Such a wonderful, organized dance studio. The staff is top notch and you can tell in the quality of…read morethe dancers. The nutcracker they put on was spectacular. We had invited a bunch of extended family who all raved about how skilled the dancers were. We are excited to support this local business.

Academy appeared to be everything we wanted when we agreed to participate in a trial session. Was…read moreimpressed with the communication...HOWEVER... the academy did not provide a welcoming environment that makes you want to come back. The information communicated in the email, did not occur, we were not welcomed, given any direction or even introduced to the instructor. I am not sure if the staff felt we were out of place but we sure felt out of place with the treatment given to us as guest. Back to the drawing board.

I just got here in VA from the Philippines and I'm looking for dance classes near my place. Saw…read moretheir event in Meetup so I tried attending the intermediate adult hiphop. I got the 7:50pm cause the time posted was 8pm class, but apparently it would start at 8:30pm. People did their own "stretching". As soon as the class started the with choreographer begin with his first step. He gave a good class but not the usual type of classes I attend to in the Philippines. They usually start with an intro about the piece and what to focus on when doing the class which eventually came up during my class here. The technique and choreography is good. :)

I took a dance class with Christina tonight and it was so much fun! The dance was…read moreawesome-definitely challenging but Christina was a great teacher. She took us through all the steps and still had time to answer are questions or go back and explain if we couldn't pick it up the first time. She was hilarious as well! I went with two of my friends, who really enjoyed it too. We will be back!!

We had private lessons at Dance Factory for our first dance and it was a great experience! They…read morechoreographed the dance in a way that catered to our limited dance experience but still made the dance impressive and engaging for our wedding guests, including choreographing a Bollywood inspired section! The best part of their method is they teach you the fundamentals of dance so you feel confident enough to freestyle a bit if you miss a move. Overall we had a great experience at Dance Factory and it was one of the highlights of our wedding prep!

We took five dance lessons with Michael for our wedding and we had a wonderful experience. Michael…read morewas very accommodating with our work schedules and paced our lessons so we felt well prepared on our wedding day. He was a patient, observant, and friendly instructor who we highly recommend. We appreciated the outreach right before our wedding and receiving helpful tips even after we completed our lessons. We also found the Dance Factory's package to be a great value and appreciated that they cared about us enjoying our first dance and practicing for it too.

Kat Arias has turned dreams of a dance family into reality. She has cultivated an inclusive,…read morewelcoming culture and instills those core values in her students. Kat pours her heart into her teams, and the loyalty of her dance family is a testament to that. She makes sure that her students are cared for not just in dance, but mentally and emotionally as well. I'm lucky to have experienced her teams as both a lead and a follow. She is very supportive of women assuming the traditionally male role of leading, and she has done the same herself. Studio can be hard to find but there's a stairwell down on the side of the building that leads to a basement hallway.

I have been a part of the Ferocity dance community for over two years and I only wish that I found…read moreout about this studio and Kat Arias sooner. Kat mixes humor with care and attention to detail not only to improve how I dance but more importantly to alter the perspective of how I view myself as a dancer. This beautiful never-ending dance journey has been enhanced furthermore with the community of dancers Kat has built for over a decade. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn to dance to inquire and give it a shot. The feeling of positivity and confidence last way past just the class itself!

Michael was so much fun to work with! A few months before our wedding, my husband and I came to…read moreMichael with four left feet between us, and Michael not only helped us craft a personal and unique first dance, but also helped us feel completely comfortable while doing so. We just had a blast every single lesson. He gave us options for steps and helped us build a dance we were comfortable with, was interesting, and totally customized to our song. He helped us get so comfortable with the steps and, as we got better, gave us tips to improve even more and flourishes to make the dance a bit more engaging for the audience. Having been a part of many weddings, he's full of helpful tips in general for the wedding, like how to walk on and off after the dance, where my husband should go when we transition to father/daughter dance, and to remember to smile especially during the finale. It definitely shows that he has worked with a lot of couples with their wedding dances, but also has officiated weddings himself, so he has so much helpful knowledge! We had so much fun with Michael and wholeheartedly recommend!

My husband and I recently took 5 lessons with Michael to create a first dance routine for our…read morewedding. Neither of us have any experience with dancing and were basically planning to do the middle school sway before my husband surprised me with these lessons. Michael was fantastic! He was friendly and easy to schedule with and was always there when we arrived. He was very encouraging - helping us to learn dance moves in small segments so we weren't overwhelmed. He would even record us on our phone so we could practice at home. Very reasonable prices as well. Highly recommend!

My fiancée and I had a wonderful time at Chevy Chase Ballroom. Ciro is an amazing instructor with…read moretons of patience, and he made our weekly lessons something we looked forward to. We feel confident going into our first dance for our wedding and have loved this part of our wedding planning. Thank you, Ciro for making dance fun even for non dancers!!

Came here for SAOCO DC Cuban Salsa dance lesson. The space is gorgeous. Open space, great…read morehardwood dance floor, plenty of seats. Class was organized. I was aiming for the beginner class, although they assessed my level and suggested I was more at the intermediate level, so I went with that. Teachers were polite, welcoming and encouraging! They demonstrated the steps, we practiced, they made slight suggestions and answered questions to make sure we were grasping the material. What I really appreciated is that they did not over explain steps. We covered a lot of material in a class session and it was really straight forward. Then open rueda and social after the class. I am still somewhere between beginner and intermediate, so the open ruedas are still a bit overwhelming, but in time I will feel more comfortable! Highly recommend!

Best wedding investment!We were dreading our first dance, but Mateo at Arlington Ballroom…read morecompletely transformed our experience. Mateo is warm, patient, and his intuitive approach made us feel at ease. His guidance not only boosted our confidence on the dance floor but helped us stay confident, and connected throughout the day in front of the cameras (looking photographic too with all those practice dips & posture tips too!) When we struggled with certain steps in the routine, he listened and adapted, finding alternatives that suited us. Beyond preparing us for our first dance, Mateo gave us with tools to stay connected leading up to our wedding. His lessons turned stressful days into moments of joy. We left every session feeling ready to take on whatever came our way. And we know we will be using them for a lifetime. We couldn't have asked for a better instructor or investment in our wedding. And yes, the dance went beautifully. We looked amazing, but Mateo gave us so much more than a great show for our guests.

This could be the easiest 5-star review ever I've ever written. Wish I could give more stars!!…read more I started taking private lessons with Dmitri to supplement my weekly lessons with my long-term regular instructor. Although we try to hit all the smooth and rhythm dances focusing on bronze level, we often gravitate to rhythm and cha cha; it's my favorite. Although fox trot pointers helped especially when compared to other moves. Dmitri is a professional. He immediately can assess your weak points and strives to make you a better dancer all while making it a pleasant experience! The room is clean and well lit. There is a pole in the middle that is actually useful for demonstrations ("this pole is me, I am you"). I find myself adding more lessons as the competitions approach and now we are working on a showcase cha cha routine. It was impressive how fast he could think of steps to put together to the song I chose (Fireball by Pitbull). In terms of booking, we use text and he's responsive. Payment is easy through Venmo. We also video tape some choreography so that we can continue to build on it and I can refresh inbetween lessons. He also builds a community feeling with events like a Holiday Party which was super fun. A great value, a fun experience. I highly recommend! Oh and parking is free and easy!

Wow! The BEST dance workout ever! You will sweat, lose inches, learn from EXCELLENT dancers, and…read moreyou will feel accomplished after. I'm an experienced dance fitness instructor and taking this was harder bcus it's nonstop high intensity high interval dance start to finish with exercise movement incorporated just like I like it. If you're a dancer who wants fitness you'll love this bcus their techniques are on point and very stage performance level. I cannot rave about this enough I want to return! Go, enjoyyy!!!!!

I've been going to Kaza for a while and all I can say is this is an amazing workout! High energy,…read morefun, and gets those calories burned in the best way possible!

We have loved loved LOVED Tiny Dancers! They've had many options for in-studio or virtual classes…read morethis year and have followed COVID safe protocols to keep everyone well. The Tiny Dancers Team has been wonderful, professional, and accommodating - a true bright light in a hard year. It's a lovely and clean space and I can't say enough good things about Jenna, Donna, & Emilia. My daughter loves Tiny Dancers!

I can't adequately express what a gift Tiny Dancers has been for our family this summer. Our…read moredaughter - who is a love and so, so very shy - has really come out of her shell over the last few weeks of Tiny Dancers virtual ballet classes and camps. Having these classes and camps to look forward to has been a joy for her and for us, and the studio has added a lot of fun to an otherwise housebound summer. I should add that for us, the excitement that the Tiny Dancers instructors create is about so much more than dance (though we LOVE dance). My daughter will be taking kindergarten virtually this fall - a decision that tears us apart, but that is necessary for our family. Through Tiny Dancers, our daughter has become much more comfortable with online learning - and for us, that makes all the difference. Before we started our Tiny Dancers classes, we were apprehensive about "online kindergarten" - now we feel much more certain that no matter how it goes, she'll be much more comfortable with the format than she would have been otherwise.