I love dancing!! This place is awesome!! I used to do…read moreZumba because it made you feel so alive!! I don't want a box gym feel just for Zumba!! I checked this place out for the Reggeton class!! It was so freaking awesome!! Irene is the best instructor!!! You'll have a good workout good fun!!!

Amazing atmosphere! Friendly staff!!…read more Attended Rob Rich's 2-day masterclass and will definitely be back here again

This is my daughter's second season at West Coast. We are so incredibly glad we made the switch…read more The environment is so welcoming. Which is difficult to find in competitive dance. The families welcomed us in with open arms, the dancers support each other and the teachers support each other. I believe this starts from the top down with the ownership and management. Paula is extremely hands on with the teachers, students and families. And it shows. She doesn't care just about their dancing but cares about their character as an individual. The quality of the teaching staff is exceptional; with the primary focus on technique. But they continue to grow and expand their teaching and choreography styles.They treat the kids as the individuals they are and unify them as a team as well. In the current COVID-19 environment everything has been moved online. The entire staff has been energetic and motivating. They have provided a sense of stability in an unstable environment for our kids. Every week the teachers take time with each kid just to check in and see how they are doing. If you want a positive, creative and safe environment for your child to experience dance than I would recommend West Coast.

Our daughter has been a part of the West Coast family for the past 7 years and it has meant so much…read moremore than dance to our family! The culture at WC is amazing. The dancers support and encourage each other and the parents are kind and helpful. These are competitive dancers who strive for excellence but never at the cost of character or class. The tone is set from the leadership of Miss Paula who runs the studio like a in impressive CEO that can also wear the hat of mentor, artist, and friend. I am constantly blown away by the talent and reach of the staff who is well rounded on style, technique, and has a proven track record of developing dancers to the highest levels. They take an interest in the dancers personally and have created a community our whole family enjoys being a part of. They way that the business pivoted during the Covid-19 shutdown is remarkable! They quickly acclimated to virtual while keeping the positive attitude and commitment to excellence we've come to expect from them. When we first started at WC I would not have imagined that dance would become such a high value for us, but because of our West Coast experience it is something we eagerly remain connected to and proud to be a part of! I could go on and on about the costumes, the wins, the opportunities, the conditioning that keeps the dancers safe, the communication, etc...Even my sons have taken classes and loved it! I would give them 100 stars if I could!

I love this studio and the classes! I've been going here for years and it is such a great way to…read moregrow my skills with kind and supportive teachers. I especially enjoy Arianna's classes for improving in ballet and music theatre dance. I also enjoyed Shawn's dance conditioning class.

AfterHours is an uplifting community environment for adult dancers. With a range of levels from…read moreintroductory basics to advanced, and many styles and instructors to choose from, you will find a teacher for you. As with any group class, give yourself some space to try a few different teachers until you find the one(s) you enjoy the most! The owner, Shawn, and desk staff are friendly and helpful; always happy to answer questions about levels, styles, and instructors. My go to is Arianna Hyatt. She teaches well rounded true to level classes (read the class description and know thyself). She motivates and encourages dancers to meet their goals, whether that is fun, fitness, training for an audition, getting back to dance after a hiatus, or perhaps all of the above. She provides a supportive environment while offering technique, structure, and a little challenge - if that is what you're after. The community she's cultivated within every class is palpable. If you're a beginning/intermediate or advanced level dancer, looking for ballet, broadway, or tap, definitely check the schedule for her. (Double check the level as she teaches a variety.) If you're on the fence, I'd say find any class that interests you at the studio and give it a try!

We've been attending the Parent & Me dance classes with my (very) young daughter for the past two…read moremonths and I feel like I can finally share! My daughter literally runs into the classroom as soon as we enter the studio and squeals with excitement throughout the class. She doesn't always follow instructions, but the teacher and her assistant are always so sweet and gentle with her. Each class is planned with fun, unique activities but carefully designed with skill building in mind. I am so grateful to have found this place! We've explored many free trial classes at gymnastics centers and other dance classes all over Orange County and really nothing has compared to this class and the patience and kindness of the teachers here. I can't wait for my daughter to continue her dance career :)

I have long dreamt of the days I would have a daughter and be able to introduce her into the world…read moreof dance. If you share this passion and longing, Avanti is the place for you. Avanti has space for anyone. Embodying inclusivity, creativity, education, and plenty of fun, this dance studio feels like a place my daughter will grow to call a second home. She has so much love for her teachers Taryn and Shanny, and she absolutely feels the love back. Not only are they so positively supportive, but warm, inspiring, and passionate... and it shows. We love Avanti!

I love the service and the environment here really makes you feel welcome and comfortableread more

I've been looking for a new place for my daughter since Covid and we decided to try out this spot…read more The dance teacher was so sweet with the girls, patient and even with a mask you could tell how happy she is with the girls. She was teaching technique along with some fun dance parties for the girls (age 6). Just know that currently only one parent per class is allowed in and the girls need to wear masks but thankful they are open! Such a sweet little dance studio.

We went to the Atomic ballroom as a triple date, and took one of their beginner ballroom dance…read moreclasses. We were welcomed by one of the long term instructors as we waited who was very friendly. During the class, our teacher was kind and walked us through the steps with ease. They had social dancing after the class and while the rest of our group left, my husband was willing to stay and try it out. Their ballroom social dances call out the appropriate style for each song, but we really only knew one or two. Our instructor was so kind to come over to us multiple times to give us some help learning the basic step for an additional 2-3 styles so we could get out on the dance floor more times! We don't live super close but I'm looking forward to returning when we get a chance.

I can't say enough about how pleased my fiancé and I were with our experience at Atomic Ballroom…read morewith Brian! In 45 minutes, we walked away with basic skills that made all the difference and we now have a solid plan for our first dance at our wedding. It is time and money well spent for anyone who wants to feel confident on the dance floor. Thank you, Brian!

We love ODA! My daughter has been dancing here for a few years now and it is always her favorite…read morepart of her week. There is a lot of dance classes to choose from and the teachers and staff are so kind and easy going. They are wonderful teachers and it's been amazing to watch my daughter's dance skills grow each year. ODA puts on 2 beautiful, high quality, recitals a year and they offer week long themed summer camps. We feel lucky to be a part of the ODA family and look forward to many more years of dancing with them.

Odyssey Dance Academy has been a wonderful experience for our daughter and as a parent. The class…read moresizes are small, the teachers get to know each student individually, they are building confidence, having fun and becoming great dancers! I recommend this studio at any age!

We needed a dance for our wedding and Nick saved the day for us! He taught us the basics so we…read moredon't look ridiculous on the actual day. He choreographed our dance so well and when I said I wanted some spice, he definitely added the spice to our dance. Definitely recommend Nick as our instructor to anyone!

We had such a great experience working with Mallory for our first dance! She was so personable and…read moremade us feel comfortable right away. Our lessons felt like a fun date night! We're so glad we decided to do this and would absolutely recommend Mallory to any couple getting ready for their wedding!

Dance arts of OC is a great studio for adult ballet. First off, it's a great value class with…read moreclasses spanning 1.5 hours. The 9am (schedule may change) beginning ballet is best for those with prior ballet experience with adults of all ages and skill levels. For those with little to no experience, the Intro to ballet class is ideal. I have taken the classes of many teachers here and they are all fantastic. Joan especially is passionate and helps guide technique and has great attention to detail. I'm also grateful for Sara and Janessa. Hair and clothing is quite flexible. I choose to wear workout leggings and a form fitting top, and ballet class shoes (canvas or leather). Many wear classic tights and leotard, so it is a great place if you want to lean in to ballet wear (though not necessary). If you want a great ballet style bar workout class, called Ballet Barre Conditioning, Joan teaches a great one, ballet experience not needed, though some dancers take this class for strength. I believe socks are worn in this class. If you are visiting for the first time, arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out the introduction form/waiver, pay, and to potentially speak to a teacher to ask questions or introduce yourself. It is quite easy to drop in and sign yourself in by the studio door.

This studio and its owner and teachers deliver on exactly what they offer. My daughter drops in…read morefor extra classes during the daytime to work on her technique in ballet and pointe, and she says she gets a great, hard class with good corrections every time. She takes the intermediate/advanced ballet, pointe and pilates classes whenever she can, and the training is great. The facility is clean, comfortable and provides everything needed for a great class. Even though she doesn't love zoom classes, my daughter has taken them from Gina to help keep her "on her toes" during the pandemic, and even on zoom, the classes are challenging. She seems to cater to serious dance students, retired and current professional dancers, and anyone looking for a great class. Overall, very positive experiences for us with this studio.

This is not your average pole studio. They teach a particular style of movement which allows…read moreemotion to move through the body, and it's very cathartic. I've been doing this style of pole dance movement now for 18 years, and have been with Haus ever since they opened several years ago. Many of my favorite teachers have returned, and I couldn't be happier. I've been to other studios, but this is my favorite. It's truly my home away from home, and the community is just lovely... full of very friendly, sweet women, and none of the cattiness you often find at regular pole studios. The supportive nature of the teachers and other students is so important to me because this is a very vulnerable place, and I feel safe here.

i would give 0 if i could. i booked a class off of class pass and was 3 minutes and they locked me…read moreout of the studio and refused to answer any call, text, email, or door banging/doorbell ringing. i was there for 20 minutes. go to smoke and mirrors or literally anywhere else this place is insanely unprofessional. i have been to 3 different pole dancing studios and danced my entire life and have never in my life seen this.