I tried one of their interpretive dance classes because my friend was going there and she said it…read morewas great. I had never done any difficult kind of dance before but my friend had told me not to worry and that it takes time to learn... This was a horrible experience for me, I literally cried after the class. We all did a group practice and I was completely lost 3/4 of the way through because the teacher didn't explain anything, some other girls were lost as well, so I know it wasn't just me. After the group practice (which I finally started to understand through repetitiveness) she had us go one by one and do some sort of running jump (I'm sure there is a name for it, I just don't know it) and all the girls did great of course but seeing as how I had no clue how to do it I just jumped a little and went back in line and as I did so the teacher was literally screaming at me to not give up and that I couldn't be in her class if I gave up... She could've tried to teach me how to do it correctly but no, she wanted to just scream at me. I know dance teachers are very strict and expect the best but she knew I was new and I kind of expected her to actually teach. I will never go there again, I don't like being yelled at for no reason.

We (my mom and I) have had issues with me being told I don't have autism or any disorder. We have…read moreasked several times for videos of the dance so we have the ability to practice more and have been ignored every time. We had my ballet dance part taken away for going on a educational trip instead of missing school and going to dance. I was in class trying to learn and they denied me my right to perform because I still didn't fully understand after ask for help all semester. I still have 2weeks of practice left. I was told by owner if practice and proved I knew my dance well enough I could perform. She told my mom I wasn't allowed. (Mom)My child has stated several times she didn't understand and no one would help her. When I asked the owner today 4/23 why she couldn't perform she immediately got aggressive and confrontational and I have more than 1 witness to this. I tried to leave and she kept demanding to confront my autistic language impaired daughter. I'm disgusted with how they treat families with disabilities.

My daughter was in Tap 1. She struggled in this class with the students and teacher Emily. What…read morewas suppose to be fun and building self esteem turned into devastation. One day she came home and cried for two hours because she was required to make the teacher laugh and couldn't. She thought she was responsible for the class not getting a popsicle party. They did not get a party that day. The final straw was the recital in Anchorage. There were four days that we were to drive in. On the first and last day we were there as required at 3p.m. We were the 2nd class to perform on stage. When we were not called I found Emily and asked her why. She said we were passed over. There were runners to tell everybody everything but we were told nothing. That was 2 1/2 hours later. My daughter was crushed. She had her costume and dreamed of being on stage. The recital cost around 180.00 and of course is non refundable. She is signed up for the fall semester and of course that is non refundable. Check it out before your child becomes a student.

Great place for all your dance needs for all ages.Dancers Workshop is a branch of Anchorage Ballet…read moreAcademy and offers great variety of dance lessons.Very good quality teachers that are dedicated to teach correct technique and have fun as well, they know how to correct technique without putting anyone down or yelling. Atmosphere of this studio is always encouraging.Very suitable for children, choice of songs is age appropriate.Dance lessons offered for adults as well.To my knowledge this studio trained students , who choose dance as a career and joined professional dance companies.I have been taking lessons at Dancers Workshop for few years now and I am very pleased with a company.It is a little pricey in comparison with couple other studios in town,but the quality is the best and I personally would not trade quality for quantity.Dancers workshop is holding up to a great standard in all categories.

I am very pleased with the 3 year program. The instructor is fabulous. She is patient and speaks…read morekindly to the kids but is firm when she needs to be. My daughter likes going and has learned something. Her strength has greatly improved because the instructor works on basics skill wise and stretching. It is a great place!

From the owner: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop,…read moreLeaps/Turns, Stretch

We started taking lessons when my husband bought a 5 lesson Christmas special, and we have…read morethoroughly enjoyed it. We work with Cheryl and have added classes after the initial special ended. It's perfect if you're looking to get ready for your first dance or simply want to start a new hobby. Cheryl can teach anyone to dance no matter how bad you think you are!

My partner and I were both new to formal dancing and have had a blast learning to dance at Fred…read moreAstaire Dance Studio! 3 classes down and 2 more already booked. Cheryl is amazing, personable and fun. They have been great date nights and we look forward to many more! Would absolutely recommend to anyone.

On some real real REAL ish, Marcus dance master best barber in the world Freeman always be giving…read morethe BEST cuts of all time. Just went in and got a cut earlier today... and now.. my hair be hitting different literally dripping in sauce. I feel like I'm on a whole notha level. I don't let anyone else fade me up because I'm built different. That being said, hit up this place!!! Not just for cuts, dancing too! This man is multi-talented! What can he not do?!

From the owner: "We are Artists first, Dancers second."…read more The Drift Gallery Dance Studio exists to give the youth of Alaska the opportunity to express their creativity through Hip-Hop Dance. We aim to spark an appreciation for and pay homage to all the communities and cultures that have contributed to make Hip-Hop what it is today. Just as dance is a universal form of expression, The Drift Gallery space and culture demonstrates and promotes diversity and artistic expression.

I grew up in the Chicago area, and was actively trained in ballet, jazz & contemporary at my studio…read morethere until I finished college, which much to my dismay was almost 10 years ago. Dance has always been a passion of mine, and I greatly missed training in my adult life. I figured now that I live in a new state dance could be a fun way to connect me with new people who share similar interests. Upon searching for adult classes I stumbled upon Studio Pulse. They offer a wide variety of adult classes including Hip-hop, yoga, and a burlesque inspired class at their sister studio, The Annex. I was interested in their adult ballet classes, and lucky for me they were offering a 10 week series for people with ballet experience. I immediately emailed to ask about the class, and make sure I wasn't about to get my butt handed to me in front of a bunch of 16 year olds. The owner, Stephanie, was super prompt in her email reply, and let me know if I didn't feel comfortable with the skill level of the class I could drop down to the beginner course. I immediately signed up! On the first day of my 10 week series I was greeted by Stephanie, who showed me around the studio and made me feel so welcomed. Stephanie and the front desk staff are always very pleasant and friendly. They are also taking COVID precautions seriously, which shows they care about their staff and students. The studio is a really nice space with a great lounge for the young dancers to socialize in between training. Everything is clean and well maintained. The intermediate/adv adult ballet class is taught by Liz, who is an excellent ballet teacher. She is very passionate about ballet, and puts together great barre and floor work. They teach several styles of dance at this studio, and have the classes broken up by age/skill level. They also have a dance company that is on a try out basis. It seems they put on several showcases a year where the students can show off what they learn. The studio also has a lot of class variety for adult dancers of all skill levels. I am very happy I found this studio, and will be looking into taking another class series once this one ends. If my children are ever interested in dance I will definitely be enrolling them at this studio.

A great locally owned spot for adult and children's dance classes! The yoga classes next door at…read moretheir Annex are killer too. They put on amazing shows and do tons for the community. Stephanie the owner put out incredible free classes for use during quarantine, and now is taking sanitizing and distancing super seriously for in person classes! Check them out if you're looking for great workouts, you won't be sorry.

Dance classes for the little ones. Miss Amy does a great job corraling the pre-school kids. She…read moreuses kind discipline to help them learn the basics like somersaults, cartwheels and gymnastics techniques. The center has plenty of room for parents & grandparents to watch and wait during class, with a book rack of reading. There's a big selection of toys for the even tinier kids to play with meanwhile.

So the owner of this studio, Janie, who doesn't even live in Alaska, hosted a competition for a…read morebunch of local studios this past weekend. After collecting money from every studio, dancer etc, she bounced the checks that were given to the judges! I'm fairly certain "thousands" of dollars were collected as entry fees and she can't even use the money collected to pay the people who came here to judge it?!?! With that kind of integrity, there is no way I would even recommend this place to anyone until she is no longer affiliated with it. The few coaches who teach there I have nothing but good things to say about. They deserve someone who isn't a crook for a boss. If I could give this negative stars, I would.

I cannot recommend this dance studio enough! I initially had trouble finding a good dance studio in…read moreAlaska, but I'm so glad I came across this one--hands down, it's the best. Michelle, the main instructor, was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the challenging process of pursuing my dream to dance. I wasn't sure where to start, what classes to take, or how to move forward, but she made it so much easier. I've been attending for six weeks now, and I absolutely love it! I'm finally doing what I've always dreamed of, and it feels amazing. You don't have to be crazy talented or have any prior experience. There are multiple instructors who are so supportive and help guide you every step of the way. I've had such an incredible time and can't wait to continue on to the next class!

Review is for the Friday night salsa socials 9pm-1am - Michelle and her team run a great little…read moresocial out here in Alaska! People are friendly and welcoming to visitors esp since local community is fairly small. Beginners welcome and they toss in a fun dance class at the beginning. Data for dancers: Ratio of songs are 4 bachata: 4 salsa: 2 zouk/kizomba/merengue, with a bias towards whatever dance was taught that night. Danced mainly as a lead and didn't run out of dances. :) For salsa, more on1 than on2 dancers (music leans Romantica). I'll be stopping by whenever I'm in Anchorage on a Friday night! :)