A friend of mine was teaching Hustle so I'd figure to check it out…read more AMBIANCE: Welcome to Japantown! It's a fun and calm place - lot of history, lot of good eats too! The space itself has two rooms. The main one is pretty big, may for like 20 people. I dig the art, pictures, and record albums. Parking - I took an evening class so I didn't have any issues. Street parking right in front. Customer Service - Marquee (Marky) was the instructor. Great guy! He was patient, fun, and creative. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Gotta love a good dance studio. I get the price...San Jose ain't cheap but glad to see the arts continuing. This was great with good acoustics, space, floor, and community. Props to the owners and the instructors here. Advice: * Come early for good parking!

I was taking Mission College hip hop class taught by Ceech and some of the students their recommend…read moreto me to take classes here at The Get Down. Brian, and Jeanette are the owners and they are very good dancers, excellent instructors, and they may the class fun too. All the instructors there are awesome.

Almost 2 years ago, I walked into Magnetic Pole Fit with zero strength, zero coordination, and zero…read moreintentions of making pole my personality. Like... none. Couch was my main sport. Started with the 6-week beginner series with Mayari and somehow never left. Since then I've taken everything: Level 1.5, advanced beginner with Ryker, lollipop lyra, active flexibility, acro, intermediate, intermediate 2, intermediate 3, heels, sexy chair... if it exists, I've signed up for it. MPF didn't just get me moving, it got me hooked. The instructors (Lacin, Mayari, and Ryker) and front desk admins (shout out to Azucena, Yanelly, Charmaine, and Emily) are the most helpful, incredible, and kindest humans. The classes are addictive, and the community is unmatched. Came in sedentary. Stayed for the spins, the strength, and the main character energy. I mean, have YOU ever had COMPLETE STRANGERS cheer you on?!

This was such a memorable experience and definitely worth trying over and over again! Booking was…read moreso easy! I inquired for availability and got fast responses. Reserving was also quick and secure. The class is somewhat confusing to find at first. The class is located in a building shared with a church, martial arts, gym, and other business. The class is in building A, to the right side. Don't go to the side where it's next to the main road. Parking wasn't too bad either. Charmaine was our instructor and she was awesome! Not only was she patient with us, since some of us were late, but she made the class fun. She showed us modified moves for those who couldn't do them. We were shown floor choreography as well as pole. Since it's an introductory session, we had pole choreography but not climb on it. The music was great, and it was artists I mentioned the birthday girl wanted. Definitely worth checking out for private session or signing up for classes.

Even though my daughters have moved on from Bay Ballet Dance Academy, I still highly recommend this…read moreschool (now Ballet San Jose School) to any parent looking to introduce their children to ballet. I spent countless hours sitting on the studio benches, watching my girls progress from learning the basic first through fifth positions to performing beautifully in the year-end Nutcracker production at Hoover Middle School. I even teared up a bit seeing how much they had grown when they took the stage! Max is an incredible teacher who truly knows how to connect with the students and bring out their best. Whether your child wants to try ballet for the first time or pursue serious classical training, this is a wonderful place to start.

Ballet San Jose School is a true gem in the Bay Area dance community. My wife has been part of the…read moreprogram for the past 3 years and has performed in every one of their beautifully produced shows (and will continue to do so). The level of professionalism and care that goes into each performance is remarkable. The instructor is not only an incredibly skilled teacher, but also a deeply respected figure in the ballet world. His dedication to his students is evident in everything he does -- from the quality of instruction to the thoughtful choreography and personal attention he gives to every dancer. This is a wonderful program for dancers of all ages and levels, from absolute beginners to those with prior experience. Whether you're looking to build a solid foundation or refine your technique, you'll find a supportive, inspiring, and truly professional environment at Ballet San Jose School. Highly recommend to anyone looking to deepen their love for ballet in a warm and well-run studio!

I WISH I COULD GIVE 100 STARS to WVDC & Miss Basma…read more Miss Basma is truly one of a kind! My daughter has been dancing with her for the past two years, and I can't express enough how much of a positive impact she's had. After an awful experience with a previous coach, my daughter had completely lost her love for dance. I promised her that if we tried one more time at a new studio, things would be different -- and WVDC, along with Miss B, have far exceeded that promise. Miss Basma's patience, enthusiasm, and genuine care have completely reignited my daughter's passion. She's thriving again -- excited for every class, dedicated, and full of joy. Miss B always takes the time to connect with her students and parents, and she's consistently cheerful and encouraging. I honestly don't think I've ever seen her without a big, genuine smile! She will never fully know the impact she's had on my daughter -- and I'm certain she's made the same difference for so many other little dancers. We are so grateful for her kindness, energy, and belief in her students. Miss B is an absolute gem -- thank you for bringing back the love of dance we thought was lost forever!

Ms Traci is such an amazing teacher. My daughter is in the 2-3's tap and ballet class and at first…read morewouldn't participate unless I was in the room. Ms Traci assured me that consistency and with more practice Maya would feel more comfortable in the class. By the third class she went in by herself and had so much fun! We can't wait for recital and it's so relieving that my daughter trust her teacher and truly looks forward to class every week!

My daughter started classes last Saturday for K-pop and these 2 classes she has had the best…read moreexperience. Mr Garret according to my daughter she really enjoys his classes and his teaching is awesome from these 2 classes, my daughter really enjoys going to Purdance I really recommend it to anyone that is wanting to learn to dance.

I cannot recommend this dance studio for parents looking to lift up young girls…read more My daughter was interested in Kpop dancing, and is in an awkward bubble age of being too old (~10) for the "mini" class and at the cusp of too young for the"Junior" pre-teen class. She definitely isn't a great dancer, but she practices and tries her hardest. This is just a fun class for girls, not elite or comp. Things started off well but then she started leaving with tears in her eyes. She says that the teacher was leaving her out of the routine and so she was sitting around most of the time, not understanding why. No explanation. I urgently asked for a callback to understand the situation. No callback. I asked the teacher, Mr Garret, next week in person. He says she wasn't getting it but he would include her more. I asked him to speak to her about her so she could feel supported and understand and how she can improve. He says he didn't have time to talk to her and said he would next week. He never did. Not excusable. My daughter continued to come back with tears in her eyes. She says that 2 other girls were giggling and laughing when she made a mistake. She didn't want to make a fuss or quit before the performance. The performance came, and she fell behind in the rehearsal. She told me a few days later that everyone laughed at her. She just did box breathing to focus and did great in the performance. It was a proud moment for our family. *I then receive an email saying that she needs to go to the class where she is overaged OR just take the SAME class but on a different day to free up space for a better dance*. Reason: she wasn't dancing well enough; wasn't fitting in socially; the class was "full" and she's kicked out. Wait, she's still being invited to the same skill but on a different day despite being a bad dancer? I was shocked and disappointed. Instead of optimizing for the culture of the class, they instead optimize against the student for not fitting in. She's not a great dancer, but she's young, tried hard, and was trying to fit in even with tears in her eyes every day. We have dropped Purdance with no hesitation and she now uses her experience as her way of being able to hold her breath to perform amidst an unsupportive environment.

I heard about Nor Cal Dance Arts from my friend, who loved the Heels Class that she took there. I…read moretook her up on the invite and joined her for a class. The whole Nor Cal Dance Arts facility was amazing. From the outside looking in I assumed there were only one or two studios. It was way bigger than I thought as it had several studios of various sizes. The check-in process went smoothly for me. I registered and purchased a drop-in class via the MINDBODY app. When I walked into Nor Cal Dance Arts, I noticed immediately to my left the MINDBODY check-in kiosks. I am in agreement with my friend as I absolutely loved the Heels Class as well! Something about dancing in heels made me a little nervous, but I got pretty into the class. Admittedly dancing in heels was no joke and was more challenging than I expected. It was such a blast though, and I highly recommend it. The routine, which was taught by Stephanie, was beautifully sensual. I also appreciated the energy and loving support from the other women. I felt that I was in a safe space, which made it easy to be confident about my own sexy, authentic movements.

My daughter has been dancing with NorCal Studios for 6 years and I couldn't be more grateful for…read morethe experience she has had there. From day one, she was welcomed into a supportive and nurturing environment that has allowed her to truly thrive, both as a dancer and as a young person. The instructors are not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable but also deeply invested in each student's personal growth. They go above and beyond to ensure that every dancer feels confident and valued. The sense of community here is truly special--parents, students, and staff all work together to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere. The moms were incredible. My wife got so much out of her experience as well. She built a group of close friends especially with so many to name. You all know who you are who become life long friends with my wife. My daughter has grown so much in her time with NorCal Studios not just in her technical skills, but in her confidence, discipline, and love for dance. I highly recommend this dance company to any parent looking for a place where their child can flourish and be part of a wonderful dance family. Yes it's demanding & tough but if you want the best, you've found the best place! Thank you, Tawnya for being such an important part of my daughter's life!

Took me a while to get to this review, but the memories are still lasting and making us smile! A…read morefew weeks before our wedding, my husband and I got to the the point in thinking about our first dance. From the moment I reached out (short notice) and got a response from DNA, it was a glimpse of their positive energy! They are a family full of passion and talent! We went to the intro class with Anastasiya. She is personable, able to understand backgrounds (dance and personalities) then choreograph a tailored routine. We had 5 classes within 2-3 weeks and looked forward to going to the classes. Danya was our instructor for the last class, and they are both great! The whole experience transformed into being a fun date night outing, to making the dance the night of our wedding, to bringing out moves anytime the song comes up for a lifetime ahead :) It was one of the most memorable experiences for us and so glad we found DNA. Hope to be back soon! Everytime we arrived at the studio, everyone looked like they were having so much fun. From kids, women's classes, to couples, everyone would be in great hands at DNA!

From the owner: We specialize in competitive styles of International Ballroom and Latin dancing, fitness/social…read moreclasses, and wedding dances. Our services include: Kids' ballroom/latin classes Conditioning Stretching Adult ballroom/latin classes Fitness classes Private lessons Competitive classes Competitive program

I discovered GROOV3 this year and it has been such a fun and awesome way to switch up a work out…read more Susan and Kerry are great teachers and the class has a live DJ! The class is perfect for all levels - no pressure at all! Overall, super fun class! I try to make it every week if I can! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun hip-hoppin' adventure!

GROOV3 is an amazing dance party that started in LA and is now taught up here in NorCal. The…read moreinstructors Susan and Kerry are fun, funky and make you feel welcomed and comfortable. This is for ALL levels - easy choreography that is broken down in small chunks so anyone can learn it. And when it's all put together in the end - you'll feel so fun and funky yourself. Can't go wrong with a live DJ spinning songs you love and being in a room full of people who love to dance and just want to have fun. First class is free!