Can't say enough great things about this studio! My…read moreboyfriend and I have been seeing Laura for five weeks now- She is amazing! The highlight of our week! If you are looking for a place to learn how to dance, your search ends here!!

I started taking lessons about a month ago. My entire experience from the start has been…read moreprofessional and amazing. JR is wonderful at explaining options, levels, and classes. He is warm and friendly, just the front man you need for someone who might be intimidated to start dancing. Whenever you walk in, EVERYONE is smiling (you can tell even through the masks). I've taken lessons with AnneMarie and Diana and they are a pure joy to work with, you will not be disappointed. They'll teach you to dance and keep you laughing the entire time.

Jenny and her team provide such incredible instruction! You can tell they are deeply invested in…read moreevery dancers' experience, and they could not be kinder or more inclusion! Also, their sister studio The Loft in North Charleston is equally worth wonderful and worth checking out for adult dance classes!

I had been wanting to take dance classes for a while. I ran into a fellow Yelper at one of the…read morefitness Yelp events who convinced me I should try out Dance Lab. Tiffany's review is probably right under mine. She told me it increased her overall happiness levels. I decided this was for me. The very next Thursday evening, I found myself in the Hip Hop class. At the time, the hip hop class was called Feel Euphoric Hip Hop. It was the only class I could find on the schedule that said it was for strictly beginners. They level all their classes from F0 to F4 depending on how much experience dancing you need to take the class. I am at an F0 level. I have never danced before, besides occasionally in the bed room. In the hip hop class, the instructor, Naquan, walks us through warm up dance exercises followed by stretches. Then we start learning a combo. He goes real slow and makes sure everyone understands this step before moving on to the next step. Naquan is an excellent instructor. He makes dance class fun. Since that initial visit, I've since taken several more of the hip hop classes on Thursday nights. A few weeks ago, Dance Lab opened up a new dance room in their studio. When they did this, more F0 beginner classes opened up. I have also tried the ballet/Jazz technique class. I love that class too and I plan to continue to take it every Sunday. There is also a twerk class, Twerkaholics, which is held on Wednesday evenings. I will be attending that one soon. I look forward to learning how to twerk at Dance Lab! Dance class at Dance Lab has significantly improved my overall happiness levels throughout all of life. Not only is dancing fun, but it's also a great way to sneak in exercise. Thank you, Dance Lab. I dedicate my 100th review to you.

What a fantastic time we had at DanceFX! The truth is, I was dreading going there, but boy was I…read morewrong. I don't dance. In fact, few things fill me with more anxiety than knowing I will be dancing. But my wife and I travelled to Charleston with two other couples and my wife wanted us all to go learn the Charleston. So we did. What the hell, I figured, we'll just have a few drinks beforehand and I'll muddle through. So that's what we did. We had a private lesson (the six of us) with John Michael. He was the best! The atmosphere was all about having fun, and John Michael kept things light and enjoyable. My anxiety was all for naught. We danced and laughed and enjoyed ourselves for an hour (which seemed to go by much quicker, with all the fun we were having). Rumor has it I may have even embarrassed myself less than I thought I might. In any event, our incompetence was no obstacle to our enjoyment. When we were done, we were having so much fun we thought, why end this now? We all went out with John Michael and shot pool for a few hours until we had to head to dinner. Needless to say, the fun continued throughout. I am so glad my wife wanted to learn the Charleston. It was absolutely one of the most enjoyable evenings I have had in a long time, and we made a local friend. Thank you DanceFX!

I love love love that there is a studio offering so many adult dance classes!! I danced in…read morecollege but after having kids its become super hard for me to fit dance in. I do wish they had some more daytime classes offered during the week. I tried the adult contemporary class on Sunday afternoon. I was feeling pretty nervous, not having been to a dance class in about 18 years or so, but Alexa was super welcoming. The class was great, it was so much fun to move like that again. I will defiantly go back and I highly recommend it, dancing is so good for the soul.

Charleston Swing Dance Association welcomes everyone to their Saturday night dances! As of this…read morewriting, the dances are at DanceFX - 700 King Street! Lots of parking under the expressway bridge, and a pleasant, short, four-block stroll. Don't know how to dance? Simple - the 7:00 beginner lesson is just for you! Even if you've danced a little, those lessons are a great way to brush up. If you consider yourself a pretty good intermediate swing dancer, the intermediate lesson starts at 6:00. Both lessons are taught by great CSDA members. Members pay $5 for the dance and it includes the lesson. Non-members pay just eight bucks. How can you go wrong!? The dances feature great catchy music. Members ask non-members to dance, and vice-versa. The more seasoned dancers will ask the beginners to dance and help them along. Be sure to come every week, as the DJ's and instructors are usually different from week-to-week.

Charleston Swing Dance Association has been around for over 9 years and has been the primary venue…read morefor quality swing dancing and instruction.Charleston's swing dance scene is widely known for being among the friendliest and most hospitable dance scenes around. Plus they're fun to be with! They are dedicated to fostering swing music and dancing in Charleston, the historic city on the coast of South Carolina.They promote and celebrate the music and vitality that comes alive through the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues Dancing, East Coast Swing, and a variety of group dances such as the Shim Sham & Big Apple. CSDA promotes its annual Charleston Lindy Exchange in May and it is a highlight in the South! Check out there dance schedule at charlestonswing.com or at facebook.com/groups/Char... Swing dancing makes guys look good on the dance floor! Plus it is only $8 a person to dance plus two lessons are included. Nothing says fun like a cheap date! They are now meeting at Knights of Columbus 143 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston. The nice thing about dancing here is the room is big and can hold a lot of folks! Yes there still is construction work going on but it is getting closer and closer to being done. Come on by and have fun! See you on the dance floor!

I can not say enough about the people at Ballet Academy of Charleston! My daughter has been…read moreattending since 2010 and loves it (and even better, I love it)! The teachers are wonderful! My daughter also participates in the Junior Company and just finished another wonderful performance with them. This school is a true jewel!

We took our child there to her first ballet camp, ages 4-6 this past week and were beyond pleased…read more My daughter thought the mermaid camp was almost as good as Santa Claus. She learned proper dance positioning, did fun crafts and left there on the last day with a crafty bracelet, necklace, picture frame, drawing, a new tutu and a little mermaid costume. Our money was very well spent! Our daughter cannot wait for her next experience there!

I highly recommend Planet Dance. Since they moved into their brand new studio space things really…read morehave taken a turn for the better. The teachers are great and care so much about the kids.

I danced at Planet Dance for several years and ultimately left because of how poorly I was treated…read more Meghan showed favoritism, pulled students from routines for arbitrary reasons, and made inappropriate comments -- including telling me I was "too old to cry." Dancers whose parents were heavily involved were prioritized over talent or effort. In one routine, I had less than an eight-count of actual dance but still paid full costume and competition fees. When my mother raised concerns, Nancy (owner at the time) brushed her off and said I "needed to be a team player." Competitions were also mishandled -- rehearsal hours were underreported to place dancers in lower divisions for a competitive advantage. After posting my Google review, Planet Dance dismissed it as "misinformation." I emailed the studio asking what was inaccurate and received no reply. I've attached that email and video clips showing Meghan harshly criticizing dancers and enforcing excessive conditioning -- this was a regular, belittling environment. To the owners: refusing to acknowledge concerns doesn't erase what happened. Planet Dance wasn't just a studio -- it was a huge part of my childhood. Trauma doesn't have a timeline. I see it every day in my old photos and memories. Nobody can tell me how to feel or when to stop speaking on it. If you think I'll stay quiet, you're wrong. I have every right to tell my story.

Carolina Dancesport is our new Friday Date Night! We've had a couple of private Salsa dance…read morelessons with them and they have all been fun. We felt really comfortable with Josh and they have a great atmosphere and studio. Every staff member always greets us with a smile and hello. I would recommend anyone who is looking to keep up on the dance floor or just looking to have a good time. I walked out of my first lesson with more confidence, and my wife walked out with no injuries...success! Thank you!

This WAS a great dance studio and Jaime Ermerine is one of the best dancers in the business…read more However, it closed in 2015. Jaime now gives private lessons at Ballroom Dance Charleston, 2408 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC