I hired Ninyshka and her amazing team to perform at my sisters birthday. In short they were…read moreincredible! Not only did they perform amazing routines but they also did an impromptu class afterwards ! Amazing crowd response, everyone at the party was dancing non stop and couldn't stop talking about how great they were. Will gladly hire them again!

Love love Ninis belly dancing performances, and my ex wife went to her classes and she was a great…read moreteacher , highly recommend going to her 5 stars

When we first met with Amy, we didn't know what song we wanted or what type of dance or even if we…read moreready to do this at all! Amy started us off slow and helped us find a perfect routine. The experience was fun along the way, our guests were wowed and now we have something special to share just between the two of us. We had zero experience and couldn't have found a better teacher!

We had lessons with Amy for our wedding first dance. My husband and I can't recommend amy enough…read more Our lessons were one of the most enjoyable parts of our wedding. Amy was so warm and so bubbly that you can't help but feel light about the dancing as well. She's so so talented and is a really good teacher that even us with two left feet ended up feeling good with our dance. We loved our rehearsal practice and our first dance!!

I've been using this wonderful studio for rehearsals, Anisa is great, and makes the place feel like…read morehome. The studios are so grand and look amazing! Love being part of this fantastic studio :)

As a choreographer, I have rented Anisa's School of Dance on many occasions and consider it my…read more"choreography home." When I was looking for a space to rent in the Sherman Oaks area for a dance comprised of 11 adult contemporary dancers, I knew I needed a space that offered plenty of room, a sprung wood or Marley floor, a good sound system, availability and some flexibility with scheduling. After contacting nearly many studios between Encino and North Hollywood, I remembered that I had once worked with a friend who had brought me into the studio years ago. I called the number online and the owner picked up. Anisa offered to meet me right away since I was close by. She gave me a tour and I was incredibly impressed. She has two spacious studios, one with a sprung wood floor and another with a Marley floor, I opted for the larger studio with the sprung wood floor. It reminded me of the studios I've seen in New York. Equipped with a professional sprung floor, high ceilings, about 2000 sq. ft. of space, a viewing room, a prop/costume room within the studio itself, an entire wall of mirrors, and a great sound system, I was certain the rental rate would be out of my budget. After we talked for a bit about the time and dates I'd need to rent out the studio to complete my dance, she quoted me a rate that was not only competitive with nearly every other studio I had looked into renting, she also let me know about the easy payment options she offered. I have choreographed five more dances since that time and whenever I need a rehearsal studio, I contact Anisa. She is kind and considerate and all around a lovely person. I enjoy working with her and can't wait to start work on my next dance! If you are a choreographer looking for a space where you can create your next dance, I recommend Anisa's School of Dance without the slightest hesitation. And, when I have a chance, I'm definitely going to give her Belly Dance classes a try as I've heard her students rave about them. Thank you Anisa! You gave me the space and time I needed to create some great dances without added stress and the kind of professional customer service that is becoming harder and harder to find these days. I can't wait to get back into your studio!

This review is soooo overdue! We bought the 7 private session package for our wedding last summer…read more My husband and I are not the best dancers, and John worked very patiently and diligently with us. He customized a dance that was impressive, doable, and perfectly matched our song. Getting the lessons was my husband's idea; I thought that it was cute, but the first dance at our wedding was the furthest thing from my mind during planning. I told him I didn't really care if we did something formal or if we just swayed.... I remember even saying that no one remembers the first dance! I was so wrong though! On our wedding day, we did the dance John prepared for us. We are still far from perfect dancers, but we hit the routine pretty well and our guests went crazy! We were hearing people cheering and shouting throughout our entire dance, and at the end when we hit the dip, the place went nuts! We had several guests rush us after the dance to tell us how amazing it was. We still hear from people how much they loved it or that that was their favorite part. We were also was recently sent a video of the dance, and was great getting to not just hear the cheering but to also see people's smiling, enthralled faces! We've also inspired others to prepare for their dance too. Of course you are always safe with a sway dance, and of course your guests will think you look great! But if you want a really memorable moment, I totally recommend NorthStar and John!

I got the 7 classes for $395 for my wife on her birth day back in Sept 2012 and she has been going…read moreevery week. She even had me go to their free group classes.I had so much fun that I singed up for some privet classes. I am not much of a dancer like my wife but it's so much fun that I just want to go every week. The instructors are some of the nicest people you will meet. They are great at what they do and can teach any one to dance even a mr two left feet like me.

Excellent wedding dance instructor who is patient and a joy to study with for wedding dances. The…read moretime we spent with Jen was a lot of fun, so thank you very much for that. Thank you so much for your help! What a gifted tutor you are.

"I participated in Jenn's ladies dance group. We worked on footwork and styling for various Latin…read moreballroom dances. She was very knowledgeable and best of all she came prepared with choreography!! All of us ladies had a blast and had a very successful showcase! I would highly recommend Jenn!!

Where has this hidden gem been all my life!…read more For all my salsa/bachata lovers out there, this place is legit! Such a fun and diverse group of dancers just there to have a great time! They offer lessons every Thursday for salsa (8pm) and bachata (8:50), but you can skip both and just show up for the "social dancing" piece. Parking wasn't a problem either. There's a lot in the back and street parking. You may have to circle around for a bit but nothing too complicated. Right on Ventura Blvd so you can grab a drink at a local bar (even though they have a bar inside) and dance it up on the dance floor. Why not 5 stars: - I called ahead, twice, to ask about coat check since it was a chilly winter day and I didn't want to worry about my belongings and was told that there was no coat check. Well, upon leaving, I saw a sign for coat check by the door. -One bathroom stall (ladies, you know the struggle is REAL). -Pool table (yes there is one) is on an uneven floor, so I blame the floor for losing! -All around decor could use some spicing up. -Was expecting live music since many of the photos posted showed a live band. Dj was good though.

I have been coming to Olivia's every Thursday for the past year now. I could not dance salsa when I…read morefirst started taking the class and now I'm so excited because I actually learned to dance salsa! Thank you Christina, for teaching me how to dance! Instructors Mike and Christina are very talented, awesome and friendly people. Christina makes the class very enjoyable and fun. She has lots of energy and patience. The price is reasonable, too. The beginning classes are great. You start out with the basic step, then move on to some spins and are partnered up for some combination moves by the end. She talks us through each step while demonstrating the motions herself. She stops to ask if we have any questions. Intermediate class follows right after the beginning class. Each month we learn new dance move, style and technique. Certain months Christina also teaches merengue, bachata, and chacha. To see the schedule of classes check out the website at www.MikeChristina.com. After classes the social dance starts. DJ plays variety of dance music. The people in the class are also cool, respectful, nice and fun. During the social dance great leaders and dancers show up. Once of while there are also Live Dance Performances, Birthday Celebrations, Raffles, and Special Event Fundraisers! I just celebrated my birthday there and had the best time ever! I recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn to dance salsa and have fun. Come to the class and you will see how fun and easy is to learn salsa. I'm definitely having fun.

What a find! This place is fantastic - sparkling clean and super bright, all conveniently located…read moreon the second floor. It's an awesome space for busting out some dance moves or just getting active.

The best salsa classes I had (in two states :-)! Giulia and Raj are amazing - professional,…read morethorough, patient and super kind. A lot of fun and even though I'm quite past the young age group that dances salsa (and therefore this and the other body part hurt sometimes) I do my best to not miss a class, and that is thanks to how wonderful and fun they both make the experience!

The moment I met Emma, she knew exactly what type of dance I wanted to do. My 2 left feet hub and…read moreI did such an amazing opening dance all thanks to Emma!!! I loved her SO MUCH I ended up adding additional classes and did a really pumped up dance with my dad instead of doing a slow dance. That was such a memorable dance! Not just because it's the father-daughter dance, but the classes, the mess ups and the additional time I spent with my dad doing something we've never done before is a memory in my book I would hope never to forget! Thank you Emma! You will never be forgotten! PS This was from a couple years ago and I did have a previous post here on yelp and I don't know why it was removed

Emma is the best!!! I started her dance class looking like a clown, I left dancing like a king!!…read moreMen and dancing go well together, Emma took away all my fears of dancing and choreographed the perfect dance for my wedding. I can't express how grateful I am that I ended up taking her class. Thank you Emma for the amazing classes that I will always remember my whole life.