We have taken a salsa / bachata group class before at SHDA, and we really enjoyed it. However, we…read morehad an even better time taking 1:1 lessons with Masha for our first dance. We started with a box step and then the second class, she went into choreographing our dance and teaching us the beginning parts of it. She was so patient and gave really helpful directions. We also made some adjustments to the dance midway through based on personal preference, and it was not a problem for her. We took 6 classes (in addition to the first free one), but we felt pretty confident after class 5 thanks to her and just added a 6 for one last practice and to figure out our transition from the entrance to the first dance. She really made it approachable and always asked if she could touch you to demonstrate a move, which is a small but important piece of making her students feel super comfortable. Definitely make sure you ask for Masha for your first dance lessons!

We couldn't have done one of the most important part of our wedding without Masha! She made sure…read moreour first dance was absolutely perfect. Both my husband and I have no experience in dancing whatsoever but by the end we felt much more confident in our abilities. Plus being a member also gives you the opportunity to join group dance classes for free, which were so much fun! Totally a must do before your wedding! Picture features the perfect lift Masha taught us! :)

I have studied dance with a multitude of instructors over the years and I can honestly say that…read moreFrankie is BY FAR the best teacher I have ever had. He and his partner Brandie are a great team and compliment each other in the way they teach. I look forward to every lesson and if I could, I would take one every single day. Because the lessons are private, every lesson is tailor made just for me. It is truly amazing and I have seen how much I have improved in a very short time. They have implemented an outstanding protocol for safety against the Covid 19 virus. Since I have not been comfortable going to crowded dance halls to dance, having the option to take private lessons at a reasonable rate (with great discounts for packages) has made all the difference. I highly recommend FgDance Academy. They will work with all levels of skill and experience--from beginner to professional. And their guest workshops are amazing! You will love it.

I've been Latin Dancing for 12 years and my fiancé for 3. I have never been able to find a studio…read moreor private lessons that were affordable and gave me the exact type of lessons I needed to work on the things that were specifically my weak areas. I had been looking for someone to make me a better follow and work with my fiancé on his lead technique. I found FG dance academy and spoke to Frankie about my concerns. He recommended coming in for an initial lesson to diagnosis my concerns. During the first lesson, he quickly identified my need to work on my turns and connection and the lead techniques for my fiancé. After just one lesson, I'm already following better. There is a great dynamic with having Frankie and his partner Brandi so that me and my fiancé can get proper form and practice with skilled dancers. It's the best of both worlds. I cannot recommend FG dance academy enough!

We took 10 weeks of ballroom dance lessons with Aaron Mitchell to prepare for our wedding. Aaron…read moreturned two people with two left feet and little dance of experience of any kind into good dancers. We were wonderfully prepared for our wedding day and our crowd loved it. Attached it a photo of us actually looking competent on our wedding day. Thank you!

My husband and I took 10 dance lessons here for our wedding and it was the best thing we've done. I…read morethought the dance classes would add more stress from wedding planning but coming here once a week for a 1 hour session was almost therapeutic for the both of us. For the first session, the first 30 minutes was a free session. We chose our first dance song and Colleen, our awesome dance instructor, came up with the choreography based on our preferences/flow of the music. Colleen was super attentive and made us repeat the dances each session until we got it right. At the end of the dance session, she would record us on our phone of what we learned at that session so we could practice the dance at home prior to returning the week after. The hours are super flexible. Overall this was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend for engaged couples who want to have fun learning their first dance, to socialize/dance with other dancers, or even to learn how to dance!

Very good dance studio. Family oriented. All 3 of my nieces dance here. Great choreography. I've…read morebeen to many competitions and recitals and I enjoy the routines immensely.

Movemakers is both fun and empowering to kids. It's focused on team building, strengthening both…read morethe physical body and mind, and run by a team of excellent artists. I would recommend this class for any and all kids to try at least once in their childhood to experience, boys and girls alike. FYI, they also have adult classes for those of us who missed hip hop dance in our earlier days and want to shine on any dance floor.

Movemakers is great. My son has been taking Hip Hop for 4 months and he just performed in his first…read moreshowcase. He even performed his routine for my entire family. Mr. Vince is a great teacher. He is patient, he pushes just enough and he is very talented. Looking forward to the next showcase!

Before coming to Major Moment I hadn't done any ballet in about six years, and to be honest it had…read morenever really been my thing. Now I'm a total ballet addict, and it's all thanks to Beverly, the studio's owner and ballet teacher. Beverly does a wonderful job welcoming newcomers to the studio and making ballet accessible to those who haven't done it in years or have never tried it before. At the same time she manages to challenge her regulars. Classes are drop-in but she spends each month or two working on developing specific skills through drills and short choreography sequences. Every class is a little different. I constantly feel challenged, and I feel like my dancing is always improving. In addition to the regular ballet classes there is also BalletEXTREME, a high-intensity ballet fitness class, and small group pre-pointe lessons. Some women in the pointe class used to do pointe when they were younger and are returning to it years later. Many, like me, had never done it before (and probably thought they would never get the chance, like I did). If you ever wanted to try pointe I highly recommend these classes. Ballet isn't the only option at Major Moment. There are many great classes offered at the studio including Zumba, hip hop, and tap (all of which are offered through Philly Dance Fitness, reviewed separately). But ballet is my favorite!

I had been going to Philly Dance Fitness (previously reviewed) classes held at Major Moment Studio…read morefor a few months, and never thought to review the studio where the classes are held until now. I took a ballet class offered through PDF with Beverly (Beverly is the owner of Major Moment) this past Monday, and WOW! I had taken a few classes at Koresh to try to get myself back into the ballet game, but it was way too intense for me, a lowly "use to be a ballet dancer in high school". This class offered by Beverly was great - she went through the basics including the positions, tendus, degages, ronde de jambes, etc, with some barre work, then we moved to the center for the last half hour of class. I can't stress enough how amazing this class was - it seemed that most people around the room who were doing pretty well, and I know there were some beginners in the class. Beverly has a great personality, with absolutely no attitude - she is simply interested in furthering people's interest in dance while having fun! An added bonus - even though the class seemed slightly easy at the time, I woke up the next day feeling absolutely sore! It was an awesome feeling :) I can't wait to take another class with Beverly!

I am not shy about telling anyone who will listen that Evolve is one of my favorite places in…read morePhiladelphia. I've been to Hot Girl Jazz (various levels) and Music Theatre Dance drop in classes, and have always left feeling happy, proud of myself, and accomplished. What Rachel has created goes way beyond just dance classes. Whether you're completely new to dance or a dancer in retirement, you will find a community that's there for you and whatever journey you're looking to go on. The convenient location on Walnut makes it very easy to work into my schedule, and the classes themselves are fairly intimate. There's classes and camps for kiddos, heels classes, tap, hot girl jazz, music theatre, and more. I am a mover and have never once felt self conscious or "less than" while learning the choreo for the night. If you're looking to expand your community, hobbies, exercise options, or just get outside of your comfort zone, Evolve is the place to do it. Thank you to Rachel, Julianna, and the whole team for making dance so fun and welcoming.

My son just finished his third recital at Dance 4u Dance Center, and my family couldn't be happier…read more In his three years of dance at the studio, he has done a tap/ballet combo class, a tap/jazz combo class, and mini-hop (hip hop for younger kids). He has also participated in the studio's summer camp programs for the past two summers (and will be returning again in July.) He has loved all his classes during the year (the staff are all just fantastic, through and through), and really enjoys the different camp themes each summer. (For instance, this summer he will be participating in a Unicorn, Mermaid and Pirate Camp!) The owner, Meghan, is extremely hands-on, and has many, many years of experience as a dance teacher. She and the teachers/staff really make a difference for dancers of all ages and levels. My son can be anxious about trying new things and meeting new people, and Meghan in particular has gone above and beyond to find ways to ease him in and make him feel super comfortable and confident. Also worth noting is how Dance 4u has lots and lots of boys taking dance classes. When my son first expressed interest in dancing at age 3, I remember being distraught over the fact that the majority of the local dance studios had very few boys enrolled, or none at all. Meghan turned this around for Dance 4u, and now almost every class at every level has boys enrolled. Three years ago, there were only 2 boys enrolled - my son and one other. Last month, I was overjoyed to see about 15 boys dancing in the recital! I love that Dance 4u encourages boys to dance. This has meant the world to me, as my son was quite discouraged from dancing when he felt that he would be the only boy. Finally, I wanted to add how pleased I was with another aspect of Dance 4u - the birthday parties! I had my son's 6th birthday party at Dance 4u, and it was perfect from start to finish. Birthday parties at Dance 4u are affordable and fun. You get to pick the style of dance you want, and even pick the teacher. Then the guests are able to learn a dance or two - and by the end, it's truly a sight to be seen! Everyone has a blast. If your child is interested in dance, and you are looking for a studio with highly experienced dance teachers and a warm, family vibe - this is the place for you!

I go to Dance 4u Dance Center and it is AWSOME i live the teachers and my friends there!read more