We had a great experience at VDP. They take it seriously but have a blast doing it. I look forward…read moreto every week.

We cannot say enough good things about Victoria Dance Productions. Our daughter has been dancing…read morefor 10+ years at VDP and she still loves it today as much as she did on her first day. The teachers are extremely talented, nurturing and yet tough. She has learned so many life skills thanks to VDP - discipline, confidence and how to support one another. It's truly life changing, and I would encourage all parents to seriously consider setting their children up for a life of success thanks to Victoria Dance Productions.

Authentic! HOD offers Hip Hop, Breaking, and Locking. Many studios in MN that offer Hip Hop are…read moreeither taught by their jazz/contemporary teachers or they're fitness-based. All of their teachers continually seek out growth by being involved with the actual dance community and industry so they give the best to their students. They not only teach counts, but give tools for dancers to freestyle/improv while bonding with their classmates, using their critical thinking and problem solving skills, and improving their overall confidence. Their students range from age 3-76! It's never too late. Tucked in downtown Hopkins, this studio is well-worth the commute from where I live. Plenty of free parking. Near many businesses so you can go shopping or go to a restaurant while you're waiting for your kid.

The idea of a Hip Hop for Tots class was really cool, but I would not recommend taking this class…read moreto anyone. We take a lot of toddler classes around the TC. Classes at Children's Theater, MacPhail, The Little Gym, Minneapolis and Edina Parks and Rec etc... Bottom line = not everyone has the skills to teach this age group. In our experience, HOD does not have the ability to teach this age group. We attended one class. There is a class for older kids going on at the same time and there is no acoustical separation between studios. They have a flimsy sliding wall separating the two spaces. This is not a good set up for any age group, but particularly 3-year-olds. Also, the teacher told my 3-year-old he was going to write him up. He did this because that was the best he could do with this age group. My son sometimes does not listen and has been in numerous classes as mentioned above - not one of those places has EVER said anything like that before to him. That they would give him a warning and write him up? Needless to say, we never returned. And of course they have a no money back policy (its a fine print thing). Many other places (listed above) have a prorated refund policy which I applaud.

Depending on what kind of learner you are this place can be great. They kinda just throw you in and…read moreexpect your to pick up the steps. There's no basic beginner lessons no basic footstep work no direction really. I'd say unless your an intermediate level dancer already don't take these classes. On the other hand they are very nice and it's very lively and fun and in a convenient location in the basement level of southdale mall.

I have taken many dance classes in my life but the Dance with us America is the BEST!!!!…read more The instructor, Mrs. Elena is extremely knowledgable in her art, patient, and knows how to teach adults. She not only instructs us but she shares her love and knowledge of dance with us.Very nice Studio! Polite people,fun environment!

I am very disheartened to have to write a review like this. While having a child enrolled at this…read moredance studio it turned out to be nothing but disarray. There was exceptional staff and then there was the not so exceptional staff. With that being said one of the dance instructors seems to take out their stresses on the parents and dancers. When you pay the studio, the atmosphere should be enjoyable. There are expectations from the dancers in regards to preparation, timeliness, and attitude, but only to find out the staff is opposite of what they expect from the dancer. There is always something that the parents are waiting on...shoes, music, costumes, and instructors at times. This studio can flourish if the studio and staff itself takes in consideration the changes that need to be made. It is also important that the studio realize the time commitment and other schedules these parents are dealing with. Timeliness in everyone's lives matter. Again, I am very sorry I have to write a review like this.

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great friendly staff, nice blend of music and dance variety , and fellow dancers of all levels. dr…read morejeff

From the owner: ballroom-club.com. Ballroom & Latin Dance Club (founded in…read more2014) -- EVERY Saturday social dance lesson & party. Private dance lessons are available every day. We also provide special dance programs, such as Wedding dances and off-site private or group dance lessons for special needs. We teach over 18 partner dances. Every Saturday dance lessons & party! 6:30-7:20 pm basic step; 7:20-8:00 pm higher level; 8-10 pm variety dance party. Both lessons teach the same 2 dances. Beginners can take the first lesson, then continue to the second lesson to learn more steps or join the dance party. The charge is $20 per person before 8 pm (up to 3.5 hours), or $15 after 8 pm (for party only). Please check our website for details.

It's been two years since my last review of this place so I figured I'd give it an update. We are…read morestill attending this dance company and are still very happy. If you want a place to have your child learn dance this is the one I highly recommend. Everyone here makes you feel like you are part of a large dance family. All the instructors are very nice and caring. There is plenty of different opportunities for anyone to dance at any age. Come give it a try and you will not be disappointed

My daughter has taken dance here for the past year and I just love the level of instruction she's…read moregetting. Leslie's attitude with the girls really garners respect and as a result my daughter takes her classes seriously. I look forward for the years to come!

We had a super fun mother and groom dance lesson with Erika. She got us looking like we knew what…read morewe were doing pretty quickly. She also helped us have a lot of fun which actually should be a big part of the wedding! Funky building from the outside but the inside is great! A gem of a find!

My then fiancé (now husband) and I had an amazing time practicing for our first dance for our…read morewedding! Erika was down to earth, easy going and fun to learn from. She choreographed our dance with beginner friendly steps and we just overall had an amazing experience for the 5 private lessons we attended. I highly recommend the flying pig!!

This community/studio grows primarily through word-of-mouth. It's a gem and I love their growing…read moreroster of instructors and core of familiar faces. They have a referral-for-refresher model, such that when you invite a new student to an Uptown Swing class, you are allowed to retake a class that you have already taken. Mondays, Thursdays, and now Tuesdays too. I really appreciate their 4-leveled curriculum model for actually progressing in skill; as others in the lindy world, it can be rather opaque to navigate how to become a more serious/skilled hopper, short of traveling to allll the conferences/swingouts around the world... The swing world comes to the Twin Cities each year thanks to Uptown! Hope to see you at Uptown Swingout this August...

Wow.. this place gives great lessons, or Peter does. I've taken years' of lessons in Chicago at…read moreGalaxie whose Nicole I LOVE, and also at Big City Swing, whose teachers some here at Uptown Swing know, it seems. Small community I'm sure. The low-down: while I was in intermediate classes in Chicago, I was decidedly in Beginner A classes at this studio. I might be able to advance to Beginner B at this point though my husband might need a repeat or at least for us to review Beginner A moves a few more times. The teacher Peter is quite fun, and Really Really Good. Not sure if this guy was a musician or what, prior to his 2-year-path to World Champion, but he knows his stuff. 4-stars so far only because I think he sometimes misses some simpler ways he could actually -teach- the moves, but, he definitely gives some good pointers. My favorite so far is "imagine you are bouncing a ball with your butt". Hilarious. :) The studio space is a little echoey, so it's sometimes hard to discern what anyone is saying. If dancers crowded IN closer to Peter a bit more, it might be easier to hear as well as to ask questions as we go through moves, as has happened in other classes I have taken [in Chicago]. I'm really looking forward to taking more lessons here. Looking forward to finding some local swing spots out in the wild in this new town, which seems un-easy so far.

Momentum is a wonderful gem in Hopkins/Minnetonka. The owner and primary instructor is fantastic…read more Not only is she talented, but she is also caring and patient. So glad we found the school. It feels so much more welcoming than other schools my child has trained at.

From the owner: Momentum School of Dance is a family friendly studio and will provide all of our students with an…read moreenjoyable and fun learning environment. Dance classes are offered in three sessions: Fall, Spring & Summer. Our trimester sessions provide families with flexibility in scheduling classes and allows dancers to explore different classes throughout the year. In order to offer our students with the best well-rounded dance education as possible, Momentum School of Dance provides many different styles of dance instruction.

I have been taking classes with The Cassandra School for about 8 years now and I am so happy to…read morehave discovered such an amazing Middle Eastern dance school that is so highly regarded. I started dancing in my adult life as an absolute beginner. Women anywhere from the ages of early 20's through 70's have been in my classes over the years. All of the instructors are professionals and have studied Middle Eastern Dance for many years, however the star of the Cassandra School is the founder herself, Cassandra Shore. Not only is Cassandra a marvelous dancer and choreographer, but she is also an amazing teacher, taking the time to break down movements and explain things so that you can work on developing the best technique. Instructors follow a curriculum so that dance steps and topics progress throughout the different class levels (levels 1-5). All the instructors are excellent and have their unique dancing and teaching styles. If you are looking for a workout, belly dance is a great way to stay fit as well. The first portion of class is stretching and toning exercises, much like Pilates. Beginner classes focus on base techniques and some musicality. Advanced classes are longer (2 hours) and can be a very good cardio workout. Classes are extremely reasonable considering the classes are 1.5 to 2 hours and cost only as much as most 50 minute to 1 hour yoga/pilates/social dance classes. The studio is a lot of fun to be around, it is a very friendly environment well suited to all levels. If you like Middle Eastern music, like to dance or have an artistic or creative streak, I highly recommend signing up for a class or a session to see for yourself how fun and inspiring taking classes at The Cassandra School can be.

My favorite thing about this place is the inclusiveness of all ages, body types, and level of dance…read moreexperience. From my experience as a beginner to more advanced levels, there has always been a range of bodies and ages from twenties to seventies. There have even been some belly men! Another big positive for me is that instruction is really grounded in a knowledge of and respect for the cultures behind belly dance. Especially as you become more advanced, you'll learn about different regional or folkloric styles of movement and music. Cassandra Shore is an internationally regarded dancer and you're truly learning a new art form. An example of art over fitness is that we practice moving with finger cymbals in every class. It's not always the most athletic thing, but it's awesome. In short, this isn't just about wearing sparkly tops, feeling sexy and getting fit (you could still do all those things, but that' s not the focus). That's not to say the instructors are uptight--they're extremely friendly and helpful and classes are always a lot of fun! You learn a lot of movements that are completely different from other forms of dance and you'll notice muscles you never thought existed. I have to disagree with something Kristen H. mentioned, though, about not wanting to jiggle your stomach to look like a fatass. I've actually learned to appreciate my jiggling from belly dance! Every woman's got something extra that moves, and while my instinct was always to hide that, from really focusing on wanting to get better at belly dance that changed. When you're doing something well, your body can make really neat jiggles and ripples that are rhythmic, that rise up from different parts of your body like waves. By the way, my name is Cassandra but this is not my school. I just take classes here.