Amazing Dance Studio. My girls are 4 and 7 and are loving every minute. Lots of class options!read more

My three daughters have been dancing here for years. We adore the staff here, and the girls have…read moregrown so much in their dance ability. Highly recommend!

My daughter started about a few months ago location is great, wonderful staff and reasonable…read moreprices. Our experience so far has been great & my daughter loves it so if you are looking for a dance studio come try it out worth it.

From the owner: Nirvana Dance provides quality dance instruction for students 18 months and older. Through our…read morehigh technical standards and "Lift As You Climb" value system, we strive to create an environment where our dancers are able to learn free from judgment as they strive towards excellence.

So my niece takes a combo dance class of ballet and tap for age 4/5 yr olds at Carolina Dance…read moreAcademy. The studio is the closest to our home. I haven't been able to attend a class with her but she hasn't been wanting to go and since I was able to make a recent visit I can totally see why. My niece loves to dance and she has rhythm. This class is her appropriate age group but she catches on quickly and the things they do in this class are not benefiting her. The dance room is ice cold. My nieces hands were freezing when the class was over. The instructor was in a sweatshirt and these small kids were in leotards and tights freezing. The instructor is young and very apathetic. The kids don't have good behavior and it's a big distraction. Her reward system is a sticker and she harps on earning a sticker. She spends most of the time on behavior and not instructing the students. After that visit I unenrolled my niece in the class. One due to my niece not being challenged and two because it's too far for my mother to take her in the evening. I know it's not far from our home but mother doesn't drive in the dark and the academy is off South Tryon which gets very busy at the time of the class and she can't see. You have to give them a written letter to unenrolled. I would not recommend this class if your child is advance, loves to dance or picks up steps quickly. This class is a waste of time. Carolina Dance Academy 13902 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28278

My gut reaction is to offer 1 star, but my daughter has learned and improved somewhat over the year…read moreshe has been enrolled. That's the only real good part of CDA, and some of the learning I attribute to my daughter actually practicing after class, so that may also be inflated. The studio owner seems nonchalant about everything (to a fault), just wants the tuition money, and is absent nearly all the time. Even at big competitions like Inspire and DMI when the announcers call for Studio Owners to come up on stage and accept their "award" she's not even present! The owner's daughter accepted this year's awards. Lame. On more than one occasion the office manager/instructor Chelsea text messages the dancers (not the parents driving the dancers) class will be cut short by 30-45 minutes with no real reason. Occasionally and more inconveniently this occurs mid-class with little time for parents to react and shift gears. Instructors in general can't seem to regulate the student behaviors, and many evenings I hear how the "inmates were running the asylum". And while teenage girls are generally drama filled, instructors must be able to connect the girls so their friendships and bonds are evident when they are on the stage. Simply ignoring the drama and letting infighting occur, and it shows onstage at performances to the dancers detriment. Pricing is pretty straight forward at this studio, with a flat rate fee each of the 12 months in a calendar year(even though there are not really any "consistent learning classes" and are only held every other week in June or July). This is supposed to cover "everything"; Instruction, costumes, entry fees, and makeup kits. However there have been multiple occasions, some last minute, where parents have to buy $60 shoes, or a dress for a recital, or leggings or whatever. While some people may again be okay with it, if you say everything is included it should be included. Otherwise drop a disclaimer; doesn't include shoes, makeup, etc. Nobody likes having to buy things last minute. Solos, duets, etc are $500 additional should you be interested in having your child accept one. Lastly, dance competitions should be fun and a time to celebrate accomplishments and the time on "the big stage". Do you think CDA has any sort of "after competition" dinner banquets, ice cream parties, bowling events etc. post competition events where all the dancers are in one place celebrating? NOPE. Nothing. Nada. Again, the owner is only interested in getting your money and putting in as little effort as possible. In my opinion, if your dancer truly wants to learn and grow as a person and as a dancer, CDA may not be the right place for your dancer. There are some good things here at CDA, but the good doesn't outweigh all of the negatives for us, and the primary reason we left CDA

There are not enough words in the human language to describe how AMAZING and top-tier Barre3 Ft…read more Mill is - all thanks to the owners and instructors who put out a vibe of ENERGY, positivity, warmth! Erica, Evelyn, Gloria and Melanie are queens! The classes are never the same, the workouts are phenomenal, the music is so good and motivating, the studio is light & bright with the best equipment, and clients leave fit, happy and glowing. Every single time!

Since I work remotely, I tagged along with Chun P. for one of his business trips and found myself…read morein the charming town of Fort Mill in early May. While there, I went to barre3 THREE days in a row for classes with Erica Walker (2x) and Rebecca Gray. The studio is absolutely adorable - and Jennifer (was it Jennifer?) who worked at the front desk was so kind from the get-go. Her hubby worked at the same company as mine and I felt like we could be fast friends. barre3 is one of my fave workouts - yoga, barre and pilates - even sometimes a little bit of dance thrown in. It's perfect for toning, cardio and strength. What I love about barre3 is that it's for folks for all shapes and sizes. No prior experience required! Erica and Rebecca's classes were fantastic. Fellow class participants were kind and fun. If I lived in town, I'd go every day! Thanks barre3 Fort Mill!

Great attentive and engaging staff that enjoy teaching and seeing their students learn the silks…read moreand more. Small space with two separate sections for two different set of classes that can take place simultaneously. Appreciate the offering of intro classes lasting 8 weeks via Living Social. Despite being a bit heavy and uncoordinated, my instructor (Chris) was super polite and made me feel confident and comfortable every time. I look forward to class and I may consider the Strength classes offered at this location to accelerate muscle toning and lengthening.

Super awesome that AerialCLT opened up a second standalone studio in South Charlotte! They…read morepreviously used to rent space at Be Yoga in Carmel Commons and the ceilings weren't quite high enough. They just opened this space at the end of October - so its still very new & being updated, but its a great small studio with taller ceilings that let you do what you need to on the silks.

The best workout studio in Pineville! By women, for women. I love everything about stepping into…read morethis space. Whether it's your first workout in ten years or you're in the best shape of your life, several things will ring true once you attend your first class: 1. You will be challenged. The instructors are quick to give alternatives to the workouts based on where you're at in your fitness journey. You'll get what you're willing to put in, so as long as you set your intentions for class and stick to them, you'll leave feeling the moxie glow. 2. You'll be surrounded by a great group of women. When you think of a judgement-free-zone, Moxie will redefine this for you. Whether you're moving your hips in OHM, doing your first downward dog, or learning how to speed skate, you're given a safe space to be yourself, have fun, and learn new ways to move your body. Classes are kept intentionally small to create the best energy/environment. 3. You won't be disappointed! There is a class type for everyone. Dance, fusion, yoga, HIIT/bootcamp, etc. they even have a swiftie sculpt once a month for those of us who want our playlists a little more reputation coded. ;)

Empowered women empowering women! I absolutely love the vibe and mission of this woman-owned gym…read morefor women. It's located in a super cute, historic space right on Pineville's Main Street. Inside, there's pretty exposed brick and a "Babe Cave" glowing pink sign. There's free public parking right behind the building, and Pro Tip: you can actually walk in through the back door (it doesn't have a name on it, so you just have to know - it's like a dark brown/gray color) instead of going all the way around to the front. I've taken a number of different classes here, including full body bootcamp, bootcamp circuit, 808, fusion, yoga, and athletic conditioning. Each one is unique, so you can try a variety of workouts to keep challenging yourself and see what you like best. I enjoy the strength-based workouts since you really do feel so strong. Fusion and 808 are so so fun since you're working out as a group to the rhythm of the music - you feel like you're on a dance team! During the cooldown of certain workouts (usually the bootcamps and other more high intensity classes), the staff pass around cold towels with essential oils - they change up the aromatherapy scents, and they've all smelled and felt amazing. It's such a nice way to end a sweaty class and take a relaxing, rejuvenating moment for yourself. Their trial week of $20 for an unlimited week of classes is such a great deal. Come in, sweat, and feel great about yourself in the company of other women!