ODC lacks professionalism and kindness in their management of children's classes…read more I asked to register for a certain mother and toddler class repeatedly and assumed I had a spot and only later found out that the school hasn't properly processed my registration and the spot was taken. I was told first that a spot would be offered as an exception but then (and after telling my daughter who was so happy) this offer was rescinded by a different staff member. What is more I was made to feel it was my fault when I was doing nothing wrong. Heartbreaking.

HIP HOP CLASSES I…read morelive in the East Bay, but work in San Francisco. ODC is one of two dance facilities in San Francisco I've been to that are walking distance to the Bart stations. After work I would go to ODC on certain days. I've been taking hip hop classes since 2007 at ODC. Almost 100% of the hip hop classes I enrolled are taught my Micaya. What I love about ODC is the studios aren't dark inside. Also the studios are spacious enough where you don't feel cramped. Even though I've taken hip hop classes for almost 20 years at ODC it doesn't feel dated. The one complaint I would make is regards to Studio B, which is where I take hip hop classes. Most of the studios downstairs have wooden floors however upstairs inside Studio B the Marley floor has too much grip or can be sticky. I'm surprised that throughout the years I haven't twisted my ankle or knee. Despite the Marley floor I enjoy taking hip hop classes at ODC.

I'm obsessed with my cut and color from Lux! She did such an amazing job--my hair has never looked…read morebetter. You can really see the difference. She took her time to moisturize my hair and brought my curls to life with the perfect layers.

Lux was so patient and made me feel like a goddess throughout the whole process. From cut, to color…read moreto a blowout, he is amazing! Great job with your students

Such a spacious dance studio! I believe there's about 3 studios in this location, one being the…read moremain studio when you enter. There's several class types for all genres (kpop, hip hop, popping, jazz funk, house) - for different levels! So many teachers to choose from, recently I've been taking Jepoy's Beg Hip Hop on Friday nights and they've been so fun! I plan to take others! Each class is $25 unless there's a special guest, and you can book the class online or do a drop in when you're there (They accept Venmo on site!) I typically book day of, but best to book in advance when it comes to special guests. I wish there were class packs of some sort because I would love to come more consistently. Parking is pretty easy on Fri nights, but I can't speak for the other days, as it is located in the city. They also have spring performance workshops, which I plan to do in the future! I'm excited to keep coming back!

I did a drop-in class with City Dance Studios recently and had a wonderful time. It was a pop-up…read moreclass with Brian Puspos. The location was easy to find (I did UBER here so I cannot speak about parking). There were a lot of students that also seemed to have dropped off / used ride hailing in order to get here. The front desk was spectacular. So easy to navigate and check-in. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms were a little tricky to find, there was definitely a line everytime I went. The main studio space WAS HUGE! So much space to dance and I was pleasantly surprised! The class itself was PACKED but I was able to find my way to the front/middle area! I do follow City Dance on Instagram in order to keep myself updated on instructors and classes offered! I can't wait to come back to try other genres. They have a massive assortment of teachers / instructors! Lots of talent in SF!

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!

We had a very wonderful experience at Sunset Academy of Dance. Our 6 year old daughter enjoyed tap…read moreand jazz. After the initial shyness wore off (5min) our daughter was smiling and having fun. Instructors and other kids were very friendly. We'll be back and hoping this is a coordination and confidence builder.

Sunset Academy of Dance wholly nurtures students of all ages + abilities with a professional,…read morepersonalized approach that develops the dancer's innate creative talent + stretches their physical strength. A Sunset District gem for over 30-years, the tiny space operates formidably under the tireless, talented + experienced Lisa Brown; owner-teacher, dancer, bosslady-"den mom". Lisa is also an educator at a SF private school, + brings to the table a genuine appreciation of youth & deep well of knowledge on how to connect + nurture individuals. Many talented alum of Sunset Academy now dance professionally, some teach dance at the academy, all bring forth the best in students with an easy-going but exacting style. The elevated expectations for achieving goals is on par with the high level of support given students. From toddlers in tu-tus to grown folks getting jiggy, the team takes good care to meet people where they are, celebrate diversity + share the expertise...all in a home-away-from-home environ. The moves mighty, the beats bangin but the studio goes beyond basics to strengthen community by providing a sense of belonging to young creatives in an inclusive, honest studio space, while taking time to celebrate academic success. From Hip-Hop to traditional, tap + beyond, the studio performs competitively on a national scale but also provides low-key, fun offerings for soccer moms to twerk some. For three seasons, Sunset Academy of Dance has brought joy, challenges + support during tough times to our teenager + countless others... the June show is an AWESOME end-of-season HOORAY. Thanks Sunset Academy of Dance for being so good in the hood.

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.

It's always been my dream to have an surprise choreographed first dance at my wedding but it didn't…read moreseem like it would ever happen because my fiancé (now husband) and I are not dancers. We had no experience and had no clue how to move our feet even if we tried. We decided to take some beginner group classes with Erin to start out in the hopes it would give us some rhythm. The group classes were great! Erin was such a great teacher. She starts off with the basic steps in the first class and adds more and more each week so people with our experience level can learn the dance. After a few group lessons we signed up for private lessons to choreograph our actual first dance. We took about 8 lessons to really get it down and the day of, we killed it. We could not get anymore compliments on our dance and it was all thanks to Erin. Erin really put in the time to choreograph a dance for us that included a grand entrance, intro and of course a final dip. She made sure understood and were comfortable with the steps and really taught us how to dance together. She even came in on her day off right before the wedding just so we could squeeze in one more lesson. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Erin really mad our first dance happen

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!

This is my 6-year-old daughter's third dance studio and this is, by far, our favorite. She is…read morelearning dance, but is not getting barked at. The dress code and hair code is not strict, but appropriate for the activity. Ms. Revel does a great job catering the classes to the students in the class and understands how children learn at each age. I also attend Ms Revel's adult class for beginners and am so appreciative of her patient teaching and deep knowledge of dance theory and practice. Ms. Revel is extremely well trained and a former professional dancer, but also realizes that not everyone is going to become a professional dancer. Her goal is to teach her students to develop a lifelong appreciation for movement and dance, and it shows. We are so grateful to have this gem of a studio in our backyard!

Open again after the pandemic. Revel is a great teacher and she provides costumes for the…read morerecitals. My daughter has been studying ballet here for a decade and she really enjoys it.

We wanted a first dance for our wedding, and Genevieve helped us bring our vision to life. We had a…read moreconcept at the beginning, and from then and throughout the process, she took our abstract ideas and turned them into a beautifully choreographed dance that shocked our friends and family (in a good way). I appreciated that she adjusted her approach based on our timeline. We started with just a few classes, so she focused more on just creating and teaching the choreography. But when we realized we could devote more time, she shifted to working with us on our fundamentals to make the entire thing look much more polished. Highly recommend!

We wanted to be synchronized and prepared for our wedding first dance and Genevieve helped us bring…read moreall of that to life! We took a total of 5 dance lessons and we are so happy with the results. Our successful first dance would not have been possible without Genevieve's guidance, patience, and incredible choreography. She started by teaching us the basic fundamental dance steps (ie. rumba, foxtrot, single time swing) and then pieced the steps into a choreographed dance to the song we chose (Harvest Moon by Neil Young). She taught us how to transition from one step to another and provided us with tips on how to be more aligned with each other. This was the first time we've taken dance lessons since we were kids, but Genevieve made us feel comfortable and put us at ease! After every session, she would email us notes so we could review each lesson and practice at home. I highly recommend taking dance lessons with Genevieve, whether it's for your wedding or just for fun! My partner and I really enjoyed our time with Genevieve and are so thankful for her support and guidance. We look forward to further lessons with her in the future! Tips for new clients: I recommend starting your lessons at least a month and a half before your wedding. It would be helpful if you had your first dance song or a few song options chosen before reaching out to Genevieve.

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.