Dance Effect is without a doubt the best dance studio in the area. My daughter has danced in their…read morecompetitive training program for 3 years now and she has improved immensely during this time and perhaps more importantly, her confidence has soared. Dance Effect provides a positive and safe learning environment and each dancer is appreciated for his/her own uniqueness and specific strengths. Over the years the studio has received several awards and their dancers are always extremely successful at competitions. They hire the best choreographers and teachers in the area and they put an emphasis on technique and personal growth. The parents at Dance Effect are friendly and supportive, and the owner Nathalie is caring and very approachable. You will not regret choosing Dance Effect for your son or daughter.

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

My kids have been dancing at Boogaloo since they were 3 and are now 10 and 12. The environment and…read morequality of the teachers is second to none. The studio is bright and new with large viewing windows and quality sprung floors. The common area is welcoming, bright and often filled with dancers working on homework, sharing meals and non booked studio space is open for dancers to practice. We have had several new families join the studio recently, who have shared how unique our studio environment is and are so impressed by the community of dancers and families and often stay to socialize. I have no hesitation in recommending Boogaloo.

Caveat emptor! Tried a class where kids were crying, throwing up, laying on the floor in exhaustion…read moreand had no water breaks. The hip hop instructor was yelling at them inside the studio room and corridor after class. There's also hygiene issues as there's a dog that urinates throughout the studio although the admin was the worst part of it all - bad attitude, know-it-all.....worst customer service experience ever. There are certainly other quality dance companies within/near Van! They don't know how to run a business and need to learn from other companies that have mastered their customer service skills.

I've gone to this studio 3 times (hip hop, heels, street jazz) and the now closed Kits location…read moreonce (hip hop). Thoroughly enjoyed each class. The studio is airy and clean. They offer free de-caf free at the front and plenty of room to sit and wait for your class. There's such a wide range of selection for types of dances that there is one for everyone. You can choose what level you want and the ones I went to were all intro/open so they were beginner-friendly. Every instructor has been very nice. It's a judgement free zone and a great way to have fun!

I've always wanted to try hip hop dance and this opportunity came until this friend suggested me to…read morejoin him last Sunday. My friend J went quarter before 3 and I showed up little late when the dance session started. I wish there was a clear instruction before walking in. I was confused whether to take shoes off to change to indoor shoes or go into studios without my shoes and turns out I had to change to indoor shoes after arrival. Next step was filling out application form and if there was any medical history. I was ready for the session once it was finished. There was so much energy and the 90's hip hop was so perfect for this. Everyone wasn't first timers except for me and J. My instructor showed steps from slow speed and then the pace became quicker. It was little difficult to follow the steps and which direction to swing or to bend my legs. I nearly fell for the first 30 minutes , and then fell on the floor because of my poor balance. My only way to catch up is to observe my instructor or other people to improve dance steps. It was a fantastic work out for sure. Because there was only 1 fan, I felt very sweaty and humid in the dance studio. I only paid $10 for the first lesson and it was so worth it. Staff were nice and friendly. **Note: bring your old runners for the dance. Make sure they're clean pair. They have small change rooms so you can change into loose clothes. Water bottle is a must to bring. They even have a water station next to reception desk. I found myself overwhelmed that some moves were more of advanced level. Everyone else moved so fast I couldn't follow their speed. I found myself with a small bruise the next day.

My love of dance and my less than stellar dancing shoes (that being, my feet) required me to…read moreconsider taking professional dancing lessons if I were to really make an effort in becoming the dancing queen I have hoped for....or some version thereof! Fortunately for me, Urban Beat Dance Company boasts some of the best and most critically acclaimed dance teachers around, founders Graeme and Elizabeth Oxendale, amongst others. While the school offers a variety of different dance classes at different levels, from hip hop, funky swing and pussycat doll style, my boyfriend and I were yearning to learn some sexy Latin style salsa dance. The group dance environment that allows everyone, single or otherwise the opportunity to dance with a partner, is a successful teaching method. I have to admit though, that as another half of a couple who doesn't get to see her other half as often as she'd like to, I would now prefer to do private lessons instead of dancing with often nervous and sweaty strangers. Regardless of that, the classes were always fun, entertaining and humbling and honestly, if you're looking for a partner (of any sort...) this really is a great environment for meeting new people! The classes are very well priced and offer the highest form of flexibility to suit your very busy schedules. THE place to go for couples dance!

After a lifetime of being the shy AV geek who would always be happy to DJ rather than dance, I…read moredecided it was time to change that. A google search for swing dance Vancouver led me to Urban Beat's website where I signed up for both West Coast Swing Level 1 as well Club Freestyle. After a brief panic attack the night before my first class (what am I doing going to a partner dancing class without a partner when I can't dance????) I walked in and was soooo glad I did. Instruction was great, partners rotate in Swing Dance class so it's a great way to meet people, and the dancing is just plain fun. Extra bonus is if you sign up for Tuesday or Sunday class, you can attend the other no charge, gives schedule flexibility and or extra value. 6 months later having progressed through 3 levels of swing classes (2 months each) I'd have to say it's one of the best decisions I made.... which is why I still go to expand my dancing abilities. The Club Freestyle has also proved useful having found myself on a dance floor or two, as well as adding style to my swing dance. Highly highly highly recommended!

Great people, great studio And convenient location. Highly recommend for lessons and socials.read more

Patrick and scarlet are excellent instructors. I would recommend any student of all levels to go to…read morethem. They are the best in Vancouver

Kpop rocks! I love the kpop fitness class! Nancy has so much energy that she will get you moving!…read moreHer steps aren't hard to follow at all. Suitable for any level dancer. Don't get me wrong, you will get a full body work out every time! Other classes were ok too. Their introductory pass is a good deal to try out different styles. I enjoyed their Zumba as well. Studio is clean, staff is friendly. Give it a try!!

I used to not workout or live an active lifestyle, but Sunberry helped me change that! I love that…read morethey have different classes everyday. It fits well with my schedule especially since I get off work at 5pm. The classes such as Body Rock, Cardio Reggae, and Hip Hop Fitness are super fun and non-intimidating at all! The staff is really nice and they're approachable. The instructors also make an effort to get to know your name especially if it is your first time, so that's nice. If you become a member with Sunberry, they let you bring a few friends to try out for free. With that, I've managed to bring my sister along with me after months of convincing her! Thank you, Sunberry fitness!!!

Cute little studio! Has everything you need and the price is good as well! It's an old building…read more Street parking is nearby but a lot of people just walk to the studio!

The best studio! I tried one class here and got hooked. The owners and teachers are so friendly and…read moreknowledegable. One of the owners, Jenni, teaches many of the classes. I like that they have such a wide range of classes: Barre, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. People of all ages, levels and body types will feel welcome here. I also like that they supply the mats and equipment, and tea so you can relax and chat after class.

Crystal Ballroom is an EXCELLENT studio for all ages or skill-levels looking to get into…read moreDancesport, or just ballroom dancing in general. My fiancée and I went there in the lead up to our wedding in order to learn a choreography for our first dance. My fiancée had something very specific in mind, and our instructor Faye was able to work with us to turn it into everything we could have dreamed for. Keep in mind: I am NOT and have never been particularly good at dancing, unlike my now-wife, so I was skeptical of how this would turn out. However, after just a few weeks of lessons, Faye had us waltzing around the room like it was second nature. By the time our wedding approached, we had included several lifts, dips, and other spins I never imagined myself performing. Faye's feedback and pointers are really detailed and helped immensely in sharpening up all of our movements as we got closer and closer to our deadline. The venue was also incredibly accomodating to us, as we wanted to create a video of our dance to share, and to have as a keepsake. We were able to rent out one of the halls for filming, and it turned out incredible.

I came here for the group lessons for both beginners and technique classes which I really enjoyed…read more Since February I've met some new friends at Crystal Ballroom which I also practice with at the studio. I love to use the upstairs smaller hall for practicing because it has a lovely view. Not to mention I can plug my own phone or iPod to play the music I want for practice. I highly recommend Crystal Ballroom to anyone looking for a fun way to workout instead of just running on a treadmill or looking to meet new people and socialize. There are also free parking spaces available and the staffs are always really friendly.

This gym is unequivocally the worst fitness experience in the lower mainland. Equipment is…read moreregularly taken over by personal trainers. In fact, several times throughout the week, at peak periods FW staff trainers hold classes that uses the entire gym making it impossible to train independently. There's only one set of pretty much any equipment which means your often waiting for weights and benches. The washrooms are never cleaned and often in disrepair. Equipment is rarely wiped down by members even if FW actually filled the hygiene stations. It's disgusting. More importantly, it is not a safe space and there's no staff on site if aggressive individuals are present. People regularly fob in large unpaying groups. When asked about this, FW says "there's nothing we can do". You're better off doing pushups in your living room.

Tons of different classes available for those who enjoy the group fitness atmosphere. Classes…read moreinclude: kettle bell training, yoga, spinning, crossfit, boot-camp, circuit training and more. Personalized workout plans can also be provided by Martina and feel free to drop in whenever you like and work out at your own pace. Martina is super nice (although she may look intimidating), water and towels are also available. Equipment is all brand new and really nice. Small space but a great bunch of people and you receive more attention from your trainer due to smaller class sizes. Kids classes are available on some afternoons