Amazing atmosphere! Friendly staff!!…read more Attended Rob Rich's 2-day masterclass and will definitely be back here again

Probably the best dance studio around. The culture at this studio is so great. Incredibly welcoming…read moreand encouraging. Everyone I take to class here loves it, especially my absolute beginner friends. Management and front desk are also awesome, and I feel like they set the tone in this lovely space. I've only started coming here for a couple months now, but it is the place I look forward to visiting every week! They also host very intimate and valuable workshops with amazing choreographers. I took my first heels foundations here, and it was life changing! Irvine is seriously so lucky to have S1L!

I love this place, the teachers are so nice and professional . Loving environment, the location and…read moretheir prices

My daughter has been dancing at HBP for over 3 years and part of their company going into her 3rd…read morecompetition season. HBP's teachers are talented, patient, and truly passionate about teaching. The energy in the studio is always so positive and welcoming and it has become my daughters second home. My daughter has grown so much in both skill and confidence since starting here and a bonus have made friendships that will last a life time. Thank you HBP!

AfterHours is an uplifting community environment for adult dancers. With a range of levels from…read moreintroductory basics to advanced, and many styles and instructors to choose from, you will find a teacher for you. As with any group class, give yourself some space to try a few different teachers until you find the one(s) you enjoy the most! The owner, Shawn, and desk staff are friendly and helpful; always happy to answer questions about levels, styles, and instructors. My go to is Arianna Hyatt. She teaches well rounded true to level classes (read the class description and know thyself). She motivates and encourages dancers to meet their goals, whether that is fun, fitness, training for an audition, getting back to dance after a hiatus, or perhaps all of the above. She provides a supportive environment while offering technique, structure, and a little challenge - if that is what you're after. The community she's cultivated within every class is palpable. If you're a beginning/intermediate or advanced level dancer, looking for ballet, broadway, or tap, definitely check the schedule for her. (Double check the level as she teaches a variety.) If you're on the fence, I'd say find any class that interests you at the studio and give it a try!

Long story short: I had an indescribably unpleasant and discouraging experience at the beg/int tap…read moreclass with Arianna. She was not welcoming, was late to the class, and did not give me the chance to even try tapping before she completely ignored me for the entire class session. Long story long: I've had dance training with Broadway choreographers and performers (just not in tap), and never would they be so unprofessional and rude to a newer dancer. This was my first time trying Afterhours, I had gone with a friend (with prior tap experience and classes taken at this studio) and we booked two classes, back to back. Beg/int Broadway Jazz class straight into beg/int tap. Arianna, who instructed both classes this night, arrived late and complained about the studio space we were in. Yikes. Not a great first impression as a new dancer at this studio. After this class, I put my tap shoes on and my friend quickly walked me through some basics of tap. Just with a side-eye from the corner of the room, she came up to me and said "this is not the space for you, I will go get you your money back before you take this class. I will let you stay, but this is not the class for you." Understandable, but after SO GRACIOUSLY!!!! allowing me be in the room with only 5 other dancers, she ignored me the entire class, despite me catching onto and being able to pick up what she was teaching. She had condescendingly recommended another instructor at the studio, but with a tone as if the instructor was subordinate to her. The most frustrating part was that she was very slowly and deliberately helping another dancer in the room, who was also a beginner. It was rude to me and not conducive to a welcoming environment for growing artistry, whether I was refunded or not. I spoke with Shawn after the class and she mentioned knowing that Arianna is short with her words and they had a similar situation with another dancer last week. If you knew this hostile behavior is happening at your studio, how could you let that continue? She also gave an excuse of a disclaimer being on the description of the class. 1) it was hard to find 2) even if someone has/hasn't "mastered" a certain level of dance, why are you fully shutting someone out of your learning space? It is apparent in the class attendance the success, or lack of, rather, at this studio. I truly hope that no other dancer experiences what I did at Afterhours, and that this behavior from any instructor is corrected. I was given my money back and a free pass for another class at the studio, but I honestly do not trust either of those ladies that I dealt with at the establishment to recommend me any other class there.

this studio is a home away from home! such a welcoming family environment that fosters a LOVE for…read moredance. Miss Sarah not only is amazing with children but all of the teachers teach technical foundations to give a healthy outlook on dance. I have never felt so comfortable and welcomed at a dance studio and I could not recommend it enough!!!

We tried showtime dance academy, and honestly they were so welcoming, friendly, and just over all…read moregave us a good experience that we decided to sign up for classes. My niece did the hip hop class with Ms.Katie, and she was in love with the class right after she came out. Than we waited to get more information and Ms.Sarah came out and she just was very awesome and very helpful with everything. She had to go start her next class so than stepped in Ms.Kris I believe is how you spell and she was amazing as well and just sealed the experience even more for us. She gave us so much information on classes and what the best fit was for my niece and what to try out. I would also like to add that the whole time we were there, each teacher always had a smile on their face and were willing to help. The studio it's self is very clean and organized as well. We can't wait to continue at showtime dance academy and hope many more people try it out!!

My review is also a bit different, as I was here for a small concert with my daughter! The places…read morewas clean and accommodating, and hopefully these kids leave it as well as they found it. :)

I've now taken Beginning Burlesque, Burlesque 1.5, and Chair Burlesque…read more All classes are phenomenal, and have really helped me develop my own choreography.

Tristan and Val are wonderful Bachata and Salsa teachers. They make you feel welcome right away and…read moreare always happy to answer questions. Val even gives out snacks sometimes, which keeps the class fun and relaxed. I took my very first Bachata group class here, and they made me feel completely at home. I never felt intimidated. They're amazing at welcoming new students while still keeping the class engaging for dancers of all levels. I've been coming here for three months now, and I still love it!

Me encantan las clases , los profesores enseñan muy bien , el ambiente en general es súper bueno,…read morelo recomiendo muchísimo

My daughter has been coming here for a couple years now and really enjoys it. She is autistic and I…read morenever imagined she would enjoy dancing but her teacher is really patient and kind. Everyone here is super nice and they even offer some adult classes that are donation based right now. I would highly recommend this place!

My daughter has been taking classes at this studio for 12 years. She started when she was 3 years…read moreold and she really enjoys it and loves to dance. This is part of her life. She really likes her teachers and the friendship she has with all her dance partners. I definitely recommend AOD to all my friends, family and everyone else.

Our oldest daughter has been coming to Freckled Frog for 3 years now. We are just finishing up our…read morefirst season of competition team, and the growth we've witnessed has been amazing. The teachers here are patient, helpful, and never condescending. I've never felt like my daughter is being left behind or left out, if she can't do something yet, they help her with it until she gets it. This is the perfect studio for parents who want their child to do something extra without the real pressure of "professional" dance. They are learning all the correct moves while not feeling like it's the end of the world if they mess up, because they are supported by the other dancers and their teachers. I also prefer the schedule here compared to other studios because they have 3 locations and a wide variety of classes to take and times to take them. I will always recommend Freckled Frog and am happy to be a LEAP parent!

My daughter has been dancing with Freckled Frog for numerous years now. This is a studio that…read moretruly cares. Costumes are appropriate as well as dance moves during performances. If you are looking for a studio, I highly recommend Freckled Frog Dance Studio!