We absolutely love The Element Dance Studio in La Mesa! Mrs. Sydney has played such a special role…read morein helping my daughter fall in love with dance. When we first tried parent-and-tot classes elsewhere, my daughter felt overwhelmed by all the adults and people in the room. The Element was the only studio we found that offered a class for two-year-olds without parents in the room, so we decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! Mrs. Sydney was incredibly patient as my daughter took her time warming up and becoming comfortable. Even when she was hesitant in class, it was clear that she loved it because she would come home and excitedly show us everything she had learned. These classes aren't just waving ribbons and doing free dance--the children are learning real dance skills and building confidence from a very young age. Mrs. Kai has also been wonderful with my daughter in acro. We are so excited to continue growing with this studio for years to come. As an added bonus, I have even made some wonderful new mom friends! The Element is such a welcoming, positive place, and we feel very lucky to have found it.

Highly recommend starting your kids dance journey here and sticking with it throughout their dance…read moreyears! They sure know what they are doing- turning tiny humans into the most amazing dancers and performers! The kids learn to love dance but actually learn quality technique along the way. My kids completely excelled in dance as soon as we started here. It's amazing to see the growth in their ability and confidence on stage. Not to mention, attending the end of year recital and seeing the bond between teachers and the students who started dancing there as tots and were now graduating as seniors -- it brought tears to everyone's eyes as you could see they had become a true family and they were now on to their next journey! AND the dancers were absolutely incredible! Growing up in dance that is what is most important- an environment where you can build long lasting relationships, feel supported, build confidence and character while perfecting your skill along the way. Element is the place for that!

I took zumba classes with Lauri while I was on vacation in the United States. I loved the class,…read moreLauri and all the other girls alike. It was a very lively, positive class and I enjoyed it a lot. The studio was really nice and the classes were a lot of fun. When I come back to San Diego, I would surely book classes here again

Excellent classes. The price is great for someone who wants to take more than one class a week at a…read moreprice you can afford. The studio is spotless and the the owners Nicole and Lauri are outstanding; they know your name, they acknowledge that you are there, they make you feel valued and they start and end the class on time. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE OWNERS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING CLASSES AND MAKING EVERYONE FEEL THEY ARE PART OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS COMMUNITY AND ZUMBA IS THEIR PASSION AND THEY ARE NOT DISTRACTED BY WORKING IN OTHER FIELDS. Nicole and Lauri teach many of the classes and they are fresh and ready to teach unlike some of the part-time instructors who work for other fitness and dance centers who drag themselves into the studio after performing work for another company . Nicole and Lauri are not like the part-time or burned out instructors who arrive late, end the session early and often don't seem to want to teach the class, rather they want to be home - and/or any place but teaching Zumba. The Move Fitness and Dance instructors never embarrass the students and, unlike some fitness and dance centers they never yell out corrections to students in front of the class. There are not enough words to express how great the Move Fitness & Dance studio is and if you haven't tried a class - I recommend you do. Excellent job - Nicole and Lauri.

One of the best dance studios in the San Diego area…read more I appreciate their family-oriented vibe. It was the only studio that allowed me to take a class with my kids, which most others don't offer. They truly prioritize families, and their annual Christmas celebrations are amazing. Rare to find. I loved all five of my instructors. They balance professionalism, discipline, and an easygoing energy that makes you want to keep coming back. I also made a handful of friends there, which doesn't happen often. My classes in La Mesa were the perfect size, around 5-6 people, so there was plenty of attention and a personalized feel. Would highly recommend

My 13 year old son has flourished here from timid to more confident competing at local/National…read morecompetitions as well as competing internationally for the world dance crew championship all in less than a year. Thanks to the dedicated director/choreographers who push him to be his best. He also was given an opportunity to perform at NBA stages with an aspiring artist. The environment is warm, inviting, energetic, and inspiring, with an atmosphere that encourages both discipline and creativity. My son even gets to be a junior choreographer. They highlight all their dancers and not just keep a spotlight on one. The owners are also very involved and want the best for their dancers, not only performance wise, but also in school and psychosocially. The high-quality training makes this studio a standout for anyone looking to excel in dance while also feeling at home and most importantly, be themselves. Very family oriented and highly recommended!

A few nights ago Chun P. and I experienced the lovely Zaquia Mahler Salinas' work "in_Genuine"…read morehere. We were warmly greeted at the door, bought two small glasses of wine for a donation and mingled in the foyer with Zaquia, who also doubles as a yoga teacher at Sculpt Fusion Yoga where I teach. We chatted up some new friends and met some friendly Visionary staff. The performance space is intimate - with chairs set out no larger than six across and only a few rows deep, with the back rows on risers. Performers entered through a curtain at the rear and well-timed lighting in a variety of colors illuminated the performance. The show itself was a modern dance exploration of identity, relationships, connections and misconnections with music that echoed a past Americana that perhaps only existed in our imaginations. I found it visceral, poignant and heartfelt. Chun P. is not really the modern dance type - but he enjoyed it and we're both planning on coming back to Visionary for another show!

I'm impressed w the quality of the dance instruction…read more Spencer's has a gift and is able to translate it to the students.

After going through several Latin dance studios and not able to improve my Salsa spin technique, I…read morecame across Carl, and he really surprised me. Besides being funny and patient, he focuses on your specific needs, vs having a syllabus like most studios do. He teaches Salsa, as well as Bachata and Merengue, and will go step by step until you get it right. Carl is a multitalented and humble instructor and I extremely recommend taking private lessons with him!

Excellent Experience. Good people. They had a lot of patience whit me . I'm a shy guy but they give…read moreme confidence

I found PDPA one day while on a walk and so thankful for that day. We have been at PDPA for one…read moreyear now. It has been incredible to see my daughter develop from her first class to now. We've enjoyed our experience so much at PDPA that my daughter now takes multiple classes a week. Ms. Mae, the owner is incredibly talented and is very passionate about teaching the next generation of dancers.

My coworker told me about this place. So glad he did. We absolutely love it for our little…read moredancer!!! Perfect for energetic little ones to move and groove and dance their heart out. Her teacher Mr Adrian is so good with her. The way he talks to her with kindness and understanding made her so comfortable with him. We will definitely keep her here at Powell for the ballet and Jazz and Hip hop classes as she gets older. The owner Mae is super sweet.

Sharing our experience for other parents of young children…read more My 3-year-old attended her first class, and at the end, every child received a sticker except her. While it may seem small, at this age that kind of exclusion carries meaning, especially on a first day of her very first structured ballet class. I reached out to for clarification, and while I understand standing behind their staff, the owner's response felt more focused on defending the approach than acknowledging my concerns as a parent of a 3-year-old. She also didn't seem to understand that a sticker to a 3 year old signifies belonging/a sense of doing well, and can shape how a child views themselves in a new environment. I understand having structure, but this did not feel developmentally appropriate for such a young age or for my daughters first ever dance experience. A refund was offered, which I appreciate, but overall this was not the right fit for our family. I would strongly encourage other parents to clearly understand expectations and teaching approach beforehand. During our trial class, my daughter participated less and was still encouraged with a sticker, so the inconsistency here is both confusing and concerning. For a program working with very young children, that level of inconsistency and lack of professionalism in both practice and communication is disappointing.

The 3 year old class takes itself so seriously that they will ostracize a child for not…read moreparticipating or listening 100% during their dance class. My child was not given the reward everyone else was given (a sticker) for not fully participating in the beginning of class. She is 3 and this was her first class and the teacher acknowledged that my child listened most of the time. The sticker is not the problem, but when brought up to the director that this odd-man out behavior is not appropriate at this age, she was not empathetic and doubled-down that these are the expectations of this studio. This is not the black swan studio, it's an after school program for 3-year olds. I have pulled my child.

This is a review for west coast swing and studio. First off the studio is spacious and charming and…read moreif you go to any of the dances, people are welcoming and kind. Also solid dancing...even as an intermediate dancer, I find myself wanting to dance with everyone because the skill level here is just that good. Plus Larisa Tingle, Anastasia, and Michael are all friendly and kind people who actually care and do their best to make any moment at starlight enjoyable! From hiring some of the best instructors and djs to just having snacks and good vibes in general, Starlight is one of the best dance studios in SD and I honestly can't recommend them enough. 10/10 definitely recommend coming out here to learn and dance west coast swing.

I'm surprised that I haven't already written a review on Starlight yet as I'm here at least twice a…read moreweek for Salsa with Majesty in Motion (they rock!) I guess there isn't a whole lot to say except that the floor (both spaces) is very nice and large enough to support over 100 people, the air-conditioning very strong, the lighting bright and the parking ample. Not sure what else I can say, but I'm definitely a fan!

Great studio, Mr. Rivera is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and put together a great routine…read morefor my daughter.

This studio is amazing! After 4 years, my daughter (now 14) has significantly grown and developed…read moreas a dancer. She was once a timid and shy individual and now she has the skill and confidence to perform and compete. She loves the studio and her teachers. The teachers are highly skilled, professional, have a positive teaching approach, and truly care about their students. The studio has a wide variety of classes for small children through adult. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. I highly recommend this dance studio. There is something for everyone at every skill level. Try it, you'll love it!

We found Bunny's through word of mouth and have been coming here for a few months. My daughter is…read morethree and loves to come to the preschool class. It's an hour long class of ballet and tap taught by Miss Bunny. Miss Bunny herself is very good and patient with the girls and really gets them involved in dance by doing age-appropriate activities. We pay $45 for four weeks of lessons which is pretty reasonable. She also doesn't have a requirement as far as what the dancers have to wear so they can be as creative as they want, even wearing Disney princess dresses! The only reason I gave four stars is because the studio is small and can use some updating but it doesn't get in the way of the dancing and fun. :-)