I had heard about Vernetta's dance studio and decided to take my son, Michael to her class. I…read morewanted to provide my son quality time, because I was so, so busy with his younger brothers, premature twins. Not only did Vernetta fulfill this need, etc. for him (his time), but she also included my twins. When the twins got old enough to climb out of their play pen, Vernetta was not only very understanding about it, but she and the other moms were very helpful. There were times when the kids in the dance/gymnastic class would sit in a circle. Yes, this was the time my other two sons would join in and sit with the group and they would be excited when their brother would win "dance bucks" to redeem for prizes. Ms. Vernetta was so positive, patient, empowering, etc. I can't say enough about her. Yes, indeed, she influenced their lives a great deal. Mike Jr helps out the Chicago community and also teaches (at the catholic university) and our twin sons, David and Robert, also do comparable work /help with the community and work in Washington D.C. Although our sons live so far away from us, we are grateful they had a nice, positive beginning and were around such positive people, like this dance teacher/mom group. Thank you so much, Venetta. You have touched our lives and continue to do the same for others.

This studio is a gem! Ms. Vernetta is amazing and she…read moreteaches more than dance. Her students learn listening skills, accountability, rhythm, turn-taking, following instructions, and more. The studio graciously allows children to borrow everything needed to participate (ballet shoes, tap shoes, leotards all in various sizes). Young children receive "ballet bucks" for class participation and doing/bringing back "homework" (a coloring page). She has older students help teach the younger classes. This allows for a much larger teacher/student ratio needed for the "littles" to have a successful class. This strategy also provides older students with leadership skills and practice with asserting themselves and directing others! I am thrilled to have found this sweet little neighborhood studio. PS the music is darling!

I found PDPA one day while on a walk and so thankful for that day. We have been at PDPA for one…read moreyear now. It has been incredible to see my daughter develop from her first class to now. We've enjoyed our experience so much at PDPA that my daughter now takes multiple classes a week. Ms. Mae, the owner is incredibly talented and is very passionate about teaching the next generation of dancers.

My coworker told me about this place. So glad he did. We absolutely love it for our little…read moredancer!!! Perfect for energetic little ones to move and groove and dance their heart out. Her teacher Mr Adrian is so good with her. The way he talks to her with kindness and understanding made her so comfortable with him. We will definitely keep her here at Powell for the ballet and Jazz and Hip hop classes as she gets older. The owner Mae is super sweet.

Our 12-year-old and 17-year-old girls love Dance Dayz!…read more Coming to the studio as a military family really helped us to feel settled in the area. They are warm and welcoming, but the girls also receive solid instruction! Both of them have gained confidence, strength, flexibility, and become better in their technique. Because of this approach, my daughter who has had an intense medical diagnosing process over a number of years and had to step back from dancing for awhile felt good enough to add more classes again. The teachers foster a good sense of cooperation in the students. I can't recommend the studio highly enough.

I do not recommend signing up your toddler for lessons here, they want me to force a 4 yr old to…read moreattend and not refund the money.. I signed up my granddaughter, however she was having anxiety about attending and cried the entire week and did not want to attend. I reached out and asked for a refund, Rachel responded and stated a refund would not be an issue, and that I needed to request the refund through the portal. which i did immediately.. However Nadia denied the refund. I explained to her what had happened and that Rachel had approved the refund. She just gave me one excuse after another... when i went into the portal after this conversation, i was unable to get in it suddenly wanted me to read a "Policy Agreement Required" this was not on my portal acct when i requested the refund. She is refusing to refund the money and wants me to force a 4 year old to take the class... How can I even trust the instructors, if the people who rund the business cannot keep there word!!

My 2.5 and 4 year old have been taking Erika's Hip Hop Dance class for the past 6 weeks and they…read moreboth absolutely love it! The class is fast paced and fun, Erika does an amazing job connecting with all the kids. My daughter took classes at the YMCA and she didn't want to dance, but here she loves it. Erika makes dance feel like play, and they end up learning moves and all following along. The best part about the classes is parents can sit in and watch and it's both hilarious and adorable at the same time. I highly recommend SD Dance with me if you are thinking about enrolling your kid in a dance class!

My daughter loves dancing here! We are new to the area, and needed a place for a two year old to…read moredance, and this is perfect! I also love how Erica incorporates parachutes, scarves and ribbons along with other fun activities to help her students grow.

We absolutely love The Element Dance Studio in La Mesa! Mrs. Sydney has played such a special role…read morein helping my daughter fall in love with dance. When we first tried parent-and-tot classes elsewhere, my daughter felt overwhelmed by all the adults and people in the room. The Element was the only studio we found that offered a class for two-year-olds without parents in the room, so we decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! Mrs. Sydney was incredibly patient as my daughter took her time warming up and becoming comfortable. Even when she was hesitant in class, it was clear that she loved it because she would come home and excitedly show us everything she had learned. These classes aren't just waving ribbons and doing free dance--the children are learning real dance skills and building confidence from a very young age. Mrs. Kai has also been wonderful with my daughter in acro. We are so excited to continue growing with this studio for years to come. As an added bonus, I have even made some wonderful new mom friends! The Element is such a welcoming, positive place, and we feel very lucky to have found it.

Highly recommend starting your kids dance journey here and sticking with it throughout their dance…read moreyears! They sure know what they are doing- turning tiny humans into the most amazing dancers and performers! The kids learn to love dance but actually learn quality technique along the way. My kids completely excelled in dance as soon as we started here. It's amazing to see the growth in their ability and confidence on stage. Not to mention, attending the end of year recital and seeing the bond between teachers and the students who started dancing there as tots and were now graduating as seniors -- it brought tears to everyone's eyes as you could see they had become a true family and they were now on to their next journey! AND the dancers were absolutely incredible! Growing up in dance that is what is most important- an environment where you can build long lasting relationships, feel supported, build confidence and character while perfecting your skill along the way. Element is the place for that!

This is a review for west coast swing and studio. First off the studio is spacious and charming and…read moreif you go to any of the dances, people are welcoming and kind. Also solid dancing...even as an intermediate dancer, I find myself wanting to dance with everyone because the skill level here is just that good. Plus Larisa Tingle, Anastasia, and Michael are all friendly and kind people who actually care and do their best to make any moment at starlight enjoyable! From hiring some of the best instructors and djs to just having snacks and good vibes in general, Starlight is one of the best dance studios in SD and I honestly can't recommend them enough. 10/10 definitely recommend coming out here to learn and dance west coast swing.

I'm surprised that I haven't already written a review on Starlight yet as I'm here at least twice a…read moreweek for Salsa with Majesty in Motion (they rock!) I guess there isn't a whole lot to say except that the floor (both spaces) is very nice and large enough to support over 100 people, the air-conditioning very strong, the lighting bright and the parking ample. Not sure what else I can say, but I'm definitely a fan!

We recently started at Expressions and our experience has been wonderful experience so far. They…read morehelp my little one with her confidence and help her to have fun even when she may not be feeling it that morning. We are very excited for the upcoming recitals.

RACIST!! This past Saturday was the Halloween event at Santee lakes and this center had a vendor…read morethere, during the trunk or treat there were about 3 little girls giving out flyers and handing out candy to EVERY CHILD, smiling, laughing, talking, being friendly. As soon my son went up to them and said trick or treat they immediately ignored him, gave him and myself the dirtiest look & acted as if he was nonexistent!! Even myself included!! And I noticed it's because he wasn't white like all the others that were interacting with those girls handing out flyers. Before we went up to them it was white parents/kids & the energy was there, soon as myself & my son went up to them it was completely different, after we walked away I turned around & they went back to acting friendly to of course other white kids/parents. I was so upset and couldn't believe young girls at that age could be so rude to another child that is a different color than them. I wanted to confront the parents of those girls but it was so hectic and crowded. Very upsetting and shame on those children & parents as well!!

Sharing our experience for other parents of young children…read more My 3-year-old attended her first class, and at the end, every child received a sticker except her. While it may seem small, at this age that kind of exclusion carries meaning, especially on a first day of her very first structured ballet class. I reached out to for clarification, and while I understand standing behind their staff, the owner's response felt more focused on defending the approach than acknowledging my concerns as a parent of a 3-year-old. She also didn't seem to understand that a sticker to a 3 year old signifies belonging/a sense of doing well, and can shape how a child views themselves in a new environment. I understand having structure, but this did not feel developmentally appropriate for such a young age or for my daughters first ever dance experience. A refund was offered, which I appreciate, but overall this was not the right fit for our family. I would strongly encourage other parents to clearly understand expectations and teaching approach beforehand. During our trial class, my daughter participated less and was still encouraged with a sticker, so the inconsistency here is both confusing and concerning. For a program working with very young children, that level of inconsistency and lack of professionalism in both practice and communication is disappointing.

The 3 year old class takes itself so seriously that they will ostracize a child for not…read moreparticipating or listening 100% during their dance class. My child was not given the reward everyone else was given (a sticker) for not fully participating in the beginning of class. She is 3 and this was her first class and the teacher acknowledged that my child listened most of the time. The sticker is not the problem, but when brought up to the director that this odd-man out behavior is not appropriate at this age, she was not empathetic and doubled-down that these are the expectations of this studio. This is not the black swan studio, it's an after school program for 3-year olds. I have pulled my child.