While Oh La La appears to have great reviews for group classes, I would NOT recommend them for 1st…read moredance lessons for a wedding. First, I did not find the scheduling/payment process to be professional. We negotiated for a package of 10 lessons for $700.00 (1 per month up until our wedding). Suzie, the owner, asked us to pay this entire amount upfront via Venmo. I informed her that having never met her or the instructor or even set foot in the studio, I did not feel comfortable paying up front via Venmo b/c if they were running some sort of scam, they could run off w/ my money, & I would be SOOL. I said that I would gladly pay up front via credit card b/c if they ran off w/ my money that way, at least I could dispute the charge. To Suzie's credit, she was understanding of this concern, & she allowed me to pay for each lesson, one at a time, 48 hours in advance via Venmo. Thank GOD, I had the foresight to be concerned about this b/c as you will read below, our instructor abandoned us after lesson 4, without ever completing our dance, so if we had paid the $700.00 up front via Venmo, he could have run off w/ our money. My 2nd issue was the lack of organization & professionalism in scheduling. Because we wanted to do 1 lesson per month up until our wedding, we asked our instructor, Mehmet, several times if we could book all of our lessons in advance on the same day of the week each month (e.g., every 2nd Wednesday of every month). Every time we asked this, he just brushed us off & told us to text him whenever we wanted to schedule, which just made a lot of extra work for us to have to text him the week b4 every time we wanted a lesson rather than already having it planned. Next, on our 1st lesson, Mehmet spent several minutes trying to talk us out of the song we picked for our first dance, which frankly, I very much did NOT appreciate as I put great thought into selecting it. Thankfully, I stuck to my guns & did not change the song, & eventually, it won Mehmet over, & even he liked it. Given we purchased 10 lessons, I expected we would spend more than 1 lesson on the basics, but by lesson 2, Mehmet informed us he had decided to be a flight attended again but assured us (1) it would not impact our dance, & (2) we would leave that day w/ the 1st minute of our dance complete (which seemed rushed for lesson 2 of 10). He even offered to fly back for our lessons, but we told him that was NOT necessary, & if he needed to, he could pass us off to another instructor. Lessons 2-4 seemed pretty rushed, & frankly, seemed like we were going to finish our dance way too quickly, with way too many lessons left, but we figured it would be good to have lots to polish the dance. We had lesson 1 in Oct, 2 in Nov, 3 in Dec, & 4 in Jan, but we never ended up having lesson 5 in Feb b/c Mehmet was not responsive to our texts. This could have been resolved had he agreed to see us on a consistent night each month like we originally requested. He finally responded after I followed up 3x & asked if we could do Wed, 3/2. Even though it was a bad night for us (we had my mom's birthday dinner), we said yes b/c it had been so hard to schedule w/ him. It was also a little disappointing that he asked us to send him the video he took of our dance b/c he apparently, forgot the choreography. 1.5 hours before our lesson, he texted us that he was sick & had to cancel. While are 100% glad he would cancel if sick, he said nothing about re-scheduling & merely asked us to call the owner, Suzie. My fiancé called her, & she said Mehmet had told her the choreography for our dance was done! We still have over a minute of our dance left that has not been choreographed!!! My fiancé asked if she could complete the dance, & she said she had too much on her plate to fulfill Mehmet's obligations. While she did offer to try & find someone else to finish the dance, we informed her that we have been so disappointed w/ the whole experience that we would rather go somewhere more professional. Now, we are behind on our scheduled lessons & having to find a new studio. We have a 1st lesson w/ another studio this week, where the lessons will be $15.00 more per lessons, but we are fine w/ paying more for a studio that is more reliable & trustworthy. Long story short, Oh La La seems to have great reviews for group clases for children, but planning a wedding is stressful enough. We thought our dance lessons would be something fun to do together, but thanks to Oh La La, it's turned out to be one of the more stressful parts of wedding planning. For anyone looking for private lessons for a wedding 1st dance, please heed our cautionary tale & go elsewhere! I'm giving 2 stars b/c we mostly like the 2 minutes of choreography we do have but are very disappointed that Mehmet not only lied to us when he promised to complete our dance but then also lied to the owner, Suzie, by telling her he completed our dance when he never did!

My 5 year old Just started going to Ooh La La. She loves dance and had begged me to be a ballerina!…read moreWe did their summer camp and are now taking classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and a part of their competition team, Mini Mob. I was looking for a studio that was welcoming to a child with little dance experience, but still willing to give them a chance and work with them to perform on stage for competition. A competing dance studio said their try outs were demanding and wasn't sure my kid would cut it. They also played music that wasn't very age appropriate. At Ooh La La, the owner's biggest belief is to provide a welcoming place for all. She made all the parents sign a commitment form stating there is no drama at this academy. She said we applaud every dancer's successes and help those who need some extra TLC. It is exactly the right philosophy for how I wanted to introduce my daughter to her first sport. And a couple of weeks in, I already see. The teachers are working with me to help get my daughter her extra TLC and my daughter is learning from older teenage dancers that she thinks are just the most beautiful ballerinas. Thank you for having a great studio!

During the month of October, this studio offered a free class almost everyday. My friend told me…read moreabout it and we checked out a few classes. Please keep in mind that this review will be about these classes. I think it's incredibly generous to offer this trial as it allows you to check out several types of dance styles and instructors. They have an app, which I found to be really easy to use. They clearly label which classes are part of the trial and provide confirmation and reminders. The schedule accommodated work schedules and if weekdays were too tight, they had classes on weekends as well. They have 3 studio rooms and they had a person checking people in which could let you know where the class you were taking would be. One studio was large and the other two were about half the size. Each has its own bathroom which was nice. I tried a few Bollywood classes, Latin dance, a barre class and a Tahitian class. While the Bollywood cardio and Latin classes were the most popular, the instructors were all very patient and energetic. The Bollywood cardio class wasn't geared to really teach moves but more for you to follow along as best as you can and hope you get it before the next move. My personal goal is to stay on beat and try to get 60-80% of any class I take which I was easily able to for the classes. There is plenty of parking and the rooms are clean. When I have some discretionary income I'll definitely come back to buy a package so I can keep shaking my groove thang.

This review is long overdue, but honestly, I've been coming to Studio K for years and it's not an…read moreexaggeration to say it's completely changed my life. When I first walked in, I had basically zero dance experience and no idea what to expect. Fast forward to today, and I've not only developed real dance skills, but also a level of confidence I never thought I'd have, and built some amazing friendships along the way. What truly sets Studio K apart is the instructors. Every single one of them is insanely talented, highly trained, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The class variety is another huge highlight. There's always something new to try, and I constantly find myself learning different styles and technique. I'm always leaving class feeling better than when I came. If you're even thinking about trying dance. whether you're a complete beginner like I was or more experienced, Studio K is the place to be!! I can't recommend it enough!!

Amazing dance community. Ms. Barbara ours here heart and soul into this place and you can tell…read more Thank you!

My daughter has danced here for over 10 years. I drive past two other dance studios for my daughter…read moreto dance here. The positive culture that Mrs Barbara has built at this studio is beyond reproach. All of the staff are role models for great dancers and good human beings.

I love this place!! They have created such a safe space for women and women identifying…read moreindividuals! They have the most fun classes that make you feel sexy and sensual. They have all kinds of classes from cardio dance, choreography class, to heels classes. I always feel so empowered leaving these class. All the instructors are so friendly and energetic and the staff that check you in at the beginning of class are always so sweet. I always feel so welcome when I am in this space. They have plenty of parking in the lot and some street parking. They have two very cutely decorated bathroom for attendees. They also have a water refill station! I love this place, I highly recommend trying out a class! You won't regret it!

Tried their twerk and tone class. They have knee pads to borrow for newbies. Loved that there was a…read moreparking lot. Studio waiting area is small so can be crowded in between classes. Class itself was fun, very high energy, lots of cardio. It was cold, but immediately helpful because you'll be sweating up a storm. I'd say, probably invest in your own thicker set of knee pads, mine were a bit sore.

I have taken many dance classes from Arthur Murray, Fred Astaire, and private lessons in San…read moreFrancisco. I am so HAPPY to be dancing again at Level Up Dance Studios with Noe. I have been attending class for almost two months and plan to continue as my schedule permits. I will also be taking one on one private lessons too. The classes have been both FUN and challenging for all levels, including beginners. He is professional, encouraging, and supportive of my learning style too. The classes help me unwind after a stressful work day and get me OUT of my comfort zone with the many different dance styles. This is a great activity to do with your significant or girls night together. For the men, we ladies LOVE men who can or make the effort to learn how to dance. They have GREAT promotions on their site https://levelupdancestudios.com. It's a GREAT value for what you get out of the classes, worth every penny. THANKS Noe & Jess! I HIGHLY recommend Noe as an instructor! Let's DANCE !!!

I'm new to dance and the unlimited classes for two weeks deal has been an amazing way to pick up…read morethe basics of many different styles. Noe is a great instructor and effortlessly teaches to different skill levels in the group classes.

My husband found Creative Dance Theatre 3 years ago when we were looking to move to another studio…read moreafter aging out of the current school. I messaged with the owner and office manager and my child was able to attend a class to see if it was good fit. It was. First year they took tap/ballet and a yoga class. Year 2 was tap/ballet and cheer/pop, year 3 is ballet/contemporary and Acro. They have a wide variety of classes, with varying age groups, offered daily at various times, making it easy to find a class to fit your child's age and schedule. Because it is a small studio, it is a more personalized experience. Class sizes are a reasonable amount, the same teachers teach year to year, the owner and office manager are very responsive to emails (my primary way of communication). The school dance "year" follows SDUSD schedule. Starting in August and finishing in May. The yearly recital is held in May and is optional. If your dancer wants to participate they can, but if they prefer not to do they do not have to and their dance "year" ends at the end of the current payment cycle (end of February). In addition to dance classes during the year, they have added dance camps. They host birthday parties and have a summer session if kids want to dance during the summer. Since the summer classes are a shorter length of time it is a great time to try a type of dance that your dancer may not be as sure of. With that said if your child is at an age where they can do 2 different classes with an age range for example ballet/tap 4-6 years old or ballet/tap 6-9 years old if you start in one class and feel like your child would be a better fit in another you can swap. I think it is dependent upon the teacher agreeing. I feel like when we switched to this studio my child did the younger and older class and the teacher is like "they would be fine in either" so we selected the older aged class. The teachers do a great job of teaching a group of kids with varying experiences. They are patient and explain the dance steps and make recommendations or modifications based on the child. The classes are a stretch, warm up, dance and then dismissal. Since this is a non competitive school each child is met where they are and allowed to learn and grow at their own pace. The other thing, I have enjoyed as well as my child is that while there is an "adult" teacher there is also a "student" teacher. These are usually students who are in high school who also dance at the studio. Many of these student teachers have been dancing at CDT since they were the age of my child! Billing switched last year from monthly to 3 payments spread out at enrollment, November and February. If doing the block payments is an issue if you reach out to the owner and office manager they are very reasonable with finding payment terms that work with your family and budget. If you take multiple classes there is a 10% discount. The dress code is dance wear but they are very flexible in what the kids can wear. No pressure to buy from them or a certain studio. For ballet ( my child is not en pointe) I have ordered leotards and ballet shoes on Amazon. I also ordered tap shoes on Amazon, as at this age the size changes quickly. The studio even keeps a supply of shoes at the studio (usually previous dancers shoes in good condition) so if your child forgets them or maybe in between sizes you can "try before you buy." All of the information about the studio, pricing, classes, attire is found on their website. It is easy to communicate with the owner and office manager. If there was a downside I would say that it is not being able to communicate directly with your child's teacher if they might be absent (due to illness). I typically just email the office manager and owner and ask them to pass along the message but there have been some hiccups this year with some information being communicated and needing a response in one class but nothing was communicated in the other class. It was easily resolved by an email to the owner and office manager, and I understand they are busy managing a lot of teachers, kids, parents etc but it is truly the only compliant I can think of. If you live in the area, have a child in the area I highly recommend checking them out!

This studio is a great spot to help kids of all levels become comfortable with dancing! All of the…read morestaff are so welcoming, while providing the students a discipline of learning new skills. Rosie loves going to dance at this studio for the last five years!!!

A true second home for my daughter!…read more This is my daughter's fifth year dancing at West Coast Dance, and I couldn't be more grateful for this studio. She spends over 15 hours a week here and still looks forward to every class! The friendships she's made and the bond she has with her teacher are so special they've helped her grow not just as a dancer, but as a person. She's now in her third year on the dance team, and what really stands out about West Coast Dance is how supportive and down-to-earth the environment is. It's not the ultra-competitive vibe you sometimes find elsewhere, the dancers genuinely cheer each other on, celebrate each other's wins, and lift each other up. If you're looking for a studio where your child can learn excellent technique, feel encouraged, and truly belong, West Coast Dance is it.

AMAZING STUDIO, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!…read more We cannot say enough good things about this studio! West Coast Dance Complex has been the perfect place for our son to nurture his love for dance. A huge shout-out to the incredible instructors! Miss Emily, Miss Dalia and Miss Shelbi have all been amazing with our son. He looks forward to every class and has grown so much under their guidance. Each teacher brings something special to the table and you can see they genuinely care about their students growth, not only in dance but also as individuals. We truly cannot recommend West Coast Dance Complex enough for any child or family looking for a warm, professional and inspiring environment! Thank you WCDC, for making dance such a positive and enriching experience for our son!

My friends and I bought tickets to attend a New Year's Eve celebration at this dance studio. The…read moretickets were $99 each that advertised an evening of music, dancing, food, and raffle prizes. What was actually included was dancing, live performances, live singers, buffet, champagne, and a second round of Filipino snacks at midnight. Raffle tickets were sold separately, so it was a bit misleading. This was an older crowd than what we're usually accustomed to, but we made the most out of the evening and ended up having a really great time. I don't know how to ballroom dance, but several of the dance instructors approached me and led me to the dance floor. I think I did a pretty job for a newbie. At the stroke of midnight, we all toasted champagne and danced the night away! I think we ended up leaving around 1am. This was a fun celebration and a great way to ring in the New Year! I may have to come back and sign up for some ballroom lessons!

Amazing place. We celebrating every retirement party here…read moreand the dance instructors were awesome

I found them through Groupon originally but bought the package through the studio instead. I…read morebelieve the owners name is Hunter but he did our lessons. We were learning 3 basic dances for my brother's wedding and Hunter had such a great teaching style that made us feel comfortable. We got homework which was fun! We're still needing to finish the rest of our lessons in our package but highly recommend doing this for anyone wanting date night ideas or is attending a wedding.

My husband surprised me with a date night dance lesson here. As soon as we entered we were warmly…read moregreeted by 4 different people. We had such a great time, as total beginners...our instructor for our private lesson was so friendly, helpful and made learning easy. We had such a fun time learning the basics of what I think was called foxy. Also, the person working the reception and booking area is also extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a fun date experience or wanting to learn how to dance or if you already like dancing because we found out at the end they also do group dance lessons as well as fun dance nights.

For $15 a class, it doesnt get much better than this!…read more I love to dance and back in my younger years, I was a raver a long time ago and have been to Burning Man a few times. I love almost any kind of music but definitely hip hop has a special place in my heart. It is really the first type of Western music that truly got me into listening to music and expanded my mind. Since then, my music repertoire has grown quite broad, diverse and fulfilling. If there is one thing I cannot live without, music is definitely one of those things. How could this child of Taiwanese immigrants connect with hip hop? Well, the thing is, music doesnt need explaining. It reaches deep down inside somewhere and it brings such delight and joy, and it truly transforms and heals. But, yea, I digress... For the past 5 or 6 years, Ive been listening to K pop too and watching dance videos and honestly I am at a point where my body wants to fully learn some dance moves, whether it be K pop, but even better, hip hop...or whatever genre where there is some sequence to follow along with the music. I checked on mindbody to see if any dance classes offered where I am and it was my lucky day! Found this studio not far from me and there was a beginner hip hop class tonight that worked with my schedule, so I showed up! Instructor was great, he taught us some very basic moves and the studio is spacious, with lots of mirrors and the other side of it opens out to a back parking lot. Our instructor had us line up on one side of class and then taught us some moves and we practiced our moves to the other side. This went on for the first half of class. He then had us facing the mirrors, and taught us a simple sequence and that was super fun and we got to try it with a few different hip hop songs. He was very positive, shared a bit about the history of hip hop (which is very cool history) and mainly told us to have fun while teaching us some fun moves! I had a great time and definitely will be back when I wanna add some dance into all my other body movement fun I like to have!! Awesome studio, great teachers, staff are nice, prices are fair, and easy parking. Im definitely getting my groove on here again soon!

I was really happy to find out one of my favorite dance instructors holds classes at Studio FX…read more Anthony has been one of the leading instructors in San Diego for such a long time! He had a cardio hip hop class and it was really crowded! What I like is that Anthony breaks everything down for people of all skill levels. Lots of great energy! The women in the back with me, cause I refuse to be in front, were all fun and supportive! However, my running man at the end was walking! LOL! My only complaint is that the AC cannot keep up with the heat that's generated! Yes, this class is fire! Definitely worth checking out classes here! It is a little far for me, but I will definitely be back!