This place is such a gem. We are so lucky to have someone of Ms. Marquez's caliber in NW Austin. My…read moredaughter has really enjoyed learning ballet and dance in her studio this year. Since Covid hit, Ms. Marquez has done an incredible job moving classes online. It's been a seamless transition, and we love doing ballet from our living rooms! If you're considering taking a class here -- DO IT!

I've been taking Ada's adult Ballet class during Covid via Zoom and she is so motivating during…read morethis crazy time. I love her class! She caterers to all levels, is mindful of injuries/injury prevention, is incredibly paitent, and is articulate in her explanation of technique. Her positive energy is infectious! I definitely get a workout in class. I can't wait to take class again! Also, class is half off during Covid!

We did puppy yoga at inner diva studios and it was sooooo much fun! Get a little yoga in and get to…read moreplay with the puppies what fun and cute experience! We've since come back a number of times for puppy and kitten yoga it's a blast!

DONT GO!!! Terrible customer service. I had signed up for a class last week with my sister at 10…read moream. I had to get a babysitter for my kids, since it's summer. When we got there, they informed us that the person doing the class was not there yet. A few minutes later they told us they were not showing up and they rescheduled us with barely an apology. We were annoyed but accepted it and rescheduled. Today, I had to get a babysitter sitter again to make the class. I live in Leander and was getting all the red lights. I tried to call them at 9.40. No answer or call back. My sister got there before and told them I was running late. I pulled in at 10.06 am. They had told my sister they would open the door for me. But after standing outside for over 5, I realized they were not going to let me in. I also felt disrespected of my time and unwelcome. I don't leave bad reviews and I work in customer service. I would never treat someone the way I was treated. I also have not gotten a refund. My response- I understand policies. But I was cancelled last week upon arrival because the instuctor did not show up. That's not be acknowledged. I tried to call and communicate. It was insinuated to my sister that the door would be opened so I stood outside for over 5 after arrival. I have grace last week, and expect the same in return. And that was not shown. It goes both ways. Have a great day.

I took dance lessons in preparation for my wedding. We learned the cutest routine and our…read moreinstructor was so patient and professional. We came to the classes with zero dance skills and we were able to get whipped into shape over 5 lessons and felt comfortable dancing in front of our family and friends. Really enjoyed going to this studio and you can tell they love what they do!

Feels like home here no judgement space, great instructors, clean studio and staff is like family…read more Unlimited monthly classes for only $100. So happy to be here.

Very positive experience this past year with my 4 yr old daughter in their preschool…read moreballet/tap/tumbling class. My daughter's teacher is the best of all dance teachers we've ever had. She is fun, enthusiastic, and diligently teaches them real dance moves; they are not just having fun movement and play time. We came to jwsd a few years ago with my older daughter for a month and I was not happy with the teacher, who I later discovered was a permanent sub and not a regular teacher, or the waiting area, which was dark and difficult to see the dancers. However, all that has changed since then. They have made improvements to the waiting area so that there are TVs showing both dance rooms and comfortable seating. My younger one appreciates the side playroom and outside playground as well. I love the family feel of this hideaway dance studio and am glad we gave it another try! Don't be dissuaded by the notices to wear a coverup or the dismissal outside. The positives of the great dance class far outweigh the small inconveniences, and I appreciate the commitment to dance etiquette, even though it was something new to us.

Still at JWSD and still loving it. I truly feel part of this family... actually we are family…read more They are our dance family. My girls love the teachers and they have all been taught by the same teachers, because staff remains loyal. They don't leave. That's why i love this studio. Worth the 30 minute commute one way for me. Don't let a ugly review change your mind. Take from someone who's girls have been here since 2008!

I wanted to reach out and give a 5+++ review for Art Beat. The dance programs starting with the…read moreyoungest children are just phenomenal. The teachers are brilliant, caring, patient, engaging and loving. This studio strives to instill a love of dance while embracing good technique with long term ability to dance. Casses are fun and enjoyable for everyone that is a part of them. Communication is top notch in every aspect of the studio. The owner, Brenna Kuhn is unmatched in her focus on providing the best dance experience for all. This studio offers dance classes inany genres and is welcoming to anyone that wants to dance. Its the best!!!

I volunteer at Art Beat every Saturday morning and this is the most wonderful community to be…read moreinvolved with! The teachers are passionate and loving, the students are dedicated, and the facilities are top notch. Your first class is free, so come on down! They have lots of classes for both kids and adults.

We have been at the dance works with my two girls for two years now and have absolutely loved our…read moreexperience! My daughters just finished dance camp this week and it was the most fun week of their little lives. Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. Michelle go all out in making sure the dancers and campers have an amazing time. But truly, it's the recital that steals my heart every year! It's so rewarding to see your kids hard work pay off in the end. - Highly recommend this dance studio!

As a dad, this place could not make me more prouder of the joy they bring out in my daughter…read more I am not a dance academy dad or a "helicopter parent" but I can personally testify to witnessing the caring instructors and meticulous concern they have towards the kids enjoying the freedom of dance. I have attended a year end dance recital with ages from toddlers to teenagers and was impressed (along with many other parents/families). Their care and showmanship convinced me when my daughter said: "daddy I want to dance on that stage"... that's all a parent needs to hear to know that your child enjoys what they do and how they help the kids reach that goal. The staff is always informative, the facility is clean, they have basic coffee, cakes, and refreshments for sale while you wait in the lobby, and while you wait in the lobby... you can watch your child's classes on large screen TV's from the cameras they have mounted in the room. Personally, I think this is the best way to help parents monitor the kids and isolate the instruction. You can see that the kids are NOT distracted by observing parents and you can silently smile knowing that they are getting personalized instruction. In my daughters group there are boy dancers as well, and as you know, boys play like boys; the instructors handled all situations well and kept the whole class of 10-13 students on time and focused with instruction. Our daughter is attending the Jazz/Tap/Ballet and the program really does develop her skills in dance, understanding of the dance, and allows her to just be a kid to overcome stage fright or show nerves. I am not sure how long we will attend "The Dance Works", but we will as long as our daughter wants us to bring her there.

I can't believe I forgot to write a review of this guy's class. Guess I was trying to forget the…read moreawful treatment and lack of professionalism I received from the instructor. Tony was incredibly rude toward me when I attended my first dance session with him. The other students were more helpful and polite than the instructor himself. I'm not the most coordinated person. I'll admit that and appreciate any person's patience when teaching me a sport or activity that requires a decent amount of coordination. I believe I was learning Polka or foxtrot at his class, but I was struggling with getting the coordination down since I was a first-timer. Tony was going about making sure that the students were on the right track. He looked frustrated that I wasn't getting it, and finally started to berate me. He asked me: "Why don't you understand how to do it correctly? Can you not understand English?" I was stunned and furious to say the least. He wrote me off as a foreigner unable to understand English based on looks instead of being patient like a teacher should be. I'm a native English speaker and was born in the US, unlike him, but saying something hurtful so casually like that wouldn't be acceptable even if the person wasn't a native English speaker. I've heard that South America had horrendous racial tensions, so I could see that Tony brought its racism with him when he came to the United States. If you're not an Anglo or Hispanic person, and don't have any experience with dancing, then expect Tony to say something rude when you don't understand his dance lessons on your first try. I excused myself and went to cry in the bathroom for a few minutes for the poor treatment. Then discreetly left the building. Lo and behold, the man had the gall to follow me to my car! He even positioned himself so that I couldn't slam my door without hitting him. He started advertising his other classes, and gave half-hearted encouragement since I was a beginner. As far as I'm concerned, the "encouragement" was too little to late when he burned a bridge by criticizing my English listening skills. I won't try learning how to dance again thanks to this man even if it's for my own wedding.

Tony has been a great dance teacher. I have been taking group lessons and private lessons for…read moresalsa for one month now and I have learned a lot of new steps and the technique of how to do the steps properly. He is very detailed in explaining how to do the moves in the most efficient way, starting from the very basics. The Sunday class where he teaches salsa, swing and country two step and Argentine tango is so much fun! I also like the Wednesday Batchata and Kizomba class. One of the best parts is when we go out dancing after class as a group to practice. I feel much more confident when I go out dancing then when I did before I started. I appreciate that Tony is patient and kind with all the students, no matter their dance level. Sometimes the more difficult or advanced moves take a lot of repetition, but he never makes us feel rushed. I have learned a lot in class -- even more than just dancing! And I recommend Tony's classes to anyone with an interest in learning partner dance.

I am notorious of not being able to stick to an exercise routine. I tried cycling. It lasted a few…read moremonths. I could not bring myself to run. I tried yoga.... it worked for a while, then I got bored. When a friend mentioned Bollywood Shake's dance classes, I gave it a try. That was July 2010. I am still going to classes every week. I first took it at the location near McNeil & 183. They no longer have classes there now that they have their own studio on Anderson Mill. I go to either the Shirley McPhail or the South Galaxy locations. By now, I have had 4-5 teachers. All of them are amazing dancers. Almost all of them are great teachers. I recommend it. It's a great and fun way to exercise.

A woman cannot live by salsa dancing alone. So when Groupon offered a 50% discount on a month's…read moreworth of Bollywood classes (4 classes) I jumped at the chance. The classes take place at the Galaxy dance studio in south Austin. The studio is bright and airy and the sound system is great. My class was all female and had about 10 people in it. The class instructors were welcoming and friendly and started the class with short warm up, then introduced us to several traditional moves, and then began teaching us a choreographed dance. It's great exercise ('cause your hands are above your heart for almost a full hour and there is a certain amount of jumping involved) and great fun. So much so that I came back (at full price) for a second month and gave lessons as a birthday gift to my best friend. I hear that Bollywood Shake classes in north Austin have the more advanced choreography/dancers, but as a beginner I'm perfectly content taking the south classes. Harippa!