I am trying to do new things. I am a traditionally horrible dancer, so I did some looking around…read moreand found the Boulder Swing Dance web site. Classes are cheap ($10 for a drop in class or $35 for a 4-part series) and they start frequently (a new session every month) so I took my chance and jumped in on the next beginner-level class that came up. This was Lindy Hop 1, which meets on Monday nights. Tonight was my first lesson, and I cannot wait to go back next week. I have never danced a real dance before in my life, but John and Shana did a great job explaining everything clearly enough that it always felt natural to move on to the next step. The atmosphere was really relaxed and everyone seemed to have a genuinely good time. It is certainly okay to attend these classes on your own. My friend and I went without partners and a couple of guys stuck around from an earlier class to even things out. Not a big deal at all. I was concerned about not having the comfort of a familiar partner, but that soon was relieved as the class is structured so that every follow dances with every lead at least once. And since it's a "rotate clockwise" arrangement, there's no need to worry that nobody will choose you to dance. You just get the next person in the circle, and then the next. This setup not only eases the awkwardness of choosing a partner, it gives you the opportunity to dance with several people, and all of them will have a slightly different style. You don't learn to dance with your date, you learn to dance with anybody. The studio was a bit hot and everyone got really sweaty but, since everybody was sweaty, it was okay. I highly recommend wearing something comfortable that will allow you to breathe. After just the first session in this series, I feel like I progressed from hopeless to kind of okay at this particular dance, which is way more than I had anticipated. Trying new things is awesome!

I agree with another reviewer. Super rude staff at the front. Classes move ridiculously slow…read more Instructors are decent but we need more options in Boulder for Lindy Hop.

I wish I lived closer to Vertical Fusion so I could go more regularly. Any of their locations,…read morereally. The owner Mel is such a wonderful instructor and human being. I love taking her intermediate pole classes at the Boulder studio. There's such a friendly community here, with high studio ceilings, long class times, and solid variety on the schedule. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, so get there early. If you're in or around the Boulder area, definitely check out Vertical Fusion!

This is an amazing studio. I typically go to the Longmont location as it's closer to my home, but…read morethe Boulder location is amazing. The ceilings are quite high so there is a lot of room to climb, and the studio itself is pretty big so there are lots of poles and floor space available, depending on what class you're taking. The instructors are supportive, kind, and very knowledgeable in what they do. I have always felt welcomed and included in every class, even if I don't know a single person there. If you've ever been curious about this incredible are form, this is a wonderful place to experience it.

We recently joined En Face and have been so incredibly impressed! Switching dance studios can be…read morevery intimidating, but Joanne and Camille took the time to talk to us and answer all our questions before we made the big decision to switch. We were looking for a studio that had a very strong ballet program as well as one that focused on technique in all disciplines of dance. En Face does just that! Our son joined their company as well, and he is to the moon with excitement with the level of dance he is doing! Everyone has been so incredibly welcoming, and our family has quickly become a part of the En Face dance family.

We have had an amazing experience at Flatirons! The environment is welcoming and supportive from…read morethe moment you walk through the doors. The instructors truly care about each dancer's growth, both as performers and individuals. We couldn't be happier to part of this studio and highly recommend it to any family looking for a place where dancers thrive.

If you are looking for top-tier dance training, look no further than Gayton Dance Studio. The…read moreinstructors are industry experts who provide detailed feedback, ensuring proper technique while pushing you to attain new levels of skill. I've seen massive improvements in all of my different classes with my technique in just a few months. The environment is challenging yet incredibly supportive. They focus on artistic growth, and the opportunities to perform are phenomenal. Truly a top-notch studio!

Gayton is a Great studio with fantastic instructors. Santana and Jody run a great business that's…read morefocused on pushing dancers to their full potential, and encouraging and supporting their growth in all areas. Highly recommend.

Lisa Zucker is a great teacher. Her classes are challenging enough to be fun, but the choreography…read moreisn't so difficult that you can't do it. Aerobically it's a good workout but not so intense that I was ever sore the next day. Usually some new choreography and music.

I am a Zumba fanatic and Mary Kay's classes are what keep me in my favorite pants! Not only is the…read moreinstructor amazing, but the classes are filled with amazing participants as well. The classes include an eclectic mix of music to please individuals of all ages while getting your body moving. The instructors' mix of easy to follow steps, create fat melting routines. As an added bonus, there is a 90min Saturday class for the same price as the weekly hour classes that includes Zumba toning AND cardio. Are you ready to burn away an easy over 900kcal per class without even realizing it?! If so, this is the class for you.

I worked with Timmy Merz (the owner of Booth Dancesport) intensively for eight months. He is a…read morelovely dancer, and a handsome and sometimes charming person. However, he has been highly unprofessional with me. He frequently does not do what he says he will do - especially if I asked him to do it. He doesn't communicate well. His responsiveness is unreliable. He sometimes dropped out of contact for days - when we were up against deadlines. He is unorganized in scheduling lessons, many times I didn't know my lesson time until the day of, making it impossible to schedule the rest of my day. And now ultimately, he has ghosted me over a disagreement about an advanced lift he wanted to get me into. I didn't feel safe. I told him so. I requested we work it in a supported environment. He agreed, but never followed through. This lead to an argument, after which he has refused to communicate. I paid for 16 lessons for the month of August, and only got six lessons before the disagreement. He still owes me for 10 lessons, and has, as of today (almost a month and a half later), refused to acknowledge any of my communications, or my requests for a refund.

I love learning and dancing with this studio! I had taken off dance for 10 years while I was moving…read morefrom city to city and trying to find a solid place to call my home. When I finally got my feet on the ground, I tried looking around for different studios to try out. I wanted a place that offered a lot of options and where I could ultimately train to compete again. This studio didn't disappoint. I started with their group classes first, then stuck around because the floor was a nice size for practicing. Then I tried a couple private lessons and I was hooked. This studio offers a lot of options from several professional teachers who teach a variety of ballroom dance styles, group classes for beginners and for those who are interested in competing, as well as a group cardio class with dance steps incorporated. I've seen people come in who are interested in learning more social dance skills, those who want to create that special dance during their wedding, those who want to perform as a solo act, and those who want to compete all over the nation. Everyone here is super friendly and social (even to the awkward introverts like me). It's definitely a welcoming environment and I'm so happy I found them.

This dance school is adorable and one of the only schools in Boulder dedicated to teaching only…read morechildren. They have everything from hip-hop and ballet, to movement classes like Nia and Pilates. This is a good thing because movement classes can help a growing dancer by keeping them strong and limber without overtaxing dancing muscles and tendons. Their pricing structure makes a lot of sense, pay for a semester that would follow the local schools schedule. You can also pay monthly and annually, but they don't follow the class schedule. I thought the expression classes would be something great for any child, dressing up as characters and trying to express them through movement. What fun.