My daughter started dancing at WCDC fall of 2022, and let me tell you I am so grateful I found…read moreAngela and her staff. My daughter's previous dance school closed down and due to the pandemic she fell behind on her technique. I was worried it was too late for her- but WCDC helped her so much! Her skill level and technique for an 11 year old is impressive and I owe it all to Angela and her staff. Angela is great! She so calm and collective, not a ordinary dance school director. I always recommend WCDC to those who want to start their kiddos in dance.

their phone is out of service, I sent an email but no one responded, I cannot reach out to them…read more My daughter (4 y.o) took a trial class, and I have follow up questions. She was having a hard time and none of the teachers (there were 2) trying to make her feel welcomed / comfortable during the class. No one checks us in. No connection was made during the class. I won't sign her up. Maybe they have gotten too big they don't care about the kids anymore.

I couldn't possibly say enough good things about this school. I was a ballet dancer at Susan…read moreHayward's school, and like many others, was able to go on to dance professionally thanks to her guidance. Sue never gave up on me, even though I started late, and I'm sure didn't display a lot of talent. She gives each and every dancer the same individual, solid and supportive training, regardless of level, age or talent. If you are willing to dedicate yourself, she will see you to your highest potential. Anyone that's ever danced at Susan Hayward's school will tell you it's not your average dance studio. The ambiance, family atmosphere, professionalism and constant sense of beauty and joy will make it a favorite memory and place for any dancer lucky enough to attend. When I talk with other alumnus we all say it's our happy place and fondest memory of dance. I now have a son who dances, and I plan to have him be under the same loving guidance that I know will prepare him not only for a future in dance (if he desires) but will give him a strong work ethic, love of the arts and strong values. The commute for us will be around an hour (no joke) but it's worth it. I really want my son to experience the RAD training and there simply isn't a school in the SF Bay Area that is better at preparing dancers for the world of classical ballet, while still maintaining a loving and fun environment.

It is hard to know where to start reviewing Susan Hayward's School of Dance. I took ballet classes…read morehere for 15 years when I was growing up, approximately 5 times a week once I was in high school. By the time I was done, Sue and the other girls and teachers nearly seemed like family. So, before I get all nostalgic, let's start with the logistics. The school is located in the old Montara Grammar School, which means a big, beautiful , Mission revival building. For the dancers, this means three large studios. The upstairs one has a a full wall of windows and the other two are filled with mirrors and barres. From what I remember, they have put down marley floors here as well, which is a great non slip dance surface. Downstairs is the Mirror Room and the Auditorium. The auditorium has a stage, used for some of the performances, and nice hardwood floors. I used to love this space because you actually had enough room on the diagonals to get a good jump sequence in. The classes offered here cover ballet, tap and jazz, although I only ever took ballet. The ballet classes are modeled after the Royal Academy of Dance teaching style (Sue's English). The RAD system prepares you to take examinations at increasingly advanced levels. I didn't realize growing up how great this was. It gives the dancers goals, makes you work for something, and draws some of the attention away from who gets to be the Sugar Plum Fairy. However, it can also be a downer for those who don't pass....and some of those examiners are crotchety and tough. There are two different sets of exams: the Grade exams and the Vocational Exams (check out rad.org). From my experience the Grade exams are more about expression and different styles while the Vocational exams are for those serious about ballet technique. Throughout my 15 years learning ballet here, Sue and her fellow instructors were always great at providing personal, supportive attention and managing class dynamics. Every year Sue put on a winter production and a spring show, giving us all wonderful performance experiences, although I am sure it was an extraordinary amount of work for her to choreograph, cast, and manage set and costume design for new shows every 2-5 years. It was clear from the beginning that not all of us would go on to be professional dancers, but Sue always gave everyone the role they deserved and would be most comfortable with. Even if you aren't going to dance with the San Francisco Ballet, the coordination and grace you learn doing ballet helps with almost everything else in life. While it has been awhile since I danced here, I can tell you that Sue always put all of her time, energy, and affection into teaching us and that this dance school was nearly my second home growing up. Definitely check it out: http://www.shaywarddance.com/index

Great school with amazing end it the year performances! My daughter has gone here multiple years…read moreand I have also taken adult classes. Caring instructors and reasonable prices, highly recommended.

Better Together is an incredibly special and community based dance studio! I had heard that…read moreKirkpatrick's School of Dance (where I grew up dancing) unfortunately closed during Covid after 64 years of being open. A couple of the teachers decided to carry on the magic of Kirkpatrick's and open up Better Together Dance Theatre. My daughter started dancing at Better Together 4 years ago in the Tiny Dancer class where her love of dance began (thank you Miss Kelly!!). The teachers/owners are amazing and the environment has made her grow into a confident little girl. This studio is no pressure, no competition just a nurturing place to be yourself, learn, perform and have fun! They have a small holiday showcase as well as a stage performance at the end of the season in June. I also started in their adult ballet program and it has made such a positive impact in my life, not to mention the BEST workout i've ever found! They offer free trial classes to all ages/classes- I highly recommend trying this studio!

Eddy was the absolute best! 5/5…read more We had no dance background but he got us wedding ready within 2 weeks! Very fun to work with and he had excellent tips to make dancing easier to learn for beginners

We went here to learn our first dance for our wedding and could not have been more thrilled with…read morethe results. We had Taya as our instructor and learned some Rhumba dances. They are so friendly at this studio and accommodating. We could not recommend this place enough to learning to dance and honing your dance floor skills. We will be sure coming back to learn more moves. The picture included in this review is from our wedding after practicing our dips.

Such a wonderful, sweet dance academy! My daughter has been dancing with them for a couple years…read morenow and there is such a close tightknit community. She loves her teachers as do I, especially Miss Madelin. My daughter is on a couple of the show teams and gets so many opportunities to perform and so much more personal instruction that she would not get in a larger company. Miss Zsa and miss Madelin also have parties for the girls, which really is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of a season and for the girls to bond.

This place is great for dance classes.. Offer many types of dances ...Teacher so so great with the…read morekids.. Lost a star cuz of parking lol... So happy that my niece can dance .... Hahahaha

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.

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.

Amazing ballet program by Ms. Maria. She is wonderful and passionate about ballet. My god daughters…read morehave been dancing here since they were 5. I see the smile on their faces at drop off.

This is an exceptional ballet school tucked away in an unassuming location. The training here is…read moretop-notch. The instructors are extremely competent and educated. The artistic director is very impressive while also being approachable and kind. There is room here for dancers seeking pre-professional training as well as recreational dancers. More serious dancers have the opportunity to audition into the Bay Area Youth Ballet company. All dancers have great performance opportunities. And there's really great adult classes too. There's even PARKING. We drive down from SF to come here because it's an exceptional school and a very healthy, very positive environment. We love it.

My 2 yo loves Tutu School SO MUCH!!! It's one of his favorite things in the world, and he loves…read moregoing to class and he loves his teachers, and now he loves ballet. The classes are 45 minutes of almost non-stop movement, full of props and age-appropriate games, and filled with so much joy. He's always loved dancing, and the first toddler dance school we trialed was really weird about him being a boy, and would have required him to wear black pants and a blue cotton tee shirt in a class where all the girls got sparkly purple tutus. But at Tutu School, kids can wear whatever they want in class, nobody thinks twice about the fact that he's a boy, and their optional recital gives all students the option of a "tutu" or "non-tutu" costume. We've only been going for a month and a half, but took advantage of the unlimited classes for a month signup deal and were going 3x a week. He's genuinely learned SO much in his short time there--from literal physical movements like jumping, walking backwards on tippy toes, and galloping, to following physical directions. Tutu School is literally his happy place and he basically spends the entire class running around squealing in joy.

We love tutu school and have now recruited two cousins into going there too. Miss Stephanie and…read moreMiss Emma are both fantastic and work well with our toddlers.