I have been taking dance classes at Balance for years and absolutely love it. Krista's classes are…read moretruly the balm to my soul -- I always walk out smiling and feeling better than when I came in. Also, a huge shoutout to Maria, who works so hard to keep the studio clean and welcoming and always greets students with a smile. The positive energy at this studio is something really special.

Balance Dance Studios is located on S. Lamar in a strip center mall. The dance studio is medium…read moresized with cushioned flooring, which makes extended dancing enjoyable. In addition, the main studio has floor to ceiling glass windows on one side allowing natural light to flow through. I went there for a fitness masterclass taught by multiple instructors. The facility also has water fountains, which allows you to stay hydrated. Very enjoyable experience...

I co-own a fitness studio in East Austin and we brought Double or Nothing in for a two-step lesson…read moreat our preview party. Best call we made. Vanessa and Phillip ran the lesson for a mixed level crowd, and they read the room perfectly. Beginners got the basics without feeling lost, the experienced dancers got enough to stay engaged. The energy they brought carried into the rest of the night. Clear communication leading up to the event, sweet as can be, showed up ready, handled their own equipment, and had exactly one request: an outlet. As someone who isn't used to planning events, I can't overstate how much it mattered that they were such a breeze to have around! :) If you're planning an event, a party, or just want to learn to two-step from people who are great at teaching it, these are your folks.

Vanessa and her team are truly AMAZING. She got our whole event (300+ people) up and dancing. She…read morebrought such wonderful energy and was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend Double or Nothing for any events!

Pretty good place to learn how to dance properly. Instructors are nice and helpful when you have…read morequestions, and they do their best to share knowledge. I realized how important it is to learn in a more comprehensive and structured way than just learning it from a friend or bar/dance hall.

Positive vibes! Such a fun place and such wonderful people. Fun options for any occasion. Social…read moredance, dance lessons, group classes, wedding dances, ect..

Love the SW YMCA The prices are reasonable, the facilities have everything I need, the pools are…read morepristine, and they don't turn anyone away if they can't afford it. Good people, good mission. Great yoga! The person who says it's like a prison made me laugh.

I really liked going to this YMCA especially since this location has an indoor heated pool and hot…read moretub, great for winters. However, the past few times that I have been here, the hot tub has been closed off and I also ended up getting an ear infection for the first time :( Makes me question the hygiene and sanitization practices at this pool. They even have painters come in during pool hours so the entire enclosed space is filled with paint smell and fumes.

This location is very well maintained overall. However, it can get crowded depending on the time of…read moreday. If you're planning to do lap swimming after work, for example, it can be very difficult to find a lane because they often schedule classes during that same time. The gym floor also gets very busy in the evenings, although it's generally still manageable. It's nice to have a cafe though, and they have great quesadillas! They also occasionally send out emails about new programs and activities you can sign up for, which is nice, but unfortunately, some of the registration links don't work, and when I've emailed the person sending the updates for more details, I haven't received a response.

I LOVE this gym because it is like a resort but I wish the membership prices were lower. It costs…read morearound $350 a month! There are tons of really nice treadmills, some with a running track that is curved and more rugged like you are running outdoors on a trail. The bikes are great, very updated. I do think the weights machines are outdated and need to be replaced. The TRX area has some classes. They also have several rooms with Pilates reformers, barre classes, as well as yoga, and circuit training. There are fancy stretching machines and massage chairs! Bonus! The sauna and steam room are separate sexes located in the locker rooms for privacy. The showers have good quality hair products and body wash. They even have razors and q-tips as well as cotton wipes. Hair dryers are available too. The pool area is really like a resort it is so nice. Plenty of loungers to relax on and good shade spots. This gym has all the beautiful people haha. Everyone is in like Lulu-lemon and dress to impress. Fun but a little intimidating when you wear old gym closes. They also have pickleball courts and basketball. You can take a pickleball lesson and sign up to play with others when comfortable. Lastly there is a spa and hair salon as well as a food center with high quality ingredients. This place is really really nice. I have never seen a nicer club in my life!

This is a great little studio in South Austin! They have so many classes, it's always easy to find…read moreone to fit your schedule. The owner, Fanny, is involved and available for any questions you need. The studio has clean bathrooms, tons of changing rooms and cubbies to store your stuff, as well as vast parking outside. I love how welcoming, fun and accepting the vibe is here. No judgement; just fun and fit! A few general notes and observations: -Your first class is $5! What are you waiting for? -Ashley is great, especially for newbies, with a mix of pop, Latin, contemporary and even Beyonce songs thrown in -Alex's class feels like dancing in a club. It's fabulous, fun and high energy, but it's always 1.5 hours -On Sundays they do not take any passes (monthly, class card, etc.) or vouchers, it's $10 cash no matter what -Classes often start about 5 minutes late as a general rule and the lobby can get a little crowded as you wait -There's a water fountain -Classes can get a little loud, so bring ear plugs if you are sensitive

Corazon Latino Dance Studio is so much fun! I've enjoyed all of the classes I've taken, especially…read moreMia's hip hop classes on Wednesday and Friday. Mia is always so welcoming, fun, and had an awesome playlist! All of the classes I've taken have been really great workouts and the hour flies by. I definitely recommend the studio. I always have a lot of fun!

Tap n Toe school of dance has always treated my daughter so well in her journey for performing…read morearts. They offer a variety of classes from tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz contemporary and free special-needs dance. They work with the children each session to memorize several counts of eight that end up into a dance performance at the end of the season. The dance performances have been everywhere from malls to downtown at ballet Austin where they put on a beautiful production for all the children. My only wish is that they would work harder to traditionally refine each movement.

Unfortunately I would not recommend this studio. We paid $285 for the recital package and there…read morewere only 3 practices total. Communication and organization were poor throughout the session. At one point parents were texted only 10 minutes before practice (cancelled), even though we live 20 minutes away. Costumes were handed out only two days before recital, leaving almost no time to address sizing issues. No measurements or sizing confirmation were done beforehand, and my daughter's costume was extremely oversized and unwearable. The only solution offered was pinning it, and a refund was declined despite the costume not fitting at all. After being with the studio for over a year, this experience was disappointing enough that we decided to withdraw our daughter from future classes. I would also like to add there was one practice my daughter left her water tumbler and I text the teacher immediately and asked to grab it the following class and we were just ignored completely.

Both of my children went to Escuelita and they learned so much. Not only dance, but also Spanish…read more The director of the school is fantastic. She and the other staff members are so caring. They love the kids and it shows. I would recommend this school / day care to anyone, and I do, all the time.

Have three children who have all studied with this director. Excellent! Escuelita curriculum is…read morefun and engaging as it teaches them dance, art, role-playing, music and so much more in a SPANISH. Love the way it helps them love learning.

My three year old, one year old and I LOVE Songs for Seeds. My toddler is often shy and doesn't…read moreparticipate in group settings, including several other classes we've tried. He was comfortable here right away - dancing, jumping, answering questions and jamming out. My baby loves it too. Live music with real instruments is SO much cooler than recorded kids songs. It's also great that they learn about numbers, animals, colors, shapes, countries and more each week. My only word of advice is the songs are catchy. Hopefully your toddler approves of your singing more than mine does.

If you have kids, you need to be going here! This is by far the best music class I've experienced…read more My 3 year old and 9 month old loved it and were engaged the whole time. A few things that make Songs for Seeds so cool: 1. They have a live 3 piece band! It's a little baby rock music class with music the parents will actually enjoy too. The kids play little instruments during class and then have a chance to play the real instruments after class (and can even sing or talk into the microphone). 2. It's educational. The kids practiced counting, explored another culture (today we flew to India), played a game centered around animals and finding a match, created a character based on colors and shapes, practiced keeping different rhythms, and more all while incorporating singing and dancing. 3. It's fun and interactive. They have the coolest bubble machine I've ever seen. Tons of bubbles that mostly stay up high; the kids were going crazy for them. Very hands on for the kids. There's even a little magic show. 4. Caring staff. They all seemed excited to be there, had good energy and called the kids by name throughout class. 5. It's a modern take on traditional kids music classes. I've tried other music programs, and while I thought they were good classes; for the price I was a little underwhelmed and thought they seemed similar to some of the free kids events at our local library. Songs for Seeds is definitely worth your money and easy to find value in That's it in a nutshell. Go check it out for yourself! *It's a little hard to find - in a Tae Kwon Do building next to a school. Don't forget to bring socks!

rom the first time I randomly stumbled into her class, I knew it was something truly special. I…read moreimmediately came home and told my husband that I had found my dance tribe. My gym memberships and other fitness classes became irrelevant immediately. Monica's dance fitness is my workout of choice, hands down. Monica has a magical way of choreographing dances that (1) are easy to follow, (2) give you a good workout , and (3) make you actually LOOK and FEEL good while following along. It's like a Zumba class... but with music video dancer choreo to contemporary songs you actually WANT to dance to. Every class has a palpable buzz of energy, enthusiam, and community love. This group of gals (and a few guys!) cheer each other on, hype each other up, and support each other outside of the studio. It's a beautiful community and I am so grateful to have found it. I recommend Dance with Monica ATX to everyone, dancers and non-dancers alike. You will be accepted and encouraged in this welcoming environment, and it will be one of the few cardio workout you are actually EAGER to do. Thanks, Monica!

Best dance class in town ! So much fun Monica's…read morechoreography is challenging and rewarding .