Being a former professional dancer and knowing the dance world too well, I can say only with…read moreabsolute confidence that NCDI is a GEM. Unlike many dance studios, it's a place that fosters CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION, and PASSION-- which are amazing, lifelong qualities to instill in kids and especially teens. Kirstie, the director, is such a joy to be around and has created a truly unique and special place. Note only Kirstie, but all of the teachers too are committed to the students and create a very positive learning environment. Finally, the students are wonderful providing positive support to one another and put in a great deal of hard work. As I said before, the studio is truly a gem. Send your children or take class yourself as NCDI. It's a great find -- helped me remember why I love dancing again.

Our daughter loves the Creative Movement class with Kasey. She looks forward to class all week. All…read morethe parents I meet are so friendly and wonderful - we love NCDI!

Started dance lessons due to a mother/ son wedding dance and have remained a student ever since…read more Great instructors, friendly and comfortable teaching environment and my new language is dance!!! Thank you Joel and Maria and your entire staff

Great people, positive vibes, exceptional support. As a novice, I'm enamored with the…read moreencouragement. Major kudos to the instructors and Maria. This is the go-to destination for learning dance the right way. Every investment of money and time is worthwhile. No need to hesitate--just come on in and join the fun!

Love this dance community that cares so much for each and every dancer! Such an amazing and…read moretalented faculty that not only cultivates good dancers but amazing people.

My daughter has learned so much since joining this dance studio almost six years ago. The teachers…read moreare amazing and the training is the best in Raleigh!

Amazing place! Great teachers and so many fun classes I want to try!…read more Unlike so many people I know, I never took dance growing up, However I have always enjoyed movement and wished I could dance actual steps. All that to say I was super intimidated to take the plunge now, in my late 30s. I started with a Saturday afternoon line dancing workshop. I was immediately put at ease by the friendliness and the diversity of ages, sizes, and shapes of people that I found taking the class with me. After my wonderful experience at the workshop, I signed up for beginning modern jazz. Tracey Durbin is an amazing teacher! I was up-front with her about my lack of experience and nervousness. She put me at ease by reminding me that everyone is here to have fun, period. I have now signed up for my second session and I have no plans to stop!

There aren't may dance classes in Durham for adults. That's what drew me to Ninth Street Dance. I…read moregrew up dancing and continued performing in college. When I graduated, it was hard to find a dance studio to take lessons. Ninth Street Dances offers classes in a variety of styles, techniques, and flavors. You can take a dance technique class or a movement/fitness class. I've taken an eight-week hour-long modern and contemporary. I've also taken the dancehall workshop (one three-hour class) which was high-energy and a lot of fun. Most of the adult classes were at night, which was great to attend after work. (This was before COVID-19, of course.) Now classes are virtual. I recently signed up for a virtual mediation class that will take place for four weeks during my lunch break -- perfect while I'm working from home. Other classes offered -- 90's cardio funk, tap, ballet, bhangra, twerk, hip hop, afrobeat and so many more! Here's the link to the class schedule: https://ninthstreetdance.com/classes/

The TDS space has five dance rooms for rent. I have attended many classes and dances of all kinds…read morethere over the years. The studios share a center, gravel parking lot. The entrance is a bit hidden, and it has two exits (not the entrance).

Dance lessons with Laura Rose were absolutely, hands down, the BEST thing we could've done to…read moreprepare for our first dance. She was incredibly kind, understanding, and the best dance teacher we could have asked for. She is very patient, knows how to explain things exactly in the way you need her to- she's wonderful. Could not recommend her more, she has been the most fun part of the whole wedding planning experience.

I would recommend this studio to anyone who wants to dance ballroom. I have been dancing at the…read moreDurham FADS for a long time and have had a great time there. The very enthusiastic, friendly and patient staff can handle both beginner and experienced dancers. I can go there in the most foul mood and leave feeling so much better. Singles and couples can have a great time taking lessons or attending Friday night "practice" parties. They have both private and group lessons. The group lessons are a great way to meet others interested in ballroom dancing.

We had a GREAT time learning from Julia and Sasha from Fred Astaire. We went once a week for date…read morenight to learn dancing basics so we would feel confident dancing in public and at weddings. We got exactly what we wanted, but we miss our instructors already!