Dancing is a beautiful expression of life. I've been working hard since the move to Asheville, so I…read moredecided it was time to play! A co-worker of mine was talking about how she had taken belly dancing classes with Lisa Zahiya, owner of Studio Zahiya. I talked to another co-worker of mine about it, and we all signed up for the Level 1 series. I love this studio! A very nice space with speakers to pump up the music (to get you going!) and mirrors everywhere to watch your technique. Lisa is an amazing instructor! Very funny and light hearted, while being very thorough with her teaching and always asking us if we had any questions. Our class was an 8 week series where we learned techniques and a choreography. I looked forward to every week! The best part was that our series ended right when they had planned a Winter Dance Spectacular at The Orange Peel and she offered us to perform our choreography as part of the show! I was completely thrilled and most of the class came out to perform! It was a great bonding experience and we all had so much fun! I highly recommend Studio Zahiya if you are looking to dance. They offer such a variety of dance classes and for very reasonable prices. No excuses to get up and move your body, baby! Go get 'em!

I have endlessly good things to say about Studio Zahiya. They offer so many types of dances for…read morepeople ranging from elementary aged to those in their 80s. I am a bi-weekly attendee of their hip hop fitness class, but I enjoying trying out several others including: ballet fitness, chair dancing, hip hop choreography and so many more. I'm really excited to try out a few more this year when time allows. Their classes are offered at varying times throughout the day allowing easy access for all kinds of schedules. Seriously, drop in classes are $6 and the value is astronomical. You can sign up on their website or through the MindBody App. It is too easy and the best/ most fun workout you'll have all week!

I took a country line dance class with Zoe. She's a brilliant teacher. Clear instructions, patient…read morewith the group, down to earth, and FUN! I will definitely be returning to more of their events and highly recommend them to friends!

NOW NAMED "UPHORA" I…read morehave taken two classes here so far. I definitely plan on going to more! The owner, Maui, is very kind and I talked to her at both times I visited, and she even remembered me! The inside of the dance studio is so fun with lots of colored lights. The teachers are also kind and very good at teaching and keeping the energy up!!! The price is not bad at all, and they have package deals where you can get a discount buying 10 classes at a time. I paid $12 for a class, highly worth it. They have so many types of classes with different genres of music, so there is something for everyone. Come for a fitness class, or come to learn choreography, they have it both!

I attended a fitness dance class here and was very happy I did. The class was fun and welcoming…read more The studio itself is beautiful and colorful. I was impressed by all the staff and equipment. I plan to attend more classes in the future here.

If you're looking for a great place to get some body movement, this is the place to go. Chrys is an…read moreamazing teacher and always leaves us feeling proud and confident. Atmosphere is beautiful and always leaves me wanted to sign up for more classes. Community yoga on Saturday is so relaxing and fun. Will continue to return.

My daughter has been taking classes at this studio for the past 4 years. We couldn't ask for a…read morebetter experience. Tina and Becky are so talented and so patient. They spend just as much time with the first year students as they do with the seasoned. They also are just as invested in the growth of the recreational dancers as they are their company girls. Since joining my daughter's talent has soared, and the entire dance family celebrates every dancer's accomplishments. This isn't the first studio that my girls have danced at, but I couldn't imagine moving anywhere else.

This place is the worst dance studio in the entire country. My daughters, 4 and 6, spent 2 years at…read morethis place and never even learned their basic movements in ballet. The teacher, the owner, of their class never showed up and my girls never really knew who their teacher was going to be week-to-week. After just 3 classes at Center Stage they learned the basic movements and found a love for dance that WNC Dance Academy never took the time to share with them. I highly recommend you find somewhere else as this place is just a giant money pit. They are basically thieves.

They do not control class sizes and allow drop ins. The classes become very large and they do not…read morehave studios large enough to handle the size. Not one studio in the facility has a fixed bar. The larger class sizes left me jammed up in the corners of a small room most of the time. It also meant that the instructor could not pay attention to any specific student. Having taken other classes at this level in the past, the class did not seem to be following any sort of plan or planned progression. She just seemed to teach to the most advanced student in the room at the time. And, often times, even that student was left confused and scratching her head.

Heather Maloy has assembled a brilliant dance company based on the availability of top flight…read moredancers in the Summer months when major dance companies release their members before Fall rehearsals and Winter performances. The best of the best then come to Asheville to perform together under Heather's direction. Asheville is so fortunate to have this unique dance treasure. They perform at the end of June at the Diana Wortham Theater. Terpsicorps teaches local students all through the year. Many people have not yet heard of Terpsicorps, but if you are in the vicinity and love dance, now you know.

This is a must for any girls gathering! Ash was the warmest kindest instructor for our group of 10…read moregirls wanting to have fun and learn some sexy dances and tricks! We have never laughed harder or had a better hour of our lives! Can't wait to come back next time!

This is a very special place. As a plus sized woman I was searching for a place of belonging…read moreinstead of comparison and I found it here. I've dealt with disassociation from my body for decades and DanceClub is where I have found my way back to her. I've never had so much fun in my whole life. You can know when I'm taking a class because I can't stop giggling with joy. I have found so much growth in diving into my sensuality, in doing things I never imagined I'd have the strength for, and simply being myself and no one else. No one is watching to judge, only to cheer you on. I had a breakthrough the other day when I didn't believe I could climb the pole. I admitted my brain was telling me that I wasn't the sort of person that can do these things. I had tears in my eyes and before I knew it I was surrounded by the other girls in the class cheering me on...and I did it! Forever grateful for this family. If you're on the fence about coming, let me push you to the other side!

I took a few classes on opening night and have attended a few classes since then including a really…read morekick ass Yelp event. They have a large variety of intensity levels and types of classes. The teachers are well seasoned and give clear cues so being new to the styles of yoga they teach isn't daunting. I've done hip hop, hip hop yoga, Buti yoga, and a gentle flow yoga and each of them have been classes I would love to take again. They have a motto that your vibe attracts your tribe and I would say their vibe is fun and welcoming. I felt like a regular attendee after my first class.

This studio is AMAAAAAAZING! Newly opened October 2018 (for their permanent studio), Primal offers…read morequite the variety of ways to move- multiple forms of yoga from slow flows to the rhythmic Buti yoga to functional fitness to hip hop dance classes! Anyway you wanna get down is there! The instructors are all very down to earth and sincere, allowing you to have a genuine connection with each of them in your practice. I personally enjoy getting my jam on to Buti Yoga, Buti Yoga Lite, and Old School Flow. Buti Yoga is this beautiful class that combines animal flowing style of yoga with banging beats that gets your heart rate up and really allows you to let loose. It honestly called out to me and while I'm in this class, the primal energy just zips right through! It's nice to really let everything go in such a positive setting, where no one is trying to outdo anyone else- we just join our powers for a bit like Captain Planet to become these Wonder Beings! There is a Lite class available if you want to get a better grip of it before taking a standard class. If you're a little hesitant, Buti Yoga Lite is perfect to get used to moving your body using the techniques of Buti but at a slower pace and with more queues. It's even more of a "coming together" experience as we all learn this new style of movement. Whichever route you go, I definitely encourage everyone to try a Buti class at least once! Finally, I did not realize how much I'd be digging that Old School Flow! Old school hip hop makes everything better anyway, but this class is a great mid week flow that lingers in each pose for a bit and really opens you up. She usually tosses in just a liiiiittle bit of core work for good measure, and if you specify that you'd like it, makes nice manual adjustments and mini massages in certain poses. Oh so good! Lots of exclamation marks, but that's just how much I love Primal Studios. They're prices are unbeatable and they usually run specials for newbies, so be sure to check them out!

A hidden dance gem! My girls love dancing here. They can't wait for their class each week. The…read moreinstructors are caring and have so much patience with my little ones. Looking forward to the recital. To dress up head to toe!

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My daughter has been dancing at Southside for the past 7 years. Mr. O and Miss Ronnie have helped…read moreher improve her ballet technique so much. She has really enjoyed participating in the performing company (Hendersonville Ballet Company) as well. The dancers and families are so nice and welcoming also!

My 10 year old niece has wanted to take ballet for some time. I looked around the area and found…read moreSouthside Dance. She is doing well, is excited to go to classes and is making friends. I coudn't be happier.