My daughters (ages 5 & 9) have attended The Dance Academy with Ms. Francine for the past 3 years…read moreand counting. You can tell that Ms. Francine, Ms. Marisa, Mr. Igor, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Clara, Ms. Maddy, Ms. Kaylar, and really ALL the teachers truly care about the well-being of all their students, and the studio feels like family to us. My older daughter has enjoyed the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) track, while my little one loves the hip hop (thanks Mr. Ethan!) and ballet/jazz classes. I personally love the adult ballet classes (Ms. Caitlyn!) There are a lot of choices for after school activities, but the integrity and professionalism of this studio makes dance my girls' favorite activity. Lastly, The Nutcracker, Spring Performance, and June Show are INCREDIBLE productions, and they really show off each dancer's technique and love of dance!

Our daughters (ages 10 and 7) have been dancing at The Dance Academy Del Mar for several years, and…read moreit's been an incredible experience. The RAD ballet program provides the perfect blend of structure and joy, with Francine masterfully balancing discipline and merit-based achievement while keeping classes fun and engaging. Beyond dance technique, our girls are building genuine confidence and valuable life skills. We've noticed how the grace and poise they're developing at TDA naturally carries over into their academic work and athletic activities. It's a truly motivating environment where both of our daughters are thriving. We couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend The Dance Academy Del Mar to other families.

very professional teaching even for little kids. plus they make it so fun the kids stay engaged the…read morewhole time.

We've taken 2 sessions at Carmel Valley. The first was when our daughter was barely 3 and we wanted…read moreto give her a place to work on her physical confidence and motor coordination. The first day she basically just stood on a spot and then fell over and I assumed that she wouldn't want to come back but as we left she exclaimed, "I loved it! When can we come again?" By week 2, Ms. Andrea had her stretching and jumping and learning new moves and we watched as each week she did grow more coordinated and confident. We took some time off due to a schedule change but are back a few years later and we've appreciated seeing the way their instruction strategies grow with the age/development of the child. We've worked with Ms. Andrea both times and she is warm and engaging and teaches the kids both the real dance terms and kid-friendly catchy ways of remembering how to perform them. If you are looking for a very formal dance studio with uniform pink leotards, Dance to Evolve is not for you, the dress code is very flexible and it's held at the rec center, which works perfectly for us because our daughter lives it, it's convenient for us, and our other child gets to play on the playground while her sister dances.

I put my kid in acrobatic class. The class ALWAYS starts late and there are more than 12 kids in…read morethe class. Basically the class is more waiting then learning. I have spoken personally on the phone and via email to the owner that I wish to cancelled to my surprise, I am charged for the monthly fee on my credit card! If I did not check my charges, this would have been monthly ongoing basis. I have called my credit card company to block this merchant and dispute this charge; as the studio does NOT reply back to their emails unless you are a new student or enrolling. Not a happy camper!

Family run studio offering many levels of tap, jazz, ballet, and now have recently added hip hop…read more Louis and Tanya along with their crew of instructors are invaluable to Carmel Valley . They are able to teach the many kids they deal with every day with humor and respect and enable their talent to blossom. Yes, my kids take classes here, and have for years, but it really is a great place. Couldn't believe it wasn't on here yet. NCDA also piloted a program where the families of the studio adopted families from nearby Camp Pendleton for Christmas (Bells of Freedom) several years ago. Last year, two huge UPS trucks and the guys in brown alongside a caravan of families made many underserved servicemen's families holiday a lovely surprise. What NCDA started benefits not only the military families but also the kids from the studio who do all the prep work and hopefully, learn a little about giving back to others. As a note, the studio also offers adult classes, both during the weekday and on evenings, for beginners and beyond. There are families that have both moms and kid(s) dancing at the yearly recital. Cuteness ensues. (Note: I'm not one of those moms).

Great staff and experience! We've been a part of the SPAA family for over 10 years and love every…read moreclass, performance and workshop! Miss Miah is an excellent instructor, choreographer and director! Truly cares about the well being of her students and puts on excellent performances. Bravo!!

A friend with whom I take UJam classes at the 24HFitness started teaching Ujam herself at this…read morecenter. She also teaches ballet for small kids there and I got to know this location as she invited the gym friends for her inaugural class. It was easy to find parking. The dancing room is very spacious, with great natural light and good acoustics without bothering other classes at other rooms. I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know this performing arts center thanks to my friend and looking forward to attending more classes.

i have a few friends who's son's/daughters take dance classes here.,…read moremy child has taken classes at the YMCA, at the rec center and in her after school enrichment...all have been nice. Now we joined our friends at "love to dance". we just started mid year after they hosted one of our girl scout troop meetings (what a great idea for a meeting!) almost like a yelp event =) my daughter resisted strongly when i enrolled her ...but she is loving it!!! the staff and Mindy (owner) are super friendly and helpful...they remember each and every person they meet. That shows me how much they care about the students here. I hope that my daughter continues to take classes here and be comfortable in multiple forms of dance. While my goal is not for my daughter to be a pro dancer...they definitely are pumping some of those out of here too!

My daughters have been taking lessons here for over a year now and I don't know who loves it more:…read morethem or me. The relative new-comer in Carmel Valley dance, Love To Dance has proven that it was able to take all the complaints and kudos from the other studies and make a better product. Mindy, the studio's owner & artistic director is a fantastic teacher and mentor. Craig, the owner & administrator is a breath of fresh air in dealing with business matters. They know what works and are a pleasure to deal with. There is no snottiness and no drama like at other studios. There are no sticks jammed up anyone's butts and the kids aren't treated like dancing cattle in pink tights and toe shoes. It's like a family, but the dancing is taken seriously. It's a comfortable dance studio in a convenient location (right by the Vons shopping center, it's easy to zip in and out for errands during classes). The classes aren't over-filled and the types of classes offered are varied (hip-hop to lyrical to tap to jazz to adult classes, etc). The Annual Dance Concert is by far the most professional I've attended. I guess the most important thing I can say in this review is that all the kids love their classes and their teachers.

I really want to like Bay Club because the potential is obvious, but the execution is…read moredisappointing. I used to go to Life Time, and the difference is night and day. It honestly doesn't take much to make a gym great, but Bay Club feels stuck in the past. The men's locker room is gross and smells. There's a persistent musky odor that's hard to stomach, likely coming from old carpet that's clearly been there for years. The men's showers are equally bad, with hair everywhere, inconsistent cleanliness, and low water pressure, which makes the entire experience feel unhygienic and poorly maintained. The men's sauna is especially concerning. There appears to be little to no ventilation, creating a heavy, stagnant environment that can allow dangerous CO buildup. On top of that, the walls and benches in the sauna are extremely outdated, reinforcing the sense that this space hasn't been refreshed or properly maintained in a long time. The products provided (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) are low quality and full of questionable ingredients, which feels completely out of place for a club charging premium prices. The weight room is constantly messy, with plates scattered everywhere and mismatched equipment. It feels chaotic instead of intentional. The outdoor gym is another huge missed opportunity. With the space and climate, it could be incredible, but instead it feels underdeveloped and outdated. Overall, everything just feels old and complacent. There's so much opportunity here, yet it seems like no one is pushing to raise the standard. After experiencing what a well-run gym can be, this falls short. I'll probably be canceling soon unless major improvements are made

Pricey, but worth it. Lots of fitness classes, great amenities, and friendly staff. Definitely…read moreworth a tour.

I left feedback at the beginning of the season when my daughter was six, and now I'm leaving…read moreanother at the end of the season with her turning seven. She trained rhythmic gymnastics at the pre-team level with Miss Sofia, the head coach of the club. I can't fully express my gratitude for Coach Sofia's wisdom this season in approaching all the girls in a way that preserves pure joy for this sport. My daughter has been genuinely happy to come to every single session -- and she's been training nine hours a week since February. She made friendships easily, and I truly feel the environment encourages that. We cheer for all the girls without comparing them. She competed without any nerves, because no pressure was ever placed on these young athletes. I believe she received a wonderful foundation. What matters most to our family is that we have a child who is excited to continue her rhythmic gymnastics journey -- and that says everything. Thank you, Coach Sofia. I also want to mention that San Diego Rhythm has an Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) program, and my daughter Matilda was part of the team for 4-6-year-olds. Her AGG coach was Miss Lina, and Matilda absolutely loved spending time with her and her teammates during practices. Miss Lina kept the little ones within boundaries beautifully while always showing them warmth and humor. The AGG experience left a lasting impression - Matilda still asks me when they'll do it again. We're so grateful for both sides of our experience at this club!

We are very appreciative that we met the amazing coaches in SDR. My daughters were raised here to…read morebe professional athletes. The girls were taught here not only skills, but also to be a kind person and respectful for others. This year, we also went to the big international stage. It couldn't happen without support from the coaches. I'm so proud to a member of the SDR family.

I never been to a pilates studio and ended up having a session with Ania. I was trying out a few…read moreplaces and let's say if you are a beginner this is the most amazing place ever. But even if you're advance, the instructors know their stuff. I get a workout by just knowing to breathe correctly. Ania and her team will give you the individualized attention you need as a newbie and their depth of knowledge will challenge any expert.

I bought a class package at Pilates of SD as I am in the area for a job and had my first group…read moresession with Tara. It was EXCELLENT! I love the intimate and serine environment, just 4 reformers. The slow gentle pace was perfect and also very challenging. Tara is an amazing and very experienced instructor and so easy to connect with. I am so looking forward to my next 3 sessions, and definitely will book another with Tara. Thank you!!

Rebecca was a joy to speak with and Dan helped us choreograph a perfect first dance. Grateful for…read morethe support they offer. Highly recommended.

My partner and I were introduced to Dancing Together by a friend for our wedding first dance…read morelesson. Our instructor is Dan, and he exceeds our expectation! I'm normally not a social media person, but I have to leave an amazing review for him because he deserves it! In such short amount of time (4 lessons), Dan was able to help us be comfortable with each other, learn our body movement, and choreograph our first dance. Dan made dance lessons with him so much fun- LOVE his personality and professionalism. We felt like learning how to dance with an old friend! Thank you Dan! Yiming and I enjoy our lessons a lot :)

I've been coming to Pilates Republic in Carmel Valley for quite some time now, and it continues to…read moreexceed my expectations every single visit. This studio is consistently spotless, well-organized, and incredibly professional, which immediately makes you feel comfortable and confident in the care you're receiving. The instructors are knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in proper form and individual progress. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, they take the time to make sure you're getting the most out of every session in a safe and effective way. The equipment is always clean and well-maintained, the classes are well-structured, and the overall atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and motivating. It's clear that they take pride in what they do and in maintaining a high standard. If you're looking for a Pilates studio in Carmel Valley that is reliable, professional, and consistently clean, Pilates Republic is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

I'm a beginner when it comes to Pilates, so I was a little nervous trying my first class at Pilates…read moreRepublic. Based on their recommendation, I started with the Align class, and I really enjoyed it! The instructors are very kind, welcoming, and attentive. They take the time to correct your form if you're doing something wrong, which made me feel much more comfortable and confident during class. The atmosphere was friendly and supportive, and the workout felt both challenging and approachable for beginners.