Spin City is a dance school specialising in Latin style dances like salsa, bachata, mambo, and…read morezouk. They also hold a weekly Zumba exercise class, which I'm amazed to have attended twice. I say 'amazed' because the first time I did the class, I swore I would never go back there nor do Zumba again. A friend had attended the class with me and we promised each other afterwards that we would never speak of nor tell anyone about the things we did in that class. Oh the shame. That's why I still can't believe I went back. It's pointless to get into the reasons why I decided to go a Spin City Zumba class again, but I did and this time, the things we did in that class were again unspeakable, but for opposite reasons. To reveal what happened in this class would be to reveal what happened in the first class and I can't break a promise, so I shall say no more about it, except to say that I've now learnt my lesson, and there'll be no more Zumba classes at Spin City for me. On a positive note, after the second Zumba class, a Latin dance group who had been rehearsing their new routine in the next studio, asked us to stick around and watch them perform as they wanted an audience. I stayed and they were really great. The teacher was really fantastic. My conclusion is that the actual dance classes here must be pretty good, of a high standard. As for the Zumba classes, well you know I can't talk about that.

This small dance school specialises in styles that don't require you to kick-ball-change or evoke…read morespirit in your fingers. What initially started out as a place to learn burlesque and pole dancing has now grown to include classes such as intermediate classical ballet, 80s-inspired dance exercise, cabaret, go-go, African-inspired 'booty' dance and stretch classes. Most classes are run as 8-week courses (prices vary but most are around the $170 mark) but you can also attend classes in burlesque and pole choreography as a casual. I've tried pole and burlesque here and they're both really fun classes led by teachers who are very experienced and seem to understand that people who come to their establishment do so not just to learn a skill, but also to have a few laughs. if you're shy, or you know your moves are too hot for most people to witness, you can book a private class, or you can get a group of friends together and book a 'party' class.

Do not send your children to this dance school if you appreciate the subtleties of children and…read moreeducation. For some reason it has a following but I think this is because there are limited options in the area. I sent my two year old here to the class with Sue, who's one of the owners, and it's clear she is tired and just going through the motions. She berates parents, and is really rigid in the way she deals with children. Avoid this place I think there are better options for you to spend your precious time with your little ones. Come to think of it, we sent our older child here and he cried and really didn't like the environment (he's sensitive) so he lasted one class.

A small, cosey studio offering classes at a slower pace. Great for beginners or those who enjoy a…read morephysically slower paced practice.

The school is run fairly professionally, however the suggestion it is friendly and informal is a…read morebit misleading. There is a heavy focus on endless repetition to get the performance at the end right, presumably to impress the paying parents, and the fun factor is iffy. Kids who are not taking it seriously enough are not welcome, even in the 3-5 age group. Not so awesome. This is the way ballet schools are often run, but the advertising for this one is different, and likely to attract parents who don't want that crap.

From the owner: At Awesome Dancer we aim to set ourselves apart from the others by moving with the times. Our aim…read morewas to create a dance school where everyone is encouraged to get up and have a go, it's not about being 'THE' best it's about being 'YOUR' best! Every class follows safe dance procedures including a warm up and technique at the same time offering exposure to the latest music and learning a number of popular dance styles. We believe great dancing comes from enjoyment that's why at Awesome Dancer we build self-esteem, friendships and encourage teamwork.