Such a spacious dance studio! I believe there's about 3 studios in this location, one being the main studio when you enter. There's several class types for all genres (kpop, hip hop, popping, jazz funk, house) - for different levels! So many teachers to choose from, recently I've been taking Jepoy's Beg Hip Hop on Friday nights and they've been so fun! I plan to take others! Each class is $25 unless there's a special guest, and you can book the class online or do a drop in when you're there (They accept Venmo on site!) I typically book day of, but best to book in advance when it comes to special guests. I wish there were class packs of some sort because I would love to come more consistently. Parking is pretty easy on Fri nights, but I can't speak for the other days, as it is located in the city. They also have spring performance workshops, which I plan to do in the future! I'm excited to keep coming back! read more

City Dance - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I did a drop-in class with City Dance Studios recently and had a wonderful time. It was a pop-up class with Brian Puspos. The location was easy to find (I did UBER here so I cannot speak about parking). There were a lot of students that also seemed to have dropped off / used ride hailing in order to get here. The front desk was spectacular. So easy to navigate and check-in. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms were a little tricky to find, there was definitely a line everytime I went. The main studio space WAS HUGE! So much space to dance and I was pleasantly surprised! The class itself was PACKED but I was able to find my way to the front/middle area! I do follow City Dance on Instagram in order to keep myself updated on instructors and classes offered! I can't wait to come back to try other genres. They have a massive assortment of teachers / instructors! Lots of talent in SF! read more

one of my favorite places to take dance classrs in the city! They offer a huge variety of classes with different levels and dance styles :) also the teachers are all super nice and encouraging as well read more

Came here for a beginner hip hop class and wow what a good time! Jepoy was an amazing instructor and it was so much fun, it was more of an intermediate level in my opinion, but I picked up the choreo and ended up really liking the song + the vibes and how encouraging the experience was. No one was judged, and the prices were reasonable too. Class is well organized and starts/ends on time. read more

City Dance - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had the best time dancing here yesterday! Really I'm stiff as a board so if you can make me forget how silly I feel, you're an amazing dance instructor. Love that you can just walk in for any class, pay $18 (cash, $19 credit card). I took the beginners hip hop class with instructor Marina Serdeshna. She was cool alright and had the moves. Find her on Instagram cuz she really brings it! Very nice and pushes you to do your best and get loose. Lots of space, a real dance studio. Walls covered in mirrors so you can see your every step. And the speakers worked! You'd be surprised, I've been to places where they just used their teeny cell phones that I had to strain to hear the music from. Anyways, got a great workout. Popped my shoulders and wiggled my hips multiple times. One water break. Much sweating. Praying no one films me. Take this class! Take any of them. Relax and have fun with it! read more

City Dance - Dance studio - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well look at me finally reviewing a place that isn't food-related. Go me! I came for the beginner KPop dance class taught by the endearing and talented Andy Nguyen and I must say, this class kicked my butt. However, I still had so much fun looking like an idiot and losing count of my beat that it made up for being the slowest learner ever. I had been looking for a hobby that gives me painless physical movement so I can trick my body into exercise and this was just that. The others in the class were so talented and very sweet. Classes for this location are on the first floor of a high rise off Market Street. The studios are very sleek, modern, and clean. The single class price was not cheap at $23 but of course if I continue there are different bundle deals. Hashtag K-Heart, hashtag peace sign. read more

Super easy to book classes here, most classes are very affordable and beginner friendly. I only started to get back into dance and it was so much fun! Will definitely book more in the future! Only thing slightly difficult is finding parking so I would recommend coming early to find a good spot before class begins. read more

I heard about this place watching Youtube videos. I heard House dancer, Jardy Santiago, was teaching and knew I had to check it out. AMBIANCE: The surroundings is in an enclosed area with some pretty nice graffiti art. You will see a huge sign that says Ballet Studio buuuut that's actually City Dance Studios. The inside is pretty neat. You'll have flyers of upcoming events and pictures of performers. There's a lounge to chill or wait. The studios are pretty big and the floors are flat and sturdy. Parking - You have the choice of street parking or staggered parking. Customer Service - (House) - The register at the front was friendly and helpful. Jardy was a fast instructor but he was patient and helpful too. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. I love dance and I love the styles that they teach here. Price was about right ($14-15) per class and the lesson was informative and fun. Good people and great vibes. Whether you're young or old, new or seasoned, I recommend checking this space out. Advice: * Ballet Studio IS City Dance Studios * $15 per class, dollar off if you pay with cash. * Holiday schedules vary read more

City Dance - The sign might say otherwise but it really is City Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

A lot of underground breakers, funkstylists, and hip-hop choreographers on the West Coast have known about the historic City Dance Studios. For over thirty years, it has served as the practice and event spot for some of the Bay Area's legends. I first learned about it -- years ago -- on Strife TV's, The Dime Spot: Bay Area vid here: https://youtu.be/H5LRRmCnq3U?t=180. I attended a community jam hosted by Dribble of Renegade Rockers this past July of this year (2018). Things to know about the space; - They have their own lot, but it fills up quick. Like most places in SF, I wouldn't drive. - They have, maybe, three or four rooms. (Not sure.) - The wooden floor has bounce to it. Breakers -- take note. - As I mentioned above, they serve the community and try to accommodate them. The last I heard City Dance Studios was closing because a tech company wants their land. Not sure what's up. But I hope they stick around! read more

Lovely owners and staff!!! Very accommodating and helpful. Happy dancers and fun teachers.

Classes are great. Space is great. But the real win here is JYLLY! She is so responsive, helpful and kind! Simply the best. Makes the studio experience that much better : ) read more

Took the Sat 11:30am hip hop class with Lee Lee... She is hilarious! I liked her just as much for her comedic comments as I did for her teaching. Beginner hip hop is beginner enough that you won't be shaking your fist at whoever decreed the leveling. read more

So I'm writing this review on city dance for the first time in years. I've only been a few times over the years. I've been to Rockos class more than any class available at city dance. He had bigginers class on Saturday that felt more like intermediate on ever class. Im assuming because of the majority of more advanced students attending. It was challenging, my body can have a mind of it's own. I dont count so things get a little interesting. I feel more and listen. The energy in the room helps as well. I've been to Jardes house class and really liked it. For my first time doing house, I did pretty good. I messed up at the end when unknowingly he started video taping. I already wasnt feeling good, but he said I was raw. Lol Fast forwarding to an akward last class with Rocko, things got interesting. I dont think he was aware I had been to his class before. He started pointing out all his classes, but didnt mention the beginning class. I'm assuming was phased out along time ago. I had seen Rocko before the last class [July 31 2018]walking with a very pink individual and Rocko stated some comments towards me. I thought to myself, " he dont remember me and really dont know me." Since the incident happened, decided to go to the class after many years of not attending any classes at City Dance and got faced with much apprehension and adversity (Lord, these rumors is taken way out of proportion. ) Anyway, didnt eat much of nothen and tried to get prepared for the class dance sequence. Like I said -the energy was off. I usually get the dance sequences at the begin and the end. In between can be difficult or just my body doing what it wants. I dont really think about it too much. Overall City dance is a great organization with lots of passionate dance instructors and dancers. read more

This place has a good variety of dance styles and levels so you're sure to find one that best suits you. When I first started (as a total beginner) I went to Micaya's on Tuesdays, and when that became too easy I tried out Poe's on Fridays, which is more challenging. For variety I've also tried the Sexy Heels class and the Kpop class. Sexy Heels is between Micaya's and Poe's in terms of difficulty (no heels necessary to take class!), while the one time I went to Kpop it was around Poe's level of difficulty. All the instructors are nice and helpful, and if you have questions they are open to slowing down and explaining. If you really want to improve though, I recommend taking a Performance Workshop (PW), which is a 10 week course where you learn choreography and technique, and at the end you perform on stage in front of an audience. I took Poe's workshop, and although it was initially billed as one class a week, we ended up having two classes a week that ran 2-4 hours each, plus extra voluntary practice sessions. All the time investment really improved my skills and allowed me to become good friends with the group of people taking this PW, but I kind of wish that it were a smaller time commitment. While I'm open to having two classes, I would have liked the second class (Saturdays) to have been kept to under 2 hours. Our class size was also huge; we had almost 40 people, which made it a challenge to teach and rehearse. Perhaps limit the size of PWs in the future? Overall I learned a lot about musicality and technique through Poe's workshop. Poe is a very unique instructor in that he choreographs on sounds you normally don't notice, like off-beats and ornamentations. In addition to dancing you'll learn to appreciate music in a whole new way. read more

This is my first time taking hip pop class with city dance, although I heard so many good thing about it, I never try it myself. The register is easy, you can either drop in for one class or buy a package, I bought a package since I know I will come her often. The class I had is on Sunday with Feliciano, he is super nice and has full of energy. I definitely enjoy my time in the class and will come back again, and also really recommend to every one wanna learn beginner hip pop! read more

City Dance has such a variety of classes, workshops and guest teachers, that you can really test out almost any type of dance. I normally take Rocko's Tuesday at 7pm class (Int/Adv hip hop). But Anne's jazz class is also awesome. There is usually an up to date schedule on their website, so you know what's going on, who's in town. If you haven't checked out City Dance, I would. Dance is a great workout, afterall. :) read more

Took a beginner dance class here. Very inclusive. Seems like a lot of people are regulars since they were all hugging/greeting each other. The class started off slowly and ramped up. As someone who struggles to remember choreography, it was just the right pace in the beginning. However, I think a lot of the other students appreciated the second half. read more

Here's my story of last sunday... So i circled the area for 20 mins looking for the darn studio. Bunch of empty edifices, odd-angled intersections, road construction, a bum who was "starvin like marvin". Found a city treasure though... "ahhhh, so that's where Power Exchange is..." Alright, so i finally found City Dance Studios (in the alley, in the same building with big sign that says "City Ballet School"). Lots of parking for $1... As i walked in, the door slammed (windy day) catching my right wrist, bruising two bones and a bit of bloodshed. Crap, I made it this far, and was pumped to take my first hip hop class, so moping on home is out of the question. So i played it off at front desk when they asked if i needed medical care, signed the quick liability form, paid 12 bucks, threw a buck in the parking lot tip jar, and made my way... Lets see... the online class schedule said 5:30 to 7:00. Walked in at 5:25, and people were already stretching to music, so i just jumped in quick. Dam, am i that outta shape, can't even get low enough for the leg stretches... Class was called over at 6:45 though... odd, i better call and confirm their times... Demographics... maybe 5 guys and 20 girls, coming in street-ballet-running gear, mainly whites and asians. A friend later asked me, "so were there any black people?" DUDE! I'm like, "WTF foobang! black people ARE hip hop! they dont need this class!" Honestly, i love and respect black people, they can dance freakin well, have that soooul-style culture (love the southern drawl and cookin), and freakin great sense of humor... There were also men and women of ALL ages. Holy crap, this one lady, who seriously resembled former Mrs. President Nancy Reagan, she was tearin it up! Jaw-dropped, I was ashamed, ought to befriend her next time... Layout-wise, even for a class that size, there's enough space for urself. The wooden floors had bounce to them (easier on the knees?)... Its a beginner's class, but a staffer later told me that the original coach (Emerson?) for the class was out of town, so the advanced guy subbed him... she said his routine was more on the difficult side that day... i didn't do that bad (surprise!), but that extra piece of info was inspiring... 8D You see, friends know me as cool and pretty conservative. I dont dance, never taken a single dance class before, much less pursue this type of social activity. You could say i suck at dancing, im a typical clubber, ONLY. I lean and i bounce my shoulders, i dont do kick steps and hip routines... But hey, it wasn't too hard to catch on with the class. Of course i messed up constantly, but the entire experience was very very FUN!!! Scanning the room, I saw plenty of footwork and timing mistakes, but there is no pressure, u gain what you can from simply participating. Everyone seemed friendly, upbeat, enjoying the workout... they become ur peers the minute u set foot on the floor, since most of them are in the same hip hop challenged boat! 8D After 30 mins, i sat out. The wrist was throbbing, couldn't punch or flow anymore. Nice staffer gave me one of them medical cold packs (the ones where you have to stomp the sh*t out of, to mix the chemicals inside, initiate the freeze.) Completely bummed on missing the 2nd half of the routine, but still had a blast watching the class give their best efforts... Ambiance? Well lit, about 30x50 floor space. I broke a sweat after 10 mins (im at a computer 11 hrs a day.) The room could be 5 degrees cooler, my preference, that woulda been sweet... For those hesitant people, I also had my doubts and worries about finding the right place to practice hip hop, but things turned out way better than expected. Just throw urself in the mix once! And dont forget to say hi to me, im the goofy confused guy, always spacing out, trying to remember the steps, but giving his 150% regardless... read more

Beginning Hiphop on Sundays is good but instructors should be more organized, waste less time fumbling with playlists/song choices, and always remember / never take for granted that students pay hard earned money to be in class. Time is money. Every second students stand around waiting for instructors to make up their mind IN CLASS is a second wasted, and therefore students' money wasted. read more

I wanted to try Emerson's hip hop class because of the raving reviews. None of the classes work out with my schedule besides the Sunday night one, so I went... HUGE MISTAKE! I didn't know it was beginning hip hop! And when they say beginning hip hop, they MEAN beginning hip hop. We learned the same 8 counts and did them over and over...and over... However, if you are truly a beginning dancer, this class is for you. Emerson's moves teach you swag and basic musicality. He is funny and has an awesome personality, and I wish I had the time to check out his other classes. The location is extremely cutty and the parking lot is small and cramped. Totally got lost getting here, lol. But the facilities are nice and clean! read more

I feel like I had a first day at school again. Walking into a large building, bustling with young people in it, knowing where they're going, hanging on their friends arms and grabbin' quick drinks at the water fountain. Except for the fact I wasn't at school, or at least not a traditional one. City Dance, precariously located in what it seems is the middle of a city block, provides thoroughly fantastic dance classes and instruction in a variety of genres, such as hip hop and ballet. I definitely wasn't there for the ballet. I respect it, but I still can't see myself in the little leggings, seems disturbing. Anyway, going through with my roll dawgs, we signed up at the front for a two hour class of beginning hip hop for only twelve bucks. First of all, let me make a point of saying that my entry for the class was cheaper than my toll and gas to get there. The spacious studio we walked into had great mirrors, was large enough so I didn't smack into the thirty or so other people in class with me, and had a great system. Emerson, my fly ass teacher for the evening, was serious when he needed to be, funny to lighten the class, and amazingly enthusiastic and dedicated. His choreo tonight was different style than what we were used to, but incredibly smooth, sharp, and f'in fly. Truly a fun routine we put under our belt. Afterwards, because I was too daunted by actually participate, my crew and I sat on the sidelines of the Funkanometry company class. The moves were fresh, innovative, provocative, intriguing. Taught to the talented dancers at an amazing speed, the emotion coming alive from the moves stimulated the energy in the room, making it breathe like an entity. I was in awe, running the counts over and over in my head, thinking of where this could be used, and what part I would be able to do now, and what I was going to need to work on for later. They will be performing at the Hip Hop Fest in November, and we are already so there, rootin for their crew like it's goin' outta style. Needless to say, I'm hooked. I want to see when the next set of classes are, with the attempt to grow and enhance my moves, get better, more fly, sharper. With conveniently timed classes, and genuinely nice and rockin' choreographers and dancers, all I could say when I left was, "See ya'll, same time, next week." read more

My body was made for dancing!! ...so when I was asked to go check out a dance class with the wonderful Ting and her friend on a groupon I absolutely accepted. And the class they want to check out is Brazilian?? Bonus!! As I was recently introduced to Samba and it is now one of my favorite. I had a little bit of a problem finding the teeny parking lot for the studio so I'm sure it'd be easier if I had taken the bus as I had originally planned. But got the dancing adrenaline pumping as soon as I realized I was in the right place...color me excited!! =) Gotta say that the reception/welcoming committee completely failed in their duty to welcome and put the beginning dancer at ease. Thankfully, Rhonda made any ill thoughts of City Dance fade quickly while in her class. "Relax, enjoy it!!" I LOVE IT!!! So much fun and she is just the biggest ball of energy ever!! Can't feel down with Rhonda's karma around you. =) I look forward to coming back again! read more

City Dance is a great studio that offers a variety of classes for different skill levels! I've only taken the Funkanometry SF company classes on Sunday and Thursday nights so I'll be reviewing those. I absolutely love these classes! Since there are beginner hip-hop classes offered at this studio, the Funkanometry SF company classes are geared to the more advanced dancers. The instructors teach at a relatively high pace if you've never taken a hip-hop class before, so be sure that you're up for the challenge if you're not as experienced. The instructors range from members from Funkanometry SF to people all over the dance community all over the country. It's $12 if you have a student ID and $14 with no student ID. Being from Irvine where dance classes and workshops were often available at super cheap prices in the parking structures, I thought this was a bit expensive. Then I realized how workshops in other places can cost up to $20, so I stopped complaining. I'm for sure going to continue taking class here! read more

So one night after watching an episode of SYTYCD I decided to get off my ass and do it! I've always liked hip hop and booty bouncing in my room wasn't cutting it anymore. That being said my education at City Dance began, and I must add I am enjoying every moment of it! I've only taken the beginner hip hop classes with Rocko (Saturday) and Emerson (Sunday) here. Both are great and different. Rocko's class has less people so if you are a bit shy I would try his class first. Both teachers give great lessons regarding groove and the fundamentals of hip hop. They both do a great job in creating a non-judgmental environment and are both very funny. Also, for $12 it is an ass kicking work out! My only complaint is that I wish everyone else taking the class could get loose and knock out some jokes (why so serious guys). The giggles that come out are of the nervous and awkward variety, which is no beuno when you just want to have fun in a class. That is of course is not a reflection on the teachers, but maybe if we did a booty bumping dance circle as part of the warm up it would get everyone loose. Overall, love the classes. There is parking, and if this is your first time coming here give yourself an extra 10mins or so because you will get lost. It is kind of in an odd area with twists and turns. read more

I took the beginning hip hop class, and it was a good deal--2 hours for $12. The studio it was held in was spacious and airy. The first 15 minutes was like a stretching bootcamp. The next 1 hour and 45 minutes helped me realize that when I try to follow choreography, I dance like a robot. And not in a good way. If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again, dust yourself off and try again (try again)... read more

BOTTOM LINE: Huge studio spaces and great (house) instructors. Whenever I travel, I try to stop by local street dance studios to not only get a workout in, but also to learn from different instructors. CDS is located at the end of dead end street so there's basically no way to just stumble upon it, but once you're there, you're greeted by 2 HUGE studios and friendly staff. Having large studios is great so you can accommodate both large numbers of dancers and for dances that involve a lot of movement. Their website is up-to-date in terms of who's teaching. House, as usual, isn't particularly popular, but 2 classes are offered per week (which is on par w/ most studios I've gone too; hip hop will always be king it seems). Gravidy was a phenomenal teacher who focused his teaching on "structured" freestyling, and this really opened up my mind on how to manipulate, change and work with a lot the basic steps. A lot of these dance classes often focus on "moves" rather than "movement", and Gravidy was great on jumping between both. I was also really looking to Jardy's class (I follow his YouTube page!) and was initially disappointed when I heard a sub, Kerry, would be teaching his class instead; HOWEVER, those fears were quickly cast aside as she was amazing and her choreo was pretty intense. Jardy also filmed the class and was super nice to chat with me a bit afterwards about the local house scene. I'd definitely come back if I ever visit SF again! read more

. . . GYRATING hips in front of the TV with one hand behind my head and the other on my tummy to "Darren's Dance Grooves" featuring Britney and Jordan Knight on the video packaging http://www.learntodance.com/darrinsdancegrove.htm . . . please . . . let there be a better way. Thankfully, Eric Fenn teaches hip hop at the City Dance Studios on Tuesdays and Thursday. I heard about him ( http://ericfenn.com/ ) after watching an impressive performance he helped choreograph for the dance troupe "Loose Change". Fenn's choreography picks up from jazz, modern, ballet, breaking, blues and hip hop. His routines involves a lot of body rolls, floor movements and body isolation. The routines he teaches often builds from the previous class, and I learned the most when I attended regularly rather than occasionally. Some steps could be complex, but man! if you get it, then it kicks-butt. A lot of the moves can actually be used for club dancing, while others will look best for performing with a group. He has a friendly personality, is encouraging, and will adjust the pace of the class as necessary. The above stars are for his class. Int/Adv and Beginning classes available, large mirror, hard wood floors, parking on-site. Drop-Ins okay. Check it out. read more

I used to come here quite often (as in around 15 classes within the span of 5 months). I mainly took the hip hop class and I took 2-3 jazz and jazz technique classes. The first time I ever went, I got super confused and lost because the streets around the area are really small streets and are easy to miss. Hip hop classes were really, really beginner's level. If you never danced in your life then go for it! Don't even worry about having two left feet because you'll still make it out of the class alive. The two instructors were cool and I liked the music they chose. If you're more experienced with dancing or want to challenge yourself if you're like me, I dance but don't have too much experienced in hip hop, I suggest ODC. That class is more challenging and makes you break a sweat. The jazz classes were okay. The instructor did not really seem to care if I would return to take her class or not. For my first class, she was just like "oh, well you've done some jazz before?" I responded yes and all she was like was "okay" and then continued class. I feel like at other studios, the instructors just seem to take their students more seriously. For some reason, the instructor here just seemed to assume immediately that I wasn't serious about dancing or the class. Totally not true and just made the whole vibe in the studio weird. read more

I'd say this is the best dance studio in the city if you're into hip-hop, funk type of dancing. Basically the kind you see on music videos, dance movies/shows. I don't think this studio has a lot of options for more technique oriented and traditional dance genres like ballet, contemporary, lyrical, etc, go to Alonzo King LINES Ballet for that. read more

I'm so happy I found my dance studio! I love it so much. Service is great, pricing is reasonable and instructors are amazing. I tried Emerson and Chelsea classes and they are really really cool. Groove style is a new for me, but we dance like Rihanna and Beyonce and it's so sexy and suits me. I look forward to the next classes on City Dance! read more

I love to be in the studio... it's where I feel at home. I finally made it down here today to take the Funkanometry company class- Kyle was teaching.. his choreo is killer. It was the first time I'd taken a class in soo many years. My brain was total mush towards the middle of class but, I figure I'll give myself a break and come back next week to see if eventually it'll come back to me. The studios are big - I think there are 4 of them at least. I can't wait to take some other classes here, too. They've got nice clean bathrooms but, the place still feels like one of those dance studios that's been around forever. Plus, I think the owner started the studio simply to give back to the community- Sigh.. what good f***in karma. read more

I call there to know more about some classes, but the woman in the phone just said " look at the website ! And when I tried call there after it goes to voicemail ! Horrible service ! Horrible to give information! read more

This place will always be a home to dancers throughout the Bay Area. There's from ballet to hip hop.. tap dancing.. and etc. if you ever need a place to just learn and take a break from life come by. It has multi level dance based classes. If you ever have time look up the classes on line or just walk in. I'm sure the flyers or the people at the desk could give you some justice. Today I took a K-Pop class by my friend, Andy. It was really fun and he's always taking his time teaching the class. The hard part of taking the class is getting everyone to get out of the comfort zone. But towards then end I feel like the class had fun. Till next time. read more

I went to the beginner hip hop class on Sunday evening, it was a very good class and everyone was very friendly. If you're afraid of dancing in front of others or don't worry about it, everyone was too busy following the choreography! Overall very good vibe, a great workout and fun way to burn calories! My only complain is it's a bit pricey, $12/class. P.S. Usher's song 'What's your name' was awesome to dance to! read more

The studios are beautiful and spacious, with wooden rafters up above and marley-lined floors for your dancing pleasure. The studio has a wide representation of genres, and every choreographer I've met here is fun and passionate about their craft. Rhonda Low's Saturday Brazilian class is out of this world. Rhonda's choreography is so sexy and SO FIERCE. Be prepared to unleash your primal nature because the live drum ensemble produces rhythms that will bring out the animal in you! I swear, try it once, and the class will become an addiction. Funkanometry rehearses at this studio as well and holds hiphop classes here a few times a week. The vibe is a little intimidating at times because the choreography is challenging, and you're in the company of people who already know each other and who dance 24/7. Nonetheless, the classes do attract dancers of all skill levels and end up being really fun and encouraging overall. So keep coming to class and doing your 'thang, bring a friend if it helps, and you'll surely witness your growth as a dancer. read more

My second dance class was excellent as well. I did come to the conclusion that at my age, height and agility level - hip hop dancing is not my strong suit. So I decided to switch back to what I know best - kicking people. Capoiera with Low on Wednesday night has been really fun. Two classes down and I wish I had started this a long time ago. Handstands, kicks and flips are not the easiest for me, but it's a great way to stay in shape. I hope to be able to make it to many more classes in the future. read more

This place is lit, I come here to get down every week. If you're looking to grow as a dancer and learn about the scene, look no further - people here genuinely love dance and the culture. Big shout out to Poe for putting 110% passion and 0% bs into his craft, and shout out to open sessions for bringing that bay area funk! read more

City Dance Studios are beautiful, large, clean, and staffed with excellent dance teachers. I love coming here. The main studio on Otis St. has a small parking lot which can often be full of stage moms dropping their ballet tykes off, but hey, it's better parking than most studios in the city. Their annex on Harrison is a gorgeous studio with lots of good parking around it. The staff are friendly, and as a performer, I so appreciate how happy they are to let me drop off flyers for my dance events around town. I take belly dance from Asia, and the class has made a huge difference in my dancing. Asia teaches mainly Egyptian style dance, but she also introduces us to Saudi, Lebanese, and Moroccan steps. Best of all, there is live music at the Saturday class - up to 6 musicians show up and drum for us, and Asia only needs to say, "Can I have a beledi, please?" Where else do you get to dance to live musicians?? Asia's warmup is great - my body has all kinds of issues, but it opens right up in Asia's class. I always get a great blood-pumping warmup prior to our drills - it's the best workout I get from a teacher all week! She uses a mic, so you can hear her over the drums, which is very considerate. If you've had at least a tiny bit of belly dance or any other kind of dance, you will do well in Asia's class. Asia is the only dance teacher I've ever met who is skilled in teaching multiple levels at the same time. She gives a drill to the more advanced folks, and while we're working it out, she helps the newer folks understand the basics. What I love about Asia's class is that she doesn't talk the step to death. She clearly demonstrates at 1/2 or 1/4 time the step we're doing, drills us, speeds it up to full time, and then offers plenty of explanation if it's clear that we need it. She lets the body figure it out before taxing the brain, which I think is an excellent strategy. read more

I like it here! It actually looks like a professional dance studio where there's rooms and they all (well, from the outside looking in) look pretty decent sized! I was only in Studio A for the De La Fem class tonight and it was such a cool class, I'll definitely drop by again! Warning though, its easy to miss this place since the parking is in the back and is limited. Took me a while to find the way to get to it without missing the turns! read more

Most of the reviews here are positive in favor of Emerson...and it's well-deserved. He's a DELIGHT to learn from. Not only does he not put you on the spot, but he goes just slow enough for you to follow and is absolutely hi-lar-ious. He really makes the class fun and sets at ease what is usually an awkward environment in large dance classes. Our class was quite full, but there was still just enough room to do what we needed to do. That hour and a half flies by and we finished the routine just in time. Would recommend to anyone who loves dancing or who is looking to give it a try. The reasonable price is an extra bonus! read more