SLO MAC is a treasure in our community, providing top-of-class dance instruction, artistic freedom,…read morehealthy challenge, and support for the whole student.

We can't recommend SLOMAC enough! The growth our daughter has shown as a dancer in her 4 years…read morethere has been amazing! Ryan and Maartje and all the teachers are so talented, passionate about dance and care so much about each dancer. The friends my daughter has made there are forever friendships! We also love their focus on spreading the arts throughout the community!

I consider my grandchildren very well rounded and warm young adults, and today I was informed of…read morethe uncalled for, disrespectful and unwelcoming treatment they received from a Ryan's Dance employee. They relayed that she had been extremely unkind and forced them to vacate the premises when they were simply stopping by to say a brief hello to their schoolmates. I don't by any means mean to assume all other employees behave like this but I am certain my grandchildren meant no harm and simply were excited to see their friends for a moment. I hope this issue can be resolved in a kind manner and this unkind employee can be addressed. Best regards.

Ryan's Academy of Dance is amazing. My son has been taking hip hop classes there for about a year…read more Ryan is a great teacher who takes his time to ensure that the kids understand the moves and feel confident about their performance. My son has grown immensely since starting there and his confidence has improved. I highly recommend RAD!

My niece took dance classes at the Academy of Dance and really loved it. Very inclusive environment…read morefor all ages and skill levels, she liked all the instructors and performing in shows. She got to try out a variety of different dance classes and has made good friends.

My 11 year old daughter has danced here for about 4 years now with both Michelle and Jackie, and…read morethis last year my 8 year old son started as well taking a hip-hop class with Miss Dana. We LOVE the teachers, the community and also Drew. Definitely recommend it as a dance studio for any age. Go try a class!

Well, besides the fact that one my dance buddies is a co-owner...this place was my second home up…read morein SLO. They offer a wide variety of dance forms from belly dancing, modern, jazz, lyrical, african, irish, etc.... Not only that, it is a steal to take these classes and two companies are based out of this facility. Both Variable Velocity and Sapphire Moon. I performed for 4 years with Sapphire Moon and we were lucky enough to practice in this studio the last 2 years. Average cost is about $5-$10 per class. One of my best friends, teaches here, Harmony...and she's absolutely amazing, as well as Diane.

Had my first belly dancing class!! I didn't really know what to expect. And I was pretty stressed…read moreout because I have no dancing experience AT ALL. but it was really wonderful. The instructor was very nice and helpful. And I felt like I really got a lot out of it. I know I'm new, so I didn't expect to catch on to a lot. But I am excited to keep going and to learn a lot more!

Great place to learn just about any dance you want to learn, they offer several days and time slots…read morefor all levels. LInda also does private lessons when you need extra help or something special you are trying learn. All her teachers are very patient and you do not have to bring a partner. She also holds several dances throughout the year so can practice what you have learned. Very comfortable environment. I drive from Santa Maria every week to attend

Best recreation center in SLO. It opened up 2012 with student feedback, and it has everything you…read moreneed for a good price. The rec center is included with student fees, and it's about $40-$50 for alumni/staff/faculty, which is a great price for what it offers and what other gyms don't offer/their prices. This rec center has 3 workout spaces with free weights and machines, an outdoor lap pool and leisure pool (includes whirlpool, basketball hoops in pool), 3 studios for classes that are included (hip hop cardio, Pilates, 6-pack abs, body pump, breakaway (form of spin), etc.), an indoor basketball court, volleyball courts, sand volleyball courts outside and BBQ pits. I love that I rarely ever wait for a machine or free weights, and I can save my spot for a class a day before.

This is the nicest gym in SLO. If you are a student or alumni you have the opportunity to get a…read moremembership. I am so in love with this gym that after I graduated Cal Poly I keep paying for the membership. It is pretty comparable to other gyms in the area and totally worth it. The staff keep the areas clean and are always wiping down the machines. There are 3 main areas to work out in (treadmills, elliptical, bikes, weights, etc.). You can take all of the classes with your membership like yoga, spin, and more. The gym offers other amenities like a basketball court, racquetball courts, pools outside, and nice locker rooms with showers. Since there are so many things to do, there are usually a lot of people! The best time to go is really early in the morning (students are usually still sleeping). The only downside to the Rec Center is parking...if you do not have a student parking pass, it is extremely difficult to find parking. You either have to pay for a daily pass or roam the streets for free 2-hour parking. I wish the membership included a parking pass! Overall I love this gym and will continue to purchase a membership!

The Ballet company performing "Undine" The fairytale that inspired the little mermaid, yep that's…read morethe title. A complete disappointment from the very beginning less than 5 into the performance. Horrible, awful, uncomfortably long transitions, causing darkness in the whole house at one point for more than 35 seconds. I am embarrassed to say I know someone in the show. It will be a long time before I see the Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo. This performance was so poor, I have considered asking for a refund. Boo to the Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager for subjecting the players to such reticule. The theater SLO PAC was occupied less than 30%, perhaps was a warning sign. The performance was such a disaster we chose to leave at 1st intermission at 45 min mark.

I started dancing with BT-SLO as a middle schooler. I can honestly say now in my 30s looking back…read moreon my experience over the years, that there are few things more influential in my life than ballet and my time spent with this studio. While I never perused a professional career in ballet, Ms Terry taught me lessons of perseverance, hard work, commitment, and disciple that has carried into every aspect of my life. When I left for college in SF and I always loved returning for drop in classes during my school breaks. I've danced in studios in SF and NYC - I have yet to find teachers who are truly committed to your progress and providing professional level technique training for someone like me who just wants to dance without any intention of being professional. I recently moved back to SLO and returned to regular ballet classes and the studio as an adult. It's clear that Ms Terry's training from my youth still lives in my body and muscle memory (even if my body isn't what it used to be lol). Being able to dance and perform again (even despite the hurdles of Covid) has been a life saver to my mental and physical health. The people who dance here and support this small company (all different from when I was a kid) quickly became my community in and out of the studio. It has really helped me settle into SLO again. I'm forever grateful for this company, Ms Terry, and Blair for creating this space, gathering an amazing community, and giving me endless opportunities to follow my passions. I cannot recommend this studio and this company enough to anyone who is interested in ballet. It is a true gem that I've loved for over 18 years!

After doing Pilates for over 3 years, I decided to try out The Bar Method to add some different…read morestrengthening exercises to my routine. I was greeted warmly by the staff and found the workouts challenging. The studio itself is welcoming and well maintained. Adding Barre to my workouts has been very beneficial and would recommend it to anyone looking to be challenged.

For 11 years, I have tried everything to fix my patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is an imbalance…read moreof quadricep muscles that causes the knees to be pulled off balance, leading to swelling, pain, and, in my case, meniscus tears. After 3 x a week of bar for 9 months, I CAN NOW WALK DOWNSTAIRS WITHOUT ANY PAIN. The Bar Method SLO is what I didn't realize I needed. In fact, I committed after my second introductory pass, because I wasn't that into it the first time. But the more classes I attended, the more I realized how intentional and supportive the classes are for sustainable strength and injury prevention. Now that I've figured out how to walk and climb pain free, I will be renewing my membership indefinitely.