We love this studio! My daughter is two and we have been taking the Baby and Me dance class for…read moreseveral months now with Miss Samantha who is also the owner. The class is the perfect balance of fun and education for this age group. Being a dance instructor myself I have high expectations and have not been disappointed. Miss Samantha is very knowledgeable and also so kind in her approach. I would highly recommend this studio.

From the owner: Dance education for all ages.read more

Honestly a pretty rough experience. Teachers were overly harsh and played favorites. My child…read moreshould not be coming home in tears.

It's hard to be mad when you're dancing. If you're looking for a studio to just let it out on the…read morefloor this is the place for you. Small studio with three rooms to cater to the size of the classes. One wall covered in glass so you can refine any new movements and let those creative juices flow. Dance Salsa Jacksonville Latin host Bachata lessons every Tuesday. 7:00pm - 8:00pm Beginner Bachata - 4 Week Program! 7:00pm - 8:00pm Intermediate Bachata - New Every Week! 8:00pm - 9:00pm Advanced Bachata Patterns- New Every Week! Just $10 a class!!! (Or you can save money with one of their packages: 4 classes for $35 10 classes for $60 20 classes for $100) Only down fall of the studio... limited storage (so bring the bare essentials) and the rooms can get extremely hot. But it's a little sexy to be sweating up a storm in a dance studio with wide windows into the parking lot. It's kinda cool to watch people walk pass and then do a U-Turn to check what's really going on in the room! There is also ballet for younger children and hip hop. Not sure when either classes start or end. Little girls in tutus are twirling away before I get to class and somewhere in the middle I start hearing hip hop from the adjoining rooms.

The only reason I give them four instead of five stars is the price. A gym membership is much,…read moremuch cheaper than this place. I lived in San Marco so I knew of Dance Trance but a Groupon made me try it out. I am about the least coordinated person around and I eventually caught on. I love how the dance trance classes incorporate current music and that it varies by class so you aren't constantly doing the same thing. I also took an urban ballet class that was super fun and made me wish that I knew more about ballet.

I will do anythng to rearrange my schedule just so I can make it to Dance Trance every day. When I…read moremiss a day, I feel like I've missed out on a huge party with all my friends - no other work out can even come close to that feeling. The music and lighting system are better than any dance club in Jax and drive the energy through the roof. No dance experience necessary because the choreography is done in a way that anyone can catch on with practice - but with a new dance every week, we are all challenged to keep improving. Love that there are strength training and dance technique classes like PACE and Jazz too. Full body workout and toning experience. Join this community of fantastic energy and you will never look back!

My fiancé and I were looking for something fun to do together and to help us with our dancing…read moreskills for our upcoming wedding, and Monarch Ballroom & Dance Studio has turned out to be the biggest blessing! From the day I contacted them, there has been excellent communication and easy scheduling. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming! Our coach Krista is the best! We are both beginners and she exudes patience and a positive energy at all of our lessons. She is a skilled dancer and we aspire to get to her level of expertise. For the past several months, we have been working together to create a choreographed first dance and are so happy with our decision to come here and learn something new! We have been building our confidence with dance week after week and can't wait to learn all the different types of dancing! I would recommend this studio to everyone!

I had my first dance lesson at the Monarch Ballroom and Dance Studio last week. My instructor,…read moreChris Thomas, was fabulous. In my first lesson he taught the basics of salsa and merengue. My next lesson we're going to focus on swing. I like Chris's style of teaching. He shows you the steps, let's you practice but also teaches techniques to help improve style. This part makes you stand out when you go dancing in public. I'm excited to try a group lesson as well and a social event. Chris explained the group lessons help you be more comfortable dancing with multiple partners because everyone's style is different and you have to be ready for anything. Come check out Chris and the other dance instructors at Monarch Ballroom.

Took a class and everyone was great! The teacher was excellent and explained step by step…read more Looking forward to my next lesson.

I've tried several dance studios around town and Dance Salsa Jax is easily my favorite. It has,…read moreunequivocally, the best group lessons in town, and they're the cheapest too. They also have three fun social events a month: a dance party, a non-dance activity (e.g. karaoke, indoor rock climbing, or go-karts), and Rueda in the Park (a group dance in Memorial Park). The Director, Ally, has created a warm, friendly atmosphere. I remember once, in my early days at the studio, going out the door after a group lesson when I heard her shout "no one leaves without a hug." I turned around, went back in, and got my hug. Dance Salsa Jax is a nonprofit that rents space at two studios. They teach the most common Latin dances, Salsa (Sunday afternoons in Avondale) and Bachata (Wednesday evenings on Old St. Augustine Rd.). Ally also offers reasonably-priced private lessons. I'm glad I found this place, my home dance studio.

Simply the Best. Teaching staff from Brie Valenti to all of the staff are above and beyond…read moreanything in the area. Their commitment to their students and the art of dance set them apart from everyone else. Daughters have been members of the competition team, the staff and team members are truly supportive of each other at all times, it is the culture of the studio and not found anywhere else. This is truly a Five Star dance studio.

From the owner: Dance lessons, we offer competitive teams, private lessons, and choreography for wedding receptions…read moreon request. We offer Adult classes. Master classes with guest artists. One coming 4/28 call studio for more info.