We attended a quince there last Saturday. There was no air conditioning, and it wasn't ADA…read moreaccessible. There weren't even any fans downstairs. Mind you this was the last weekend in June.

I have always wanted to learn salsa and I put it off for years! I finally committed and started…read moretaking classes 7 weeks ago at Studio Maesto. I regret waiting so long because I am having so much fun. The beginner classes are for anyone who wants to learn. Zero experience required. Rodrigo breaks down the moves so it's not intimidating and it's actually really easy to learn. Classes are affordable and I have made some good friends since being there. Private classes are great excelling quickly and correcting bad habits. They always have fun parties and are very warm and welcoming. Parking has never been an issue. I come from Echo Park every Monday and Wednesday to Santa Monica and the commute is not bad at all 35-40 minutes max. I have been recommending it to everyone!

I had my first of a 5 week dance class here on Wednesday night, and I can honestly say, I know I'm…read moregoing to enjoy it. The studio was packed with parents waiting for their kids to come out of class, and that truly is the only complaint that I have: the studio is really small. The entry way is tiny, but clean. They have bottles of water for sale for $1, which is definitely something I have to take advantage of next week. The studio itself is long, and housed 20 dancers semi comfortably. The floors and mirrors were clean, which is always important to me, since we dance barefoot. For as popular as classes seem to be, they might be better off finding a slightly bigger space, but all in all, I was pleased. The class itself was amazing, but its only a 5 week class, that I don't believe is on their regular calendar. I intend on returning for future sessions if they're offered here.

The party was great but …read more.. They took pictures at the kids birthday party that I would love to have but despite me contacting them many times via email and phone no one has ever gotten back to me. :(

The VZ Dance Studio provides a wonderful dance environment for everyone from beginners to experts…read more The owners and the support staff there specialize in ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience. You can do Private, Group, and even Stretching at VZ and I see lots of happy children learning to dance at this location.

I love dancing at VZ Dance Studio. The instructors are the best for group classes and for…read morecompetitions. I've been at VZ for 3.5 years taking both group and private lessons and entering competitions. The quality of the instruction is amazing and the support before and during competition is awesome. Also, there is a family atmosphere thruout which helps build confidence and makes the dance experience joyful.

Gustavo is an excellent teacher! So motivating and kind. He is one of the best salsa dancers I've…read moreever met. He has the best parties and his new studio is really beautiful! I would highly recommend My Roots to anyone wanting to start as a beginner or an advanced dancer!!

My daughter is on her second season at RDC and we love it. This season we added a second class for…read moreher that was a little more challenging and Miss Rachel, the girls in the class and the parents have been super supportive and welcoming of my daughter. Absolutely love this dance studio!

If I could give zero stars, I WOULD. I went in for information to enroll my daughter. It's a small…read morestudio, two rooms, and yet no one greeted me. I had been waiting for five to ten minutes before someone even thought to ask me what it is I needed. By then, my mind had already been changed. Not only that, but there is a plethora of homeless people doing who knows what outside. It doesn't seem safe. The building iitself doesn't look up to code in the sense that it doesnt't look taken care of at all. Could barely tell it was a dance studio. Cheap isn't always better.

Ms. Heather and her staff have done such an amazing job with my granddaughter. We enrolled her so…read moreshe could socialize with other children before starting school. We were pleasantly surprised by the family atmosphere we found with the staff and parents. Ms. Heather and her staff have been such a positive influence and role model for my granddaughters. She loves to dance, and we love how confident she has become. I highly recommend Heather's Dance Life. Thank you Ms. Heather for being so amazing!

It is hard to write a review about Ms Heathers Dance Life I…read morecould write a book! I remember my daughter first dance class, I was so nervous. My daughter was only 2 years old and still wearing diapers. I was afraid my daughter would cling to my leg and cry. Just the opposite Ms Heather took my daughters hand and showed her the dance room where they would practice and my daughter did not look back. My daughter has made some wonderful friends and I have also! I can call Ms Heathers dance studio our second home and family. All the Dance instructors are absolutely wonderful! Ms Olivia and I have something in common and it is such a small world! I can't express how much my daughter and I love this dance studio. We are proud to say we dance at Ms Heathers Dance Life!

Great instructors, welcoming atmosphere, and well-run classes. I've improved so much and always…read moreleave feeling inspired. Highly recommend for dancers of all levels!

An instructor who teaches and rents space there does not return calls or emails after collecting…read moremoney for private lessons he hasn't performed. The owner on the phone told me too bad I am not his customer so there is nothing he can do. Yet he collects money from the instructor and I go to his studio for classes. The studio needs to take responsibility for allowing shady instructors to promote themselves at this studio. The owner kept saying I am not his customer yet I go to his studio for classes and socials. I won't go there again.

I'm so glad I found this website, because this business needs an honest review:…read more First the good -- it is family owned and their kids are part of the dance classes, so there is a certain safety and quaintness about it. You won't get lost like in some of the bigger studios. The wife is also a beyond amazing choreographer so their recitals are so beautiful to watch and super organized. I absolutely love how the show turns out. Unfortunately it's not all about the end result with business that deal with kids, the "how" is just as important as the final product. Now the room for improvement -- 1) CLEAN UP YOUR BATHROOMS. This is a cheap service. I hire someone at my offices to come twice a week just for bathrooms. You can afford it, and it needs it. It's no wonder everyone here gets sick at the same time; kids are using the bathroom barefoot, and then walking back in to the studios and touching the floors with their hands and bodies dragging up whatever is in those nasty bathrooms. I have forbidden my kid from using them, it is so gross (picture of a corner in their bathrooms; if they told me it never has been deep cleaned since they opened I would believe it. Yuck!) 2). Part of the job of the reception is customer service. I understand she is family, but being good at answering emails or tracking payments is not enough. If you are the face of the business for parents you have to be nice too. I was so embarrassed when I told one of the other parents at my kid's school where they took dance, and right away they told me they pulled their kid out after less than a month for how rude the front desk lady was and she yelled over at their mother in law to tell her where we went, and she right away went on and on about the front desk (the entire family was horrified by the treatment), and I thought yea we all know that, but why do we put up with it?? Fear of retaliation for our kid I guess? because every parent knows and talks about it, but no one will speak up about how absolutely horrible this woman treats everyone (including the kids!). At first I gave her grace, thinking it's probably just cultural -- American's are notoriously over-friendly; but after hearing from everyone, including people who didn't go back after their first year (or one who didn't return after the trial) just because of the front desk attitude. There needs to be a heart to heart in that family. Let her do what she's great at, but your business will never truly thrive without some positivity out front. Parents are nice to her out of politeness or fear but trust me, fear is no way to build loyalty. If it's a cultural thing, remember your business is in the U.S., so adapting is necessary. It's not ok to treat people and kids that way, whether it's email responses or in person responses: be nice. I recognize the parents of a few 5 star reviews, and I can tell you they are bull and only written to suck up because the front desk is horrible, and they know it. You would be better off with a sign that says "just email since we're in class!" and not have anyone there at all. 3) They treat parents like poop. I get they would rather not deal with parents and only work with the kids, but we're a package. As much as you hate the parent side of the business (it's obvious), at the end we are part of it, and we pay for it... have some respect. This past year they pulled the seats out from the parent area where the baby classes were held. I felt so bad for those parents having to stand, because you can't just leave the babies there. Then they closed the curtains during recital season so you can't watch. I get you want it to be a surprise, but anyway we recorded the hip hop dance so they could practice so it's not truly the "surprise" bit - you all want us out. It would be your dream to have all kids dropped off for class and not to deal with any parents (I know for sure it would be the front desk lady's dream), but too bad we're part of the deal and we like to watch our kids -- don't be so cruel about it. Also, remember they are kids and don't remember half of what you tell them, so normalize emailing parents with important info. Don't be so harsh to the parents, that's another sure fire way to limit growth. No one wants to refer their friends if they are going to be treated that way. It might be too late for us because our kids like it, but we don't have to tell others. 4) Be a role model for these kids! My kid came home saying that Mr. Travis said cheerleaders were dum-dums and my mother in law almost had a heart attack. She wanted me to cancel right away. In our house we don't put other sports/people down. Thank goodness I didn't mention what my kid had previously said Ms. Kelly told them about gymnasts. There is no reason to put other disciplines down. You can think dance is the best without knocking down others. The kids learn to be mean this way. This place has soo much potential! Please take the feedback seriously. I would like you to succeed.

I been dancing at the base dance center for 7 years. I love how they teach me how to be a better…read moredancer.