I don't normally leave reviews, but I feel a responsibility to speak up for other parents who might…read morebe considering this cheer gym. Enrolling my daughter here was one of the biggest regrets I've had as a parent. What was supposed to be a fun, confidence-building experience quickly turned into something that hurt her deeply. From day one, it was obvious that the owner cared more about money than the kids. Everything had a price tag!! The owner had her 'favorited' and if you weren't one of her 'chosen' ones, the negative and hurtful comments were so destructive!! My daughter, who once loved cheer and had such a bright, enthusiastic spirit, started coming home in tears. She felt like she was never good enough, constantly compared to others, ignored in favor of "favorites," and made to feel like she didn't belong. The coaches did the best they could but their hands were tied by an owner who micromanaged and had such a negative and destructive effect on everyone. No child should have to question their worth over a sport that's supposed to lift them up. This place didn't just fail to build confidence -- it chipped away at it, day by day. I pulled her out, and it's taken months to rebuild her self-esteem. Please think twice before putting your child through this. They deserve better.

Coming from a dance background myself, I appreciate the way that Dominic knows how to zero in on…read morethe exact spots where you need improvement, and quickly boost you up to your A-game. He doesn't just tell you what to do - he shows you or induces you to improve, through simple exercises. I came to Dominic with a blues/fusion dance partner of mine, seeking advice to improve our technical skills in dance, and incorporate some moves from ballroom styles such as tango.

Being someone who's never done ballroom dancing, I was pretty anxious about doing the first dance…read morefor my wedding. I wanted something special so that me and my wife could remember so I started looking for a dance instructor. I found Dominic through Yelp and I am so glad that we took the chance to receive lessons from him. Dominic is very funny, charismatic and most importantly, as an instructor, is very patient. At the time I lived in Seattle and my then fiance lived in Vancouver but it was very easy to book with Dominic. We had about 10 lessons spread over 3-4 months and he helped us choreograph a dance routine that could be easily taught to two complete novices but that appeared quite complexed. When we viewed the video of us dancing our first song, I could barely believe how smooth we looked while dancing. I highly recommend Dominic. If you've never danced before, do not fear, he is the perfect instructor. There were times that he gave us glimpses of what he could really do and his long career of teaching and competing are sure to be able to assist dancers of any level reach a higher standard.

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

Lizy is simply the best and most fun instructor I have ever been to…read more she is welcoming, and excellent teacher with very clear instruction and her cueing is very easy to follow. Her music is really great too!~ and the people that attend her class are so nice too. Ive made lots of new friends here. And the best part, I have lost 25 lbs doing zumba in her class!! and it was fun! lots of great classes to choose from too :)

From the owner: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba® program is all about…read more It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin and International rhythm, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. This is an excellent way to get moving! My class is a mix of latin, bollywood, flamenco and other rhythms that are fun to learn and easy to follow, you will sweat away the pounds with a smile on your face! You'll be having so much fun, you won't realize that it is exercise in disguise! My class is beginner friendly and a small class format so you have the opportunity for more interaction if you are looking for that! So stop making excuses about why you can't get some exercise into your daily life. Ditch the workout, join the party. Come Zumba With Me!

Caulfield School of Dance is a wonderful school filled with passionate, professional and qualified…read moreteachers. I would highly recommend anyone looking for an established studio that provides high-quality dance education to join. I became a student at CSD when I was a teenager and the previous studio I danced at closed down. Cori and her teachers were phenomenal at integrating my sister and I into the school (to the point where CSD became our second home). I improved as a dancer because of CSD's intelligent programming and caring faculty. The opportunities I had at CSD created beautiful memories for my family and I to look back on, I also made life-long friendships with my dance peers who I share many of those memories with.

The main issue with Caulfield School of Dance is the fact that the Director and her staff are not…read moreconcerned about the improvement of the dancers. This is the paramount issue as their "Professional Training Division" is nothing similar to other youth companies in the tri-cities, as everyone makes it in to the PTD if their parents go in and threaten to leave. If you're looking for reliable training from qualified teachers, and choreography to push your child, I would not recommend investing in Caulfield's hefty prices. Now, on a more positive note, if you're looking for a studio to send your child once a week, with little commitment...Caulfield is an okay place. However, the recreational teachers are not very committed to teaching dance; most have recently graduated and deal with the recreational kids as a 'first time' learning experience. I'm not exactly sure of the dollar figure that Caulfield charges as it has been some time since I have been affiliated with their fees but I believe it is somewhere in the range of $1000-$2000 a year for a recreational dancer. With the half baked instruction from lacklustre teachers, the money simply isn't worth it. I really do try to find some positive because reading yelp reviews can be very dark sometimes. Caulfield is a great place to learn to perform, as they offer many performance opportunities with their 5 year end shows. A weekend of fun for the most part. However, in preparation for the year-end shows, there is numerous extra-rehearsals, the ludicrous "Photo-Day" and numerous extra expenses that come at you from no where, with little to no explanation as to why you must pay these expenses. Again, a common theme of hefty prices with little to no substance prevails. I would also like to say "Sommer T" who gave Caulfield School of Dance a 5 star rating on this exact site is an ex-teacher at Caulfield who to my understanding has maintained a very good relationship with the owner Cori. I have trouble removing bias from that whole review as it is written by a friend of Cori's. I don't mean to be cruel, but in conclusion I would never recommend sending a child to this dance school. It's beyond disorganized, very expensive, and overall the teaching is just 'meh.' There are many other studios in the tri-city area that will provide your child with both a better administration, and a better faculty. **For reference, other tri-city dance schools are Pulse Dance Centre, Tri-City Dance Centre, Simply Ballet, Port Moody School of Dance, Vela Academy of Movement, Dance Force, Coastal Edge Dance Center, Encore Dance Poco, K & S Dance