Ruby and Nick are fabulous instructors. Both are fun to work with. Everyone there is supportive and…read moreencouraging. I'm so glad we found this school for learning formal dance and for social gatherings to practice! If you have any interest in learning, get out there and start!

advertisement for an event said they were family friendly, we drove an hour to attend looking for a…read morenew studio to continue our training and they refused us at the door because they don't want children. Our children take lessons and know how to dance, but it didn't matter. (youngest was 13, oldest was 17)

I cannot say enough good things about Fuego y Hielo. I've been taking classes here for about a year…read morenow, and I absolutely love it. Although I've danced a little bit of salsa and bachata in the past, with the help of Candace and Fuquan, I've been able to improve my foundations, correct bad habits I had picked up, and become a better dancer. They host a dance social called Mambo Mayhem every third Saturday of the month, which includes a class at the beginning, followed by social dancing for the rest of the night which is a great way to complement and practice what you're learning in class. I always look forward to both the classes (especially Afro mambo) and Mambo Mayhem, as well as seeing all the friends I've made here. If you've been thinking about taking classes, just do it! It's very beginner friendly!

Fuquan and Candace are AMAZING instructors! I've taken their Salsa & Bachata classes. They're…read morepatient and skilled professional dancers. I highly recommended them!

I love everything about this place and it's contents...I even started tap classes because it was a…read moresecret adult bucket list item. It's centrally located and it has brought very important things and people to my life outside of learning to dance. Flamenco is deep beyond choreography...it's not clichè when you mention passion when describing it. It's posture alone will embolden you!! It's about feeling and attitude almost more than technique. Check it out!!! Is all I can say and see for yourself!! I almost forgot to mention their monthly shows!! A great night to share a unique experience of high caliber dancers and singers, guitarist..general artistry available right here, plus wine. Great date night too!

I started taking flamenco lessons here with Malita, in 2014. Insanely good teacher who's goal it is…read moreto make you the best flamenca/o there is inside of you, whilst having tons of fun. I've made so many friends through the "flamenco family" that Malita has built up here at Calo Gitano. She's also set up trips to Spain for her students to take flamenco lessons there for a couple of weeks from local teachers who she respects. I was fortunate to join the Call Gitano gang on of these trips where we spent a week in Cadiz and another week in Sevilla flamenco'ing every day! Malita and the Calo Gitano brand she and her equally great flamenca sister, Cara, has built up is the ONLY place in Atlanta you should be at for anything flamenco related, be it lessons or one of their amazing shows! Olé!

Ballet has truly been a game-changer for me, and The Atlanta Dance Academy has played a huge role…read morein that transformation. I take the Adult Beginner Ballet and Barre classes. Kara Jacobson is a phenomenal instructor, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping each dancer grow. She creates such a welcoming and supportive environment, where I feel both safe and encouraged to push myself. Her focus on technique and alignment is just what I needed as someone starting later in life. Every class is challenging in the best way and leaves me feeling stronger, more graceful, and more confident. What I love most is how this space feels like a true community. The energy is positive, and the staff is friendly. Whether you're brand new to ballet or getting back into it, I can't recommend this studio enough. Coming here has been one of the best decisions I've made for my body and mind. I always leave feeling inspired!

I echo what the other reviewers with no dance experience have shared. If you have never danced…read morebefore this is NOT the place to learn. I called in advance and spoke to Sarah. I shared with her that I had no experience but was looking to learn in a fun environment. She recommended Mr.C's Beginners Ballet. I mentioned that I read the description and that the class was not a 101 class. She was friendly and encouraged me so I thought I would give it a shot. When I arrived I shared with the woman wearing glasses at the check in desk that this was my first time. She was short with me and I had to ask where to go until the class started. I came out before class started and mentioned it looked as though everyone had quite a bit of experience. The three women at the front including Sarah assured me that it would be uncomfortable but to give it a try. I even asked if Mr.C would yell and they all said no. I had and eerily similar experience to the other reviewers with no experience. I was berated throughout the entire class. Even while I cried Mr. C persisted on critiquing me. He moved my head and forced me to look at him. I also lost the will to continue when everyone had to dance across the room. As he was shouting that I had to do it I calmly said I had enough. I went to gather my thing and he thrust his hands at me and shouted, "NEVER COME BACK!" As I put my shoes on in the lobby not one of the three women said a word. I would not recommend TADA. My goal was to learn, not be humiliated. This is not ok for anyone. I have read the review responses on Mr.C's background and I don't think this serves as an excuse for rude and unprofessional behavior. Perhaps just be direct and let adult beginners know that this isn't the place to learn. What I did take away was a reminder that when you are an expert and someone is a novice to always be patient and encouraging. The world could use more patience and kindness.

We bought a Groupon to come a learn some basic dance moves for our wedding…read more E N T R A N C E / H O W T O Its hard to find. It's in a big red brick building. Park in parking lot A. Walk directly out of the parking lot area to the red brick building with the double doors and it's right there on the right side. It's a fairly large and open dance space. A M B I A N C E Very open and friendly. On the dance floor, there are usually many instructors teaching their own clients. It's loud enough to make you feel comfortable and not like others are staring. But quiet enough for you to easily listen and converse with your instructor. Front desk personnel are friendly and quick. Make some small talk but multitask, get the job done and you're out of there! I N S T R U C T O R Dia, our dance instructor, was very warm and friendly. She's kind of quirky and has a vibrant personality. She is a great instructor because she is able to verbalize what body movements to move to help non dancers/those with limited music sense, like my husband, understand the basics. She seems very open to answering questions. She's very knowledgeable. Because of her, I was very happy to sign an additional few classes to learn more about each dance style. D A N C E C L A S S In our first 20 min class we learned the basic steps to: foxtrot, waltz, rumba, and swing. The second class, we learned to change directions and for my husband to turn me, to each of the dances. P R I C E Our Groupon included 2 private (20 mins dance time, scheduled according to your availability), 2 group (open according to their schedule), and 1 party lesson (open according to their schedule) for $25. It was very well worth it! We ended up signing for another package "A" ?$350 (I'll check the price again). 5 private classes, 2 group and 1 practice session. We are very excited to have fun and practice a bit more for our wedding. Honestly, we go cruising a lot so we are excited to dance with the older group to more classic songs as well!

Great instructors...totally make it FUN! Do not worry if you have 2 left feet or if you got the…read morewhole "elaine" dance thing going on... they will work with you to let your natural rhythm shine through the 'official' way of doing things. They do a great mix of private instruction and Group Dance Parties that let you mix and mingle with those that are little more experienced... Also having a great time. Their enjoyment....instructors and 'sr' students....is contageous. Great packages for getting started to try it out... $20 for multiple private and group lessons. PS... Simone was our instructor....LOVED Him!

I'm not sure why AREA had not been rated yet but my goodness!!! The absolute best school hands…read moredown! Was introduced to this school from my daughters friends mom and let me tell you - truly a hidden gem. They teach your kid all the arts; hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, theatre! I mean for the price you are getting a steal! The show is truly the greatest show! I was so impressed! My daughter has my clumsiness so to see her go from no coordination to killing it with confidence at a dance performance almost bought me to tears! They train them to be stars and that's what you'll get with joining AREA. They also have adult courses or rental space so that's always a plus! They are on peachtree - very convenient location! Parking is in the back so don't be alarmed if you arrive to just a busy street. My daughter will be here for years to come. Looking forward to another great year with AREA.

Arts at Emory offers dynamic music, theater, and dance performances that guests are sure to enjoy…read morethrough the year. Everything is a bit more intimate and therefore the prices are a bit less than the Atlanta Symphony, but the availability depends on the event. Check the website for a listing of events. I attended a musical performance by The Vega String Quartet performing selections by Bach and Bartok. Tickets were $20 for non members, $15 for members, and free for all students. It was held in the larger Emerson Concert Hall of the Shwartz Center. It was completed in 2002 and is decorated with rich red carpets and classical Italian touches. The acoustics of the hall are excellent and every seat has a good view of the stage. Emory does a great job as a host. The student volunteers were polite while passing out the programs and were respectful to the artist and not disrupting the performance by preventing us to take our seats late. I also noticed the complementary cough drops by the entrance, a nice classy touch. Oh, and the bathrooms in this building make you believe your at a spa in Tuscany.

This studio offers great Salsa & Bachata group classes that really challenge you at each level.read more

We purchased a package dance classes with me and my friend. As soon as we walked in the door,…read moreJose immediately offered us the package and took our payment right before the class began. We left with the impression that we would receive a follow-up email explaining how to use the package and, more importantly, that there was no time limit on when we could use the classes. Months later, when I came back to use the remaining classes, I was told the package was no longer valid. This was never clearly communicated to us at the time of purchase. The classes themselves are alright, but not the best value. What really bothered us was how the situation was handled we felt misled and, frankly, scammed by the owner. Clear communication and honesty go a long way, and unfortunately, that was missing here.