I've been taking Tika's classes on and off (mostly off) for around 15 years now and I'm done. She…read moreis just so abrasive, abusive and hostile to her students. She insults them when she spats at the entire class, baiting them with "WHY ARE YOU HERE?? NO ONE KNOWS WHY THEY'RE HERE!!".... She places beginning students deep in the back row, giving b.s. excuses like she does that so they're able to follow experienced students better. This could be helpful but even the experienced students are a little off from Tika at times. And then she yells "ARE YOU EVEN PAYING ATTENTION?" at the beginning students for not being able to follow her exactly. She stops the dance throughout class to berate the entire class. Everyone, as a whole, she talks down to. No one is goofing, chatting or not paying attention and she still flips out acting all insulted because we aren't understanding the cultural or historical significance of the dance. Meanwhile many, many of the dancers are of actual Latina or Caribbean descent and don't need to be scolded on our heritage. And she now speaks with a weird, b.s. fake accent. She didn't used to have one! I actually used to take samba classes with her, as students, back in the early 2000's. Same attitude, no accent. In a time in the world there is so much negativity and hostility towards others, this is the last thing I want to experience (and pay for) when going to dance. Can we all try to start with kindness, love and give the respect that we all deserve?

While the quality of the productions is excellent, the management style lacks a systematic…read moreapproach, and communication during shows is often unprofessional. Decisions seem to prioritize personal visibility over well-thought-out logistics for the production..

We talked to Benjy and he was so incredibly nice and warm. We were sad that we had to missed the…read moreshow at the Moma but ended up slipping into the performance. It was truly phenomenal. The dancers were tall and incredibly fluid and beautiful. The performance was stunning and their gestures and movements were such a sight to see. I loved how close they got to us and every action was just gorgeous.

It feels like home!…read more It has been 7 years since I danced forrealsies and took a class. Growing up I was heavily involved in colorguard/winterguard where it was very contemporary/ballet technique focused. Since moving away for college and doing adult things, I forgot about my love for dance. Thank the dance angels I found Alonzo King LINES. I was twiddling my thumbs on class pass and found this spot and signed up for the Contemporary Fusion class with Jenelle. Love love loved it! Jenelle was the sweetest and grooviest instructor and she made all people of all experience feel welcomed. It was such a nice class to ease into dance. Will be coming back more regularly for the intermediate contemporary class and to keep up contemporary fusion with Jenelle!

I joined Rae Studios as a beginner dancer in 2024. Since then, the studio has been the highlight of…read moremy life in San Francisco. Every single teacher at Rae puts their all in. They take the time to look at you, what you're doing, and help you learn, adjust, and get to know your body more. I'm an unlimited member, but the $25 per class (or whatever it is), is the best way to spend $25 in San Francisco. Not exaggerating. Jess is such an experienced coach. She moves like water. She watches your body, and understands how it works. She makes hands on adjustments. Being in class with her - I truly feel like I'm with a professional-grade artist. Power Barre is a must, for any dancer, any fan of Pilates, or anyone who just wants a lean, toned dancer bod. And Pop Jam is so much fun. I've also taken Jazz Funk with Tashi, which is the BEST way to start a Monday. It's beginner friendly, but you learn technique. She's fun, lively, hilarious. Every single person is beaming when they leave her class. Drenched with Anna is also a pleasure. She's a delight to watch. A true athlete in her flow. It's a real workout! Belly Dance with Andrea was a surprise to me. I had no idea what Belly Dance was until I took this class. As it turns out, Belly Dance is like a mix of Pilates and Booty shaking. I didn't think I could move so precisely, but Andrea is such a good teacher, and so good at explaining the moves - I believe she can teach anyone how to Belly Dance. She has a thorough understanding of the history, the culture, and the artistry. Hip Hop with Mahi - the most energetic ball of fun there is. She's effortless. Drenched with Diamond - another great workout, and a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. I love to take my girlfriends and get brunch in Union Square afterwards. Also, the Rae Studios Showcase was SO much fun. You get training in how to perform as a group. The adrenaline is intoxicating. There are people who do four per season, is how fun it is. How many opportunities in life are there to perform? Rae Studios makes this accessible to everyone. The world is tough right now. We could all use a little more dance and light in our lives. Check out Rae!

Love Rae studios, long overdue review:…read more Convenient location near Union Square, a short walk from Powell station. You will need to ring the studios for them to buzz you into the building and take the elevator up to the 7th floor. Beware, the elevator can take a hot minute, so get there early! There is usually a receptionist that can help check you in, but you can also self check-in via their tablet in the bigger room. That room also has a dressing room for those that need to change clothing. There is a key for the bathroom. There is a waiting room and cubbies to place your stuff and high end water fountains. I'm glad that Rae studios has partnered with Wellhub/Gympass, This week I took a regular kpop class with Oche for the first time. I have done the performance workshop series with Fran last fall. Both Oche and Fran are great teachers, super energetic, thorough warmups and always checking in if we have questions on the choreography. Also both are super stylish!! Typically, you can see what song is being taught on Rae Studio's Instagram the day before the class. I've also taken several of the free kpop classes at Civic Center with Fran. For the free class, it is on the other side of the outdoor gym. It can get loud during events nearby, but Fran does her best to be loud and clear. As for the performance workshop, it was fun but the day of the performance was quite chaotic. The lights were different than how it was during the rehearsal runs and it was super disappointing when the music cut out. On the bright side, I felt like our group got to know each other well and even held a potluck together! I probably won't do another performance workshop series anytime soon, but will definitely keep coming to the regular and free classes.

This is the perfect studio to either begin your ballet journey or to reconnect with ballet again as…read moreadult. I have been taking classes here for years because of the community at this studio, something I have found missing as an adult student at other studios. Zory, Connelly, and Elizabeth are all amazing teachers who bring their own unique style as instructors. Highly recommend Academy of Ballet.

This is a wonderful place to learn how to dance ballet. I had taken ballet in my youth, 20s and 30s…read morefor brief periods of time, and I remember how much I loved it. Ballet is such a beautiful and graceful dance, and I wanted to get back to it, even if only for my own personal goals and wellbeing. The Academy of Ballet offers an amazing adult beginning course that starts with the basics and focuses on proper form to give you a strong foundation to build upon. Even though I had taken ballet in the past, I decided to sign up for New Adult Beginning Class. I'm so glad I did. Although I had taken classes here and there, this was not like riding a bike. I've been taking classes for about a year now and I'm feeling stronger and more confident. The teachers (Zori and Elizabeth) are great. They give wonderful instruction, keep an eye on our form and yet still make class fun. Magnolia is the administrative manager and manages registrations, organization and helps keep us organized with our classes a makeups. I'm sure she does a lot more behind the scenes but those are things that she has helped me with. She's also a lovely ballet dancer.

Excellent studio - I've been taking multiple lessons at Genesis (group & private) on a weekly basis…read morefor the past 6 months and highly recommend for everyone of all levels of experience and goals. Just to name a few things...the instructors are (1) incredibly skilled and accomplished; (2) great teachers that can identify what you should work on and adapt to how you learn best; (3) tailor lessons to your individual goals whether its social dancing or competing at the open level; and (4) really care and are dedicated to your progress and success. The prices are affordable, especially if you buy in packages. Also, the studio itself is very nice including a large well-maintained floor for plenty of practice space, mirrors, bathrooms, lounge space, etc.

This is a very great dance studio.my family love the dance instructor .very friendly and…read moreprofessional.high recommend .Will come back again.

Ive tried out several dance centers in the city for my now 6 year old daughter and this one has…read morebeen the best so far. They are all kind and encouraging here. And the most amazing part is that my daughter goes to class excited and comes out of class just beaming with joy. The price is excellent compared to the other options we've tried as well.

Please save yourself the money and time. I recently enrolled my daughter into their summer camp for…read morea week (06/2024) and it was a horrific experience for my daughter. On her first day, she reported to me that the jazz teacher (Isabela) did not allow the students to take bathroom breaks. She was also unnecessarily mean and said to one of the students she didn't care that they were tired. I wrote an e-mail addressing my concerns, and for some odd reason this same teacher was extra rude to my daughter the next day. She made my daughter do extra warm up reps although my daughter said her back was hurting from practice the day prior. At some point during class, she grabbed my daughter's arm very harshly. All the students in that class agreed that this teacher was unfair and unkind. My daughter refused to go back to dance camp and we had 2 days left of paid camp. Management refused to reimburse me and made excuses for this type of abusive/unprofessional behavior for this particular teacher. All other staff members were very nice. I can make a bigger deal about this matter by filing a complaint with the BBB or even take them to civil court. But I've decided to write my first review on Yelp just to forewarn other parents.

So glad I found this studio while I lived in San Francisco. AMAZING instructors, beautiful studio,…read moreand a great variety of classes. I wish I found this studio earlier. Thank you SF Pole and Dance!!

Love love loveee San Francisco pole and dance. Went searching for a pole studio that embodies an…read moreinclusive & community vibe in different places and was happy to finally find sfpd! Started going in 2021- todays date and couldn't be happier. Seeing how the studio slowly reopened in 2021-2023 was interesting but never the less I feel really safe here. Shout out to my go to pole instructors Yoko & Mae Mae AAANDDDD I can't forget about Kelly & her admin team as well! Y'all made this a home for me

Upgrading this to 5 star. The business owner is responsive after all and very understanding. The…read moredance teacher, Alise, teach a group class I enrolled in is super awesome and amazing at what she teaches, which are very genuine dance training to me and I strongly believe to others as well.

This is a great ballroom dance school for the beginners and advanced students alike. The space is…read morebeautiful. Instructors are professional, kind and welcoming. It's impressive how quickly even beginning students can learn to dance. I've enjoyed the group classes, private lessons, and, lately, renting studio to practice with a dance partner. The dance parties there offer opportunities to perform and practice social dancing. Pick School of Ballroom is a gem!