Specialties
Ready to step into your baddie era? Certified Baddie Dance Studio is a confidence-first, judgment-free space in the heart of San Diego’s College Area where every dancer—no matter their experience—can feel empowered. Whether it’s your first class or your fiftieth, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive community that’s all about growth, good energy, and showing up as your authentic self.
Our beginner-friendly classes include heels, hip-hop, twerk, and jazz funk, designed to help you build confidence at your own pace—no experience required. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about feeling good and having fun while you learn.
What makes us special? Many of our instructors started as students themselves, creating a full-circle environment rooted in encouragement and real connection.
Come for the movement, stay for the confidence—you belong here
History
Established in 2023.
Certified Baddie Dance Studio was founded by Sylvie Lucero, whose journey began at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she started teaching heels classes and discovered her passion for helping others feel confident through dance. After graduating, she moved to San Diego and spent years building her community from the ground up—teaching independent classes from 2017 to 2023 and cultivating a loyal following drawn to her welcoming, confidence-first approach.
In 2023, when a studio space became available, Sylvie took a leap of faith and bootstrapped her first brick-and-mortar location at just 24 years old. What makes Certified Baddie especially unique is that many of the instructors you see today were once students themselves—growing within the community before stepping into leadership roles. Today, the studio stands as a testament to growth, empowerment, and creating a space where everyone can step into their power, no experience required.
Meet the Business Owner: Sylvie L.
Sylvie is the founder of Certified Baddie Dance Studio, an award-winning choreographer, and a passionate community builder dedicated to helping individuals feel confident in their own skin. With over 25 years of dance experience, she has trained extensively and developed a teaching style that blends strong technique with an empowering, approachable energy.
What started as teaching heels classes in college quickly turned into a movement rooted in confidence, inclusivity, and self-expression. After moving to San Diego, Sylvie spent years building her classes from the ground up before taking a leap of faith and opening her own studio at just 24 years old.
Known for her high energy, eye for branding, and deep love for her community, Sylvie has created more than just a dance studio—she’s built a space where baddies can step out of their comfort zones, grow, and feel like their most powerful selves.