My daughter danced at Agape for over 3 years and it was a wonderful experience for her. Melanie is…read morean incredibly dedicated teacher with the technical know-how to really take her dancers' skills to the next level. Her classical ballet training is top notch. The studio environment is warm, compassionate, and caring, and my daughter made a lot of friends along the way. The winter Nutcracker performances (we did 3 seasons of them) were a wonderful bonding experience for the dancers. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough.

My children (6 & 3 yrs. old) have been with Agape in Aptos for almost a year. We love it!!!…read moreI tried two other studios prior to this and they were unorganized, unfriendly and didn't have the appropriate individuals to interact with children. Once we came to Agape I knew I would have to look NO further. Such a relief! My girls take the petite ballet class with Meredith and she is an absolute gem! We adore her! She's always wearing a smile and is a natural with all of the children. The studio in Aptos is small but nicely laid out with a classy feel. Their prices are reasonable and anytime I have a question, they are quick to provide answers. I hope Agape will be in Aptos for many years to come because they are of great value to the community.

The best dance studio in the county! My daughter has been dancing there for the past 9 years and it…read moreis her JOY in her life! They accept everyone here. It feels like a family here! They honor the seniors who graduate every year with a luncheon and speeches about who these dancers turn out to be. Please come be apart of this special place and the family.

Elaine's dance studio provides a very warm, friendly, yet a professional place to bring your…read morechild/teen of any age! I danced with EDS from ages 7-15 1/2yrs. this was where I learned discipline, rhythm, creativeness and of course enjoyed many fun forms of dance! Elaine teaches a variety or dance classes: jazz, tap, ballet, acrobats and hip hop! She has a wonderful staff and a large/sound proof studio in a very convenient location! We love Elaine and will always remember her positive impact on our childhood! You will never forget some of those dance moves either! ;)

My daughter (9 years old) just completed 2 different summer dance camps here. The camps were each a…read moreweek, with different themes. My daughter had a lot of fun at the camps offered. She also learned a lot of wonderful, diverse dance moves. The instructors (probably late teens/college students) and are very sweet and outgoing. The camp offered healthy snacks and crafts related to the theme/or era of the dance. My daughter now wants to take regular classes here, so we'll be signing up. We live in the mountains, so it's a bit of a drive, but it's worth it.

Our two daughters just took several dance classes at this small-but-bustling studio and were so…read morehappy there. The teachers are nurturing and supportive and the whole environment is really fun. This studio has been around forever....long enough to be considered a Santa Cruz County institution. They moved about a year ago from their longtime location on 41st Avenue and now are in (IMO) a MUCH easier and better location on Bay Ave across the street from Nob Hill. (They are in the same center with Dairy Queen.) My girls are preschool and elementary age but if you look at their website you'll see that this studio offers many classes for all ages including adults. We live out of town (were in town for summer classes) otherwise I would definitely take yoga and bellydance at Dancenter. I believe this studio offers the widest variety of bellydance classes in a single location in the county. I also really appreciate that the studio does a lot of community-involved work such as supporting National Dance Week, performing at local events like the Art & Wine Festival, and classes for kids & adults with special needs. Prices are comparable to other area studios.

Great classes for my son. He does the hip-hop dance. Teachers are sweet and great at what they do…read more My son loves coming here and I definitely appreciate the non-competitive environment.

My favorite dance studio in Santa Cruz County!read more

I was so, so happy we took lessons with Whitney before our wedding. She was an amazing instructor,…read moreand so fun to work with. I was definitely anxious going into it (dancing is not my strong-suit). But Whitney provided a very safe, friendly environment for me and my now wife. I'm extremely grateful for the experience, and Whitney made our first dance anxiety-free!

Jeremy Pilling is a dance instructor extraordinaire & owner of the Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz…read more He expertly breaks down each dance sequence demonstrating both leader & followers dance steps. Most recently I enrolled in his Thursday night beginning cha-cha & bachata classes. Jeremy makes it fun & not at all intimidating!!!

I started taking classes here about two months ago and am now completely hooked. I've never done…read moreanything like this before, so when I showed up for my first class I was pretty intimidated. Jeanette, the owner, is wonderful and made me feel comfortable and welcome. I started by taking her Aerial Fitness Bootcamp class which definitely kicked my butt. From there I moved on to the Aerial Dance all levels class on Saturdays and the Aerial Conditioning w/ Emily on Thursday mornings. Both are awesome. I get a great workout while also attempting amazing feats with my body. Two months in, I have a pretty solid foundation of basic skills and am fairly amazed at the progress that I've made. Whether I want to continue recreationally or to be able to perform someday I know anything is possible with the resources available here. I would recommend this place to anyone, beginner all the way to expert. The space is great, the teachers are friendly, encouraging, very knowledgeable and inspiring, and working in the air is absolutely one of the best ways to get a fabulous workout while also learning incomparable jaw-droppingly cool skills.

Super cool space with a lot of great options of aerials to learn. I've never met a more passionate…read moreteacher as I have in Jeanette. She loves what she does, it shows and she makes it fun. Every time I come here I am amazed by the wide range of people I see here. All ages & all body types with varying levels of experience. There is no reason to feel awkward or out of place and I love that. This is a place I tell my friends about. I look forward to swinging by every time I'm in town.

Been here many times to watch theatrical persons very very willing to entertain their audience…read more Little theater is more fun and a lot more interesting than the large stage productions of SF, LA, Chicago and NY. Hands down, I enjoy the smaller venues and really appreciate the actors and actresses. I love the stage sets of All About Theatre. Very well done.

I'm a student in AAT and I cant believe how awesome this is. aside from the occasional stress with…read moretech week or opening night, every experience I have ever had here has been wonderful. and instead of some lame, disgruntled parent, I actually know first hand how we are treated. the staff is wonderful, my castmates are great, and over all I've had the best experiences ever here. sign up now. NOW. Orion N. age 12

We just started learning to dance and have been so lucky to have Jasmine as our instructor. She has…read morebeen so supportive and such a good instructor. We are excited to jump in some more classes and events. If you are looking to try something fun and new with your partner I strongly suggest taking some dance classes at Arthur Murray in Scotts Valley.

I've been taking lessons for about 10 months now and not only have I learned a lot of ballroom…read moredancing , it has been a hoot! The instructors are so talented and are great at making you feel comfortable learning. It's also been so much fun attending the free group classes, which are included in the price of individual instruction. Definitely recommended!