Great people, great studio And convenient location. Highly recommend for lessons and socials.read more

Patrick and scarlet are excellent instructors. I would recommend any student of all levels to go to…read morethem. They are the best in Vancouver

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

I've gone to this studio 3 times (hip hop, heels, street jazz) and the now closed Kits location…read moreonce (hip hop). Thoroughly enjoyed each class. The studio is airy and clean. They offer free de-caf free at the front and plenty of room to sit and wait for your class. There's such a wide range of selection for types of dances that there is one for everyone. You can choose what level you want and the ones I went to were all intro/open so they were beginner-friendly. Every instructor has been very nice. It's a judgement free zone and a great way to have fun!

I've always wanted to try hip hop dance and this opportunity came until this friend suggested me to…read morejoin him last Sunday. My friend J went quarter before 3 and I showed up little late when the dance session started. I wish there was a clear instruction before walking in. I was confused whether to take shoes off to change to indoor shoes or go into studios without my shoes and turns out I had to change to indoor shoes after arrival. Next step was filling out application form and if there was any medical history. I was ready for the session once it was finished. There was so much energy and the 90's hip hop was so perfect for this. Everyone wasn't first timers except for me and J. My instructor showed steps from slow speed and then the pace became quicker. It was little difficult to follow the steps and which direction to swing or to bend my legs. I nearly fell for the first 30 minutes , and then fell on the floor because of my poor balance. My only way to catch up is to observe my instructor or other people to improve dance steps. It was a fantastic work out for sure. Because there was only 1 fan, I felt very sweaty and humid in the dance studio. I only paid $10 for the first lesson and it was so worth it. Staff were nice and friendly. **Note: bring your old runners for the dance. Make sure they're clean pair. They have small change rooms so you can change into loose clothes. Water bottle is a must to bring. They even have a water station next to reception desk. I found myself overwhelmed that some moves were more of advanced level. Everyone else moved so fast I couldn't follow their speed. I found myself with a small bruise the next day.

Dance Effect is without a doubt the best dance studio in the area. My daughter has danced in their…read morecompetitive training program for 3 years now and she has improved immensely during this time and perhaps more importantly, her confidence has soared. Dance Effect provides a positive and safe learning environment and each dancer is appreciated for his/her own uniqueness and specific strengths. Over the years the studio has received several awards and their dancers are always extremely successful at competitions. They hire the best choreographers and teachers in the area and they put an emphasis on technique and personal growth. The parents at Dance Effect are friendly and supportive, and the owner Nathalie is caring and very approachable. You will not regret choosing Dance Effect for your son or daughter.

Following up after the previous review below, and on the review on Google. I think the owner…read moreyelling is a bit exaggerated, but she definitely does talk down to people. Whether it's a member of her staff or a parent. She has a very condescending tone in her voice and tries to make you feel as little as possible. As a parent who has been at The Landing for quite sometime, I've seen this happen many times. This will be the last year my daughter dances here, the environment is toxic and I will not expose her to that sort of behaviour any longer. The teachers may be the only reason that we are still currently here, if not for them we wouldn't have returned for this season.

The classes were very mean and plus I had a teacher that was 1 year older than me I was 9 and the…read moreteacher looked 10 max it made no sense concider their was no other teacher in the room

My love of dance and my less than stellar dancing shoes (that being, my feet) required me to…read moreconsider taking professional dancing lessons if I were to really make an effort in becoming the dancing queen I have hoped for....or some version thereof! Fortunately for me, Urban Beat Dance Company boasts some of the best and most critically acclaimed dance teachers around, founders Graeme and Elizabeth Oxendale, amongst others. While the school offers a variety of different dance classes at different levels, from hip hop, funky swing and pussycat doll style, my boyfriend and I were yearning to learn some sexy Latin style salsa dance. The group dance environment that allows everyone, single or otherwise the opportunity to dance with a partner, is a successful teaching method. I have to admit though, that as another half of a couple who doesn't get to see her other half as often as she'd like to, I would now prefer to do private lessons instead of dancing with often nervous and sweaty strangers. Regardless of that, the classes were always fun, entertaining and humbling and honestly, if you're looking for a partner (of any sort...) this really is a great environment for meeting new people! The classes are very well priced and offer the highest form of flexibility to suit your very busy schedules. THE place to go for couples dance!

After a lifetime of being the shy AV geek who would always be happy to DJ rather than dance, I…read moredecided it was time to change that. A google search for swing dance Vancouver led me to Urban Beat's website where I signed up for both West Coast Swing Level 1 as well Club Freestyle. After a brief panic attack the night before my first class (what am I doing going to a partner dancing class without a partner when I can't dance????) I walked in and was soooo glad I did. Instruction was great, partners rotate in Swing Dance class so it's a great way to meet people, and the dancing is just plain fun. Extra bonus is if you sign up for Tuesday or Sunday class, you can attend the other no charge, gives schedule flexibility and or extra value. 6 months later having progressed through 3 levels of swing classes (2 months each) I'd have to say it's one of the best decisions I made.... which is why I still go to expand my dancing abilities. The Club Freestyle has also proved useful having found myself on a dance floor or two, as well as adding style to my swing dance. Highly highly highly recommended!

Kpop rocks! I love the kpop fitness class! Nancy has so much energy that she will get you moving!…read moreHer steps aren't hard to follow at all. Suitable for any level dancer. Don't get me wrong, you will get a full body work out every time! Other classes were ok too. Their introductory pass is a good deal to try out different styles. I enjoyed their Zumba as well. Studio is clean, staff is friendly. Give it a try!!

As a first time student of their 90s dance class, I did not expect the instructor to be so rude and…read morecritical. I was not able to grasp all of the choreograpy, and she had no problem shaming me for not being able to follow along. She also loudly snapped at me for being too far from a dot on the floor. The class could not have ended any sooner. I was expecting a fun workout, and did not expect to leave feeling embarrassed and angry. I do not recommend this studio and will not be returning again.

This is a fantastic gym!…read more The owner, Greg, is very approachable. I moved to Vancouver about a year ago and he was very helpful in getting the administrative side of my account changed. Greg is frequently in the club, often working out with his son! The club has very nice equipment and there is plenty to choose from; For cardio there are Bikes (both recumbent and upright), elliptical, ergs, stair steppers, treadmills, and more. For lifting there are free weights, various isolation machines, multiple squat racks, kettle bells, smith machine, and more. If you're into Plyo there is an entire studio of equipment you can use. Some of the more niche gear like a hack-squat is missing, but if you're well seasoned at the gym or ask an anytime trainer, there are plenty of other exercises that work similar muscles. I will say, there is a rush hour, on no fault of the gym. It's not unmanageable, but if you're an introvert the right after work time might not be right for you. All other times, especially early mornings are quite manageable. A month or so ago my workouts were more sluggish than ever, and I remembered what it felt like to really kill a workout, so I made an appointment for a personal trainer--Lucy! Lucy has a great repertoire of exercises--every workout with her is motivating and I am always completely drenched in sweat! With Lucy I have gained confidence not only in my physical abilities by emotionally. She's the true definition of a COACH. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, clean gym with a great location (just off the SkyTrain), I highly recommend this gym!

trash management walked out a entrnace door one time no one told me about and now they terminated…read moremy gym members ship and charged me $280 i will be disputed stated that i feel it was unfair and said i may right a review which is totally within my right and they said i was threatening them -10 for management