My daughters (ages 5 & 9) have attended The Dance Academy with Ms. Francine for the past 3 years…read moreand counting. You can tell that Ms. Francine, Ms. Marisa, Mr. Igor, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Clara, Ms. Maddy, Ms. Kaylar, and really ALL the teachers truly care about the well-being of all their students, and the studio feels like family to us. My older daughter has enjoyed the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) track, while my little one loves the hip hop (thanks Mr. Ethan!) and ballet/jazz classes. I personally love the adult ballet classes (Ms. Caitlyn!) There are a lot of choices for after school activities, but the integrity and professionalism of this studio makes dance my girls' favorite activity. Lastly, The Nutcracker, Spring Performance, and June Show are INCREDIBLE productions, and they really show off each dancer's technique and love of dance!

Our daughters (ages 10 and 7) have been dancing at The Dance Academy Del Mar for several years, and…read moreit's been an incredible experience. The RAD ballet program provides the perfect blend of structure and joy, with Francine masterfully balancing discipline and merit-based achievement while keeping classes fun and engaging. Beyond dance technique, our girls are building genuine confidence and valuable life skills. We've noticed how the grace and poise they're developing at TDA naturally carries over into their academic work and athletic activities. It's a truly motivating environment where both of our daughters are thriving. We couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend The Dance Academy Del Mar to other families.

Glorified babysitting facility. A lot of hidden fees and…read moremiscommunication. My daughter is only 3 and I was trying to get a feel of how she's going to like it for a month or two, but they are already charging me non refundable recital fees 9 months in advance. When I said most likely she'll not be attending in 9 months because this is not for us, they said it will be left as a credit on her account. Nice customer service skills, will not be returning

Absolutely best studio in San Diego! Love their new beautiful clean location!! Madeline is…read moreincredible and goes above and beyond to keep these kids, happy safe and healthy and most important having fun!! Best reputation in the community Our family is so thankful for Prodigy!!

Our daughter has been taking classes here since she was 18months old. When Covid happened, we were…read moreable to continue because the team here does such an amazing job with safe options. Our daughter is high risk and this was the only activity we were able to continue with her amid Covid. The team here works so hard to keep it safe and have options for dance classes available. We love Stage Door and teach Patti is just the best. A wonderful dance studio full of so much love. Thank you Stage Door!!

On Monday Oct 19th @ 9:30am was Allison's first twinkle tots class.She was shy at first and didn't…read morewant to join the class. Miss Patti was so nice and understanding, she allowed us to watch on the dance floor. 20 minutes into the class, Allison jumped right in when the kid switched from tap to ballet. I am so happy to have found this place, I encourage everyone who is thinking about starting their kids in dance to start their search her. Take a FREE trial class and see your kids eyes light up. Susan

My family absolute loves West Coast Dance Complex! It really feels like more than just a dance…read morestudio, it feels like family and is definitely our daughter's second home! Our daughter has made so many great memories, friendships and has grown so much technically and as a performer being here. The teachers are all amazing. We absolutely love participating in the competitive teams under Miss Shelbi and Miss Gabby! You can tell how much they truly care about the kids. The competition team is so much fun and the training is incredible. We also love that there is such a strong ballet program and how much emphasis they put on technique. My daughter loves Miss Erin and had the best time performing in Wonka this past season! We are so thankful we found West Coast and for all the teachers who have played a part in our daughter's dance journey. We wouldn't want her anywhere else!

We absolutely love West Coast Dance Complex! Our daughter is part of the competition team and we…read morecouldn't be happier with her experience. The teachers are so supportive, encouraging and genuinely care about helping their dancers grow both on and off the stage. Our daughter especially loves Miss Shelbi and Miss Gabby! They have both made such a positive impact on her and have helped make dance something she truly looks forward to. We are so grateful for all the time, patience and heart they put into teaching and supporting their dancers. We highly recommend West Coast Dance Complex to any family looking for a welcoming, positive, and inspiring dance studio. We feel so lucky to be part of this dance family!

Senior year at Fusion Dance Solana Beach! This will be the…read moreBEST year ever! Fusion Dance provides lessons and enrichment to dancers of all levels. They help your child achieve their goals whether it's for exercise, recreation, competition or career aspirations. They partner with different dance photographers for dance photo's & headshots. The instructors are all amazing! The owner's are amazing The competition director is amazing! Dance is not cheap at all, but I never feel like I'm being taken advantage of here. Pricing is very clear. Communication between studio and families is stellar! I always know What is going on and where/when it is happening. Thank you for the years we have had with you and looking forward to a great final competition year!

We LOVE Fusion dance. So many class options and a super cohesive schedule. Anthony and the team are…read moreattentive and helpful. Hip Hop Instructor Freddy is a dream!! So grateful to have this stellar dance studio in our area.

If you're looking for a great workout that doesn't feel like a workout, check out The Z Factory!…read moreNot only is Nicole an awesome, motivating & energetic instructor, she's also a great person :-) What I love the most, aside from the routines, is that Nicole does her best to connect with you on a personal level. Try one class & I promise you'll be hooked!

From the owner: Zumba classes, high-intesity group fitness, high-impact group fitness, Zumba toning, Zumba Dance…read moreclasses

I put my kid in acrobatic class. The class ALWAYS starts late and there are more than 12 kids in…read morethe class. Basically the class is more waiting then learning. I have spoken personally on the phone and via email to the owner that I wish to cancelled to my surprise, I am charged for the monthly fee on my credit card! If I did not check my charges, this would have been monthly ongoing basis. I have called my credit card company to block this merchant and dispute this charge; as the studio does NOT reply back to their emails unless you are a new student or enrolling. Not a happy camper!

Family run studio offering many levels of tap, jazz, ballet, and now have recently added hip hop…read more Louis and Tanya along with their crew of instructors are invaluable to Carmel Valley . They are able to teach the many kids they deal with every day with humor and respect and enable their talent to blossom. Yes, my kids take classes here, and have for years, but it really is a great place. Couldn't believe it wasn't on here yet. NCDA also piloted a program where the families of the studio adopted families from nearby Camp Pendleton for Christmas (Bells of Freedom) several years ago. Last year, two huge UPS trucks and the guys in brown alongside a caravan of families made many underserved servicemen's families holiday a lovely surprise. What NCDA started benefits not only the military families but also the kids from the studio who do all the prep work and hopefully, learn a little about giving back to others. As a note, the studio also offers adult classes, both during the weekday and on evenings, for beginners and beyond. There are families that have both moms and kid(s) dancing at the yearly recital. Cuteness ensues. (Note: I'm not one of those moms).

Caring teachers who know how to balance technique with fun! My daughter can't wait to go to class…read moreevery week.

The fees are high, the costumes, tickets for the shows are too high, very slow improvements for our…read morestudent, when our student got sick and in jured and could not attend her lessons for a few weeks, I was charged continuesly.

Im reviewing our studio from the vantage point of my high schooler, and I acknowledge there are so…read moremany phases of dance education and enjoyment. My DD is in her pre-professional era, and we drive 25 min daily to her classes, 6 days a week. We transitioned here in middle school from her local studio. The directors teach all the levels so that proper foundational technique permeates through all levels. Husband trained at the same academy as Baryshnikov, and is a retired NYCB dancer. Wife trained at Academie de Princesse Grace ( Monaco), and also had a lauded professional ballet career. They have taught over 20 years. The class sizes are small, instruction is very attentive. Many body types succeed here, and teachers' approach is anatomy informed. Class time can run over allowing more time as needed to achieve goal/lesson of the day. The students perform an annual Nutcracker, and a full length classical ballet in the Spring ( rotation of Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Cinderella, and La Bayadere). Competitions are optional ( we dont plan any), and all students are welcome to schedule privates. Many students audition and are accepted into "3 letter" prestigious summer intensives. In the last 2 years, Every student who auditioned for San Francisco Ballet summer was accepted, one student got a year round scholarship to the Boston Ballet. One will attend Joffrey (Chicago) in the Fall and another recently moved to Ballet West. The instructors teach with passion, dedication to each student ( irrespective of career or recreational intent), and fidelity to the art form. They are calm and conscientious. Former professional ballet dancers send their children here. My daughter is very proud of her growth here as a strong and beautiful dancer!

We are starting our 11th year dancing with Ballet Arte. We started when my oldest was 5. My son…read morestarted when he was two. This year, my husband has finally agreed to join his wife and kids, dancing at Ballet Arte. We couldn't be happier!

Marcela is a fabulous Zumba teacher! I have taken classes from her off and on for a number of…read moreyears. I had to stop for a while, because of knee problems, and then was just taking the Zumba classes at the YMCA in Encinitas, because they come with my membership. I decided it's time to "get serious" for 2019, and lose some weight and get in better shape, so I decided I'd go back to Marcela for her Zumba. No one else has quite the happy and peppy attitude she has! She has a genuine smile on her face all the time, and makes her classes extra fun! It's worth the extra money I put out now, because I have more fun and work harder. Please don't get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Y! I love it there and love the people. It's just that Marcela has something that is a true "cut above" with her Zumba! Also, the classes I take with her are MUCH smaller, making it more intimate. It doesn't hurt that after being away from her classes for about 3 years, I walked in, and she called me by name! Who does THAT? If you want a GREAT workout, check out her classes. She is teaching now at Dance North County, in Encinitas.

I LOVE to dance ...I took Zumba for the first time with Marcela a few years ago... and I loved it!…read moreI lost weight, burned calories and got my cardio in without having to go to the gym..Zumba is great cardio and super FUN! Marcela's classes are SPECIAL ...I love the music she plays and her choreography. She is upbeat ,fun and fabulous and plays the best music in her classes and and she always creates new dance routines so you are never bored... If you want to have fun dancing ,and burn some calories I would highly recommend Marcela's classes ...I always leave there feeling energized and happy!!!