Took some pretty fun dance classes here before. Studios are a little small but not too bad. I also…read morelike how you can book rooms for a reasonable price. It's difficult since there isnt always someone at the front to help but not too bad

I hate to do this as my daughter previously danced here for Level Up and we had such a great…read moreexperience from that. Coach Lauren is 10 out of 10 for choreo and working with teen students. The following review is not a reflection of her in any way, shape, or form as she was phenomenal and my daughter admires her greatly. However, let me get into my most recent experience that will have me never coming back or supporting this business & I will tell anyone who asks.... Recently I attempted to book a booth so that my daughter and her friend from dance could have some extra rehearsal time outside of their company rehearsals to just rehearse and nail down technique. Nothing fancy, just hip hop style. I booked online through MindBody after being redirected from their website (awful confusing booking/scheduling system). When booking, I noticed it said that minors could not rent the studio -- which makes sense because they're under age and all that. However on the booking site, it did not specify that you have to be a "certified instructor with proper insurance" to book. The wording on the website (screenshot added below) implied that minors could not book the space without an adult present. Not a certified dance instructor but just a general adult. So cool, I'll sit with them while they rehearse and ensure they use the time and space wisely -- not an issue for these two girls but semantics. I booked online and everything seemed good. However, something told me to call the morning of just to ensure that everything was good to go as after my booking the studio I received no confirmation or reaching out of the staff which seemed odd but okay. When I called, the woman on the phone asked the girls ages. I mentioned they were 15 but I will be present with them the entire duration of using the booth. The woman then informed me that because I was not a certified instructor with the proper insurance this would not suffice and the girls could not use the studio we rented. She reiterated to me that it stated all of this on the website. I assured her that if that's what the policy is, that is not clearly communicated on the website and the verbiage reads as though minors cannot book but an adult can on their behalf but would need to be present. She said no. Cool, so we nixed that plan. I asked if since the policy was not clear and now we would no longer be able to use the space, could we please process a refund for the amount. She stated she could apply the credit for me as an adult to take a class but she could not process a refund. I am not a dancer and have interest in taking a dance class. My DAUGHTER is the dancer so applying a credit for me and me only to use is useless. I stressed this and asked again for a refund. She said no, "we do not process refunds". So now I am out money for a studio that I booked for my daughter to use with no clear communication of said policies, my daughter and her friend lost valuable rehearsal time they were looking forward to having, and I am left to wonder how many other people are they doing this to. It seems small but it's genuinely bad business practice. For a small business and dance studio you'd think there'd be better communication, professionalism, and overall customer service. I thought perhaps I was alone in my interpretation of the website verbiage but then found other reviews almost verbatim reiterating my experience. It seems if multiple people were misunderstanding the same thing (as noted in varying reviews), that as a business owner you'd want to clarify the verbiage so as to ensure the process is smoother for the customer/dancers -- however clearly it's not important enough to do so and it's coming off as a way for them to pocket money and not be bothered. Nonetheless, this is bad business practice and it makes the studio look money hungry instead of outwardly curating a space for serious dancers to grow. We won't be back. My daughter has danced at other studios in the area since our time with SDL and prefers them much more, however we were looking forward to the opportunity rent affordable studio space for a few hours of rehearsal on a Saturday. The studio itself is poorly laid out and crowded and doesn't curate the technique of dancers unless you join a Level Up or one of their teams so it's not too much of a loss overall but I would will never recommend this studio to anyone else in the future. The level of "we didn't communicate well but we also are keeping your money because we don't hold ourselves accountable" is shameful on the owners behalf. Don't go here. Don't give them your money. There are better studios in the Sacramento region with a better atmosphere and better customer service. Affordability for drop in classes seems like a great deal, but you get what you pay for -- low price = low standards.

Undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have made as an adult…read more The Ballet from the Beginning series is absolutely fabulous. Heidi is a phenomenal instructor who pays close attention and gets to know her students and how they move. This class is a thorough introduction to classical ballet and gets you prepared if you do decide to continue dancing and join in on their more advanced courses. The studio has changed a lot in the last year, they have upgraded and renovated. Absolute HIGHEST recommendation.

Still enjoying classes at the Ballet Studio. Thursday with Robyn is now an intermediate class…read more Robyn encourages and gives thoughtful corrections to students of all levels. Her experience as a professional ballerina and training as a massage therapist lend anatomical knowledge. Wednesdays Sam's classes are faster paced but often feature a stretch session, and are are always fun. Katie's Saturday morning pointe/prepointe is a wonderful workout benefiting greatly from Katie's academic and expereicntial credentials. It is very strengthening also for students not yet on pointe due to all the footwork and relevés, as well as laser focus on correct placement. Pam's classes challenge both fitness and ability to catch on quickly to choreography--exhilerating! Now Coco teaches a new Friday evening class. She is a beautiful dancer and knowledgeable instructor.

Took advantage of their NEW STUDENT SPECIAL-- 2 private dace lessons + a Saturday Open Class…read more My guy and I spent the last two Mondays enjoying private lessons with Mark. Big thanks for teaching us the basics and getting me to finally learn how to follow! Couple's dancing really is an art form and Mark was AWESOME! Very capable and met us where we were at skill level wise. Left two sessions feeling much more confident. Thanks Mark!

My husband and I had a great experience planning and practicing our first dance! So glad we booked…read moreprofessional dance lessons!

I would like to recommend the Argentine Tango class on Wednesday nights. Beginning class starts at…read more7pm and intermediate class at 8pm. My husband and I have really enjoyed the lessons and feel that we are making decent progress and it's FUN! The teacher is a great teacher. If you want to learn to dance the Argentine Tango, come and check this out. The facilities are very nice too. Stephanie

This is a great studio! I've been to my fair share of dance studios across the country and Capital…read moreis by far the friendliest. The teachers (Alexey, Genya, Victoria) are amazing. Genya is a Blackpool finalist in Smooth - for those who don't know Blackpool is the Super Bowl of ballroom. There are group classes aimed for complete beginners and more experienced dancers, with beginner classes earlier in the evening, usually at 6 pm. The drop-in price is very reasonable, around $10 per class. The teachers are also available for private lessons. The studio also hosts social dances.

James, thank you so much for choreographing our first dance for our wedding, our sexy, romantic…read morebachata was a big hit. Without your help we would not have been able to pull it off. We also appreciate, the dance lesson via Facetime when we were unable to come in to the studio. If you have two left feet and need help with your dance moves, James is very good. He just doesn't show you the dance moves, he shows you how to style your dance, so that you look very polished.

From the owner: Ballroom and Latin dance lessons, Salsa, Bachata, Swing and more. Wedding dance lessons. Call for…read morea free dance consultation.

I just took a Zumba class on Sunday at 2 PM at the studio. I really enjoyed the class and would…read morerecommend it to everyone. They are about $15 per class, but we also purchased a 10 class pack which makes them only $10 a class which is really well worth it. It was just such a fun time. They even brought in drums and we got to dance with people playing the drums. That was such a fun experience and it felt like a dance party which I loved. Parking is really easy, it's right up front and there's tons of parking. The location is very easy to see as well. The instruction was pretty great and everyone was super friendly. I do wish the instructor slowed down a little bit more and was more vocal about where you're shifting your weights and that sort of thing with the body mechanics but she was so so fun, and everybody was so welcoming and friendly. The dance was quite the workout, be ready to sweat! The instructors are very passionate about what they're doing and that really shows. All in all really great experience and I bought the 10 class pack so I will be back!

I'll keep this review brief:…read more TAKE ZUMBA WITH V! I have done Zumba all over the country and V is, by far, the best instructor I've ever had. She doesn't really break down the moves for you, you just need to jump in and try. But expect high energy, professional level choreography, and hip-shakin' music. I love the diversity of students, including a range of ages and body types. There is no shame in this room! And the class is only $5!!! i don't live in Sacramento, but whenever I visit Sacramento, I make sure to attend a class. LOVE V!!

My Ate Rachelle invited me to try out Step 1 Dance & Fitness' Wednesday 7pm beginner adult hip-hop…read moreclass with coach Joe H. Personally, I'm more of a Zumba gal so this style of dance was really out of my comfort zone and I didn't know what to expect. First time in, and the drop-in price for the class was $15. While waiting for the previous [full] class to finish in that room (Zumba), restrooms were all the way down the hall and they also have an Elkay water bottle filler. There were at least two or three more rooms in use for youth/teen classes, and folding chairs along the hallway for parents/spectators too. There were less than ten people total in the class by my estimate, and it is once a week recurring. It sounded like the past two weeks they were working on choreography moves, but this evening Joe wanted to focus on a basic skill tutorial/demo -- the Wave! The arm wave is one of the coolest foundational illusions in popping, where you make your arm look like a ripple of water. After a warmup meditative movement set, he really broke it down step by step, practicing each position, first a cappella then with music, slow first then sped up, then added variations/flair. Isolating each joint is the key: fingers/hands up, then pop wrist, elbow up, pop shoulder up, chest, then once at opposite shoulder, reverse the path down the other arm! He also showed us a trace wave transition into a body wave, popping the left knee, then right knee, hip, chest, head, then trace back to the arm/hand. You could even do the arm wave at shoulder level, down at your waist, with both arms parallel, or point at each pop of the body wave. He also showed us the difference between waving out versus waving in. One water break pause during the hour, but otherwise it was fun to learn and follow along. The class after us was Beg/Int Contemporary Fusion 8pm, then Heels at 8:30pm. For adults they also have Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Line Dance, Fierce Funk, Soca Dance Fitness, Stretch Fusion and Sculpt & Define. https://step1danceandfitness.com/pdfs/Adult-schedule.pdf

Amazing studio, amazing instructors. We've been going there for over 3.5 years, both my girls love…read moreit. They have a great variety of different dance classes and competition teams.

Take your children somewhere that's full of positivity. After switching to a new studio I realized…read morehow bad my child, her friends, and myself were actually treated. Dance is supposed to be a safe place. The level of toxicity is mind blowing. Lies, threats, aggression, passive aggressive behavior... the list goes on. It is ran very unprofessionally.

This studio is wonderful. My daughter started 2 years ago and has already learned so much. You can…read moresee Amie really cares about helping the girls improve. This studio has really become a second home for me and my daughter.

Went for a cooking and dancing class and it was awesome. Highly recommend it for anyone interested…read morein making pasta while dancing at the same time

We had so much fun! Thank you James and his wonderful assistant Janessa and of course, Cookie! The…read morefood was AMAZING! The dancing was super fun too! I am pleasantly full and totally satisfied.

We had an amazing experience here today. My daughter is almost three and she had a blast! We will…read moredefinitely be coming back. thank you ladies for being so kind, it takes special people to work with children as well as you do. See you next time!

The place smells awful carpets must be 50 yrs old pulling my kid out they really need to clean…read moreplace up.