*Rediscovering Myself Through Dance: A Journey for New Moms*…read more As a child, I found joy in Bharatnatyam and Hindustani classical vocals, with performance feeling like second nature. But as a new mother, I realized how much I missed that creative outlet--something just for me. Stepping into Dance Identity in Sunnyvale reignited that passion. It's not just about learning new dance styles; it's about reconnecting with myself, embracing movement as an expression of joy, and finding a supportive community along the way. Some of my fellow dancers have become dear friends, making this journey even more rewarding. To all the new moms (and anyone else seeking to be part of a community while learning to dance) out there looking for an energizing escape, a space to move, express, and connect--come dance with us. You deserve this!

I am a regular at this studio for years now. I am not sure how I missed leaving a review for you…read moreYelpers! I can promise you there is something for everyone - from non dancers to professional dancers. I personally have grown so much here and I love all my instructors. They offer dance classes in many styles. I've tried a bunch of their classes like hip-hop, bolly-hop, Jazz, salsa and contemporary. Oh! they offer fitness classes as well, you won't regret it. Check out their Instagram for videos! :) @danceid, @difitwithshaira

For six years Luna Dance has been a community and home for me, my nine year old son and my six year…read moreold daughter. At pickup, my daughter is joking and laughing with friends not wanting to leave. Nadeen and all the teachers inspire and invigorate their students--highlighting the importance of confidence and believing in themselves--all the while motivating them to do their best and achieve excellence. The choreography and range of technique is amazing. More importantly, the social emotional learning is very special - especially in dance. The recitals are so so well put together, with professional sound, lighting, costume, and choreography, which is surreal considering that it organizes hundreds of kids into so many back-to-back ~3 minute dances. Luna also feels like a space for inclusion whether the kids are rapidly advancing in skills and there to be with friends and have fun. My daughter has done 4 recitals, and I've done 8 (in the adult hip hop class). We've loved every minute and can't recommend it enough!

My daughter has been going to luna dance for 2 years since 3 years old. Lina dance has been amazing…read morein teaching her not just dance moves but choreography, team work, friendship and performance. Each semester there is a beautiful recital with costumes and songs that are outstanding! It has given her so much confidence and she just loves the heart of the studio, the teachers are kind and patient! Love luna dance. O

Excellent dance classes for my advanced dancer daughter who has no time for comp teams at teen…read morestudios but lives to dance for fitness!

I've taken one ballet class from Kristine and hundreds of contemporary classes from Adrienne…read more This is the best place to take an adult contemporary class in the peninsula. Okay, as far as I know, it's the only place that offers adult contemporary. Luckily, it's a great class. Adrienne Foley is a beautiful, relevant, and attentive instructor. I am thrilled to have found her class at Zohar. Kristine Elliott's ballet class was challenging and fun. Unfortunately, I'm usually unavailable during her classes. After Adrienne's class on Mondays, a group of flamencos wait to start their class. It's so great to have a studio nearby with several options of dance styles. The studio is down the long drive off of Middlefield and left, once you get to the parking lot. Parking can get hairy at 6pm (parents picking up their kiddos), but if the large lot fills up, there's plenty of street parking.

We started at a small dance studio for 7 years then the pandemic hit. After that we found Dance…read moreAcademy USA. My daughter has been dancing for DAU for 5 years now. This studio has challenged her and she has grown so much to be a better dancer and person. I wish I had moved her to this studio sooner. The teachers and staff are all wonderful. If there is any concerns addressed they do their best to resolve it. When greeting on phone, I believe they should say their name first so It sounds more welcoming. And not so stiff sounding. Especially, since the person on the other end of phone probably doesn't know how sweet the office Staff are.

Words can't explain how much this studio means to me. I found it when my daughter decided she…read morewanted to compete. We did a trial class and never looked back. I have never more happy about a decision I've made. Not only has she drastically improved in just two years, getting a title, scholarships and awards to boot. But, more importantly we've found a new incredible family. These kids and parents all truly care about each other and it's so beautiful. No drama just unbelievable support and great vibes. The teachers are the most amazing humans who truly care about your kid and have a great balance of cheering them on and guiding them to their best potential. I adore every single one of them. They have given my daughter (and I) so much love and support that I'm forever grateful for. I also take their adult classes which has been the most amazing experience for me as well. Yes, it's great fitness and fun. But it has also honestly been such a light in my life on my darkest days and been so great for my mental health. You get the same incredible teachers and amazing supportive community. Who knew one trial class could change our lives so much for the better? Forever grateful for our new family!

About 8 months ago, I resumed ballroom dancing after a long hiatus and started taking group classes…read moreat Arete Dance Center. This place is great! Not only are the teachers very good, but they also create a very welcoming environment. Most of the group classes are small enough that students can get some individual attention. At the outset, I had no intention of taking private lessons, but one thing led to another and now I'm also taking a weekly private lesson.

I have tried the Thursday Beginner Ballet and Strength and Stretch classes here. Both are taught by…read moreMacKenzie and she is incredibly patient, kind, and sweet! I do think the Beginner Ballet sessions are on the short side (they are only 45 mins) and as a result are better suited for people looking to refine their technique than complete beginners who need to build foundations. Strength and Stretch is also probably best suited to experienced dancers, as the class has students doing crunches for consecutive minutes with no breaks and going into straddles, side splits, and advanced yoga poses with very little preparation and no modifications (this class is also only 45 mins, so warm up and cool down are quite brief). I would rate my experience as a novice to dance as 3 stars, but more experienced dancers may get more benefit from these particular classes, and it seems the ballroom classes are much more popular and well reviewed. This is a convenient location right off Foothill Expressway with ample parking in the back. There are classes in other dance styles (especially ballroom) almost every day of the week, so I may try those another time.

We've had an amazing experience with this dance school. My son started when he was just 3 years…read moreold, and now at 10, he still hasn't missed a single class--that says everything about how much he loves it here. The teachers and instructors are incredibly talented, patient, and truly care about each child's growth. They create a positive and encouraging environment where kids feel motivated and confident. Over the years, I've seen such wonderful progress in his skills, discipline, and passion for dance. We are so grateful to be part of this school and highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive and inspiring place for their children.

Fantasy Dance School is a women-run dance school in Mountain View that offers an abundance of…read moreclasses (see: https://www.fantasydance.us/dance ), including: ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, character, pointe, tap, and acro. The school also has programs for gymnastics, art, and karate. FDS is really well-run, striving for clear communication with families, and has a great community feeling to it. The teachers are very dedicated and help the dancers realize their full potential while still being a fun experience. My daughter has been attending FDS for several years now and it's the highlight of her week. She is in the Elite competition team at FDS that works hard, and has the dancers joining four competitions throughout the year and a convention event. I really recommend Fantasy Dance School as a place your child will not only grow their dance skills, but teamwork, patience, commitment, and independence.

A year into my dance journey, I can say with confidence that I have learned a ton and taking these…read moreclasses at Artista Dance has feed into my new passion for dance. The class cadence and schedule has since changed to once a week series at the new location of Artista Dance School in Santa Clara but you'll learn at an incredible rate just the same. Everything I've mentioned in my first review still holds true on Annaliza's encouraging teaching style, friendly challenges in learning movement, and interesting choreography combos. Highly recommend taking any of the classes at Artista. Annaliza is an amazing teacher and will help you to look beautiful and have fun on the dance floor every step on the way.

I took two of Annaliza's bachata classes with my partner and they were great! We learned different…read moresteps (basics, turns, dips) and how to combine them into a routine. She also helps with styling. She gives you lots of options for your routine and sees what you're good at in your couples' dance and gives you suggestions to play to your strengths. She gives good corrections and alternatives. She's always super positive and enthusiastic as well! It's exciting to find a bachata class since my partner is Dominican and I wanted to learn more so I can join him and his family when they dance! :) I think it's a good idea to get Latin dance heels but not necessary at all!

Delightful, joyful, and inclusive vibes radiate from Lisa, Mandy, and all class participants! I…read morehave so much fun dancing my heart out as I learn, surrounded by a friendly and welcoming dance community.

My review is for the hip hop classes I took from Mandy & Lisa in December of 2022. It feels almost…read morelike a lifetime ago, but I thought of them this morning on my walk and it's never too late to call out awesome people, is it!? First of all - it was nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find an adult hip hop class that's mildly convenient on the SF peninsula... so when it fit my schedule and I saw how welcoming they were, I jumped at the opportunity as soon as I could. It also made for a perfect off-season triathlete activity. Not only did the entire group make me feel comfortable as a newbie, Mandy & Lisa asked me quietly my reason for taking the class. At the time, I was comfortable to confide to them that I still had some unresolved trauma and since a lot of it is energetically stored in the hips, it felt like a good alternative medicine for me. They definitely seemed to understand this, especially as women. Plus, I absolutely LOVE hip hop and jazz and I was able to learn music theory and history, simply by attending this class, perfect for my inner learning geek. Since Jazz is the foundation of hip hop and it was Christmas time, we rehearsed a jazz number, where I felt so lost at first! To their immense credit, both Mandy & Lisa broke down the moves repeatedly, but not too much to distract/slow the more dedicated class goers. Just like any other sport or activity, to improve, they encourage you to practice at home, using their online tutorials, which was very helpful. My best advice to a fellow newbie, with no formal dance training, like me, is this: relax and don't worry if you think you look silly. You'll never improve if you focus on these things. Admittedly, that's much easier said, than done. By the end of my time taking classes here, I learned enough moves to improve at-home dance parties with my kid, relax my body and have fun. If you can swing it, Groovitude is definitely a positive step towards good general health, trauma healing, improving dance moves and good vibes. Imagine if dance were standard in the education system, as part of the core curriculum? Wow, the good it would do for children, being so healthy for the entire body, mind and spirit. Maybe include a homework activity some parents wouldn't mind helping their child with? Hmm, food for thought.