Dear Encore Dance Academy Studio, When my first dance…read morerecital day came, I was so nervous to going onto the stage and messing up the dance, but after talking to my dance teacher and one of my dancer friends, I felt a whole lot better! I will be returning back to this dance studio and continue with my dancing career. I hope the new dancers are as nice when I was there back in January 2024. I do want to thank my parents for signing me up for hip-hop dance classes because I just love to dance. So if you are looking for a nearby dance studio, I would 100% recommend Encore Dance Academy! Miss Emily is amazing and she really helped me become a better dancer. Ever since I joined Miss Em's hip-hop dance class, I have improved my dance moves so much!! Sincerely, ELLIE PALMER.

My girls have been dancing at Jestina's for 4 years now. We have enjoyed each and every year there…read more They love Jestina and each of the older girls who volunteer to teach the classes. We've always felt that Jestina and her staff have each and every dancer/family in mind. Classes are affordable, costumes are affordable yet cute. We will always recommend our hometown studio!

Jestina is a wonderful instructor with over ten years of experience AND has a great education in…read morethe field of dance. Prices are very resonable and the studio is beautiful!!!

Best dance company in the area! Professional, highly skilled and experienced teachers. Great…read morewith the dancers. A family environment where lasting relationships are formed. My daughter has grown so much in the 3 years she has been a part of the competition full company team. Very caring staff who all have the best interest of their dancers at heart. I would highly recommend joining the Spartan Dance Center family! You're rolling now - got any more to add?

My +1 and I went to the Spartan Dance Center to try their basic Salsa class with instructor David…read moreTorres for a date night a couple of weeks ago. We live in Oakland County, but the grandparents in East Lansing were ready and willing to babysit for us. I purchased two adult (age 16+) drop-in class reservations online for $14 each (the spots for the date you want usually open up for access/reservation about 2 days before). They offer very reasonable discount packages otherwise as 5 and 10 class card groupings (you turn in a card when you show up for a reserved spot in the class). In fact when we showed up, they had 50% off the 5 class card package for the week. Too bad since we live so far away and I just feel lessons like this require regular/more frequent attendance to catch on. They also offer student and senior discounts. I was hesitant to sign up for one of the other more franchised / popular dance studios local to me that had a buy one get one free intro class because I'd heard the first lesson was more of a hard sell on getting you to buy a package versus an actual lesson. From what I saw online and posted in their studio, the Spartan Dance Center offers tons of other classes, but I, of course, can only speak for the salsa lesson. It was a small group when we were there, another single girl who'd had 2 lessons before and another couple that was a little more advanced. So if you are single and/or don't have a partner for the night, don't be afraid to show up. But, yet, I am one of those people who has no fear of that. David was a great teacher for the basics and, while he starts with salsa, he did indicate he adds on the merengue and bachata dances to the lessons. You will usually use all 3 dances when you hit any club or social that plays Latin Caribbean style music. One thing I love about salsa is that the rhythm and moves cut across the cultures. I am actually Latina, but am admittedly a sorry dancer. The instructor and I were the only Latins there. :-) And, a word to the guys: there is nothing sexier than a man who can expertly lead you in a smooth salsa dance. The dance in itself is sexy, stylized and fun. I am not a great salsa dancer by ANY means, and I tend to force a lead, but a good/take charge partner will always take you in the right direction and tend teach you something along the way. David is one of those guys to learn that from. He started us off with front-to-back, side-to-side steps and a basic turn (my +1 had ZERO salsa experience prior to this lesson and is probably one of the whitest white guys ever, by the way). David worked with the other more seasoned attendees on an individual basis where needed while me and +1 practiced our basic moves. He would then come back to us to refine the work we were doing and reminding us to keep the 'quick-quick-slow' tempo. The class was an hour and went by surprisingly fast. I would suggest for any ladies to wear low-to-mid height heels, if not flats. Mine were a 3"+ mistake. I looked good, but had foot pain by the end of the class. David was very encouraging in the male AND female aspect and quite a nice overall. He emphasized practice, practice, practice and was not overbearing in the least in his suggestion to come back for future lessons and getting the great 1/2 off deal they had going on. If I had lived in the area I definitely would have purchased the 5 lessons to continue. The Spartan Dance Center also has another instructor on another night that teaches the intermediate/advanced salsa class when you feel ready to upgrade your moves. If you and your significant other (or a few girlfriends) want to try something new, beginner Salsa lessons are a fun and interesting thing to attempt. Even if just to try it out with a single drop-in class to see how you like it before you commit to a package. Both beginner and advanced classes are held on a weekly basis. I left off one star because of the slight smell of sweat in the air in the studio. Granted, there was a pilates or yoga class going on prior to when we arrived, but a small touch of Febreze would have been nice. The class started on time and the lady at the registration desk was very friendly. The SDC is located in a strip mall right next to a pizza place (Marco's, I believe). It's easy to pass, especially in the evening. There is a small waiting area upon walk-in divided by a small wall of cubbies to wait at while the prior class finishes up. We did not notice this from the outside and just waited in the car when we didn't need to. You can also learn more about salsa socials and other lessons in the Detroit Metro area and beyond by looking up YA Salsa on the web to put those new, sexy moves into practice.

Ada Dance Academy is a great dance studio and the best one I have been to. (Trust me, I've been to…read morea lot of dance studios before). All of the teachers are very nice and will work you hard. Ada dance has appropriate dance costumes and also makes the dances appropriate. I highly recommend going if you want to be an awesome dancer and to get very flexible.

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What a fun date night experience, even though my wife and I both have two left feet. Rachel was…read moreawesome. Can't wait to return!

The only possible complaint I could have is the small floor size (and for most dance studios, it's…read moremore than adequate-I'm just spoiled!) The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable, and the students are welcoming to newcomers-no cattiness or backbiting here. Child-friendly, including instructors willing to teach young children. Lots of options for group classes, including fitness and adult ballet. The two annual showcases are a ton of fun and Starlite Ball is held at the Century Center--feels like dancing on a huge stage. For competitors, not only are the regular teachers fantastic, the visiting coaches, including Ray Rivers and Elena Grineko, are way above the quality one might expect in the suburban Midwest. The parties are great, with plenty of good music, and there's even a "newcomer" party for students not quite ready to jump into dancing with strangers. If you're looking for ballroom/Latin dance instruction in the South Bend area, give Dancesport a call!