Gold Step Studios is a unique place, with an art studio in the front displaying Stephine Van…read moreAllen's paintings as well as other artist local to Placerville, and a studio in the back offering all kinds of different classes ballet, poi, hoop dancing, yoga, circus and core body training to name a few. The studio offers a very relaxed friendly vibe, drop in and your bound to find something you like. The parking lot next door is to a fancy restaurant that's still in construction and sadly the owners will have your car towed if you park there! While driving up Main street across from the Cosmic Cafe to your left will be a bridge and a large open lot with free parking.

Franky is a wealth of dance knowledge! I have experienced her class as a teacher for 7 years, and…read moreI'm always brought to tears at our recitals. She takes the time to select music that connects with the kids and breaks down the dance practice in manageable sections. Now as a parent, I see how much joy Franky's class provides for my 4 year old daughter. Franky is sweet, kind, professional, encouraging, and loving! All the things you would want from someone spending time with your child and teaching them a skill!

The company offers dance classes at my daughters daycare. She seems to really like it and have a…read morelot of fun with her classmates. She doesn't have the same level of fun at a normal dance studio because she is more reserved and she doesn't know the people there. That's been a big plus for us. Does she learn anything cool? Don't know. My daughter shows us very little of what she learns. The dance performance she dis at school was kinda weak; teacher said they only learned the dance that morning. My question was why they only prepared in the morning instead of 2 weeks ago. In any case, the key thing for us is the fun factor. And my daughter has a lot of fun. That's why the 4 stars. Otherwise I might give them a 3 based on the performance I saw.

Fantastic studio! My teen daughter takes a hip-hop dance class. I was worried that it might not be…read moremodern enough for her to get interested, but she is in LOVE. It's great exercise, especially for a kid who isn't interested in traditional sports. You can't beat the price, and the instructors are absolute kid magnets. Highly recommend!!

My 4 year old daughter recieved a three month gift certificate to the toddler ballet and tap dance…read moreprogram. She totally loved it. The hour long class once a week was perfect. She really enjoyed the other kids and learning some basic moves in tap and ballet. Highly recommend. Also makes a great gift.

My daughter has been dancing here for 5 years. She has grown so much as a dancer because of the…read morequality instruction delivered by all the teachers. In Sync has a strong focus on technique which really shows when you see these kids perform. They perform many times a year and each one is so well produced. These dancers work hard and always deliver an enjoyable experience to their audience. This dance studio really feels like a family. One of the best qualities we love is that In Sync is all inclusive - any one with a body has a "dance body" and all are welcome here.

My daughter an I moved to Auburn from Hawaii a year ago and so glad we found In Sync Dance to…read morecontinue her dance classes. She just finished her first concert experience with ISDA and she had a blast. She was so proud that she got to dance on stage again, and the whole family enjoyed the performances as well. She's excited to continue with classes and take even more!

Been attending this dance studio for the past 3 years with my grandchildren. I've had to…read moreunfortunately experience watching the children cringe themselves when having to sit on the floor. The floor is extremely dirty and leaves their socks, clothes and their sweet little hands black!!! My youngest granddaughter was literally crying because she didn't like her hands so dirty. It makes me so sad to think that my daughter is paying $80 each child a month to dance once a week and this is getting them to have to endure not a clean floor to dance on. No excuses. How about just a simple mopping of the floor for the babes to dance on. I didn't want to have to write this but the situation is bothering this Grandma.

Miss Jill is absolutely incredible! Thank you Jill for giving my daughters a healthy, happy,…read morecaring, and creative atmosphere where they can express themselves. And I also have to mention Miss Tori. Her uplifting spirit and style is an incredible inspiration for our youth. Thank you First Steps Dance Academy! We are so grateful to be part of your dance family!

Amazing studio, amazing instructors. We've been going there for over 3.5 years, both my girls love…read moreit. They have a great variety of different dance classes and competition teams.

This is for the "wrestling" class by Coach Q. I was observing a class with my husband and 3 kids…read more One went in with my brother and didn't take us more than 30 minutes to change our minds. This is not wrestling. There was a little boy, wearing a green shirt and black shorts, he was going around poking other kids in the eyes, choking them, kicking another, pulling the other by the neck and cheeks. A real wild kid with absolutely no adult supervision, zero discipline, just running around like a rabid dog. My husband recorded the incident once we noticed he went after our child and we are documenting it on social media to ask other followers what they think. Being I'm a Tri athlete and my husband a former quarter back and marine, this was extremely concerning considering the poor kids being viciously bullied by this "wild" thing were all much much smaller and aged around 4-6 years of age. Met with another parent outside and he said the same thing and said he just wanted to get a feel for the class and saw "more than enough". Police and social services definitely need to be informed and social media will do the job.

I came in for a facial with Melissa, and I've got to say - it's been a while since I've felt that…read morerelaxed! I am very particular about what products I use on my face, and after talking with her about my skin and its needs, she put me right at ease with her lineup of treatments. My skin was very happy afterwards and was glowy and hydrated. I feel great and I'm looking forward to coming back more regularly.

I went for a facial and aromatherapy. Melissa asked me questions about my skin, current skincare,…read moreas well as some overall wellness questions. She created a wonderful synergy for me and treated me to the most relaxing and nourishing facial I ever had. She released so much of that holiday tension I've been holding on to and my skin was absolutely glowing and so soft. I look forward to my next visit and trying out some drop in classes at the dance studio.

This studio is great! The staff is incredibly kind and friendly, making us feel welcome from our…read morefirst day. My daughter learns something new in every class and looks forward to her time here.

I can't say enough good things about this place. My oldest daughter came here for a few sessions…read moreand loved it, even if dance turned out not to be her thing. But our youngest LOVES this place. I have to say, during Covid and a particularly challenging time, they did everything they could to provide dance instructions while also being responsible members of the community and keeping everyone safe. It could not have been easy but EAD consistently improvised and found ways to keep dance going. It would have been easy to just throw up your hands and open fully despite health orders and frankly, if that had happened, we wouldn't have felt comfortable going. As it was, they made the experience both fun and safe at a time we really needed an outlet for our daughter. I can't thank them enough and I could not recommend this place more to people. The dance instruction is inclusive and accessible and celebrates the desire to dance regardless of skill level. I've always felt comfortable sending my daughters here.