3 rooms with lots of space for the dancers and each of them have Air conditioning! I have been an…read moreinstructor here for years and have met so many incredible dancers. There's a lot of fun opportunities to grow into a better performer. I highly recommend checking them out on social media. Come dance with us

I'm new to the area and I found them on Instagram. They're offering a lot of classes and I…read moreimmediately signed up. Upon entering, they will check your temperature and guide you to which room/suite your class will be. The staff were amazing and friendly. I had a beginner hip-hop with Chris Wu and it's amazing! Every one was so nice and just going with their own pace. I'm not a good dancer and it's nice that he is so patient with us. It was a fun class and I'm excited to try out more of it. If you're looking for any dance classes for adults, this is the place to go. Every one are wearing masks and there are social distance floor markings in the dance rooms as well.

This gym is a bit far from my house, but its worth the drive to get a weekly work out with Sofi…read more She is a great instructor. I have been attending her class for years. She has helped me become more confident in my dancing, and its helped me lose 40 lbs. This is a very large studio and has plenty of parking. The energy is great here and all the students are warm and welcoming.

She's Back, Lish thee instructor! New owner new vibe…read moreMarigely and her Hubby Freddy are now New owners of the Z-studio. And have an amazing team Marigely was actually a student and now. She has an Amazing following. The Vibe is very warm and welcoming. I've been a faithful follower of Lish for over a decade. May it be at the gym Or studio. Cheers Z on your New Beginnings Soon there will be a schedule posted.

First time trying jazz funk and Mr. Hamilton Evan's class!…read more Love his energy and teaching style. He broke down the choreo into small chunks that made it easier to work on and he reminded us the transition moves in between each set of moves. We got a lot of reps in before moving on to each new section of the choreo. There were also short breaks in between to practice on our own, but I couldn't remember all the choreo lol. Class wasn't too crowded and check in was easy. I arrived a bit late because of unforeseen traffic but I was still able to catch on really quickly. I was surprised that I got greeted by the front desk when I entered too. (Usually there's already a bunch of people waiting around to check in.) Still had plenty of parking spaces left today.

Since moving into the new studio, Offstage has catered to making sure everyone has a great…read moreexperience. I'm a big fan of their reggaeton offerings and appreciate the new parking space. I drive an average of 40 min to take class but it's worth it in my opinion. Really great class environment & community. Class schedules change weekly so make sure to check them out on Instagram!

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

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.

Wow, it has been years since I've written a review, yet I feel strongly enough to do so today…read more My daughter has been going to Academy 831 for the past year or so, and she started when she was around 4 years old. In the beginning, I enjoyed having my daughter here because there are big windows where I can see how she is doing, and the place is clean and spacious enough to not feel crowded. That is still the case, and the front staff is very friendly, accommodating, and informative with everything that goes on at this studio. I have had very little interaction with the owner so I can't speak to that, but overall this place seemed like a good fit for the past year or so. However, over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed a change in my child's behavior when it comes to participating in dance class. I believe that difficult situations can make my kid stronger in most regards, so I chose to observe rather than pull her out of dance as soon as she wanted. I am able to take my daughter to dance class every other Wednesday, and what I've observed is a complete lack of empathy, compassion, and kindness from Miss Megan, one of the dance teachers that teaches on Wednesday's from 5-6 pm. Over the course of a few months, I noticed some instances that I kind of brushed off as structure and a part of the growth process; but now that I look back on it, I was so very wrong. Some instances include: when my kid was having a bloody nose before dance class and she wanted to come out to blow her nose during class, Miss Megan did not allow her to. When my kid said she needed to use the restroom, Miss Megan did not allow her to. I have heard Miss Megan say, "you're fine, you don't need your Mommy" on multiple occasions. Yesterday, was my final straw. Yesterday, my kid was having a rough day. She fell during class, and she had a noticeable cry out. She looked like it hurt her to continue. I opened the class door to say "what happened?" Miss Megan said "oh she just fell, she's fine." Did Miss Megan physically walk over to check on her? No. Later on towards the class, my kid got her finger slammed by the door while going into the classroom after changing into her tap shoes. She immediately fell to the floor. While I'm holding my 2 year old, I yell out to my husband to go help my child who is on the floor in tears from the pain. Where is Miss Megan? Sitting on her bottom. The only thing she moved were her eyes. Not even a single intent to move her body to check on an injured child. This speaks volumes to how much she cares about the children she "teaches." Thank you to the owner, Christa (I'm gathering from yelp review replies), for offering an ice pack, as I'm fumbling to try to get a cold water bottle from the vending machine, and a bandaid for my inconsolable child. My kid's finger has a huge cut and her nail is black and blue, I wouldn't be surprised if the nail falls off during the healing process. I'd like this to serve as a reminder. These "dance teachers" are teaching CHILDREN. Children have immature brains and cannot process situations easily. They need to feel safe and nurtured and they need to feel like their basic needs can be met easily, such as having the freedom to use the bathroom when they need to or find their Mommy to blow their nose if they can't breathe through it. We will be finishing up this "season" of dance because my kid likes to perform, and we will be looking for a new studio that has a little more compassion and passion for teaching children. I'm a pediatric provider, and this is 100% NOT the way we should be treating our kids. As long as Miss Megan is a teacher at this school, there is no place for my children here.

We had been on a search for a dance studio for my daughter, specifically ballet. She hadn't done…read moreballet since she was 7. We are so blessed to find Academy 831. The staff and teachers are friendly and encouraging. My daughter loves it so far.

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!

My little one loves to dance, but is very shy. Legacy really helped her confidence over the past…read moretwo years. She looks forward to going to class every week because the instructors make it fun while learning their moves. There are a variety of dance styles and three general seasons: winter/spring, summer, and fall/winter, where the kids can participate in a showcase for each. All showcases are well organized and fun. Look forward to more years of dance.

My daughter and I love this studio. The teachers are awesome and so is the rest of the staff very…read morehelpful!!!

We have found such a love for ballet with the AB community! My husband and I started taking Adult…read moreBeginner 1 classes with Crystal about a year ago as a fun way to get stronger/more flexible. I honestly can't even run a mile and I'm really not in particularly good shape, so we were a little nervous to try at first. You will NOT find a better beginner program elsewhere!! We came to AB with zero knowledge of ballet or any dance background at all, but we've slowly slowly improved in the last year and started taking Beginner 2 classes (yay!). The class dynamic is really welcoming and the students encourage each other. I've made many friends through their program! The instructors provide many helpful corrections and they're are all very kind (even when we're falling all over ourselves in class). Special mention to all the amazing faculty members we've been lucky to study under -- Anabelle, Sara, Chris, Elan, and Crystal!! Extra special mention to Leticia, the friendliest and warmest front of house!

I took an adult beginner 1 class with Anabelle Gunderson and had the most fun ever. Everyone was an…read moreadult. The class was shown and taught by an ex-dancer and the studio reminded me of Alonzo King. She's patient and very insightful. I like this teacher and will be returning for sure :)

I love kids, but I do not have the patience OCPAA has, they are awesome, this is my second time…read moregoing, the kids did so awesome, from last year, do not misunderstand me, last years was good, this year, they were more seasoned. Adelin was my girlfriends grand daughter when she hears music, she starts practicing her routine, she builds up confidence, she was awesome. The arts is a great building tool to get the kids to meet other kids, and builds confidence and skills to grow a productive life. Thank you Karen Herrold

There is no denying that the dancers at OCPAA are exceptionally talented, highly disciplined, and…read moretechnically brilliant. If you are looking for a studio that knows how to produce elite, industry-ready competitors who win titles, they absolutely deliver on that front. It is undeniably a powerhouse, backed by the resources and affluence required to compete at the highest levels. However, dance is supposed to be an art form that inspires community, but our experience with OCPAA at a recent convention highlighted a deeply concerning cultural issue. We witnessed an elitist, "mean girl" attitude from several of their dancers that went beyond standard competitive drive. Bringing other dancers down and carrying an air of superiority doesn't just hurt the individuals targeted; it actively damages the broader community of competitive dance. Ultimately, it comes down to what you value as a parent or a dancer: - If you view dance purely as a cutthroat industry where winning justifies a "burn bridges and cut down the competition" mentality, then this studio's environment will likely align with your goals. -If you love dance for the art, the community, and the personal growth, and believe that being a great dancer should go hand-in-hand with being a supportive human being, you may find the culture here deeply disappointing. Technique can be bought and taught, but character is modeled from the top down. It is a shame that such a high-caliber studio allows a toxic social culture to overshadow the immense talent of its students. I hope leadership takes note and starts fostering humility alongside their awards.