We joined The Center of Sage Studio last season, and it's been an incredible journey. My daughter…read morestarted off very shy, and now -- just a year later -- she's won two solo awards at recent competitions! She's grown so much as an actress, dancer, and singer. We're truly grateful we found this studio and are so happy to still be part of it!

Teacher's are great. Hannah and Annika. Management is poor, front desk is rude and short when asked…read more?'s for clarification, they do not communicate well.

We are so grateful to be a part of a school who looks at the individual student's needs as well as…read morethe needs of the teams. We were searching for the next level of training with emphasis on pre professionals preparing kids for the industry and then college dance. Dr. John Kwon's program to train dancers as athletes is unlike anything being offered anywhere. He gave each of our company girls an individual evaluation assessing their particular weakness and made individualized programs. Along with Marlene Hall's Therabar classes, the individualized athletic training seems a sure bet to take technical training far beyond years of traditional ballet class repetition. We absolutely love the Master Classes each week that keeps the fresh influx of ideas and choreography flowing. We were absolutely floored by the summer program where there were 60+ guest instructors all active in the industry and academic dance. We couldn't have gotten all that in any intensive anywhere even in LA. I thought my kid was just burning out on 20h/wk dance schedule but it turns out she was looking for a new level and for coaches that take her seriously as an athlete and an artist.

To their credit they reached out to me multiple times to address my concerns. They went so far as…read moreto send an email out that very night changing their policy.

This is my daughter's 10th year dancing with PBC. We are so grateful for all the teachers and…read morestaff who have taught, guided, encouraged and inspired my girl as she works toward her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. My daughter dances 6 days a week and the studio is her second home. The studio environment is safe and welcoming (for both student and parent!) and I feel comfortable voicing any questions or concerns. But most important, the training the students receive from the teachers at PBC is top notch! The teachers bring their expertise and love of dance to every class. My daughter, along with many other students at this school, have been accepted to many prestigious, professional summer ballet company intensives. (ie. Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, School of American Ballet, ABT and Houston Ballet). Whether your child wants to dance for recreation, college or a professional track, PBC is the place to be!

We danced here for several years and they have to say the people in the office are the absolute…read moreworst the rudest weapon I've ever met everyone felt that way and the quality of the dancing is very poor. A very good friend of mine came to the recital and said that the older girls were not receiving proper training so I moved my daughter.

This was my first time trying Fred Astaire Dance Studios thanks to ClassPass! I've been meaning to…read moretake dance classes but this is the only dance class in my area. I'm so glad I tried it out! I signed up for Ladies Styling and met Tanya the instructor. She is very warm, welcoming, friendly and she knows how to move! The best part for me, especially being a beginner in the styles of dancing (Rumba, ChaCha) was that because of my previous experience in music and ballet dancing, she helped to explain the differences in these styles and why they work. I was also able to meet Cozy (the male instructor) and three other ladies that attended the class. Again, even their energy was warm light and welcoming. I'd say not only is the dancing fun to learn as well as to perform, but the people there really make it a nice environment to learn in as well. I'm looking forward to trying it again! Thank you!

If you're on the fence about having a choreographed first dance for your wedding, DO IT! Less than…read morea month before our wedding, we decided we wanted to try taking dance lessons for fun. After one introductory lesson, we were hooked. We signed up for 5 classes (that was all we could fit in weeks before our wedding and with our busy schedules). Nick was our instructor and he was amazing! We're both beginners and he was great at teaching us dance moves we could handle that also went well with our song. We were nervous to learn but he was patient and made sure we were comfortable with each move. He even incorporated a lift into our dance which was so much fun! Overall highly recommend, the whole staff is friendly and welcoming. It's a great bonding experience and the crowd went wild for our first dance during the wedding! Great memories that we'll cherish forever :)

Agape Dance Lab is such a Fantastic dance studio run by owners Chris and Ria…read more They offer a variety of classes such as Hip Hop, Ballet and Tap. There passion for dance shines through each time as we are always welcomed with a big smile. My daughter loves her dance class and looks forward to it every week! She enjoys interacting with kids around her age as well as learning some ballet/Tap fundamentals. I definitely recommend Agape Dance Lab!

I love love love Agape Dance Lab for my inspiring 9 year old dancer. We have searched quite a few…read moredance studios in Lake Forest and Agape immediately won our hearts! My son is so happy here, and in a short 6 months he has thrived in breakdancing & hip hop. The coaches have helped with my son's confidence, and ability to dance. He spends most his time when we are at home practicing the newest choreography in the mirror for fun, and is loving it. I'm really happy we gave this studio a shot, he's building great friendships with the other dancers in his class, and he really likes his coaches Chris and Coach D.

I love the south coast conservatory I love leaning about Ariel sliks. I learned soo many things…read morelike Billie Rebecca split and Rebecca drop I love the sac drop omg I love this. AC4

Really enjoyed all the teachers except for Michelle. She explained her class was full then turns…read morearound and accepted another student. She plays favorites, beware.

Allison has a way of bringing people together and making the atmosphere both fun and relaxing. Her…read moreknowledge, intuition, natural talent and kindness foster a great for environment for children to explore in without ridicule. A natural motivator. Allison's approach, as a seasoned instructor, encourages the children to make friends with their fellow dance mates for well-rounded developmental shaping; which adds to the already positive experience for both the parents and their little dancers that come into Expressions Dance Studio.

As an ex-pro dancer returning recreationally at 52 with an unpredictable schedule, I needed…read moreflexibility. I signed up in April 2025 after being told one enrolled class would allow unlimited drop-ins, with 30-day makeup windows. The teachers, class variety, and student culture are genuinely excellent. The management and policies, however, are another story. Policies grew increasingly restrictive over time -- drop-ins shifted to a text-based reservation system with advance scheduling requirements, an extra $7 fee for makeups, frequent confusion, and eventual pushback. I was repeatedly pressured to enroll in more classes despite being clear about my limitations, and denied access to advanced classes without enrolling in their ballet class, even though I was enrolled in ballet elsewhere. The studio hosts bi-annual showcase performances that some of the classes participate in and the 6-8 weeks prior include rehearsals. Before this month's showcase, I requested makeups for the two prior weeks knowing they'd be rehearsal-focused rather than full instruction. I scheduled 1 makeup and for the 2nd makeup was told other classes I requested were closed -- including a class with only 1-2 students -- and asked to stay after class for a conversation. The pattern made clear this was less about following policy and more about something that was never transparently communicated. Deciding this no longer aligned, I submitted 30 days' notice to unenroll per policy. The owner immediately refunded me and told me not to return -- then in the next message said I was valued and welcome to reenroll anytime. When I received the refund, I noticed my monthly rate had increased without disclosure or receipt. You have to catch it on your credit card statement. Best for students who commit to enrollments, skip makeups, and embrace the showcase model with costume costs -- no flexibility expected. One studio has an uneven, sometimes slippery floor that raises safety concerns.

After seeing an ad in FB I reached out to take a trial class. I spoke with Janell who was very…read morepushy. I was hesitant about giving my money at that time because I was going out of town and wasn't sure when I would be able to take the intro class. Upon returning from my trip I got Covid. I received an email from Janell that my trial week had ended. Of course I was upset because I hadn't taken a class yet. She said: "SDC trials are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Your original trial was scheduled for 3/29. While we typically don't offer transfers, we made a one-time accommodation to shift your start date to 4/15, per your request. We reserved your spaces in classes throughout these two weeks, which closed the spots to other interested dancers. It sounds like our program may not be a great fit for what you're looking for in dance. We wish you all the best in your journey and if in the future you're interested in committing to 12 month program, please reach back out!" This place is a scam.