Ive tried out several dance centers in the city for my now 6 year old daughter and this one has…read morebeen the best so far. They are all kind and encouraging here. And the most amazing part is that my daughter goes to class excited and comes out of class just beaming with joy. The price is excellent compared to the other options we've tried as well.

Please save yourself the money and time. I recently enrolled my daughter into their summer camp for…read morea week (06/2024) and it was a horrific experience for my daughter. On her first day, she reported to me that the jazz teacher (Isabela) did not allow the students to take bathroom breaks. She was also unnecessarily mean and said to one of the students she didn't care that they were tired. I wrote an e-mail addressing my concerns, and for some odd reason this same teacher was extra rude to my daughter the next day. She made my daughter do extra warm up reps although my daughter said her back was hurting from practice the day prior. At some point during class, she grabbed my daughter's arm very harshly. All the students in that class agreed that this teacher was unfair and unkind. My daughter refused to go back to dance camp and we had 2 days left of paid camp. Management refused to reimburse me and made excuses for this type of abusive/unprofessional behavior for this particular teacher. All other staff members were very nice. I can make a bigger deal about this matter by filing a complaint with the BBB or even take them to civil court. But I've decided to write my first review on Yelp just to forewarn other parents.

The Pros to this studio is that the teacher we had was very good and the studio makes an effort to…read moreput on a really nice end of the year performance. The kids feel proud of their accomplishment. For me, however, this is overshadowed by the very strict policies. You pay for the entire year up front, so you want to make sure your kid will want to do the entire year. The first year we went here, this worked out OK. However, the second year my 7 yr old was not enjoying the class at all--to the point she would leave the class early crying. We were a couple months in at this point (but before winter break or the beginning of performance dance practices). We were told that we could leave the class but would not be entitled to any refund of the tuition (more than half the year at that point). We were also not allowed to try out another class to see if we could find one my child would like better. I felt this was extraordinarily rigid for a 7 year old. To not even work with a family to try and find a better fit in dance class says to me they are not concerned with the dancer's experience. Our only options were to eat the half year tuition, or force our child to continue a class she really did not like. Perhaps this policy is OK for older kids who know what activities they like, but for younger children I find it inappropriate. Parents should also be aware that the kids are required to wear specific clothing to all practices, so there is an additional cost as you need to order specific dance leotards, tights, shoes, etc.

I have friends whose children take classes here so I have gone to the annual recital at the Herbst…read moreTheater...3 times! We always enjoy their recitals. This year (2011) the theme was "Around the World." The 90 minute show had 33 numbers running 3 minutes or less. The teachers always do a great job of teaching, creating the choreography, selecting the beautiful costumes, & letting the kids shine. Each year the best performances vary. 3 years ago, 3 young men tap dancers were just phenomenal. This year the ballet & modern/contemporary numbers were my favorites. A tall angular young man was especially wonderful to watch...smooth, graceful, strong, rhythmic...better than many professionals I have seen! I am often surprised by the abilities of children who do not have traditional willowy dancer shapes. This year the bigger girls really excelled in the modern & ballet numbers. Their technique, movement, & energy were a pleasure to watch. The younger children are a treat. They often miss something & their reactions are so cute & funny. This year when another dancer stood on her spot on the stage 1 little girl gently pushed the other toward her proper spot, pointed, & mouthed..."you go there!" The price was reasonable...Less than $30 for middle range seats. Much less than what we last paid for a seat at the opera.

This is a very great dance studio.my family love the dance instructor .very friendly and…read moreprofessional.high recommend .Will come back again.

I came here for a beginner Latin group class after reading good reviews and for someone with two…read moreleft feet, I had a great time learning samba. The music is catchy and the instructor explained all the steps clearly. I am definitely going to come back and try their adult beginner Standard classes.

I get bored at gyms working on machines after a while - but I like dancing.. and upbeat music so I…read morethought I'd give zumba a try. Kellie - a friendly, down-to-earth woman - teaches most of the time slots at this dance studio. Parking is easy here.. big plus! There's a couple other instructors that fill out the rest of the schedule to make for interesting variations/routines.. fun to mix it up a little! I get a good workout and have met some very nice people at these classes. Recommended!

I look forward to starting my weekend Jackie and the 8am Saturday zumba classes. I've been going…read moreevery Saturday religiously since I discovered it a couple months ago. Great workout, plus it has taught me some rhythm.

An absolutely fantastic teacher! My husband and I were able to sign up for two private lessons and…read morewe learned SO much. It was a great experience! Jen is a great teacher, very kind and fun. She followed the pace we learned at and gave us tips on our technique, which was incredibly helpful (and not something you can get from a youtube video!) She's very encouraging, but isn't afraid to point out the things you should work on. The private lessons are in a bank parking lot, which sounds a little strange but it was actually PERFECT. The bank is closed by then, and the parking lot is gated, so no cars. There are lights when it gets darker. AND the lines for the parking spaces are actually a super useful tool for making sure you're staying in the right position while learning. Plus it's outdoors for Covid safety, and everyone was fully masked the whole time. I highly recommend taking at least one private lesson with Jen to get one-on-one advice! She also teaches at some free public events (Which she made sure we knew about, and encouraged us to go to). The ONLY reason we aren't going to be taking a LOT more lessons with Jen is we're moving across the country. I can't recommend her enough!

My now-husband and I decided to do a first dance lesson in lieu of a first dance at our wedding…read more The adorable and indefatigable Hep Jen led us and our guests in a 30-minute beginning swing lesson that was so much fun. Bonus: it was also a great way to get people mixing, since everyone had a chance to practice dancing with many different partners around the circle. In addition to the great dance lesson, Hep Jen also DJ'd for our reception, playing just the right blend of jazz and swing to keep things festive. She also handled all the announcements (no easy task, as we were still figuring out what to announce up until the morning of the wedding) and the open-mike toasts all with grace and good-naturedness. She inspired my three and a half year old nephew to clear the floor with his breakdancing, and created the soundtrack for many happy conversations. I can't say enough good things about her. I've taken several swing lessons from her over the years, either at lindy in the park, Cat's Corner, and elsewhere. Her talent in teaching always evident and her genuine enthusiasm is super contagious.

This is a great place to take your child if they don't know how to skip. We spent god knows how…read moremuch money to watch our child perform in a recital that involved nothing more than skipping. Skipping with hands on waist, skipping sideways, skipping while holding the hands of another child who is also skipping. I'm not exaggerating. I'll compare this to our time at Tutu School which taught things like actual ballet positions and real dancing. Tutu School's classes are smaller in size with more attention on the child. Parents are allowed to come and watch their children learn. It's delightful. Both schools have recitals at the Herbst Theater, but only Miss Tilly's expects you to stay and watch all the other performances by classes your child is not a part of. Then at the end of the whole thing, they call the kids back up on stage to sing a commercial for Miss Tilly's. I'm not joking, it's a song about Miss Tilly's. With Tutu School, each child gets their own solo moment where they stand center stage and do their own dance. With Miss Tilly's there are too many kids to do that because it is already TWO HOURS of watching random kids skip. The only good thing I can say about Miss Tilly's is they have a live pianist who's wonderful.

Highly recommend this place for any little boy or girl who love dancing. Miss Tilly provides such a…read morewonderful environment for young children learning dance and performance. There's a pianist at every lesson. The studio is bright and clean with a waiting area for parents. The highlight is the end of season performance on stage. It's impressive the skills and confidence the children come out with.

I saw this group perform at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival and all i have to say is that…read morethey are truly amazing!!! I'm not sure the ages of the children, but from the youngest to the oldest....their maturity, discipline, poise, and stage presence was incredible. It is clear that they are trained with the highest caliber of professionalism.

My daugter joined this dance studio last year. She liked it a lot. Professional instructor…read more Clean studio. Beautiful constumes. Several performances during year.

Sue is unbelievable ballet instructor. She is inspiring and her correction always works. Once you…read morestart taking lesson from her, you can feel confident about your progress whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced dancer. Highly recommend.

We had a very wonderful experience at Sunset Academy of Dance. Our 6 year old daughter enjoyed tap…read moreand jazz. After the initial shyness wore off (5min) our daughter was smiling and having fun. Instructors and other kids were very friendly. We'll be back and hoping this is a coordination and confidence builder.

Sunset Academy of Dance wholly nurtures students of all ages + abilities with a professional,…read morepersonalized approach that develops the dancer's innate creative talent + stretches their physical strength. A Sunset District gem for over 30-years, the tiny space operates formidably under the tireless, talented + experienced Lisa Brown; owner-teacher, dancer, bosslady-"den mom". Lisa is also an educator at a SF private school, + brings to the table a genuine appreciation of youth & deep well of knowledge on how to connect + nurture individuals. Many talented alum of Sunset Academy now dance professionally, some teach dance at the academy, all bring forth the best in students with an easy-going but exacting style. The elevated expectations for achieving goals is on par with the high level of support given students. From toddlers in tu-tus to grown folks getting jiggy, the team takes good care to meet people where they are, celebrate diversity + share the expertise...all in a home-away-from-home environ. The moves mighty, the beats bangin but the studio goes beyond basics to strengthen community by providing a sense of belonging to young creatives in an inclusive, honest studio space, while taking time to celebrate academic success. From Hip-Hop to traditional, tap + beyond, the studio performs competitively on a national scale but also provides low-key, fun offerings for soccer moms to twerk some. For three seasons, Sunset Academy of Dance has brought joy, challenges + support during tough times to our teenager + countless others... the June show is an AWESOME end-of-season HOORAY. Thanks Sunset Academy of Dance for being so good in the hood.