Such a spacious dance studio! I believe there's about 3 studios in this location, one being the…read moremain studio when you enter. There's several class types for all genres (kpop, hip hop, popping, jazz funk, house) - for different levels! So many teachers to choose from, recently I've been taking Jepoy's Beg Hip Hop on Friday nights and they've been so fun! I plan to take others! Each class is $25 unless there's a special guest, and you can book the class online or do a drop in when you're there (They accept Venmo on site!) I typically book day of, but best to book in advance when it comes to special guests. I wish there were class packs of some sort because I would love to come more consistently. Parking is pretty easy on Fri nights, but I can't speak for the other days, as it is located in the city. They also have spring performance workshops, which I plan to do in the future! I'm excited to keep coming back!

Teacher - 5/5. Good vibes and taught with the essence of what a dancer should have…read moreStudents - 2/5. Too much talking and not respectful during instruction. Lacks class etiquette. I used to come a few years ago, and I recently started coming back. I was pleasantly surprised because the current batch of teachers is much better than it was before. I took Eddie Mina's class on 6/24/26, and I absolutely loved it. The vibes were great, the choreography was taught thoroughly, and Eddie is an excellent instructor. I'm only taking off one star because I wish students were more aware of dance class etiquette. I understand that dance classes are supposed to be fun, but constantly joking, talking, and being unfocused with your group of friends while the instructor is teaching is disrespectful (not only to the teacher, but also to everyone else who paid to be there and is trying to learn the choreography) It was distracting enough that it made me hesitate to come back to this instructor's class if his crowd of students continues to be like this. (I didn't experience this in Austin's class, so I think the crowd varies by the teacher) In LA, most dance studios and instructors emphasize class etiquette and remind students to stay quiet and focused while the teacher is demonstrating or explaining choreography. I think that really helps create a respectful learning environment for everyone. I hope City Dance Studio can consider reminding students about class etiquette at the beginning of class or by posting a simple reminder on Instagram. I genuinely enjoyed the instructor and would love to keep coming back but the student environment is the only thing keeping me from coming back.

In one session, not only did I get a massage that included specific information about the…read moreinterconnectedness of my skeleton and muscles, but also advice on the following, specific to me: shoe insoles, yoga movement that would be beneficial, observations about my walking gait and more! The combination of massage and somatic education is important people; it's a GREAT twofer!

Have been a patient for 4 years. Helped me immeasurably during my pre and post op for hip…read morereplacement. Also, tutored me in refining my yoga postures and walking alignment. This lady know what she is doing.

If you want a more authentic picture of this event and place, search for Club Fuego (basically the…read moresame event at the same venue.) The glowing reviews for Dance Fridays seem to be an attempt of the new organizers to get away from all the other negative reviews while not really changing things that resulted in a bunch of bad reviews in the first place. First off, they CHARGE FOR TAP WATER. You read that right, a dance venue with a cover charge ($10-$25 per person) charges for TAP WATER. I've travelled and danced all over the US and this is a first. I don't think I need to explain why this is ludicrous to people who have ever gone dancing. Secondly, the bachata room is much smaller and has NO FANS. So when you get super overheated from dancing in a crowded room with no fans, you can't even get free tap water to cool off. And the cherry on top was the guards kicking me (a woman on my own) out of the building at 1:30 am in a seedy part of town instead of letting me wait for 15 min inside until my Lyft arrived. They were not leaving to go home, they just stood there and smoked.

Maybe it's too late to get it in at 550 before the end of the year, but save it on your bookmark…read morefor 2022. I'm SOOOO happy they opened back up after being closed all of Covid. I used to come here every now and again for the dancing because I always loved the vibe here. Lessons start at 8pm. It's a perfect spot for beginners, and every now and again, you'll find a more seasoned person who joins the lessons. Salsa and Bachata seem very natural to me, but I'm very much a novice. With that being said, I feel super comfortable to show up alone, do the lessons, and get out on the floor. The beauty is diversity: Younger, older, men, women, beginners and advanced people all mix it up. Ladies, all you gotta do is hold tight and wait for an invitation, and you'll be dancing all night. No weirdos (at least not that I've encountered yet), no negativity, and just all around good times. Here's a little tip: Sign up for the text alerts, and they offer early bird tickets for $10 on Mondays. After that, the price goes up. And if you pay at the door, the price could be $30 or $35; I think it depends on the night. Thanks 550 for staying true!

Such a wonderful, sweet dance academy! My daughter has been dancing with them for a couple years…read morenow and there is such a close tightknit community. She loves her teachers as do I, especially Miss Madelin. My daughter is on a couple of the show teams and gets so many opportunities to perform and so much more personal instruction that she would not get in a larger company. Miss Zsa and miss Madelin also have parties for the girls, which really is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of a season and for the girls to bond.

This place is great for dance classes.. Offer many types of dances ...Teacher so so great with the…read morekids.. Lost a star cuz of parking lol... So happy that my niece can dance .... Hahahaha

Shout out to Eventbrite for alerting me to a stunning performance at San Francisco City Hall. Have…read moreto admit I knew nothing about the Zaccho Dance Theatre and Dancers' Group who put on "The People's Palace" aerial dance performance. Each set was 30 minutes and included large scale projections, dancers on balconies, dancers on the grand staircase, and the main event, two aerialists descending from the center of the rotunda. Now that they are on my radar, I look forward to checking out their long roster of events.

I've never written a review before. This place compels me to write a review. I am full of so many…read morewonderful feelings, I don't know where to start! Ok, so not too long ago I got home from my very first lesson at Zaccho and I am in LOVE. Before the class began, I knew I would be calling this place home. I want to start off by saying that I thought the Aerial Dance class for adults was going to be taught only on hoop and tissue. Traditionally speaking, one would think, right? To start, you get to play on single point apparatuses which include rope, tissue, trapeze, ladder, and something called a "window." For the love of God, I hope I got those names right. Someone, please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Furthermore, the instructor is very sweet and patient. She made me feel very comfortable and safe. And for any money conscientious person, this place far exceeded my expectation for the price. Anywhere else this class could easily be $45 if not more. I am still on ecstasy from the class. [sigh]

I've been taking Tika's classes on and off (mostly off) for around 15 years now and I'm done. She…read moreis just so abrasive, abusive and hostile to her students. She insults them when she spats at the entire class, baiting them with "WHY ARE YOU HERE?? NO ONE KNOWS WHY THEY'RE HERE!!".... She places beginning students deep in the back row, giving b.s. excuses like she does that so they're able to follow experienced students better. This could be helpful but even the experienced students are a little off from Tika at times. And then she yells "ARE YOU EVEN PAYING ATTENTION?" at the beginning students for not being able to follow her exactly. She stops the dance throughout class to berate the entire class. Everyone, as a whole, she talks down to. No one is goofing, chatting or not paying attention and she still flips out acting all insulted because we aren't understanding the cultural or historical significance of the dance. Meanwhile many, many of the dancers are of actual Latina or Caribbean descent and don't need to be scolded on our heritage. And she now speaks with a weird, b.s. fake accent. She didn't used to have one! I actually used to take samba classes with her, as students, back in the early 2000's. Same attitude, no accent. In a time in the world there is so much negativity and hostility towards others, this is the last thing I want to experience (and pay for) when going to dance. Can we all try to start with kindness, love and give the respect that we all deserve?

While the quality of the productions is excellent, the management style lacks a systematic…read moreapproach, and communication during shows is often unprofessional. Decisions seem to prioritize personal visibility over well-thought-out logistics for the production..

My experience was quite different from the other reviewers…read more We went for a trial class but were not welcomed at all. The instructor did not even introduce herself to the new students or the parents. I guess the studio must be doing well with enrollment because our instructor seemed quite apathetic to forging a connection with us or the new students. The instructor's tone was harsh and severe throughout the entire class. She also seemed a bit stressed and it was quite visible and audible in the way she interacted with the class. As a former ballet dancer myself, I understand the discipline, the critique, the perfection, etc that comes with learning ballet. I did appreciate the structure, the intro to a little bit of technique, etc but I would have liked to see a more warm/kind way to introduce the youngest budding dancers to ballet. My 3 y/o follows instruction well. She was quite excited and happy to try the class. It's in her nature to follow the rules and do a good job. She said she "tried her best, and it was fun but the teacher was mean" so we'll continue searching for the right fit!

Both of my daughters take class at moving arts. My 8 year old is in ballet 2 and in her third year…read morethere. My 5 year old is in primary and her second year there. We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood. My older daughter begs to go to class whenever she can. They offer a free class to new students. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a dance studio in San Francisco for your child/children & or teenagers, Mobu…read moreDance Studio is an amazing place! The Director/Owner, Coordinators & Teachers are super nice and supportive. The spring performance was very professional. I give this dance studio a 10/10 and 5 stars across the board!!!

I actually have an aversion (well...deep down it's a strong affinity) to mirrors…read more Seriously. Since I was a kid I've been making an uber bizarre mirror face- whenever my reflection is presented before me. It's a weird mix of Blue Steel meets Top Model. I can't help but give face to any and every mirror that I come in contact with. It got so bad during middle school and high school that I never got any work done when I was in my room. I would sit vainly in front of my bedroom mirror and just stare at myself. Stare at myself doing work. Stare at myself no longer doing work. Stare at myself dancing instead of work....the list goes on. My parents finally decided an intervention was in order and promptly removed my massive bureau mirror from my room. A wave of relief overwhelmed me - once that big dominant mirror was no longer a profound presence in my room. I became about 12 percent more productive that day (though all of my CDs were promptly used as substitutes and till today most of my CD collection is smeared with makeup and finger stains...le sigh). And.... so it's a strange thing for me to actually celebrate and crave mirrors such as the ones that Mobu boasts. I've taken two hula-hoop lessons here and the large expansive mirrors which line this intimate studio have been key players in helping me conquer or at least try to tackle difficult hula-hoop moves. When this studio is not in use - you can rent it out for a fairly nominal fee - and it is beyond worth it. It is beyond what's up to have a darling studio where you can drop a hula-hoop loudly on the ground and no one cares (sorry below neighbors). It is beyond what's up to have a space - where you can bust out some bumpin tunes as the hula-hoop awkwardly bumps across your shoulders. It is beyond what's up to have a place where you can go to learn a skill with personal one-on-one training. Thank you Mobu for existing. Thank you Mobu for having mirrors and allowing me to enjoy them oh so briefly. Trust.