My daughter has attended classes at Showbiz Dance Academy for 5 years now and the impact it has had…read moreon her life is nothing short of astounding. A naturally shy girl, her experience at Showbiz has helped her find her inner confidence and provides her with an artistic outlet that I know will serve her well in life regardless of what path she chooses. Kristie Eckman's artistic talent, teaching acumen, infectious good humor, and amazing patience have helped mold her students into confident, award winning dancers. The studio itself is easy to find in t he Landen shopping center. The classroom is a large setup with plenty of room for students to work on routines as a group or spread out and express themselves during solos. A comfortable lounge area up front for the parents to relax while the little ones learn. The cost per class is very affordable and the diversity of available styles such as tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop let you or your child experiment from year to year to find what speaks to you. Showbiz also boasts one of the most award winning competitive dance teams in the area. In 2010, our teams traveled the region scoring amongst the top in virtually every category entered, including one remarkable performance by a dancer who managed to take 1st, 2nd, AND 3rd in the same category (yes, three different solos). The team's performance at Nationals in New Jersey this past summer was equally fulfilling, further cementing in my mind that there is no other studio in the Tri-State I would take my daughter.

I have visited a fair amount of dance schools in this area. I find Showbiz Dance Academy to be the…read moreone that holds the standards the others are trying to emulate. I like the Showbiz teachers and the quality of dance is the best around. The students do great preforming at competitions, too. Most importantly, the students seem happy, so they really give their all.

My daughter absolutely loves dancing here! It is a very supportive, nurturing, professional…read moreenvironment. They make sure their students perform and understand proper technique. They go above and beyond to help their students and create a family like atmosphere.

dance is fun, i used to be a dancer that's why i was so enraged by mason dance center. I went to…read moretake my sister in for dress rehearsal since she's in ballet. We go in to her class and she whispers "these aren't the kids in my class..." and i go why they are dressed exactly the same way you are with a confused look. then the teacher comes out and says "oh this is a different class, same costume" you might think i'm overreacting but wait until what comes next. The kids with the SAME COSTUME also have the SAME SONG. what is this? this is more confusing than the narnia books. Who allowed abs approved the idea of similar age groups too have the same exact song and costume? Every other parent in there was just as confused as i was. I probably sound entitled, like a Karen, and like i am overreacting like i said before but this ticked me off. We got there at the same time we do every week to this class that has never been there at this time, in that studio. I have never seen those kids in that studio before so you can see my confusion on why children with the same exact costume in a different studio than ever confused me. I think this is a very inefficient way of running a dance studio. For the last time, yes i know i am probably overreacting but this enraged me and thought i should share.

I've been a member for 3 months now and it has been such a great addition to my life!…read more First, it is located in Liberty Center, kitty corner from Cheesecake Factory. I was initially skeptical about finding parking before class, but it hasn't been an issue. There is limited street parking and ample spaces in a nearby lot. Memberships vary from 4 or 8 per month to unlimited. There is an app which makes booking classes easy. They offer 4 different types of classes: Bands, Dance, Tone, and Circuit. Bands would be the most unique out of their offerings; bands are hung from a bar in the ceiling and works wonders for your upper back! They are deceptively difficult. The other classes are pretty straightforward but all the content changes frequently; every 3 weeks. There are cubby spaces, both locked and open, for your personal items. When you walk into the dimly lit studio, individual spaces are already set up. The instructors are amazing! They are encouraging and provide additional instructions or alternatives if needed. The first class is free and worth taking!

From the owner: AKT is a unique combination of toning, interval, circuit, and dance-based workouts, with new…read moreoriginal programing created every 3 weeks. At AKT we train, we sweat, we get results, and we have a hell of a lot of fun doing it.

What started as two free classes has now led to our favorite date nights each week. The teachers…read moreare all so friendly and patient no matter what skill/learning level. We are able to customize our lessons to concentrate on the dance types we want to learn, then practice our skills at the weekly practice parties. They do everything from fun social dances to ballroom routines and even choreographed the bride & groom's first dance & father-daughter dances for both of our daughters' weddings.

I've been to many of the franchised dance studios in the greater Dayton area, and I've found that…read moreBrandon's and Kristen's studio far more welcoming than any of the others. And that includes the private studios too. I cannot talk highly enough of them and their teachers. Check them out and see for yourselves. You will not be disappointed.

Went today at 4:30 good class not too tough they provide weights and mats. Instructor was good…read more Take water. You can change in restroom. People are nice there and friendly. First class always tough to get moves down but it was fun. Good way to get off the couch.

From the owner: Loveland Jazzercise Fitness Center in Cincinnati , OH offers group fitness classes for all levels…read more Our classes incorporate HIIT cardio dance moves with strength training for the ultimate full-body workout that can slay your wellness goals.

I teach a hip hop class at my gym and was hoping to find a dance class in town where I could learn…read moresome new "hot moves" :-) Did some research online and found CincyDance.com. The website is complete and accurate - which is nice! I went to the class last night and it was a fun class. The instructor was personable and helpful. Also met Juli - the owner - and she was very nice and friendly. Also - she allowed me to pay via paypal so I could use a credit card - which was nice and I appreciated her flexibility. Overall a great experience and I'll be going back for Zumba and Hip Hop. I know they also have a lot of dance classes for youth as well.

From the owner: Cincy Dance Studio, LLC is located in Madeira, Ohio and attracts people from all over the greater…read moreCincinnati area. We offer two spacious studios for learning along with programs in a wide range of dance styles for both children and adults. The studios are also available for rental for private dance parties or practice space. The atmosphere at Cincy Dance is always welcoming and fun, catering to people of all levels, from the absolute beginner to the advanced student. Classes are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, ContemporaryHip Hop and Technique. Ages 2- Adult, Beginner- Advanced. The studio has also hosted workshops with dancers from, High School Musical, Legally Blonde, Chicago and The Justin Bieber My World Tour. The studio also offers competitive dancing with our team, The Cincy STARS! The STARS have won numerous achievements including 2011 Junior National Champions, Most Entertaining Dance Group and several other high score and overall awards during their six seasons.

I started going to Dare to Dance's Zumba classes after purchasing their amazing Groupon deal at the…read morebeginning of January. I waited until February to go because they had sold so many deals and classes had apparently gotten pretty full. If you've never dine Zumba before, I definitely suggest looking into it to see if it's the right fit for you. There's a lot of side-to-side movement that may not be great for your knees or hips if you've had any trouble with them. I've also had some bizarre troubles with my shoulders and have been talking about it with my chiropractor. If you decide Zumba is something you can and want to do, D2D is a great place to go. Your first class is free and after that there are lots of membership options to fit your needs. I like the freedom of being able to come to classes when I choose, which fits my unpredictable schedule. The facility is very nice, easy to get to, lots of parking and the staff are friendly and very welcoming. I usually go to classes when Richelle is instructing. I like her energy and her instruction style. Some of the footwork can be a little complicated, but it's easy to pick up again. It's also easy to modify the steps and movements if something doesn't feel right, or if you lack the coordination necessary to do the full step. I may or may not struggle with this problem frequently :) It's a safe space, so I don't feel like there are people judging me if I don't do it "just right" which I really like and am always concerned about with group classes. I have seen that so e moms bring their kids and the kids do homework off to the side during the class, so that's a great option if you've got a little bit older, self-directed child(ren). The only downside I can mention is that classes do tend to be a bit large, so it's hard to impossible to ask questions during the class or ask about modifications. Which also means that if you're doing a movement in a way that might injure you, you probably won't be corrected. But, the counter to that is that the instructors are always available before and after classes to talk and answer questions. In all, I'd highly recommend Dare 2 Dance to all. In addition to Zumba, they also have instructional ballroom dancing classes and sessions and host various events quite often. Check it out & maybe I'll see you at Zumba!

Got a Groupon for Dare to Dance a few days ago. Called to set up our consultation and man who…read morepicked up was not pleasant. He asked what the dance class was for, I said a wedding, and he goes "oh godddd" under his breath and says "okay well this class isn't for weddings". I mentioned the Groupon didn't say anything about that and he says "well I've tried to get it up and it's very hard. Plus you also need a first dance song if you don't have that no one can help you" and hung up. Horrible customer service. Don't recommend