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    Ariel Dance Productions

    4.7 (141 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:15 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Stephen L.

    I've gone to Ariel Dance Productions for a number of months now, and I've performed at their Dancing in the Museum show in June of 2023. I've had an extremely positive experience with this studio, and I am grateful to be a part of its community for the following reasons: 1. This studio teaches a large variety of dance styles, from jazz, ballet, kpop, hip hop, lyrical, singing, etc.. I was looking to try out different styles of dance, so I was so happy to find this studio. I got the unlimited classes package as well, and I went to so, so many classes! It was great exposure. 2. Class sizes are small, so they become quite personalized for the students. Often, there are less than 10 people per class. So if you are looking for more attentive, direct teaching, you can get that attention just by going to the normal classes. 3. There is a strong sense of community at Ariel. Within weeks, I knew many other students, the staff, and of course, the teachers, all on a first name basis. I've been to larger dance studios, and it is very easy to get lost in the crowd and feel invisible (to go to classes for months, and not know anyone's names). At Ariel, this is not the case, because dancing at Ariel is more like joining a community than just going to classes. 4.This studio gives the same welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds: including ages (I've seen students from 8 years old to 80), genders (male, female, non-binary, etc.), skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), and intentions! What I mean is that whether you someone serious about becoming an expert dancer, or someone casually taking classes, or someone who's never taken a class before, this studio and its people will warmly welcome you. Quick story: I remember I tried an intermediate lyrical dance class here once (with french-sounding spinning/jumping dance moves with names I can't remember or pronounce), and I was clearly out of my element. I was immediately paired with a very strong dancer who worked at the studio (I think his name was Charles? or Charlie. He was very nice guy.), and he patiently walked me through the dance, even while the rest of the class continued. No one gets left behind in this studio! 5. The true highlight of this studio is the owner, Oanh. She is extremely humble, invested in this studio and its students, and passionate about sharing her love of dance to the community. In May, I hurt my foot and couldn't dance for over 2 weeks. Without a second thought, Oanh gave me another two weeks of tuition free. Also, I didn't come to Ariel for a little while, but when I came back, Oanh immediately recognized me! It made me feel good to be recognized in this community. 6. Oanh and this studio puts on large in-house shows (I performed in front of ~100 people once! Weeks after joining Ariel. It was an unforgettable experience.), and they also partner with events around the SF Bay Area for students to perform. The experience of performing at this studio's shows and in front of real audiences is unmatched! So at Ariel, you are free to just take classes, but you can also take it to the next level by committing to performing in their shows. 7. The studio space is well kept, clean, and high quality. Compared to other dance studios in the SF Bay Area, it is smaller, but the level of investment made in the facility is high. Particularly, the floors in both rooms (this studio has two rooms) are made specifically for reducing the impact on dancer's feet/knees, which are very expensive to install and maintain. Oanh makes these high quality, expensive investments into this studio so that her students will have the best possible experience with its classes. 8. Finally, this studio is what immediately comes to my mind when I imagine a charming small business in my neighborhood. The staff at Ariel Dance Productions throw all their heart and effort into their work here, and you see directly who your tuition is helping and where your money is being invested. This studio has been around for decades (my older sister actually performed here back in 2013? at the same show I did this year in June 2023), and they've become somewhat of a pillar in the local dance community. So even disregarding the fantastic experience you would get here, it feels good to support a small businesses in the area with passionate owners. Overall, I highly recommend attending this studio. Cheers! Stephen Law

    I found Ariel Studios exactly one year ago and I am so grateful I did. My goal was just to go back to dancing and get out of the house. But I found so much more - amazing dance and singing classes, many opportunities to perform, a warm and welcoming community, and also a great class for my toddler! For adults - I am taking Broadway Jazz and singing classes. But I also tried other classes such as Heels, Hip Hop, etc. All the teachers are great - they are fun, rigorous and push us to become the best dancer, while also being kind and supportive. For toddlers and kids - If you are looking for a class for your kid, Ariel is the best! We looked at other classes in the area and most teachers were so strict they took all the fun out of dance for the little ones. At Ariel, miss Journey manages to teach the fundamentals of dance while making kids play! My son loves it and is looking forward to it every week. I rarely add reviews online. But I did for Ariel because it's one of those rare gems in the Bay Area that everyone should know about - whatever your age, whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, Ariel has a class for you. Pictures - Me and my dancing/singing friends during shows / my little boy (with the blue tutu !) during the class

    What a great class (:

    I've wanted to overcome my fear of dancing in front of others and finally decided to sign up for Oanh's beg/int jazz class. I had heard great things about it and let me just say they were right!! What an amazing, high-energy, and welcoming class (: Usually I'd feel nervous to dance in front of others, but Oanh makes everything easy to understand and she's proactive about making sure newcomers can follow along. I honestly want to take more classes, schedule allowing. It's so empowering and I have a feeling it'll be addictive! I'd definitely recommend (:

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    Prativa B.

    I joined this studio almost a year ago and my experience has been very very satisfying. The owner of the studio, Oanh Tretter is a beautiful dancer herself and an amazing person. I have joined various other studios in the past but haven't sticked to them more than a month or two. Here, I started with femme hip hop with Saori but now I am trying out other classes too like K pop(Saori), adult heels(Kim), singing(Simon) etc. The culture is very motivating and inviting. Everybody is very professional but at the same time, there is a feeling of community. No matter what level of dancer you are, you are valued and given opportunities to not just learn but explore and perform various dance forms on various occasions. I am very grateful to Oanh because she has also given me a lot of opportunities to perform the Indian classical dance form even though it is not taught in Ariel. I get a very satisfying feeling as a dancer to be in an environment like this that allows me to challenge and discover myself. I have made some really good friends here as well. I highly recommend Ariel.

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    4.2(135 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    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!

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    4.8(25 reviews)
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    After reviewing a number of places offering dance lessons, we decided to go with Studio M for one…read morereason: Giovanni!! Before we booked, we had a free consultation with him and he made sure to ask all the right questions to get a good feel of what we wanted to do for our wedding dance: what kind of music we liked, what our experience is, what kind of dress I was wearing, etc. He even offered to remix some songs together if we didn't have a single song in mind. He wanted to make sure that we were comfortable with whatever dance happened. He's also Italian and we're having our wedding in Italy, so it felt like fate to meet him! We ended up booking 10 lessons with Giovanni. After we decided on a song, within the first lesson, we already had a good 30 seconds choreographed. He was patient with us both, as neither of us had dance experience, and he really listened to us on what we were comfortable doing. He also shortened our song choice so that our first dance was within a reasonable timeframe. Within 4 lessons, our entire dance was choreographed! We spent the rest of the lessons perfecting, tweaking, and refining every possible moment! It really put us at ease for when we finally hit the dance floor. Another really awesome thing about Giovanni is that since he does a lot of weddings, he is always thinking about a number of things to make sure that the dance is beautiful, but also that the photos captured are perfect! He took a lot of videos for us so we can watch and practice at home. He also made sure to tell us when we'd have good "photo moments" where we should perfect our poses for the quick moment our photographer will have to snap a pic. And he even recommended sending a video to our photographer with recommendations on photo moments, so the photographer can get familiar with the dance ahead of time. In general, Giovanni is so kind, patient, and incredibly fun to be around and we cannot recommend him enough as a wedding dance instructor!!

    Giovanni was our first dance instructor for our wedding, and we could not have asked for anyone…read morebetter! From the very first lesson, he made us feel comfortable, confident, and most importantly, he made it fun. His upbeat energy, patience, and expert instruction turned what could have been a stressful part of wedding prep into one of our favorite memories leading up to the big day. Giovanni was so easy to communicate and schedule with, and his enthusiasm (and charming Italian accent!) always had us smiling. We took five lessons at Studio M, which is a beautiful space with easy parking, and every session felt like a mix of progress and pure joy. We truly could not have had a better instructor. Giovanni made our experience so memorable and meaningful, and we'll cherish these moments forever. We are endlessly grateful for him and highly recommend him to anyone looking to make their first dance and the process leading up to it something special.

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    Dance Boulevard

    4.3(94 reviews)
    2.2 miCambrian Park

    This is a review for Christopher, our dance instructor…read more We were about a month out of our wedding and decided to go for the We saw that they had a 5 session package online for $399 if you purchase it there ($440 normally). We did our lessons over 3 weeks. Christopher took the time to get to know us. We really enjoyed how he incorporated real life lessons and philosophy into his teaching. I have 0 dance experience and he made it easy for someone like me to pick up. In those 5 lessons, I was able to learn the basics of dance as well as choreography for our first dance. Throughout the entire process, he was really patient and encouraging. It was clear that he was happy and excited to see the progress made over the 3 weeks. The place itself always seems packed. They have group dance classes as well as private instructors. Definitely seems like the place to be to learn how to dance!

    Came for a Salsa dance class night with a couple of girlfriends on a Saturday night. There was…read moreample parking, and it was easy to find a spot to park. We came early so that we could attend the class first, which was a bit hard to follow along. I wouldn't call myself naturally coordinated, and the instructor moved faster than some of us could catch up. Class was followed by social dancing. Everyone was very friendly and kind, and plenty of wonderful leads were very gracious with dancing with me. Would come here for more dancing if I lived close by.

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    4.8(56 reviews)
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    *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

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