Caring teachers who know how to balance technique with fun! My daughter can't wait to go to class…read moreevery week.

The fees are high, the costumes, tickets for the shows are too high, very slow improvements for our…read morestudent, when our student got sick and in jured and could not attend her lessons for a few weeks, I was charged continuesly.

My daughter has been learning Persian dancing from Ila's Dance Academy for the past 4 months and we…read morehave been impressed by our experience. In researching a dance academy that would be a good fit, we paid Ila's studio a visit and were very impressed with her techniques and approach to teaching. Since starting the class a few months ago, my little one has developed a real love for this style of dance. My kiddo is taking quite a few other extracurriculars (ballet, tap, soccer, etc) but this is clearly her favorite class. Ila is clearly very technically skilled and highly trained, while being engaging with the kids and ensuring the class is fun.

Ila is an amazing dance instructor! Teaching me how to dance isn't easy. I didn't have the…read moreslightest experience in dancing nor were I even flexible. However, she managed to teach me how to dance in less than a year. Her patience with her students is unparalleled which makes her a great teacher. She pays great attention to every single one of her students in each class and provides extremely useful feedback. She continuously strives to help her students improve session by session and is always responsive via text. She offers many classes in San Diego and offers a couple sessions Wednesdays in Orange County. She's also available for private sessions too. I'll continue taking classes with for as long as I possibly can. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to dance (any style). P.S. She's not only an amazing dance instructor, but she's also extremely kind and caring as well as very honest (which is really rare these days).

While Oh La La appears to have great reviews for group classes, I would NOT recommend them for 1st…read moredance lessons for a wedding. First, I did not find the scheduling/payment process to be professional. We negotiated for a package of 10 lessons for $700.00 (1 per month up until our wedding). Suzie, the owner, asked us to pay this entire amount upfront via Venmo. I informed her that having never met her or the instructor or even set foot in the studio, I did not feel comfortable paying up front via Venmo b/c if they were running some sort of scam, they could run off w/ my money, & I would be SOOL. I said that I would gladly pay up front via credit card b/c if they ran off w/ my money that way, at least I could dispute the charge. To Suzie's credit, she was understanding of this concern, & she allowed me to pay for each lesson, one at a time, 48 hours in advance via Venmo. Thank GOD, I had the foresight to be concerned about this b/c as you will read below, our instructor abandoned us after lesson 4, without ever completing our dance, so if we had paid the $700.00 up front via Venmo, he could have run off w/ our money. My 2nd issue was the lack of organization & professionalism in scheduling. Because we wanted to do 1 lesson per month up until our wedding, we asked our instructor, Mehmet, several times if we could book all of our lessons in advance on the same day of the week each month (e.g., every 2nd Wednesday of every month). Every time we asked this, he just brushed us off & told us to text him whenever we wanted to schedule, which just made a lot of extra work for us to have to text him the week b4 every time we wanted a lesson rather than already having it planned. Next, on our 1st lesson, Mehmet spent several minutes trying to talk us out of the song we picked for our first dance, which frankly, I very much did NOT appreciate as I put great thought into selecting it. Thankfully, I stuck to my guns & did not change the song, & eventually, it won Mehmet over, & even he liked it. Given we purchased 10 lessons, I expected we would spend more than 1 lesson on the basics, but by lesson 2, Mehmet informed us he had decided to be a flight attended again but assured us (1) it would not impact our dance, & (2) we would leave that day w/ the 1st minute of our dance complete (which seemed rushed for lesson 2 of 10). He even offered to fly back for our lessons, but we told him that was NOT necessary, & if he needed to, he could pass us off to another instructor. Lessons 2-4 seemed pretty rushed, & frankly, seemed like we were going to finish our dance way too quickly, with way too many lessons left, but we figured it would be good to have lots to polish the dance. We had lesson 1 in Oct, 2 in Nov, 3 in Dec, & 4 in Jan, but we never ended up having lesson 5 in Feb b/c Mehmet was not responsive to our texts. This could have been resolved had he agreed to see us on a consistent night each month like we originally requested. He finally responded after I followed up 3x & asked if we could do Wed, 3/2. Even though it was a bad night for us (we had my mom's birthday dinner), we said yes b/c it had been so hard to schedule w/ him. It was also a little disappointing that he asked us to send him the video he took of our dance b/c he apparently, forgot the choreography. 1.5 hours before our lesson, he texted us that he was sick & had to cancel. While are 100% glad he would cancel if sick, he said nothing about re-scheduling & merely asked us to call the owner, Suzie. My fiancé called her, & she said Mehmet had told her the choreography for our dance was done! We still have over a minute of our dance left that has not been choreographed!!! My fiancé asked if she could complete the dance, & she said she had too much on her plate to fulfill Mehmet's obligations. While she did offer to try & find someone else to finish the dance, we informed her that we have been so disappointed w/ the whole experience that we would rather go somewhere more professional. Now, we are behind on our scheduled lessons & having to find a new studio. We have a 1st lesson w/ another studio this week, where the lessons will be $15.00 more per lessons, but we are fine w/ paying more for a studio that is more reliable & trustworthy. Long story short, Oh La La seems to have great reviews for group clases for children, but planning a wedding is stressful enough. We thought our dance lessons would be something fun to do together, but thanks to Oh La La, it's turned out to be one of the more stressful parts of wedding planning. For anyone looking for private lessons for a wedding 1st dance, please heed our cautionary tale & go elsewhere! I'm giving 2 stars b/c we mostly like the 2 minutes of choreography we do have but are very disappointed that Mehmet not only lied to us when he promised to complete our dance but then also lied to the owner, Suzie, by telling her he completed our dance when he never did!

My 5 year old Just started going to Ooh La La. She loves dance and had begged me to be a ballerina!…read moreWe did their summer camp and are now taking classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and a part of their competition team, Mini Mob. I was looking for a studio that was welcoming to a child with little dance experience, but still willing to give them a chance and work with them to perform on stage for competition. A competing dance studio said their try outs were demanding and wasn't sure my kid would cut it. They also played music that wasn't very age appropriate. At Ooh La La, the owner's biggest belief is to provide a welcoming place for all. She made all the parents sign a commitment form stating there is no drama at this academy. She said we applaud every dancer's successes and help those who need some extra TLC. It is exactly the right philosophy for how I wanted to introduce my daughter to her first sport. And a couple of weeks in, I already see. The teachers are working with me to help get my daughter her extra TLC and my daughter is learning from older teenage dancers that she thinks are just the most beautiful ballerinas. Thank you for having a great studio!

My friends and I bought tickets to attend a New Year's Eve celebration at this dance studio. The…read moretickets were $99 each that advertised an evening of music, dancing, food, and raffle prizes. What was actually included was dancing, live performances, live singers, buffet, champagne, and a second round of Filipino snacks at midnight. Raffle tickets were sold separately, so it was a bit misleading. This was an older crowd than what we're usually accustomed to, but we made the most out of the evening and ended up having a really great time. I don't know how to ballroom dance, but several of the dance instructors approached me and led me to the dance floor. I think I did a pretty job for a newbie. At the stroke of midnight, we all toasted champagne and danced the night away! I think we ended up leaving around 1am. This was a fun celebration and a great way to ring in the New Year! I may have to come back and sign up for some ballroom lessons!

Amazing place. We celebrating every retirement party here…read moreand the dance instructors were awesome

Great for little kids. Friendly and accommodating instructors with content designed for littles.read more

I love this ballet school! It's so private and welcoming. We first attended a Cinderella event and…read morefinally got to enrolling her. Age 3!

Excellent place to learn to dance. Opening studio in RB and a Groupon ad got us back to a dance…read morefloor again after a long break. RB location has been very convenient for us, Brian has been a great teacher and we have had fun and gained confidence to dance with anyone. Nice studio, just needs more people to join the classes. Web site looks good but could be a little more logical. Thanks!

Previously a ballroom studio owned by a Polish couple, this place is now one of 3 A Time To Dance…read morestudio locations in San Diego - and a good place to learn to dance if you are in the area. The studio itself is a bit hard to find, but has a nice dance floor and plenty of free parking. This is also the place oven chosen for Saturday San Diego Salsero Social events - attracting many of those on performance dance teams (so there is also usually a lesson and some kind of show in addition to social dancing).

Have been taking my toddler to TTS-RB for almost a month, and it's been a wonderful experience. The…read moretoddlers always have big smiles, stay engaged throughout class and genuinely seem to enjoy themselves. Toddler Class: 45-minute class includes music, ballet, bubbles, parachute play, story time, and coloring, which keeps the little ones entertained and (mostly) engaged from start to finish. Instructors: We've had both Olivia N. and Olivia P. and they're both fantastic. They're patient, encouraging and great with the toddlers. It's not uncommon to see a little one wanting to stay close to one of the instructors, which says a lot about how comfortable and safe they make the children feel. Cost: Pricing is comparable to other toddler ballet programs in the area. They also have some great promos, including unlimited classes through August, a free tutu with first-month enrollment and military discounts. Scheduling & Logistics: Scheduling online is easy, make-up classes are available and there are no annual registration or hidden fees. Parking: Free & convenient parking is available right in front of the studio. Overall, we've had a great experience and would definitely recommend TTS-RB to families looking for a fun, welcoming introduction to dance for their toddler.

I enrolled my daughter in a "Baby Ballet" class at Tutu Ballet in Rancho Bernardo based on her age…read moregroup. She is on the younger side, so I understood going in that she might not be able to fully participate in every activity. My goal was not only to help her develop motor skills, but also to give her a chance to socialize and for me to meet other moms, as we are new to the area. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the experience felt very unwelcoming. We showed up to class and no one greeted us. I introduced myself to the instructor and the group and was met with blank stares. I even asked if I could enter the gated area to participate at the start of class, and again received no response. Trying to break the ice, I made a light comment about noticing everyone had their shoes off and asked where I should place my belongings. The instructor, Clarissa, responded coldly with "no shoes allowed," without any further guidance or welcome. Once we got settled, the class itself actually had a nice structure. I appreciated the variety of activities and how it helps introduce young children to a ballet studio environment. Even though my daughter was a bit too young for some parts, I could see the potential value of the program. However, the lack of warmth and basic courtesy completely overshadowed that. I felt uncomfortable the entire time. At the end of class, I left right away because I didn't feel welcomed enough to stay and socialize with the other moms. As I was gathering my things, Clarissa approached me only to hand me a "first class" promotional flyer without any conversation, feedback, or acknowledgment. I had really hoped this would be a place where both my daughter and I could feel comfortable, build connections, and return regularly. Instead, I left feeling disappointed and unwelcome. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

I took a cardio tap class at Tap Fever in Feb 2023 and was immediately hooked! Since then I have…read morebeen going to as many classes as I can! It has completely changed my life for the better. I came for the workout but ended up finding SO much more than that- a welcoming community, supportive teachers, lifelong friends, and my passion for dance has been re-ignited. Larisa plans so many fun events to showcase our hard work. There is something for everyone! "Vaudeville Fever" cabaret shows, three recitals each year, holiday parades, performances on stage at Disneyland, Fringe Festival/ Taptastic shows, community events, and so much more. There is never any pressure to participate in the recitals. However, if we end up in a class together I might try to pressure you into it because a lot of people end up discovering how much fun it is to perform on stage! All of the teachers have their unique styles and their classes are all so much fun. I always leave feeling inspired and energized! The unlimited package is a great option if you want to try a variety of tap and other styles of dance classes. I take ballet, tap (technique, broadway, and cardio tap), and sometimes drop in for jazz. $600 for a 16-week session and I took about 150 classes- what a deal! They also allow people to pay for one class at a time, or packages of 4+ classes to use throughout the session. Also you can rent tap shoes for just $3! I did that for my first class and then immediately went home and ordered a pair of my own since I could feel in my bones that this was going to become a big part of my life again (after taking 20 years off from dance). I could go on about how much I love Tap Fever. Being part of this community has truly changed my life and I am so thankful to Larisa, Diane, Chantal, Chelsea, Andrea, and Britt for keeping the classes fun, challenging, and inspiring! You can tell you all pour your hearts and souls into teaching dance! I highly recommend Tap Fever to anyone of any age and any abilities! Teachers are all more than willing to work with you and offer modifications that you might find helpful. No worries if you have never put tap shoes before. My dad came to a cardio tap class and it was his first time wearing tap shoes. He did a great job and was smiling the whole time! The routines are easy to follow and over time it is cool watching yourself improve and be able to do steps you couldn't do before. Thank you Larisa and all the staff at Tap Fever!!!

My 4 yr old has been doing dance here and we love it. There's a great variety of class times & they…read moredo lots of performances (which are my daughter's favorite part) I personally love that they also have the adaptive program to help make dance accessible to everyone! Reasonably priced & you can do makeups at any class which helps when you've got lots of schedules to manage!