We took our daughter to pre-ballet this week and it was amazing! We had Ms. Athena and she did such…read morea great job of teaching my daughter the core ballet positions and keeping her attention with a variety of exercises. We can't wait to keep going!

I can't say enough good things about this lovely warm studio. I was on vacation visiting Ojai and…read morewanted to take an adult class while away. The instructor Athena was excellent, knowledgeable, and fun. I especially enjoyed her warm up which seemed specifically designed to warm up adult dancers and center which had fun choreography. The other dancers were also super friendly and inclusive-a really nice experience!

Where do I start? Well, I always wanted to try belly dancing and came across Anja's class a decade…read moreago and enjoyed it thoroughly but at the time she only taught in the Fall. So, I found other hobbies and put that interest in the back burner for the time being. Nevertheless, my interest in belly dancing recently piqued again and I searched the Valley for a good belly dancing instructor to no avail. :( Forward to the present. In my search to find a belly dance instructor again I came across Anja. I was excited to try her class again and it was like I remembered. I really enjoyed her teaching style. I like how she breaks the movements down in the simplest way. It makes me feel like I have potential in learning this sensual and beautiful dance form. As to the structure of her class it starts off with a 15 minute work out using light weight dumb bells (which you bring). She then continues with exercises using belly dance movements which she breaks down simply so you know what you're doing. Near the end of class she does a belly dance choreo and then we stretch down before class ends. She's teaches veil movement, finger symbols, etc. It's a nice group of women who go there. Even thought this is a fit class you still learn belly dancing movements. I definitely would recommend her for first time instruction especially if you're like me and need the movements to be broken down a bit. She's very sweet and positive. I look forward to taking more classes with her. Definitely worth a try. :)

Anja is one of the best dance teachers in the state I've known her for over 30 years .Her…read morechoreography is unique and Exquisite to perform

~ FLOATING SHAVASANA WAS ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL ~…read more I've always wanted to try aerial yoga, and I'm so glad that my first experience was at the Aerial Studio. I booked the Intro to AIReal Yoga class through ClassPass, with Kristen O' Briant as the instructor. You can either bring your own mat or use one provided by the studio. They offer both aerial and AIReal Yoga classes that use hammocks in the practice. Our class took place in the back of the room, where a beautiful array of hammocks was set up. Kristen was an amazing instructor--she took special care of beginners, ensured we were making safe moves, and offered modifications when needed, all while providing encouragement and still challenging us. As an avid yogi, these hammocks really helped deepen my asanas, and I enjoyed this fresh approach. The highlight for me was the floating shavasana. Normally, I struggle to fully relax during the final shavasana in traditional yoga classes, but this experience was magical. Swaying gently and being cocooned in the hammocks - like a butterfly before it transforms or a baby in a womb - made it the most relaxed I've ever been during shavasana. A couple notes for the studio: during the first half of the class, there was also a children's class happening at the same time. It wasn't too disruptive but did occasionally make it hard to focus and be present. Also, dimming the lights during the final shavasana would enhance the atmosphere as well as show off the beautiful twinkle lights strung above the rafters. I highly recommend this experience and am looking forward to my next class! *HOT TIP: This was my first visit to Pacific View Mall, and I had trouble finding the studio. The studio is located inside the mall and between Old Navy and American Eagle.

Great instructor. Richelle was helpful, fun and experienced. Highly recommend. First time. I'll be…read moreback. Thank you

My daughter danced here for almost two years and really enjoyed her instructor, Ms. Zoe. The studio…read moreitself is clean, welcoming, and we always had positive interactions with the staff. Ultimately, we decided to move on because my daughter has lost interest in dance, but there were a few things that became difficult for us over time. The studio follows the local school holiday schedule closely while continuing to charge full monthly tuition during breaks, which is something prospective families may want to be aware of. Recital tickets were also around $40 each, which felt expensive to us, especially considering the performances were held at a local high school auditorium. We also personally hoped to see a bit more choreography and variety in the younger beginner classes' recital performances given the overall cost. Overall, we had a positive experience, and we're especially grateful to Ms. Zoe for making dance such an enjoyable experience for our daughter.

My daughter recently started at TDC, and her teacher, shoutout to Ms. Ray, is absolutely…read moreincredible. She's patient, positive, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. My daughter looks forward to every class because of her. However, the front desk experience has been disappointing. Ms. Chantal often seems to be in a very unpleasant mood, and while I initially brushed it off, it's been consistent week after week. Unfortunately, it creates a draining energy when we walk in. I hope this feedback helps improve the overall atmosphere, because the quality of instruction has been wonderful.

Difficult to know where to place Alex's studio, since I take my private lessons here during the…read moreday. But he does have dance classes every night, and a dance party one Saturday each month. Alex teaches those who want to compete in dance, and folks like me, who just like to dance, and no longer feel the need to compete. Check out his classes if you want to learn to dance, or dance better. If you decide to go to the studio, the entrance faces Bunsen Ave, so just take the second left on Olivas Park Drive going south from Victoria.

I've been taking lessons with Emily Marshall Crabbe at Nova for a few months now & she is a…read morephenomenal teacher! We have been working on my American smooth foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz & waltz as well as some rhythm namely rumba & East coast swing. She is so versed in her knowledge and is very patient. The studio itself is a pleasure to dance in, it is clean, large and the floor is great! I couldn't recommend Emily enough if your looking for a great dance teacher.

My daughter has been dancing with Claddagh since she was 4 years old. I was referred by another…read moreCladdagh dancer after my daughter showed disinterest in field sports. Claddagh has given her the opportunity to thrive as an athlete, learn the responsibilities of being a teammate, excel with poise while performing before large audiences and making life long friendships with her dance mates at the studio. Maire and the teachers are committed to your child being the best dancer they can be. The mentoring that is shown from the older dancers to the young ones is something I love to see as a mother. Claddagh has also opened avenues for my daughter to travel and meet new friends from distant places. Lastly, Irish Dancing has to be one of the most exciting styles of dance to experience. I give Claddagh 5 stars for being such a valuable part of my daughter's journey.

I wanted to irish dance after I saw the movie "Luck of the Irish" on Disney Channel, at that time -…read moreit was a month before I turned 5 so I was pretty young at the time. Fast forward some years later and I am a world champion team dancer and a 5x world medal holder. If you truly love irish dance, you stick with it- but you have to love it. I loved the competitive atmosphere when I danced at this studio and growing up I truly felt like I belonged to another family. I was pushed and became the person I am today. I ended up writing my college essay on three of the teachers, all former students, because they inspired me so much growing up. A recommendation to anyone reading this. Tell your child that they can do it and the feeling after winning makes it all worth it. Along with irish dancing, put them in a ballet program and pilates to strengthen their core and muscles. If you don't do it right, your child will walk away with injuries that they'll have for irish dancing. Unfortunately I didn't learn my lesson until I had spinal surgery.

My daughter is happy here. Great teachers, close to home, class options. She wants to join the…read moredance team next year!

I'm a traveler so I was looking for a place to take up yoga that I wouldn't have to commit to a…read morelong term, expensive membership since I'm not in Ventura beyond 3 months. My coworker (a fellow traveler) recommended this place. The added benefit of this place is you can sign up online and pay for classes individually or in a package. I convinced myself to sign up for AlReal Yoga. Please know I haven't done yoga in over a year and at no point did I look graceful or at all like I know what I'm doing. AlReal Yoga involves the use of a hammock to provide a deeper stretch because you get a little more stability. I thought I'd lost my mind for deciding to make that my first experience trying yoga again. Bless Belinda. She took one look at me and came over to offer reassurance. I appreciated the fact that she helped me figure out what to do during class when I floundered around with the hammock. After sweating like I'd run 3 miles and feeling like and uncoordinated oaf, I promised myself I'd come back the following week. I noticed the next day I was sore in all the right places. I ended signing up for Morning Yoga with Jami and enjoyed that also. She reassured me and I got an excellent stretch from that session. This place is ideal because they have so many options for classes. Not just yoga, but barre/spin/Pilates/fusion classes. I'm hoping to give a barre class a try and feel Okay about being a novice because the instructors seem to know how to work with the untried. A very welcoming place

I love working out at V-Fit .Every instructor has their own personality and I get a great work out…read morewhile having fun! There are a variety of classes - I have tried a few and not disappointed. Not only are the instructors great but the clients are too! Everyone is so nice and helped me feel welcome and helped me get set up! Love this place.