need any prior knowledge of dancing to attend. So, I went with it. There were about 10 people in my class, none of whom were very friendly. They stayed mostly to themselves during the warm up and stretching, which was fine by me. But the instructor was a very heavy-set young lady who seemed to be gasping for air after the set of stretches. Then, she played us a clip of the song we'd be learning the choreography to, and within seconds, she was shouting, "And then you do this! This! And this!" First of all, have you ever heard of an 8-count? Do you know how to break it down for us "beginners?" And when you picked on the little Asian guy in the class for adding his own style to a move, did you mean to insult him? I had all these questions streaming through my head as the instructor sped up the pace on a choreography that was FAR from beginner. We didn't practice with music through any of this. I finally gave up about 20 minutes in the class. I wasn't enjoying myself. It wasn't a beginner choreography (or even a good choreography at that). No one was at the front desk when I left, so I was unable to get a refund on my lousy $12. Basically, I left here feeling like I paid $12 to feel even more badly about myself. Thanks SoReal for keepin' it real.

I've now taken two Pilates classes at this studio and can confidently say I will not be returning…read moreor recommending it. Classes start late, instruction lacks structure, and instructors spend more time discussing their personal lives than actually teaching. Cueing was minimal, with little to no guidance on form, alignment, or muscle engagement. I expected professionalism and clear, intentional instruction. Unfortunately, this studio did not deliver.

This studio is amazing and the instructors are wonderful as well…read more I book my classes through classpass- I've attended Danielle, Amy and Victoria classes. Being new to Houston from Austin, I've been looking for a place to meet girlfriends and be active- THIS MIGHT BE THE PLACE FOR ME!

This review is for the new location on Kingsland Blvd in Katy. This dance studio will make you feel…read morelike you're in Flashdance, but the Zumba class will have you gyrating your hips to the latest tunes. I enjoy the $5 drop in fee for the Monday and Wednesday morning Zumba classes. Free parking and easy in and out keeps me coming back!

Family for real! The owner keeps it real with tough-love and wonderfully painful cardio. They offer…read morepersonal training. It didn't work for me but they STILL provided accommodations to make sure I'm a satisfied customer!!! The classes are incomparable. There is literally 5 other fitness spots on the block but none of them offer the same fun, challenging, and supportive vybe. Plus, priced at $5 per session and groupon deals, you can't beat that! The attendees are from all backgrounds & fitness levels. It's really a melting pot. I don't get or see major physical results but I continue to go to support the local business, enjoy the company, and maintain my health. Like family, it starts late time to time, but I'll gladly be a lifetime member. Try each class at least once. You'll be bk!

Very professional ambience the routines are very focused on skills that the kids need to grow and…read morebe passionate about ballet

I have been attending the Ballet Center of Houston (BCH) adult class for several years and have…read morecome to create a wonderful community. I was looking for a fun way to exercise and ballet was something I had done as a little girl and wanted to try again. The adult classes are for any adult, no matter your experience. Any move can always be modified based on your skill level. Currently, classes are twice a week and I always look forward to seeing my teachers, Ms. Lacey and Ms. Leah, as well as my fellow dancers and friends. Ms. Judy at the front desk is always welcoming and there to answer any questions you may have about classes at BCH. Class has always been welcoming and I always leave BCH feeling rewarded and perhaps a little sweaty :)

My daughter is going on her second year at MoveNation and loves it! She looks forward to class(es)…read moreevery week. The instructors are great with the kids and keep them motivated. The studio is nice and clean. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: We offer safe and encouraging dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. Our focus is on…read moretechnique and teaching based on each student's individual need and skill level, whether they are interested in pursuing dance as a profession or just for recreation and fitness. Classes are currently offered online until Harris county returns to a moderately safe level for ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, modern and more!

Omgoodness! This place is a hidden gem. Houston has several ballet studios with good adult dance…read moreprograms. But this studio is by far the best. The teachers are some of the best in their field. They are active and involved and teach and correct like you truly matter to them. Ms Sherese's ballet class left me with a serious workout and gave me opportunities for improvement along the way. This studio is my first choice for dance ! Try it, you'll agree!

City Dance Studio is awesome! My friend found this studio while searching online and we decided to…read moretake ballet classes here last summer. The highlight of the summer was having the opportunity to learn from and dance with Lauren Anderson! I ended up taking dance at UH for the fall semester, so unfortunately I have not been back to dance here. The owner and founder, Sherese Campbell, taught the ballet class we were in. She's inspiring and really makes you want to dance better. The students are awesome, some of them are City Dance Company dancers and they are just as inspiring. Our summer intensive class ranged from teenagers to adults in their 30's-40's. The summer intensive classes are cool because you do (for example) ballet one week and hip-hop another week (for the first 1.5 hours) and then like yoga or tap for the second 1.5 hours. Intensive classes are usually from 9 AM - 3 PM, but I only went from 9 AM - noon and it was $150/week vs. $250/week. Currently don't have time/money to take intensive classes again, but would love to go back soon. It's pretty convenient if you live near Rice/ West U. If you are unsure about anything or have reservations, Sherese is always willing to help and encourage you!