Awesome place! Love the instructors!! If you are looking for a class to try, dance fitness is a great starter class. There are classes for all level of dancers!! read more

I think this place offers some good dance classes for dancer, but unfortunately this is one of the only places that adult dancers can come and take classes. I am from out of town. Friend of mine was teaching a class there, So i went in for class and was told he was going to be there for 2 classes that I was in town for. Originally I was going to take his class and paid $25.00. But when I saw he was on the schedual for the following week, I spoke to the gentleman that was at the front desk, and he told me that he was going to teach. Urges me to buy the series of 4 I can take other classes, and I did. But when I checked on the schedule my friend was not teaching. I called and spoke to a lady who answer the phone regarding the situation. Told her my dilemma that the class was cancelled and I was not going to be able to take all the classes, due to the cancellation and that i am traveling back to LA. And not sure when i will be returning, but most likely in the fall. Asked to see if they are willing to extend my classes till I return. But not willing to help out, not willing to take consideration of the class that was cancelled, or anything. The answer was just simply NO. I fell that is bad business conduct. but I guess when you are one of the only studio that actually offer adult dance classes, and not just fitness you can do what you want. When I asked them if they can consider special circumstance. I was told if the do that then they would have 1000s special circumstances. I never asked for a refund at all. all i simply asked for was to extend my class till I returned. read more

After nearly five years of taking classes at Dance 101, I am planning never to go back. Recently, about 20 seconds after our yoga class ended, I was in the middle of a deep stretch. A male teacher, from whom I have taken many classes, walked up to me and said pointedly, "Time to go. We need to stretch." I looked at him. He said, "That means you have to go. NOW." Before I fully realized how rude this was to say to a paying customer, I tried to keep things light, and was also hoping to remind him that I had taken his class for years. I was also thinking about how our yoga class was cut from 75 to 60 minutes so that his two-hour class could start earlier (and both classes cost the same amount)--without any compensation or apology. I was thinking about the fact that I knew he would futz around with his iPod and make self-aggrandizing jokes for the next 30 seconds or 2 minutes at the least, which was all the time I planned to take to finish my stretch. I was thinking about how he did not have a very full class and it was a large studio. Above these, I was thinking that I was entitled to take his class and occupy the same space I was now in. So I said, "Or, I could just take your class." His response added insult to injury, "Ya think?" clearly implying that I was not skilled or advanced enough to take his class. I informed him that I had taken many classes from him, and said "So yeah, I think." I even took his class when I was noticeably pregnant--I guess I am capable of it. (And he still doesn't remember me??) I even followed him to Gotta Dance which incidentally, is extremely nice all of the time, and deigns to offer us water and even coffee--free of charge! Over the years I have gotten into arguments with the owner, who has never treated me like the one who's doing the paying. (One time she told me, "Look, nobody's getting rich here." Subsequently I have seen fewer classes offered, Friday classes eliminated, professional framed photography, flat screen televisions, and various other improvements that do not suggest poverty.) I have endured numerous cancelled classes without notice or compensation. I have accepted more expensive class cards that expire, allowing the studio to keep the money without providing the service--which is a lot like theft. I have been ignored by nearly every other faculty member whose class I have taken. They staged a student performance, and only invited their favorite students to participate--providing them with hours of free instruction time plus the opportunity to perform. When I asked about it, I was told, essentially, tough. I have watched the studio take away the suggestion box--a metaphor for their whole attitude toward their student-customers. But the teacher's recent obnoxiousness in both impatiently preventing me from finishing my stretch and insulting my ability to take his class was absolutely the last straw. I had just spent an hour in yoga and meditation and it was all for naught after his infuriating remarks. Gotta Dance and other studios in the area are much nicer (and cheaper!) and the faculty are as good or better than those at Dance 101. read more

No one would ever mistake me for a dancer, but I came, I saw, I sweat my a$$ off. I was the only newbie in Discover Dance 101 and I had a fantastic time. Desiree taught my packed, weeknight class and her energy was infectious. If you're looking to spruce up your fitness routine with dance, you've got to give Dance 101 a try. read more

My friend had actually told me about this place! We tried the free week which was so much fun and ended up purchasing a membership! They have so many different dance classes with so many different styles. And the dance instructors make it a very fun and relaxed environment. I would recommend this to anyone that loves to dance and is looking to try something new! read more

Excellent classes, excellent staff, just overall a wonderful studio! They offer a variety of dance styles, as well as dance fitness classes. You could come into some of the classes with no dance experience and still have a blast and get a great workout! I would recommend Dance 101 to all. read more

I've done drop-in classes at studios in the many different places I've lived. Normally I find that professional dance studios have very few classes for adult beginners, and they're always in the late evening or early morning. Not so with Dance 101! They have just about everything I'm looking for: a) Not only do they have adult beginning levels, but those are tiered too! So I can pick classes that don't leave me in the dust. b) They have a great variety, from Broadway, heels and tap to hip hop and funk. This is one of the best things about the studio. c) The hours are great! I'm a freelancer and I hate fighting traffic to take a 5:00 class when I can do one at 11 am! And there are always multiple classes going on at one time! d) The courses are great fun, the teachers are all highly qualified and the environment is nonjudgmental. Perfect for those "inbetween" learners like me. Highly recommend. read more

I am very happy to edit my review as I have now had a very positive experience with Dance 101! The owner took the time to respond to me and offer something for my dissatisfaction. When I was given a new card, the receptionist had a great attitude and even commented about the expiration date (which had not been done previously) which shows me they have worked on improving their policies. The class I took (center court fitness) was fun and a great workout, and I will definitely return! read more

Love,Love, Love desiree's dance fitness. You'll shake, dance and sweat. When you dance with a group of people and an instructor who's always paying attention if you're not foces. trust me , you'll sweat off your fat in no time but always can't wait to go back. Dance 101, the concept for discover classes for people like me who can't dance is awesome.... awesome. read more

I really do not enjoy writing reviews. But I despise wasting almost 2 hours & $20 to boot. So here we go... I love ballet & yoga, so this studio's Ballet Fit class seemed like a no-brainer. I actually called in advance today to get a little bit of extra info & make sure it was a beginner class (though I've taken yoga for years & beginning ballet for 1 1/2 years at the Decatur Schoool of Ballet). The person who answered the phone was extremely uninformative, telling me she was very busy and to look at the website (which I had already done). I almost didn't make the 20 minute drive to the studio as of that point, but my curiosity got the better of me. This is a discovery class & should be perfect for beginners. What I found was that the music was so loud (albeit good) that we could hear nothing the teacher said. She never explained anything, and basically danced a choreography while watching herself in the mirror. I have to say that she looked lovely dancing, but I was scrambling the whole time to keep watching her & now I have a neck ache. There was absolutely no teaching in this class. I am so disappointed. It could have been great if she would have explained what she was doing & corrected our form, like any ballet or yoga class. BTW, I went to this studio a few months ago for another "intro" ballet course, and while more structured, it was definitely not a beginner's class, either. So much for second chances. read more

Being new to Atlanta AND needing to lose some pregnancy weight I am over the moon to have Dance 101 nearby. Tons of great classes and very inspiring teachers for ALL levels. read more

Currently, I am a dancer at Dance101, a certified yoga instructor and a small business owner with an incorporated company. I recently read a comment that was posted about D101 from a petulant customer. For the past 6 yrs, I have danced at this studio and taken numerous classes from the instructor involved in the complaint. Let me preface this by stating that his professional credentials speak for themselves and he has a passion and a drive for the art of dance that is 2nd to none. In addition, the studio owner has built a space for both personal and professional excellence for hundreds of dancers in Atlanta and to belittle that admirable achievement based on one's dislike for her aesthetic for decorative pillows and 1 flat screen tv (which are there for the clientele's benefit) is comical. Furthermore, it is unfortunate that the client didn't discuss this incident with the individuals involved in an attempt to be heard. Yelp is a platform for both positive & negative feedback. However, when individuals use social media as their only means of voicing complaints, it is neither constructive nor helpful. I take the Sun. class religiously and was present for the incident cited here. As a result of the hostility posted on a public forum, I have both a moral and professional obligation to respond to this posting and set the record straight. The 2 hr Sun. class is one of the largest and most technically proficient classes offered...not just at this studio but in the entire city. Due to the intensity of this class, the students of this instructor always stretch beforehand and come into the studio to prepare their minds and bodies while the instructor is "getting settled." That time belongs to this class, not the class prior. Had this student truly intended on taking the advanced class, she would have set her intentions accordingly and signed in already to do so like everyone else. A true athlete, whether it be a dancer, yogi, gymnast, etc knows how to respect the "space" and others within it. It is not our fault, nor the fault of the instructor that this student "didn't get to perform in a dance show," "feels slighted b/c someone teaches hundreds of students per month and didn't remember them," or expresses hostility about the decor that the studio owner uses to in HER place of business (yet she wants to be offered coffee). The personalized nature of this complaint towards the studio owner and this instructor is nothing more than a projection of this student's own issues and this is not the proper forum for such inappropriate outbursts. D101 is an amazing "dance" studio that offers exceptional yoga classes. If yoga were earlier in the morning and didn't bump up against another class, then the students in the yoga class could savasana their hearts out. Since that is not the case, the yoga class must be mindful of studio etiquette. The dancers don't remain sitting or laying in the middle of the floor when another dance class comes in. When the class is over, they gather their belongings and cool down outside in the lobby..on those same decorative pillows. What was left out of this complaint, is that this yoga class ended 5 min. late, which makes it even more inconsiderate when a student is still laying face dwn on their mat in the middle of the room when the next class is coming in. I regularly dance at studios in LA & NY. The experience there is very different and anyone who has taken class in either of these cities has a sense of respect & humility for the studio, instructors & fellow classmates. Yoga & dance studios make changes to their schedules ALL the time. In LA, teachers get a sub or the class is cancelled altogether at the last minute. It isn't the studio's responsibility to "apologize" to the clientele for their scheduling decisions, nor is it appropriate to attack someone's character if their complaint truly has only "professional" merit. In NY & LA, the instructors always begin on time and if anyone lingers after a class, they firmly announce (in front of everyone) that class is over & to leave. No questions asked. In addition, they tell their students where they are allowed to stand in class based on their skill level & if they can take or not for safety reasons. This particular combination was an advanced hip hop # that was extremely intricate and this class is challenging even for some of the most technically trained dancers. That was what the instructor was conveying. It's not our fault that the yoga class was shortened to 60 minutes and that does not entitle someone to try and squeeze extra time out of it for themselves b/c they are upset by it. I know all the members of the staff personally at D101 and they are the most talented and authentic group of individuals around. They take their creativity very seriously and this studio has housed some of Atlanta's finest talent. It's time to take a deep breath, take responsibility for one's own actions and practice the art of compassion. Namaste. read more

A warning to a brand new dancer wanting to try this studio, don't go to the Monday 5:00pm Hip Hop "Fit" 101 class and expect to be taught. It is labeled as "introductory" but it IS NOT! The instructor showed up late, strolled in without a hello / introduction / asking if anyone was new, cranked up the music really loud and just started to warm up the class. Apparently I was the only new person because everyone else knew what to do, but as someone completely new to the class, it was very frustrating. Then, without any explanation, again, the music changed and we just started learning choreography. The "lesson" and the dance moves were both very fast and really hard to keep up with. The studio seems very popular, so I'm sure if you know how to dance this is a great place, but this class is not beginner friendly. It is also very expensive! This would have been a one star review but the guy at the front desk was very nice at the beginning (and not at all surprised when I walked out early explaining what happened. I guess that says something...). read more

What I posted in 2007: I love this studio! They have a great selection of classes, I always have fun, and I always leave there feeling fabulous. Just buy the 20-pack for $200 so they're $10 a class which is GREAT! Oh - the front desk can be snooty too - but you're there for what - 1 minute? And it's just one girl that's rude. 10/29 UPDATE: I went today because I have 16 classes on my card (AKA $160). They inform me I have no classes left. I'm like yes, I have 16. They say no, it's expired. I thought they were kidding - i've been there so often, they've never told me they expired, they've never told me I have x many months left or it's expiring soon, i've never gotten an email. He's like yeah, it expired in August - we gave you an extra month, too but you didn't come in. I see you WOULD have had 16. O(VERY rude by the way). Well how kind, I had no idea A) that it expired B) that I was given an "extra month" or C) That when you pre-pay for something at a certain point in time it just ceases to exist. I can't believe they run their studio this way. I really can't. I didn't sign anything saying i agreed to it, I wasn't told 'it expires' or sent an email. He said, "we can't keep up with all of our dancers." Um, it's 2008 - yes you can. You kept up with the $ I paid you and how many classes I have left but you can't do a mail merge and let someone know you're about to rob them of their money? Right... So, needless to say, I won't be returning. I hope I saved some of you who, like me, didn't know.... and please note - i'm not an immature, young brat. I just had NO idea and feel cheated and I'd hate for it to happen to anyone else. read more