If you're looking for a new experience that will create new bonds, keep you fit, energize your…read morebrain, and also have lots of fun , then sign up for dance lessons. I signed up at "Slow Fox Dance Hall" in Napa and I am very glad I did. As a bonus I have an instructor Michael that has taught me to love West Coast Swing, when I thought it wasn't for me. That's how committed he is with my progress. Great school, try it, you'll love it.

If you are looking for a customized wedding dance - look elsewhere…read more Our first free lesson we were told we could be taught the choreography from a YouTube video dance to our first dance song. And that we could not learn a dance over a 1.5 minutes. 5 lessons later and the dance was no where close to what we wanted. They continued to force their series of 10 wedding dance moves on us even though during our lessons we asked for specific choreography. Our instructor still had to ask us what our wedding song was by our last lesson. The first lesson we did the dance to our wedding song was the 5th lesson. And by that point we had to change some of the choreography on our own at home so it matched the beat. This was also the lesson our teacher was sick and we were not notified, so we were assigned a stranger who did not know our choreography or song. Which at over $100/lesson this should have been rescheduled. By the end of our 7 lessons, we reworked the majority of the dance on our own time. And should have just stuck to learning it from YouTube. The added bonus was a weekly date night and my husband feeling confident that he is good at ballroom dance. And the dance that we reworked was 2.5 minutes and much better than we what were were taught. They had us doing a hand hold position for our entire wedding dance...

My daughter has been part of AofD since she was in 1st grade, and if I could give the studio 6…read morestars, I would. Over the last 5 years, DeeAnn (the owner and choreographer) has done a tremendous job of leading the instructors and helping the dancers develop a passion for dance. The instructors make the classes fun for the students and the teachers encourage the dancers to go to the next level. The studio teachers all kinds of dance: ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary/lyrical (and I think there's even ballroom for adults) and ends the year with a wonderful recital for all dancers and families (ticket prices are reasonable). My daughter joined the pre-competition team this year, where she learned more teamwork, goal setting, and sportsmanship skills all the while developing her dance technique even more. DeeAnn keeps up with current choreography, technique and trends in modern dance, yet keeps the dances age-appropriate and CLOTHING APPROPRIATE for the ages of the dancers. As parents of a young girl, we appreciate that more than you know! Camille teaches hot, Hot, HOT dance moves, Holly teaches amazingly beautiful ballet and technique, Courtney can lock and pop it with all the hip hop swag she has and Meishel is patient and sweet as she teaches the Tiny Tots the foundational moves that will keep them interested for years to come. My daughter hasn't had Elizabeth for a teacher, but I've seen her in action and she has GOT IT! We LOVE AofD and would highly recommend it to any parent searching for a quality dance studio that has your dancer's best interest at heart. They will help your dancer develop a love of dance and your dancer will have fun along the way. I'm sure some dancers will go on to highly competitive collegiate teams, others will simply dance because they love it and both of those goals are met at Academy of Danse. Our family is moving out of the area, but we will always be grateful for the positive influence the teachers, dancers and DeeAnn have had on our daughter. I highly recommend AofD and its teachers.

When I lived in Napa, I took a belly dance class here & got hooked. Leslie Lew of Bleeding Heart…read moreBelly Dance is an awesome instructor. If I were reviewing her, she gets 5 stars. She specializes in ATS (American Tribal Style). I was pretty self-conscious dancing at first, but all the girls in the class ranged from beginner, to a little more advanced. We learn 1-2 new moves per class, drill them, then do an improvisational group dance, led by Leslie. And if you're having trouble with a move, she works with you. Class size ranges, sometimes there's only 3 of us, sometimes 10. So, now to the review about the facility. The room we had designated to us was a bit small. No air circulation, a few windows, but if you know Napa heat, it does not help. And if you're dressed in the proper attire (a 10 yard skirt) you just want to die. I wore socks to dance and they turned black every time, so I don't know if the floors are cleaned. Location is easy to find, just behind Wal-Mart. I don't know about the other classes offered here, I just wanted to rave about Leslie Lew's Belly Dance lessons :)

I can't say enough about the Dance House Napa and its staff. My niece has been having the best…read moreexperience. Our entire family flew in for the Winter performance and couldn't stop talking about how great it was. I highly recommend this studio!

Shady pricing with hidden fees--expect to pay a lot for questionable value. Parent-facing staff…read morewere consistently short and borderline rude. Since parents aren't allowed in the studio, we relied on staff to ensure our child left with her belongings, but they lost her brand-new dance shoes and made little effort to recover them or apologize. I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 because our child mostly enjoyed the classes. Overall: overpriced, shady contract, and an off-putting vibe.

I usually dance with instructors that are local to me in Petaluma and Santa Rosa, but I've danced…read morewith Jose and Pablo from Napa too, they are amazing, if they were closer I'd take more lessons with them as well. I love the classes and teachers that Arthur Murray offers. AND, they make you feel welcome no matter where you go.

I love the mangers, teachers, and classes! If you wanna learn ballroom....COME HERE!…read more They have free classes and dance parties in the evenings which will keep you dancing all week long. They have a structured curriculum with syllabi that helps you progress your danceability at your own pace. Thanks Arthur Murray Napa! You all rock.

We decided to check out this dance studio since we saw they were teaching a Kpop class. Luckily…read morethey were teaching 2.0 by BTS and we were excited. This was our first time at the studio. There's plenty of parking, and the studio is on the smaller side, but nice (there's two dance rooms--one larger one and one smaller one). Since the Kpop class was so popular, there were a lot of people, but we were in the smaller room, since it sounded like there was another group training for some sort of performance. Once they left, we switched over to the larger room. Isabel teaches the Kpop classes and she was so friendly and encouraging. She was patient and great at breaking down the dance moves, while moving the class at an appropriate pace. It is a 1.5 hour class, so we finished all the moves with 15 minutes to break into dance groups (not exactly my favorite part, because my brain can't usually learn all the moves in the same class). Of note, they do record the group dances, but you can probably sit out if you want (I just stick around because of peer pressure and low key want to remember how I looked from when I started until mastering the dance). It's also nice that she will be kinda doing the dance on the side to guide you. There's no level listed on the class, so I'm assuming it's all levels. Based on being at other dance studios, I think 2.0 was more of an intermediate level class, but it was very doable! Overall, I really enjoyed my class with Isabel!

Went to 1 heels class here…read more The instructor/owner Izzy was kind, welcoming, and upbeat. She encouraged people to have fun, cheer each other on and say hi to each other. I've been to other dance classes where the instructor wasn't as intentional and had more of a serious and closed off, "get all the moves right" energy, which can be off putting when you're just joining a casual dance class, so this was refreshing! The class was Heels & Grooves and I would say it's beginner friendly! We started with stretching, then practicing walking, then learned the choreo. It was a fun class! Lots of parking available in the plaza. The space was open, bright, and clean. My GPS told me to go to the left when really they were located on the other side. It seems like they have a diverse range of class offerings. I'll def be coming back!

My friends and I visited Chapkis Dance for a pop-up class with Brian Puspos! It was very easy to…read morefind and there was plenty of parking. The studio front desk was very welcoming, friendly and kind. Check-in was easy and the class studio was pretty large! I loved the class and truly enjoyed myself. The facility was clean, the staff were amazing and I would definitely come back for another class in the future.

This dance studio is amazing. Greg, his wife and parents really went above and beyond to make me…read moreand my daughter feel comfortable and welcome. The owners are very professional, run their business with a great approach and treat all kids equally. Greg Chapkis internally known and has a great reputation worldwide. Glad we were able to be apart of this amazing studio.

ODA has been our dance home ever since our daughter was a toddler in the tiny dancer courses;…read moreCassie and Kelly are such a dynamic duo. They weathered a pandemic, moved into a new beautiful facility and I've always felt my child was in a safe environment! Despite the number of kids enrolled, they make it a point to know your child by name, have a diverse number of classes to chose from and provide feedback on our child's progress and recommended classes for the following year. ODA also provides opportunities for the classes to perform in care homes, city events; bringing joy with every tap, flip and sashay! They are truly a gem in our community. They let our children be children that can grow into their craft ; not falling into the hype that other studios fall into no promotion harmful stereotypes nor unrealistic expectations here. ODA keeps it real; provides a positive outlet for our children, is very responsive and I would recommend to dance kids of all skill levels!

Kelly Forte answered my email about a trial class for my children and said they could come in same…read moreday and offered subsequent days. This is a place I know my children will love simply because of the professionalism. I've also spoke to parents of my kids constituents and they all speak highly of ODA.

As a former professional dancer with the Joffrey Ballet and long time teacher, I feel fortunate to…read morehave worked with Patty. She is a teacher of deep integrity, compassion, and experience that I find to be a rare and precious combination in the world of ballet schools.

My daughter started classes at SCD when she was 3 1/2. Since then she has danced there year-round…read moreand is now (on pointe) age 13 1/2! Cannot say enough about: the quality of dance instruction; the high quality performance opportunities; and how much is gained by this extracurricular activity on so many levels - teamwork, social/emotional skill building, confidence, and positive movement for the body. It has been a huge part of our life and given so much to my daughter's life. P.S. And Patty happens to be SO good, that she turns out professional dancers, too!