My granddaughter is taking her first ballet classes at Page Academy…read more The facility is clean and modern. The instructors are really patient with the young children and make the classes interesting, memorable and fun. They are currently prepping the dancers for a spring program. Prices are typical for an hour long activity. We're paying $20 per session. They offer classes for all levels including adult classes. There is a nice waiting area for parents and they can sit and watch the children learn. A restroom is available as well. There is no dedicated parking lot and street parking can be a challenge to find. We parked on a side street.

UPDATE on Apr 29: It took Page 6 (SIX!!!) weeks to reply to…read moremy email, only to say that she was sorry she'd taken "many days" (read: 44 days to be exact) to consider our situation, but her stance was still the same. She even acknowledged that the wording of her time-off policy was unclear. I wrote back 2 days later to let her know that we would come back in April, take May & June off, and complete our year commitment in July. She wrote back the next day, letting me know she consulted with other studio owners and made the decision to release us from our yearlong contract and reimburse me for the months remaining on it. I've attached our correspondence in March. I did not ask to be released from our contract for several reasons: a) I wanted my daughter to stick to her commitment to ballet, as she had promised when we paid nearly $1k for the year -- as a parent, we were deprived of developing her perseverance. b) We felt we should honor the contract, regardless of whether we agreed with it. c) My daughter liked her instructor (not Page), has many friends, and made many others in the months that she attended Page Academy. By ending our contract, Page also abruptly ended several relationships that my daughter worked hard to build. I still do not agree with Page's time-off policy. If I may make a recommendation (as I imagine Page will read this review one day), I think time-off should be allowed 4 weeks at a time wherever those 4 weeks fall. As it stands now, students take the calendar month off (from the 1st to the 30th/31st). But if a student takes December or May off, they receive fewer weeks off than other possible months (and some months have 5 weeks, depending on the day of the lesson). It would make more sense to offer a flexible 4 weeks off (therefore, 4 lessons off) that falls any time of the month. Since Page offers classes 48 weeks (12 x 4) during the year, it is fairer to let the customer choose which 4 weeks (aka month) they can take off. Instead, the current policy forces the student to take a "month" off when there may only 2 lessons held during that time. I hope I've illustrated the inflexibility, poor service & communication, and lack of consideration & care that I experienced during our year as a paying customer at Page Academy. Never should a paying customer have to wait 48 hours, much less 6 weeks (that is 1052 hours!), for a response. Never have I received such awful service. Absolutely horrendous. And please keep in mind that my daughter is 5 years old and has no idea any of this has happened. While I would have preferred that she finish the year, as she promised us and we promised Page Academy, I'm grateful my daughter hasn't asked about why she's no longer taking ballet. I'm not sure how I'd tell her that we were "released from our contract" (the closest definition I can think of is that we were kicked out or booted from the Academy). It's just really sad and disappointing all around -- all because of THEIR poorly-worded policies and time off that we requested that happen to fall during a "month" with only 2 lessons scheduled + inflexibility on prolonging my daughter's course so that her remaining 2 months could be back-to-back instead of piecemeal.

Love this place. We're in tap dancing, tumbling, and ballet. Super friendly and supportive…read moreteachers. Very caring, patient, kind, but yet expecting discipline from the students. They work with kids as young as 3, I think and all with the patience of a saint - they can put up with crying, stubborn behavior, fear, hesitation, with a smile on their face and a heart of gold! And Ms Shinogu brings great discipline into the class and doesn't put up with nonsense but she does it in a way that is extremely nurturing and caring. She really wants to support all of the students to be the best of themselves. The Tumbling classes can be hard to get into so if you're interested in tumbling, sign up as soon as class registration opens. Ms Gina was very understanding when we were first starting and helped us navigate our way through the classes and now we're there 3 times a week. One tough thing is that participating in the summer performance is very expensive and somewhat cost prohibitive between the participation fee, costume fees, volunteer requirement, and ticket prices. However, dance students are not required to participate in the performance and can still completely participate in the regular classes! The one awful thing about this place is the parking. 1) there is a free lot (register for 1 hour free, after that it's paid) across the small street but it's so hard to find a stall because it's shared with a lot of other places, the stalls are small, and so many cars can't park within the lines, 2) they can ticket you, even if you have paid - they did rescind it but only after I took the time to figure out how to dispute it, 3) there are a few street parking spaces up the hill but hard to get, 4) you can park at the municipal lot but have to allocate enough time to walk across the street, and sometimes that lot is full.

My oldest daughter started her dance adventure at the age of 3. The Movement Center has allowed my…read moredaughter to explore her passion of dance. They offer an array of classes and the instructors care about their students. The environment is friendly and open. Ms. Gina the Director of the studio is also amazing!

My granddaughter has taken several seasons of dance classes at Hawaii Dance Bomb. Miss Miranda was…read morea friendly and knowledgable instructor for preschool dance. She was energetic and made the classes fun and interactive for the kids. They offer the kids fun projects to work on during down times, which helps keep their minds occupied. My granddaughter has also attended their special dance camps for days when school is out. These classes have been convenient for us. You can even host birthday parties for the kids at the studio. Prices are affordable. Snacks can be purchased for reasonable prices. The center has a small shared parking lot.

This studio is located at the end of King Street, near the Humane Society, with super easy parking…read moreright in front of the building. Always a win when you're bringing a kid. I brought my son here because he loves to dance. And they have a free trial class, so why not right?! He was a little shy his first time, but the environment was welcoming and relaxed, which really helped. The space has a fun, positive, and pleasant atmosphere. Miranda, the teacher, was especially wonderful--very kind, patient, and great with kids. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and knows how to make children feel comfortable. Overall, this place seems great, and I really believe my son is going to love it here. Looking forward to many more classes!

I was scoping out Tahiti Mana about 2 years ago when they were teaching classes in Manoa, but I…read morenever could make the times with my work schedule. Then bam, covid happened! I was so happy to find out virtual classes were being offered. I signed up and have been dancing with them since Summer 2020. I am loving it. I danced Tahitian on and off for 6 years, I've danced with 3 different groups. I personally felt like I didn't progress much over the years. However......... let me tell you... Nalini explains how to do moves so thoroughly and it's sooooooooooooo helpful. Sometimes I wonder why my previous instructors haven't given me advice like how Nalini has, but this should show the passion and dedication Nalini has for improving her students' skills no matter what level. What I also enjoy about her classes is that she talks about the culture and history of Tahiti and Tahitian dance. It's so important to keep talking about culture and how it influences our daily lives. This is my own opinion, but I think its a bit irresponsible for someone to practice a cultural dance and not learn its significance & history. Plus, it makes us all better dancers when we fully understand our relationship with culture and dance.

My daughters who are ages 8 and 5 have been dancing with Tahiti Mana for almost a year, they…read morestarted Oct 2017. They started with no experience in Tahitian dancing. Mana and his wife Nalini welcomed our family with open arms. When my girls first started all levels practiced together then as the classes grew Nalini separated the classes by level. My 5 year old is currently in the level 1 & my older daughter is in level 2. They start in separate rooms then towards the end, level 1 will join the level 2. They enjoy themselves so much & look forward to Tahitian on Sundays. My girls have participated in the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 showcase at Ala Moana Center Stage. These showcases bring families together. We learned how to make the showcase costumes together.

The family went to the annual dance recital at Leeward Community College last night and was blown…read moreaway at the talented dances of ALL AGES and ALL STYLES of dance! Prior to attending I thought $35 per adult was a little much until we got to experience it. It was worth every penny and then some! I'm already looking forward to next year! It's about 3 hours long in total and it goes by fast! You don't need to have a dancer in the program to enjoy a wonderful night of dancing, music, singing and fun! Way to go DESTINATION DANCE HAWAII for a job well done!! It was a sensational evening! We appreciated all the effort your teams put forward and it showed!

Destination dance by far exceeded our expectations. The studio is professionally run, with the…read moreowners paying meticulous attention to detail to both teaching the students and managing the logistics of a studio its size. Recommend for new and experienced dancers - I did not participate but it was a joy watching the adult dance performances as well during the spring recital. Warm and welcoming environment and great for all including military families. Even though we found the studio only a year before having to move they welcomed us with open arms. Highly recommend.

I love pas deux so much and definitely recommend when wanting to dance.I love the teachers too!read more

They have really helped my daughter get out of her shell .She has improved technique wise and also…read moresocially! The company teachers are very supportive! PAs De Deux is our home away from home!!!!

Aloha Dancesport has been much more than a dance studio for me--it has been a place of friendship,…read morefun, and beautiful memories over the years. Whether you're interested in salsa, bachata, waltz, foxtrot, or other ballroom dances, there are classes, parties, and social dances for almost every occasion and every level of dancer. The instructors are knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about helping students improve while having fun. The dance floor brings people together, but it's the friendships and sense of community that keep us coming back. I've met so many wonderful people here and shared countless laughs and unforgettable moments. The prices are comparable to other dance studios in Honolulu, and the value goes far beyond the lessons themselves. If you're looking for a place to learn, stay active, meet great people, and enjoy the joy of dancing, I highly recommend Aloha Dancesport.

Great quality dance wear and customer service! I would definitely shop there again. We found…read moreexactly what we were looking for.

Mariah will be in France for the summer but will return to the studio in August. =)…read more I still cant believe she used to cry at the first few Saturday classes she went to 3 years ago. Mariah (now 7) had such an amazing time at concert and already told me she wants to be in every single number next year LOL. I wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for everyone at the studio doing what you do for all of the students. I will definitely volunteer in the dressing room again next year and I will have a better idea of the flow. The concert was amazing as always and well worth it in my family's opinion. We look forward to many more concerts in the future. I noticed this year it was a hard to see the "little ones" perform because they were often behind much taller students or far off to the side. That is the one thing I noticed that could be improved on for next year but not a big deal as hopefully we will have the girls taking more classes next year allowing them to be in more numbers. Thanks again for everything, you are ALL very much appreciated! -Christina & Mariah

When my daughter was 3 years old my best friend invited us to a Hype Concert. My daughter was so…read moreinspired by my niece who has been dancing at Hypersquad for many years and has been a choreographer for the last 3 years and is now headed to UNLV as a rebel Girl. Now 10 1/2 years old my daughter has followed my nieces footsteps. My girlfriend is ending her time with Hype and We are only buckling up and getting ready for the ride! Because of the dedication, training and support of the all choreographers, Hypersquad parents, family and friends my daughter is now out of her shell and on Competition team! I am proud to say that Hypersquad is not just a dance studio it's family!

I'm being charged for a ballet class I'm not taking, and nobody is doing anything about it…read more I'm a teen who's taking Hip Hop 1&2, strictly only those classes. Recently, I've noticed that on my account activity, I've been attending a ballet class. I don't attend those classes, and I've been very careful of not entering a class that wasn't my respective class. I asked someone about this and they told me there was a girl in the ballet class that had the same name as me and they would fix it. Fine. Next day, I see it again, I'm being charged for a ballet class. I'm fuming at this point. I call, they say again, it'll be fixed. It doesn't. Nothing I do is getting this issue fixed and I'm sick of having to call everyday because they're not checking the email of who is checking in. I doubt she has the same email as me, and if I have to keep going through this then I don't think I'll be staying at the studio.

My favorite studio on island…read more - there's actual parking stalls. YES. Inner city studios are known for having zero parking, but there are actually a few stalls in their lot + street parking + parking @ a nearby shopping center (shh.) - so many different classes for the keiki AND adults. That's right. I know some of y'all secretly want to appear on world of dance and you can fulfill those dreams here. Classes change around every season for the adult classes, but hip hop 1 and street femme on Tuesday nights + hip hop 2 and intro to hip hop on Wednesday nights are here to stay! - all of the instructors are personable! New studios can be intimidating; here's how to navigate this one: 1. The building is a two-story blue building next to Still and Moving Center. Enter through the right door that has a small Honolulu Dance Studio sign on it. 2. You'll see a narrow stairwell on your left. Walk up the stairwell, put your outside shoes on the shoe rack on the top, and slip your dance shoes on (yes, you need indoor shoes specifically for dance, whether that's ballet slippers, jazz shoes, indoor hip hop shoes). 3. Walk over to the registration table on the left and fill out a clipboard to get yourself/your child registered + pay. 4. Wait until the dance instructor calls you in, put your water + belongings on the inner racks, and have FUN! Hope to see you in class!

I had the opportunity to see several performances of the Hawaii State Ballet at a fundraising event…read morefor Kapiolani Medical Center last week. The Hawaii State Ballet is a local instructional ballet organization that trains for professional ballet. The performances I saw were spectacular and moving. The dancers were graceful and flawless. Costumes were beautiful. I was moved by the performances. I was grateful to these performers that donated time to help raise money for a worthy cause. I will be attending future performances.

I was invited to a ballet recital at the Kroc Center on 5/21/22. What a wonderful experience it…read morewas! So much talent in our state and so glad to know there is place for ballet students to learn the craft. Keep up the awesome work. Look forward to attending another ballet performance.