Now with the studio's name of "Vespertine", this studio is truly a home away from home. It's very…read morewell taken care of, the classes and instructors are a JOY to be around, and the parking is easy with two lots being a dirt lot right next to the studio as well as street parking in front of the houses on the street. Now mind you, this ain't ya' mama's pole and dance studio! It is so much more. If you want to feel the technical *perfection* of being a pole ballerina, this may not be the place (however Pole Virgins and Pole Harlots with Ruby will give you some really good technical tips). However, in my opinion, this space IS the best place to start your pole/sensual dance journey. You can always learn technicality, but here is where you can learn to love how you move... HOWEVER you move. It is where you can unleash what you were taught to hold inside, and where you can free your emotions- all of them within a safe space and a safe community. From freestyle classes, slow and sensual teachings, and member events, this is the place to fall back in love with yourself- and you deserve that. PS, Minx+Muse is still its own entity and is hosting a fully online membership that you can check that out as well (:

This was the MOST FUN experience!! We went for a bachelorette party and had a blast. The woman who…read moreruns it is a literal star and made us feel so comfortable. It was such a fun way to work out and feel sexy. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to try something out of their comfort zone in a judgement-free environment. Also such a cool ambiance in the studio! 10/10

This is an awesome studio. They have excellent prices for all of their classes. They do a variety…read moreof different classes. For example dance classes, salsa, tango, swing, Lindy hop, waltz, ballroom bachata, hip-hop West Coast swing. They also have other classes for example yoga, tai chi, fitness, Zumba and meditation. They also have kids classes.

"I came here primarily for the Salsa/Bachata"…read more The instruction was separated by different skill levels, beginner and intermediate. - The vibe of Dance International was relaxed and comfortable, and everyone was dancing with everybody. The vast majority of the people were definitely having a good time and improving their dancing skills. - The vibe of Dance International was also "communal" in that it attracted people with various ages, background, etc. I highly recommend this place (definitely for Salsa/Bachata, and that probably means awesome instruction for Tango too). - Latin Night on Saturdays was Amazing - Private Salsa instruction with Aaron was Amazing. Aaron is well versed in music theory, history of dances, fundamentals of dances, and is a great dancer himself - The other instructors appeared to be highly knowledgeable as well, I had only positive vibes at Dance International *I encourage you to try Dance International (Try out a class, especially Latin night. Or, go straight to the "New Student Special - Single") *I encourage you to try out different dance studios. (Find the place that fits your schedule/situation) I'll be looking forward to future classes. Hasta luego! - Ben (aka Benito)

Great people. These are the folks you want to learn from in…read morethe greater Austin area put on your dance shoes and get down to see them.

I love Four on the Floor. Every Tuesday they teach lessons at the Fed. Lessons are incredible cheap…read more($45 for 4 classes) and a lot of fun. Most importantly, you don't need a partner. I repeate, you don't need a partner. While you're learning different steps, you rotate partners every few minutes. See ladies and gentlemen? If you want to learn, you can totally come alone. Now that I've belabored that point, Four on the Floor is a great resource for learning how to swing dance. I'm on my second class, and I'll definitely be back for another!

Campbell was awesome to work with. Scheduled a private 1 hour waltz lesson for our upcoming…read morewedding and she was super patient and helpful. We took three lessons, she videotaped us so we could practice at home. Best dance instructor experience we had!

If you've never danced before, don't be scared. Campbell is…read morethe perfect instructor for all levels of dancing! I had never danced before, and Campbell's teaching was clear and thorough. I've been learning from her for nearly 2 years now, and I really can't believe I know how to dance so many styles now: east coast swing, west coast swing, country two step, blues, cross-step waltz, rotary waltz, lindy hop, foxtrot, charleston, tango you name it! She is extremely kind and sweet and her feedback is always helpful. You will always feel at ease when you take lessons from her. But most importantly, you're going to have fun! :)

This is a small dance space that I've seen a lot of teachers use to host drop-ins or short series,…read moreand it works fine for that. The room itself is simple but does the job for classes or practice. What I don't love is that there isn't really a consistent front desk presence. If you don't show up exactly on time, you run the risk of being locked out, which has happened to me before. It's a useful space, but just know it's best to plan ahead and arrive early.

I'm a musician - professional clarinetist - and the rhythmic idea of tap has always appealed to me…read more I was highly active in marching band in high school and have been a marching band music judge for over 17 years including last year's national championship. I started taking tap on a whim about a year ago, and work forced me to switch studios to the weekends, and ended up on Acia's doorstep...a tall, gangly, goofy older guy seriously having trouble balancing on one foot! I studied clarinet at one of the top music schools in the world - Eastman - and was a student of one of the clarinet world legends. Attending Acia's class, I immediately felt in the presence of a legend - greatness, and here I was in a beginning tap class taught by a master: I immediately was compelled to want to address her as "Maestra" as I did when I performed under Leonard Bernstein or Seiji Ozawa. But what struck me the most was that it wasn't just dance: she approaches tap as a "musical instrument" which completely resonates with me, even though I struggle. She talks musician language: pickups, triplets, 16ths, syncopation, and more than that: everything that she demonstrates or has us do is a form of musical notation - I could automatically mentally transcribe everything of hers into sheet music and it ALL makes metric sense. Watching Acia's performance videos also resonate with me as an artist. She is very lyrical and expressive, and I am soooo grateful for the privilege of being in her classes. I hope someday my body starts to catch up with my musical mind! When I was an Eastman student, my clarinet mentor Stanley Hasty used to make us drag our sorry you-know-whats out of bed and attend his reed class on Saturday mornings at 9am. The irony isn't lost on me. Now I attend Acia's tap class on Saturday mornings at 9am, and I am ALWAYS so glad that I went, even though I am covered with sweat by the end - it is a "vigorous" class! Thank you, Acia Gray, for sharing what you do with all of us, and for teaching me a new musical instrument!

We recently started at Dance Discovery with high hopes, but unfortunately, our experience so far…read morehas been quite disappointing. My daughter (age 3) has attended four different classes with different instructors as we tried to find the right fit for her. As a shy new student, I expected at least a minimal effort from the teachers to help her feel welcomed and included--but that has largely been missing. In most of the classes, there was little to no effort to engage her, encourage her participation, or help her feel part of the group. Even in the few classes that had student assistants present, they did not step in to support her or offer any guidance. In one instance, my daughter needed tap shoes (which are available in a shared bin for those without), and rather than assisting us, the student assistant pointed me toward the bin to figure it out myself--something that could have easily been handled more supportively, especially for a brand-new child. Another serious concern is bathroom access. My daughter is still potty training, and after a 45-minute drive to get to class, we often urgently need to use the restroom upon arrival. To access the bathrooms, however, you must walk through two active classrooms, which feels disruptive and uncomfortable. On one occasion, it took us over 10 minutes just to get into a stall, which meant missing a significant portion of class while awkwardly waiting in a hallway right next to an ongoing session. Overall, I'm very surprised by the lack of accommodations or support for young children and new families. It's disappointing because I had high hopes for this studio, but at this point, I'm not confident that it's the right environment for us and we have already put in our 30 days.

We have been with dance discovery for 5 years. I love the studio, the staff and teachers. If your…read morelooking for classes or even summer camps I highly recommend dance discovery. There's no other studio like them in Austin.

I have taken two classes at this studio and I absolutely love it! I am a novice beginner and I feel…read morethat the instructors are patient and do a great job of explaining the moves to you and will do so multiple times if needed. I recently took Jacki's class and while she is a pro, I did not feel awkward and she plays great music to relax you and get you in the mood. When I left her class, I was beyond sore, but in a good way. The sheer amount of upper body strength it takes to move on the pole is insane, but the pain is worth it. They offer classes 7 days week which makes it easy for you to find a class that suits you. I will caution you to book early, as the spots are limited and fill up fast.

Very beginner friendly, body-positive, and all-inclusive dance studio that will WRECK your arms and…read moreabs in the best way!

We worked with AJ at Arthur Murray Dance studio to create the perfect, theatrical, fun and goofy…read morefirst dance for our November 5th wedding and were blown away by the end result. AJ, Hannah and the whole studio team were so supportive and fun to work with a few times a week in the buildup to the big day. Neither my wife and I considered ourselves particularly coordinated or gifted in the ways of rhythm or dance but that was no issue for AJ. She choreographed a dance to our chosen song that played to our strengths and gave us the confidence to go all out and rock it at our wedding. We felt supported and encouraged at every practice and were made to feel like dance rockstars. The results were more than we could have hoped for at the wedding. It was for sure a friendly audience but we brought the house down and blew everyone away. Many guests came up to us raving about the dance, amazed that the two of us had pulled off something as technical and complicated as that in full wedding attire. AJ got us there so we owe a lot of it to her guidance and choreography. Once we fully recover from the craziness of the wedding, we plan to go back to the studio just for fun because we had such a great experience with our wedding first dance. Thanks again AJ and team!

Overly aggressive and insensitive sales team. Screenshot speaks for itself. This is what I had to…read moredeal with while I sat with my dying father in the hospital. Unprofessional and I hope they'll reconsider their methods.