I had my first k-pop dance class last Sunday. The instructor, Stanley was friendly and patient. The…read moreentire vibe was a bit dead. None of the students was smiling or cheering. I was the only person cheering after each practice. The teacher and students can all use a bit more energy and fun vibes !

okay this place is really fun. i decided to drop in on one of Wendy's Zumba classes. i haven't…read moregone to a zumba class in years so i was a little nervous but the other ladies in the class were SO welcoming and nice!! then Wendy came out and she is just so positive and FUN! she really looks out for the newbies and even brought me to the front of the class at one point - i'm very introverted so this definitely brought me out of my comfort zone, but was oddly fun at the same time? she also makes the dances really fun - giving high fives to the people around you, posing at the end of each song. in my opinion, the classes are a little pricey - $30/class. you'll get a discount if you buy packages. but i'll definitely be returning! parking in the front is really easy too.

I started my dance training at San Marino Dance Academy. Unfortunately I spent 3 years at this…read morestudio. I learned no proper ballet technique here. I had to go to another studio to undo all of the bad habits and poor training I received at this studio. It took me two years to retrain at a studio that had a faculty that teaches ballet with proper credentials. If you want to participate in jazz and hip hop just for fun this is the place for you. If you want to learn ballet technique run don't walk to another studio.

This is a great place to purchase dance clothing and shoes. It has a very simplistic selection at…read morereasonable prices. If there is something that you want and they dont have, you can place an order. The staff are very professional and have a great deal of experience. The owner is a great teacher. This is a great place for young children to learn dance. Not only do they teach the basics to advance dance techniques, they teach the fundamentals of balance and coordination.

This is the most amazing studio my daughter has been here since she was four and they really pay…read moreattention to what the kids need and they have really fun exercises for the kids to learn from

Really dislike how the teacher spends so much time talking about random things during the class…read moreinstead of focusing her time on teaching. I once timed her, and she spent 48 minutes of class time bragging and glorifying her old-day history! Plus people in the Chinese dance classes are obnoxious, trying to correct your moves on the side while bullying you. They pretty much act like they are the teacher! It's pretty messed up in this learning environment where the teacher doesn't teach and that the students trying to show off their mediocre dance skills I don't think I can tolerate this kind of toxic learning environment much longer. I'm planning to quit after their upcoming performance.

On July 25, 2025, I brought my 4-year-old daughter to her 4:00 PM gymnastics class. We arrived at…read more3:59 PM and, as directed by the front desk, walked through the ballet room to get there. The ballet class was already past its scheduled end time, so we waited until the students finished before passing through. Halfway across the room, the ballet teacher suddenly began yelling at us aggressively. My daughter was terrified. I calmly asked her to lower her voice, but she continued screaming--following us into the gymnastics room in front of dozens of children. I have a heart condition and began feeling unwell from the stress, yet she would not stop. No staff intervened. I assumed the school would handle it properly, but I was wrong. Later, the owner defended the teacher, accused me of being a "criminal," and took zero responsibility. The real victims were my daughter and the many children who witnessed this unprovoked outburst. Parents should be aware of three serious concerns: 1. Poor safety - No security, unattended front desk, and children can easily wander outside to the street. I personally saw a 6-year-old disappear for 20 minutes. 2. Emotionally unstable ballet teacher - Multiple online reviews mention her history of yelling at kids when parents aren't present. 3. Unprofessional management - Canceled classes without notice, no accountability, and intimidation tactics from the owner, Serge. I regret not calling the police that day. If I had, maybe fewer children would be subjected to this behavior. Parents, please protect your children. A school should be a safe, nurturing place--not one where kids are traumatized and parents are threatened.

My 7 yo daughter has been here for just over a year now and we've really enjoyed our time here. She…read morehas learned so much at the grand academy already and has absolutely loved every second of it. The instructors are great with the kids - firm but kind. My daughter has had classes with Marina, Yelena, and Taylor and they're all wonderful. I've also taken some adult beginner classes with Marina and Yelena that I really enjoyed. The owner, Serge, is easily accessible and always willing to listen to any feedback or concerns I have. Operationally, there's some room for improvement but overall we've been really happy here and have seen a lot of progress over the last year.

Such a great dance studio with amazing instructors! Beginning to advanced- all levels are included!…read moreTheir instructors really help break down the steps, moves, etc to help you know the basics of each type of dance. You can learn salsa, samba, Lindy hop, jazz, contemporary, to even Bollywood! The pricing is reasonable and parking is available on their lot and on the street. Can't wait to keep learning from some of my favorite instructors!!

For a dance studio, they do have a good amount of positives…read more They offer an average price of $18 for a drop-in class (whether it's for adults or youth classes). The instructors try to be inclusive and are consistent (meaning they teach more than one class every week). They all have a wide range of dance experience and you will not be disappointed by their expertise. You will not find difficulty joining or building a community as there are a lot of regulars from the area that are nice. The building itself is spacious and rental prices seem to be good as well (minimum starting price is $20 an hour). The different spaces they have varies between 4 rooms (Warehouse and Studios A/B/C). There is a small lot and if that's full, there is a decent amount of street parking. It's close to the freeway entrance and plenty of food and other attractions around the area. However, with some positives also comes some areas to improve upon. With the limited parking and street parking, I would recommend coming at least 10-15min early to make sure you can arrive on time to class. Their system tends to be slow at times and you may miss the first 3-10 minutes of class trying to look for parking or wait due to slow check in times. The other focus is the variety of dance classes (in terms of competency levels and styles of dance). It seems that this studio focuses more on hip-hop, Salsa, and Contemporary classes being the most accessible (sprinkled with a couple of jazz, heels, and k-pop once a week). They have the same round of teachers and it would be nice to try different dance styles and genres. This studio definitely can continue to upgrade and grow more! Would try this place at least once and see if it's your vibe.

They have kids and adult classes. Teachers are pretty passionate and experienced with their dancing…read moreand footwork. We appreciate the teachers attention to kids and details at this facility.

A great studio with fun classes! Linda was great, kind, and very enthusiastic! I haven't taken a…read moredance class in over years and she made it so simple and fun! Can't wait to take more classes'

Great personal- understanding and with care (our teacher Page is amazing)! My daughter likes all…read morethe attebtion on her, and Page has such patence! I love how they do their best with each child to help them succeed in tiny steps!!

Attending Tutu School was my daughter's first extra curriculum activity and she looked forward to…read moreher class every week. Miss Genay's class was always fun and absolutely adorable to watch.

This review is long overdue! We are extremely happy with Tippi Toes, especially with Ms. Juliet…read more Ms. Juliet is very kind and patient with the kids. We love her and how tactful she is with all the kids. She's been our daughter's ballet instructor since she was 3 and just turned 5. They have a dance recital twice a year (spring and winter) and I love how they upload the dance video on YouTube so we can practice at home. Highly recommend! Very family friendly

We took a few Tippi Toes classes over the years that were excellent- super engaging teachers, and…read moremy daughter loved class. However, I think this year they have changed ownership and unfortunately the quality of the class seems to have gone down. We signed up for a class this fall, took one class and the teacher just let the music play and danced quietly along and the girls in class didn't have much instruction. We actually ended up pulling our daughter from the class. Hopefully they're doing something to improve the situation.