I've never had any formal dance lessons so when a friend suggested that I come to The Ballroom of…read moreReno to join him for a beginners West Coast Swing class, I was excited, but a bit nervous. The instructors, Jeff and Cindy are so great! They are welcoming, encouraging, and professional. There are many regulars that attend the basics class as a warm up and then take the level 2 class an hour later. I have gone to 3 classes and plan on taking more in the future. I have also attended a members social that had food, drinks, music, and two hours of fun. Everyone that I have met at the classes are friendly and patient when I ask questions or get the moves wrong. I feel that I can only get better with practice and experience. There are other classes offered at the ballroom like Salsa,Tango, Country Two-Step,Country Swing and more! Check out their website for dates, times, and class levels.

I can't believe that it has been over 10 years since I wrote the first review for The Ballroom of…read moreReno! I guess I should update it! Am I partial toward The Ballroom of Reno? You bet I am! This is Northern Nevada's only nonprofit dance studio and they are doing everything they can to get everyone dancing. The research on partnership dancing and aging has been phenomenal! That alone should encourage everyone to dance! The Ballroom offers a free Dance With Me program for those who have cognitive and/or mobility issues such as Parkinson's or dementia. There is an afterschool program through Reno Housing Authority in underserved areas. There is also a program for young children! Last night was the annual fundraiser Gala for the studio and what fun we all had. What wonderful performances by all. And yes, I have the parent's permission to post the pictures of the youngest student to perform at the studio!

My husband brought me here for the first time last week to the Beginner Jitterbug Swing lesson and…read morewe had an absolute blast. The instructor's were kind, explained things well, and very helpful for anyone who had questions. We had the opportunity during the lesson to switch partners frequently which made it even more fun! The class is about an hour long and afterwards you can stay for another hour for a social dance, which is great because you can work on what you learned during the lesson. There is no need to have any experience or feel uncomfortable. It was a great way to meet new people and enjoy a new style of dance. Highly recommend!

Swing dancing with Reno Swings has been a blast for the last year. The instruction is really good…read morefor both beginners and more advanced dancers, and the social dancing afterwards is fun. Everyone there is very friendly and welcoming and that creates an atmosphere that is very chill.

This dance studio is ran by Ms. Diane Hoff, a South African lady…read more She has had extensive dance experience and her annual dance recitals always have a fresh theme to them (they are held at the Grand Sierra Theater). If you are looking for dance lessons this is the place to go; she and her staff (who have been there for years) know their stuff. The schedule is varied; there is something for everyone. Ms Diane knows her stuff and if you take lessons so will you!

Tried for months to register my daughter for classes. I called, emailed, and stopped in. All…read morevoicemails went unanswered, all emails went unanswered. When I stopped by the door was open, no one at the desk. Finally after wandering around a parent helped me and told me they would be happy to have my daughter. However when I finally got someone on the phone she very rudely told me they weren't enrolling anyone. There are far too many dance academies that I can take my money to who would probably be better at answering inquiries and have better customer support!

We came as a group mixed of first timers and second timers. Being in the group was fun, but also…read morethe instructors and staff is amazing. We had a great time. As it flew so fast. I didnt realize i was even working up a sweat as it was just a great time learning with other interested parties to grow our core and upper body strength. The guys in the group really wowed me. They did so well. Its a great community vibe. I didnt feel ashamed and would very much recommend it to anyone. Its fun and fashionable. One young lady wore a cute outfit. She has done this before. Parking is in the street. Its not hard to find a spot, but give yourself some time to get around. It does get pretty hot inside so bring water. Lots of moving around. It was a nice challenge to try something new and see how you come oht of it. Gonin with no expectations and just do it. Makes it fun. Don't worry about anyone else as they are busy concentrating. Happy dancing all!

Let me be the first to tell you that there is a new woman owned business in town. But the month is…read morenot over. I got the pleasure of attending the grand opening of this beautiful pole dancing fitness studio. It's located in downtown Reno. We got to see the instructor perform and show off their skills with a great DJ. They were offering some great deals on their classes including BOGO rates. It was such a Party in there. I can't wait to attend a class here. It looks so much fun. It's downtown so there is only street parking available.

I agree with Dee B... The folks at Starlite Dance Center here in Reno are just so friendly. Talk…read moreabout making me feel comfortable as well as always welcome. If you love to ballroom dance, swing dance or have kids who want to learn Hip Hop or Ballet... be sure to visit Starlite Dance. http://www.RenoStarliteDance.com

Great place to go for company and dance. Go Monday afternoon 55+. lessons only 5 and with 1 hr of…read moredance 8 . New class..I had a ball we need ladies.

Both of my daughters do ballet with Miss Irene here and we have done about 6 recitals. Miss Irene…read moreis incredibly supportive and motivating. Shes great with the littles and now my oldest is in her Jazz Ballet class. Would recommend!

I can't say enough good things about this dance studio. The atmosphere is so positive and healthy…read morefor the kids. You don't have any of the typical "toxic" undertones that you often experience in the dance communty. The teachers are ready to encourage kids of every size, shape, age, and skill level to do their very best. Everything they do is just fun and uplifting, and recently their shows have become so creative and even more enjoyable to attend than before. The studio is reasonably priced as well, and totally worth the money. My daughter has been coming here on and off for 3 years now, and she has enjoyed all of the classes she's tried - Creative Ballet, Hippity Hop, Jazz 1, and Hip Hop 1. Thank you for all that you do!

not a nice studio, poles are short, and the place is dirty. the instructor was not very nice either.read more

5 Stars can be deceiving. I've been a dancer for years and I just wanted to learn something new and…read moretake a fun class. The studio is small but that didn't bother me. I chose to take a class with Ana and I left feeling confused, time wasted, and learned absolutely nothing. It wasn't a fun class more like a fitness class with a couple of moves I wouldn't start beginners at. They need to put on the website to bring your own pole grip because when I asked they said I didn't need to bring anything other than a water bottle that they would provide everything else. Even the music was horrible. Anyways when I get there and ask about grip they point me to this shelf with nothing organized and just a bunch of tester free grip bottles that were basically bone dry. When I climbed she told me I did it completely wrong she even chuckled. Very much felt like a mean girl who grew up because she was only nice and truly helping those who had been coming to this class frequently and you could tell. The way she climbs isn't the same as how I do and that should be perfectly fine. When she explained things it really didn't make any sense and I just left extremely disappointed. This was a few months ago and I do not plan on returning.

As a kid I was never put into dance classes, and until the last few years I never realized how fun…read moredancing could be. The other day I saw the advertisement for the adult hip hop class and I thought it looked like so much fun. I talked to the owner who encouraged me to try and said it would be open to all levels. Tonight I tried the class for the first time and it was so much fun. The teacher and the students were all welcoming and I didn't feel judged for my lack of dancing skill! So if you've ever wanted to try dancing, I recommend trying here! Your first class is free as well! The facility was clean and masks were required. I'm happy to see a small business making it through COVID!

Taking a dance class here. The facilities at Dancin Performing Arts are beautiful. There are…read moremirrors against the walls in the dance space so one can see oneself. There are bars against the walls for ballet. There are also seats inside in the classroom in the back of the room, as well as, seats outside the classroom. I assume they're for parents with you children. There is a small reception area but more seating in back. The facilities are very clean and there is ample parking in their plaza. It's a great location to learn how to dance!