tl;dr: We went to DanceEdge to get private lessons for our first dance. We found two incredible…read moredancers and people: Maya and Jeff. They're patient, talented, and supportive of their community. We loved each lesson, and ended up with a first dance that felt like us. I cannot recommend them enough! My husband and I came to DanceEdge to get private lessons for our first dance. After the first two lessons from their intro package, we ended up adding ten more. While we were still forming the choreography, we went every week. After we were more comfortable, we did a lesson every other week. Two of the twelve private lessons weren't used for our first dance though. One lesson was with my dad for our father-daughter dance. We practiced a hand-off, a basic step, and, of course, how he can spin me :) The other lesson was post-wedding. We caught up, showed off our first dance video, and spent the rest of the time learning the hustle, haha. These private lessons have been such a great date night. Especially as the chaos of wedding planning takes over, it's nice to spend some intentional time with my partner. We would do it again in a heartbeat. If you're a couple and you're coming to your first wedding dance lesson, you'll just need to bring your wedding shoes (or something similar), and your first dance song. They'll take care of the rest. Why is DanceEdge so special? **Patience** Our instructor Maya is incredibly talented and super patient. My husband and I are both uncoordinated, but we never felt like she was frustrated with us. Maya always met us where we were, and took extra time on parts where we needed it. **Personal** Maya worked with us to make it feel like *our* first dance. As we would develop new choreography, she'd often give us two options to try out. We would do both, and decide which we prefer. She was always super receptive to feedback and suggestions from us. For example, we suggested a dip kiss to close out the dance, and she was happy to work it in for us. We'd also talk about how we want the dance to feel (joyful? romantic? showy? etc.). I'm sure this helped us align our vision to create the perfect first dance. **Talented** One of our lessons was with Jeff. He was able to provide a fresh perspective on our dance. We focused on things that we hadn't considered as much before, like musicality and making lines with the body. For just one lesson, he made a huge impact on our dance. In the lesson, he shared more about his and Maya's resumes. (Maya is too humble to brag. Jeff is not ). Jeff has coached for OSU's dance team, received multiple awards for teaching, and has been featured on "So You Think You Can Dance". Maya has earned her fair share teaching awards as well. Just last year, she placed second in a national dance competition. She's been dancing and competing with Jeff since she was young, so they're very in-sync at this point. My memory is hazy, so I'm sure there are awards I missed (and failed to Google). But trust, they are incredible at what they do. **Community-Oriented** Part of the introductory package gives us entry into a group dance class. We had a lot of fun learning bachata for the first time. Everyone was incredibly friendly and there to have fun. It's a very positive space. There are people of all skill levels, so no matter who you are, you won't feel out of place. Alongside bachata, they had performances throughout the night -- including us! We were asked at a previous lesson if we would like to perform our first dance. It was a lot of fun, and a great method to get any performance jitters out of the way. I'm incredibly grateful that Maya and Jeff let us share our first dance with everyone. As if they aren't wonderful enough, DanceEdge does a lot to support their local community. I don't know the extent of it, but from what I understand, they help provide dance classes to under-privileged kids. As a former under-privileged kid myself, I know how much dance lessons would've meant to me growing up. I'm glad that the money from our private lessons is helping them out.

Such a wonderful experience! I came here with zero experience and the lesson was welcoming and easy…read moreto follow. You get to meet new people and dance with experienced partners while also spending time with your group and listening to music.

I had only taken one other equipment Pilates class before attending Studio86 and I was not sure…read morewhat to expect. I enjoyed every minute of my time here. The Pilates Reformer class was challenging, but not in a way that makes you feel overwhelmed or defeated. Heather is a fantastic instructor. She gives clear and motivating instruction. I really appreciated how she gives form and technique corrections, so you know that you are doing the exercises safely and correctly. The class size was small which I preferred as a beginner. I am already looking forward to my next class here!

cynthia, being 4 minutes late because of my uber and a slow learner bc of being a beginner and the…read moreanxiety and adhd (which i mentioned and apologized for) is no reason to be condescending to anyone. she was seemingly super irritated that my form kept reversing, but i was in a beginner class to be corrected and taught gently, (and that spring sound makes trying to listen hard sometimes too!!). it was so condescending i was actually having even more trouble focusing, which only made her worse as it progressed. at one point she said "and now we'll do something REALLY EASY which is put the box on the reformer" i went to move the box more towards the middle and she immediately assumed i was being stupid and wouldn't let me correct it for like a full minute. once i accidentally forgot to put my handle on the rung and the next time she said to do it, i told her i did already, she said no on the rung. i kept saying no i did and she walked over and adjusted it, from on the rung to still on the rung. it felt like she wasted more time on correcting things i didn't even do wrong than i did being late. i was so intimidated by her at the end of it i was wiping my machine down more thoroughly so she wouldn't be more upset, then she up behind me and say "ok ali! i think you've got it SPARKLY clean, you can stop" she would also whisper to the others (always initiating it from as far as i could hear) and there were those weird looks. kinda like weird mean girl behavior. it was the rudest i've ever been treated by an employee, bc i never do anything to warrant it bc again i have such bad anxiety. i was even being kind and smiling while being treated like that. my friend had to convince me to even write this. i made the first yelp review ive made in i think over 5 years because of it. idk what i did to make her treat me like this, i was 4 min late (due to an uber, not because of me) but i apologized profusely and got ready quickly, im a slow learner but very polite and willing to learn despite all of this, and wasn't rude or asking for any extra attention because again i was so intimidated by her & didn't wanna waste more of ppls time

I love this studio almost as much as I love the people there!…read more We've been having Pam dance with us at my work for onsight fitness classes for awhile. I loved her amazing attitude and her dance classes so much I had to have more! I started coming here to the studio about a month ago. First off - if you are thinking about trying the studio out, you can - unlimited classes - for a week FOR FREE. Rates are incredibly reasonable and they even have hip hop for kids! So, even though Pam lured me to the studio i've gotten totally hooked on all the other instructors classes! There are so many types to choose from and they are all amazing! I especially 'love' Core RX on Sunday morning. I mean, I totally want to die the whole time, praying for it to be over but once it is....it feels so good! I love the community feeling and support from everyone - and I think my butt is starting to look pretty good! What more can you ask for, right?!

So I've been going to Columbus fit life for about 3 weeks now and I'm LOVING it! Everyone was so…read morewelcoming our first visit when we took a Zumba class by Ashley. The next class we took was barbell sculpt, a total body workout that had me SO sore the next day! Rhythm's musique class is kind of like hip hop, super high energy and will get you sweating! They are also adding boxing classes this month! They have great options for memberships and class packages. Every so often they have specials to save you money as well. I believe right now you buy 6 month membership and get 2 months free.

Overall, I like Crystal Ballroom a lot! The pricing is clear on their website, and the schedule is…read moreeasy to find. Group classes spend too much time changing partners. They make us change partners after dancing for just a couple measures. I do like that you know what to expect in the course when you sign up, and the pricing is very reasonable. The instructors and clientele also are super friendly at the dance parties. They really do a good job making sure everyone has the chance to get onto the dance floor. One problem I had with private lessons is that we had to share the ballroom with other lessons or couples practicing, so we also had to share the music. Every other song or so is something we're not even dancing. I think it would be easier to improve hearing a foxtrot as we dance a foxtrot. For the cost of a private lesson, I think we should be able to hear music that corresponds to what we're actually doing.

One word: AMAZING! My wife and I attended a Valentine's Day…read moreParty at the studio. Neither one of us a dancers, but have always wanted the experience. This party was PERFECT! We met wonderful people, learned some basic dance techniques, and wore-out the dance floor! As if that were not enough, Daniel Tackett got on stage, and belted out some familiar songs, while accompanied by a live band. Seriously, the "Rat Pack" could not do better! Also, a special thank you to Hunter and Simona, for being the BEST teachers--EVER! Columbus Northwest Dance Studio has a repeat customer with me!

Ashtyn is hands down the most knowledgeable, passionate and genuine instructor I have encountered…read more She pours that same love and dedication into every instructor she trains and every class she teaches. This studio is absolutely THEE best around.

This is a great night of Latin dancing if you are looking for a 'club' with a classy environment…read more Todd Smith and Jeff Goltiao have created a night that is welcoming and attracted a crowd that isn't cliquey. It's diverse with people from all over the world and every age group. The floor is the perfect size for the crowd and really holds in the energy. Mazah a family owned Mediterranean restaurant in Grandview with home cooked food and a good selection of craft beers and wine. The food is healthy and not smothered in grease. The owners make it feel as though you are in their home while you are here. They even sometimes get out on the floor with us

Thought of sharing mine and my friends' experience at this place which might be useful for others…read more Gave it a try as it was heavily promoted everywhere and couldn't find any other event happening that time. The instructor or the host was creepy, aggressive and unprofessional. He tried to show off all the time and take advantage of the folks who are new to dancing which made us uncomfortable. We haven't come across any instructor with this type of qualities. Regarding the dance floor it was tiny and had several patches. We love dancing and support this type of events but at the same time we have to speak up if we observe something weird.

No way to get a hold of them. Their phone goes to voicemail and they never call back or respond to…read moreemail.

I have been attending classes here for about 4 months now and really enjoy the layout of these…read morefacilities. Located in Kenny Centre Mall, this studio is located about 4 doors down closer to Tensuke area of the building. Small be mighty, classes can accommodate up to 20 to 35 people easily. I have seen ballet, tap and hiphop dances done there. I am in the KDA dance classes and we be jumping flipping and skipping in there. We have fans, water fountains and bathrooms available. The key holder is so sweet, she let us finish what we have to do and locks it up! 5 stars for encourage practice and dance.