Doesn't look like much when you drive past - okay, I'm using the canned Yelp message there - and,…read moreif you arrive at night, it's likely that you'll drive right past it. The Palladium is located on a one-way freeway frontage road, so you can't make a U-turn to get there if you pass it up. But it's not one to avoid. The Palladium is not a franchise of a nationwide company named after Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. It's a local concern, and doesn't offer as much as the other two studios I listed. I've gone to their Latin events, and here's what it looks like: They have in-house instructors, and also bring in people from outside Houston. (I wrote about California's Kathy Reyes in two prior reviews, I hope she's reading this and makes the trip to Houston some time!) They have classes, and they have dance parties. Both are run well, charging market rates. Lots of parking. One medium-sized dance floor, two smaller studios. The bar sells drinks, both alky and non-alky. Restrooms are deep in the bowels of the building, down the hall to the left. The people who come are a good company, and are fixinta learn to dance better and to have fun. The social dance community of Houston is smaller than in other cities, so there's much overlap from one instructor to another, and it's likely that you'll meet someone there who you danced with somewhere else. I haven't met any snobs yet, but you can't assume that they won't be there. I first went to the Palladium for New Years Eve. I've been several times since then. The experience was similar to others I've been to in other cities. I've had a good time, and never drove home thinking "well, that was a waste of a hundred mile drive one-way." Beaumont simply has nothing like The Palladium, likely because few people in the Coonie Triangle are interested in ballroom or Latin dancing. I encourage you to find a class or party and stop on by.

Really great dance classes - very friendly to beginners and very easy to follow. Took salsa and…read morebachata classes here and would highly recommend going here. Sign up for classes ahead of time and be sure to account for traffic so that you make it in time for class and if there is a line at the check in.

If you are looking for a fun, clean and talented studio this is the one. They are very welcoming…read moreand kind from the moment you walk in. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and recommend this studio to anyone in the Houston area.

From the owner: We offer all kinds of partner dancing lessons! Private lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Country Western,…read moreand Salsa. No partner necessary. We can help make your first wedding dance dreams come true! Find out about our introductory special 2 lessons for $50.00! Come by or give us a call today at 281-371-6850!

Omgoodness! This place is a hidden gem. Houston has several ballet studios with good adult dance…read moreprograms. But this studio is by far the best. The teachers are some of the best in their field. They are active and involved and teach and correct like you truly matter to them. Ms Sherese's ballet class left me with a serious workout and gave me opportunities for improvement along the way. This studio is my first choice for dance ! Try it, you'll agree!

I started dance classes here last fall. I was initially a bit concerned because I'm one of the much…read moreolder adult students and had not taken dance classes since I was in grade school in the 1950s. Sherese, the owner, was very welcoming and made me feel like my age was not going to be an issue - and it hasn't been! I've been taking the Diva Jazz class from Stephanie Sermas and it's the one evening that I look forward to every week. The classes are small and the instruction is incredible! I cannot recommend City Dance Studio highly enough.

My daughter is going on her second year at MoveNation and loves it! She looks forward to class(es)…read moreevery week. The instructors are great with the kids and keep them motivated. The studio is nice and clean. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: We offer safe and encouraging dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. Our focus is on…read moretechnique and teaching based on each student's individual need and skill level, whether they are interested in pursuing dance as a profession or just for recreation and fitness. Classes are currently offered online until Harris county returns to a moderately safe level for ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, modern and more!

I love this dance studio! My husband has actually really enjoyed coming to the lessons, and our…read moreinstructor Olga has been fantastic. All of the instructors are high energy, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, making the time in the studio rewarding and uplifting. I will say that this is not the cheapest place to learn to dance; but, if you are serious about learning to dance, want to see measured and marked improvement each week, and want to have fun doing it, then this place is it.

Our teacher Whitney was awesome, but on my last lesson here my car got broken into and my backpack…read morewith laptop ws stolen out of it. The staff was very unhelpful (they didn't even really apologize) and to be honest a little stransoffish about the whole thing. If the staff had handled that event much differently my fiancee and I would probably have had a much better experience and almost certainly wven kept going there, but alas that's not how iy worked out.

This is a review strictly for the studio space. I have never taken any of the dance classes offered…read moreby the studio. A milonga (tango dance party) was held here. For everyone "inside the loop", it was quite a drive out. The floor space was HUGE. We entered and went up some stairs to get to the main big ballroom. There were mirrors along the walls and LOTS of round tables and seating areas surrounding the dance floor. The sound system was quite good as well. The floor was smooth- almost slippery. Much better suited to ballroom dance than Argentine tango, but that's a technical detail. Also- I go dancing at a lot of places who are stingy with air conditioning (ahem, Sky Bar), or don't turn on the air at all. We all know how painful that is when living in Houston. This place had the air BLASTING. I was cold when I was off the dance floor, but I tend to overheat easily and I actually really enjoyed the AC :) Overall, a very pretty place to dance, lots of floor space- good for formal events, but it can feel stiff and uptight if you're looking for a more casual place.

You get the best dance resources here! Everyone who teaches here has amazing resume. I've been…read moretraining here for two years and I love it!!!

Not to start off a review by venting, but a little personal touch on why I'm so upset right now…read moremight go a long way in understanding why this is a one star review. I have personally been going through quite a bit lately that has led me to purposefully drag myself out of my apartment and channel my life frustrations into healthy activities and ventures. Between travel, trying to find a cat to adopt, and other every day oddities, I decided that I wanted to get back into an old hobby of mine: dancing. What could go wrong, right? I took ballet at a young age and was encouraged to stop, as I looked like a "flat piece of cardboard flapping in the breeze." When I got older, I dabbled in dance in high school, and went on to become a professional mascot for some years. Dancing isn't something that I find hard, and many routines, I am able to easily memorize, and have a lot of fun with. But, you know, I haven't learned an actual serious routine in human-form in nearly 7 years. Relevant. Today, I ventured to SoReal after being advised by Yelp that this would be a great place for "beginners" to come and "learn how to dance." Let me advise you: there was no learning HOW to dance, rather... after 10 minutes of the class, at least 10 eight-counts were shoved down my throat and I realized, I am being taught A dance. One must learn to dance before being taught an actual dance. So, you know, I took my cardboard-flapping body and left the studio mid-class. This wouldn't have happened if SoReal did a few items off the basic customer service checklist. First of all, when I arrived at 4:30 pm for a 5:00 pm class (early to ask questions, get info, etc.) the door was locked and a very bland young man answered the door. He let me in, and was not welcoming or cheerful or anything at all. I was obviously uneasy and frankly, a little shy, to be out doing something so bold after having spent the last few months hiding under a Calvin Klein comforter, downing margarita wine, while binge watching Grey's Anatomy. Despite my personal issues, kindness is a universal language that this man was obviously not fluent in. He did nothing to sell the studio or class to me, not phased whether I stayed or went. He did assure me that anyone attending this class would likely be their first class, and that you don't need any prior knowledge of dancing to attend. So, I went with it. There were about 10 people in my class, none of whom were very friendly. They stayed mostly to themselves during the warm up and stretching, which was fine by me. But the instructor was a very heavy-set young lady who seemed to be gasping for air after the set of stretches. Then, she played us a clip of the song we'd be learning the choreography to, and within seconds, she was shouting, "And then you do this! This! And this!" First of all, have you ever heard of an 8-count? Do you know how to break it down for us "beginners?" And when you picked on the little Asian guy in the class for adding his own style to a move, did you mean to insult him? I had all these questions streaming through my head as the instructor sped up the pace on a choreography that was FAR from beginner. We didn't practice with music through any of this. I finally gave up about 20 minutes in the class. I wasn't enjoying myself. It wasn't a beginner choreography (or even a good choreography at that). No one was at the front desk when I left, so I was unable to get a refund on my lousy $12. Basically, I left here feeling like I paid $12 to feel even more badly about myself. Thanks SoReal for keepin' it real.

I love this dance school with my heart i dances here from ages 3-9 and it was the best thing EVER!…read moreI am actually looking into joining again. All the teachers are so nice and pay attention to every kid. I 100 percent recommend this dance school!

Wonderful dance studio that my 11-year-old son has attended for the past year. He takes a hip hop…read moreclass and the dance teacher does such a great job at instructing and working with the kids. It's also very affordable and they offer several different types of dance classes. My son loves it!

I took a Piyolet (Pilates-yoga-ballet) class at Inner Me Studios tonight taught by Eliah L. and it…read morewas awesome! Great stretches and poses. Highly recommend. There's so many different types of classes! Check out the schedule. I will definitely be back to take another one soon!

Visited for a surprise birthday pole class and this was so fun! The women's locker room was…read morespacious with ample room to change and revamp after the class. The instructor was fun and entertaining. I was a wee bit flustered since I felt all over the place- but the point of the class is free flowing and to release yourself. The overall space was big- with lots of lounging area and some cute photo opps.

I've never been much of a gym person but after loosing my love for running (I was that actual…read moreperson who ran one marathon and went "yeah this is really terrible") I knew I needed to find a new form of exercise for both my physical health as well as my mental health. Living in the energy corridor I had a lot of different options but I did not want a cookie cutter gym, I wanted somewhere that I could belong, somewhere that I felt the staff would get to know me and not judge me if- and when- I did something wrong. Plus I wanted classes- I LOVE group exercise classes cause I have no idea what to do on my own. So I took my then boyfriend and we went to MAC. We really found it to be a welcoming place. It is not the cheapest around but one thing I have learned is that I would always rather have quality in the things that affect my overall well being. I have made friends at this gym, I have been through Harvey and road construction with this gym and I always felt valued as a member. I've been kept in the loop- they do a fantastic job of hosting different types of events and keeping their social media up to date. And now through what is proving to be one of the most interesting events to happen they continue to show their dedication to members by offering youtube classes and free virtual classes. Every day they are posting and making sure there is something to do and a way to get a workout in even at home. This is far more than a gym but truly also a community and a family.

I absolutely love Memorial Athletic Club! The atmosphere is so welcoming and everyone is super…read morefriendly. I go almost every day for Training for Warriors with Jeff, he's an exceptional coach who really motivates you (and Lex). Yoga with Guillermina is always calming and inspiring, and Zumba with Julia, Edie, Kevin is full of fun and energy. Felipe is super supportive, and honestly all the coaches are amazing. It's truly my favorite place to work out, push myself, and feel great