I previously left a positive review earlier in my training; after completing over 2 years in the…read morecompetitive ballroom dance program, my perspective has evolved after the full experience, and here are as follows below: I trained at Elite Dance Studio as an adult in the Pro-Am competitive ballroom dance program for approximately 2.5 years. During that time, I invested significant time and financial resources into private lessons, competitive practices, and competitions (local and out-of-province). I practiced consistently, reviewed videos, took detailed notes, and actively asked for feedback on progression. The instructors are technically skilled, and the studio emphasizes discipline and competitive standards. For adult competitive students, here are important considerations: * There was no written or objective progression framework outlining typical timelines between levels * Advancement criteria were not formally documented and relied on instructor assessment * Progress discussions were primarily verbal rather than structured in measurable benchmarks * Costs can escalate beyond private lessons (competitive practices, mock events, visiting coaches, Pro-Am competitions, etc.) * Dance competition expenses can range approximately $1,000-$3,500+ per event, excluding travel and accommodations This model may work well for students who are comfortable with open-ended timelines and long-term financial commitment. For adults seeking clearly defined benchmarks, written evaluation criteria, and predictable budgeting, I recommend clarifying expectations in detail before committing to an intensive competitive track. Ultimately, I chose to step away because the financial structure and progression model no longer aligned with my personal goals. This review is shared to provide transparency for future competitive students so they can make informed decisions.

It has not long since become a second home, teachers with patience and love, promote the children…read moreto high places. The children get the best Highly recommend

Sugar Swing is as sweet as it gets. It is fun. It is groovy. It is a blast…read more When you do join Sugar Swing Dance classes, you're not just another student in a class. You become part of a non-judgemental community - an almost exclusive swing dancing community that welcomes you with such friendliness that almost feels like home. Now, that's excellent hospitality in the making. Instructors are super friendly and professional at what they do. They offer classes to complete beginners and no partner is necessary which is a mega bonus. I have personally been taking lessons since May 2017 and have met a lot of friendly peeps. If you are afraid that you may look like a complete fool, don't worry - everyone is there to have a good time learning and bettering their swing skills. No one's got time to analyse how bad you're doing because we have all been there. Instructors are always ready to give you a tip or two which almost immediately makes one look like a pro at swing dancing. Apart from the classes they offer, they have social nights which are held on Fridays and Saturdays. These nights are open to everyone even if you have never swing danced before. They do beginners' lessons on social nights like these at 8PM followed by the official social dancing at 9PM. Again, you don't need a partner even for events like these. Just bring yourself and a big smile to the dance floor! Discounted rates are made available for both students and members of the Sugar Swing Dance Club. Another mega bonus!!! :D WIN!

Sugar Swing Dance Club came to Yelp's Prohibition 1 Year Edmonton Birthday party last night and did…read moreseveral OUTSTANDING performances and a half hour group lesson! I was lucky that one of the Sugar Swing dancers (I think his name was Reed) offered to partner with me and a lot of fun ensued! It sure brought back junior high phys ed and Swing Dance lessons I had taken for a few months back in high school (oh my... we're talking 15 years ago!). They had 5 members at our event and they all brought their own personality and spunk to their performances. They were definitely the perfect pairing to our Prohibition themed party and really brought the life to the party! It was a real treat, both to watch and join in on the fun! Thank you Sugar Swing Dance Club for coming out to Yelp!

We as a family love Dancefusion! Both of my kids have taken classes there for a few years and…read morealways felt appreciated and co.e away learned valuable dance and life skills. I myself take numerous adult classes as well. They have a huge selection of classes for adults to take which is awesome. The space is huge with 5 Large studios and even set up to have an ariel arts program!! I would recommend Dancefusion to anyone.

I love Dancefusion. I can't believe I haven't reviewed it yet. My daughter and I have both been…read moredancing there for 4 years (she switched from another school). There 5 large studios and a small room (Shirley Temple) for the tiny little ballerinas. With so much space they offer a huge variety of programs. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Break Dancing, Pom, Cheerleading, Acrobatics. A great selection of adult as well. They offer a power program for students who take ballet and numerous other classes.

J'Adore Dance and Wellness is the home of Salsa Babies!…read more I heard about Salsa Babies when my daughter was but a wee lassie so I registered for a session. Hot tamales Batman - so much fun! The long and the short of it is a salsa/latin dance class for moms in which your baby is snuggled to you in their baby carrier. Yuppers, your baby is your dance partner! Usually classes are once a week for 10 weeks and each class is about 1 hours. It's a great way to help you lose your baby weight, make mommy friends, socialize your child and have a great time. The classes are a bit pricey, about $125. I believe you can claim this as a child fitness credit - added incentive. J'Adore Dance and Wellness also has a number of toddler and preschool dance classes and programs that help your child develop movement skills and a love for dance. I know we'll be going to more!

J'Adore Dance is a wonderful studio run by wonderful people! Since the first class I attended, I…read morehave felt welcomed and comfortable in their studio. No matter my skill level for the class I am taking, the teachers and other students always have a smile on their faces. The classes are varied and fun, and super accommodating to whatever you physically limitations or skill set may be. There is always a way to get a work out and break a sweat. I never feel intimidated. I don't have any children, but seeing the little ones exit their classes as I wait for mine to begin makes me excited about bringing my future family to this excellent studio!

I went to Aradia Fitness at the weekend with a private group for stagette party. Chantel was our…read moreinstructor and she did a great job planning the lesson so at the end we would all be able to do a short routine. The facility is right on Whyte Ave and it's a nice space with room for 10 poles and a little waiting area. We arrived a little early to put up some decorations and we spent a long time taking videos, pics and played a little game at the end too. Chantel was accommodating which was great as it was the start of a really fun night. I'd go back for fun and certainly recommend as a group activity. My leg are wrecked after it so defo gives the body a work out if you are considering a different kind of fitness activity.

We booked a private stagette party here for a friend and the pole dancing activity was fun. They…read morehad both brass and aluminum poles, which have different levels of slippery-ness. Booking our group was a bit of a challenge and they seemed really adamant that our time slot could not be adjusted, we had wanted to come a bit early to play some games and make this space part of our stagette party but in order to get another hour of space time they wanted us to have everyone pay for another hour of lesson...if you get lots of parties and stagette bookings why not offer a discounted price to have the party come use the space a bit before the lesson or after? We would have totally done it. Instead we had one hour lesson and even then the time it took to get everyone setup, introduced, etc the lesson didn't quite seem like an hour. I enjoyed the quick little lesson and learning some pole dancing moves but wanted some more challenge so we asked our instructor to teach us some other moves we had seen on some videos. That made it more interesting. Overall I think it was a cool experience to do once but I wouldn't pay to go again.

The all-you-can-eat membership is very affordable and allows beginner dancers to progress quickly…read moreif they are willing to take full-advantage of the offered classes. As a social dancer, my favourite part about the teaching method is the focus on building blocks instead of very specific patterns. I love that the studio is committed to all three of the main dance styles one would encounter at a Latin dance event (i.e. Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba) and their monthly free vibes events are a great way for people to get a taste of the studio's curriculum and meet some new people in the mini-social held after the class. As of this year, the studio expanded into performance teams in all three dance styles, so there is something here for everyone.

Reviewing this place is difficult because it does a lot of things right, and a lot of those things…read morearen't necessarily obvious to someone who is just starting, but the TLDR is that imho, Rythms is probably the best, and fastest resource to learn Salsa and Bachata in Edmonton. Strengths: - The environ replicates battlefield conditions, so to speak, moves are introduced with variations that encourage both leads and follows to try different things and not simply repeat choreographies through rote memorization. - The classes are longer than any other studio I've tried, and there are 30 mins of music played after class for one to practice. - Excellent community, everyone is rather friendly, and there are usually quite a few people who will be up to practice after every class. - Focus is on being able to lead, and follow the moves studied, and not on merely replicating how they look. This is the biggest one for me, as understanding the principles behind the how and why of moves makes one able to do them with anyone, and not merely the other people in some particular class who remember some particular choreography. - Classes are much more frequent than in other studios, allowing for faster progress if one desires, there are 2 Salsa and 3 Bachata classes a week, as well as 4 free socials every month, which have rather decent attendance. -Very, very punctual and professional: In the time I've attended (about 3 months now), I have not experienced a single class being cancelled, or starting late, for any reason. I have been very pleasantly surprised by this. - 50 dollars for every class offered in a 30 day period is quite a steal. That's up to seven two hour classes a week. Weaknesses: - The area the studio is in is not the best, and the place can be hard to find, there is a sticker on the outside door, but that's it. It does show in Google Maps, though. - I swear the washrooms were in the Silent Hill games.

Another Dinner and a Show at Spotlight Cabaret, I wish they…read morehad season tickets because we have gone to every musical that they have done since they opened. I won't get into details with the food and the show because every show has a different menu, but we have never had a bad meal or a bad show. The atmosphere is so so much fun. It is clear that they love what they do and they take great care and pride in the cocktails, food and entertainment. It is beautiful and classy inside. Service is excellent and they have a great cocktail and wine menu. They also have a mocktail menu for those who are interested. They are timely with their service and you are assured with the musicals that you will be out in a timely manner (because often they have a late night show after the one you attend). Try it! You will love it!

Had not laughed that much in a long time. Thanks for the good times, the food and time with…read morefriends. Also 2023 GMC Sierra.

I went out to Step by Step to... get ready for it... to take an adult ballet class! This is…read moresomething that I have wanted to do for years. While I studied ballet for 14 years growing up, it had been 15 years since my last class, so you could basically say I was a beginner all over again. The dance studio is right at the very front of Sherwood Park, so it is quite easy to get to and not too far from the city. The space itself is nice, a small wait area for the kids in between classes to hang out or for the parents waiting. There are a couple studios - though I only saw two. I was quite nervous when I walked in but the woman who was working at the reception desk was amazing! She was warm and welcoming and totally positive, making me know I was in good hands and in the right place. The fabulous owner, Noelle and her daughter Kristy are always around and are just two of the best people and dance instructors you could find. I observed a youth hip hop class for a few minutes before my class was to start, you could really tell that the kids were learning, super in to it and having a blast. Their instructor was really great. And this themed carried on as I started my class. I have to say, just wow, the man who teaches the ballet classes is just superb: Well trained as a dancer as well as an instructor. Providing the perfect balance or theory, etiquette, history and body consciousness. If you are looking for a dance studio for your children or for yourself, Step By Step is a caring and wonderful environment. You will not be disappointed, so definitely go and give them a proverbial (and literal) swing on the dance floor!