We were in town traveling from Texas and decided to stop in for a free class from Ms. Ame. My…read moredaughter is a bit shy with people she doesn't know but Ms Ame was so welcoming and patient with her! She had an absolute blast and wanted to go back every day of our visit! Even though my daughter refused to participate in some of the fun activities, Ms Ame and her helpers made sure to keep her feeling included and always gave her a chance to join in when she was ready. Toddler classes always run the risk of being a bit crazy but they did such a wonderful job keeping everyone engaged and involved. I'm a bit bummed we don't have such an amazing studio and team of teachers here in Texas, but I am so glad I stopped in and gave it a try! It will definitely be a must do whenever we are back in town. My daughter still talks about Ms Ame and her dance class months later! Couldn't recommend enough!

I have never felt compelled to write a negative review, but this place deserves it. I went for a…read morefree trial class for my young daughter, and could not be more disappointed. The teachers were not welcoming or engaging, were not energetic, and repeatedly called my daughter the wrong name. A significant portion of the class they spent sitting around and waiting, and not actually dancing. The teachers were not adaptable for young children. One child was crying. Another child the parent pulled them out early. My daughter was visibly disappointed and had been looking forward to this. I am devastated this was her first dance experience. If you are looking for a positive environment where your child can joyfully dance, steer clear.

Great studio for all levels!!! Amazing place to bring your children. Teachers are professional and…read morecaring. Assistants are so kind and very helpful!!! The only requirement is - you must love to dance! Very welcoming atmosphere. We finally found a great fit for our daughter. We have tried quite a few dance studio in the area that our little one didn't take to. Now my daughter keeps asking me, when is her dance class?! That means a lot for me!

Amazing!! I took some classes to prepare for my first dance (/wedding) and genuinely left feeling…read moreconfident and prepared. I was met with so much patience while also guidance. I would review 10+ stars if I could!!!

We just started dancing with Dance to Evolve as I wanted only outdoor activities for my child at…read morethis time. I was super impressed with the customer service before class began and all of the precautions for safety. Outdoor dance was so fun! Miss Serena was so great with the dancers (ages 3-4) and it was amazing to watch the kids dance together while outdoors and distanced. I like that they offer tap and ballet combo so the kids can do both. It was high energy and felt like I laughed and smiled more in the hour than I can recently remember. The pricing is reasonable and highly recommend! We can't wait to keep dancing with Dance to Evolve.

The only reason I am giving two stars Is for the rec center…read more It's nice and clean. However, the dance class with dance to evolve was very disappointing. Too many kids in the class. The teacher simply doesn't care about the students. Only two to three people follow her lead and the rest are distracted. The class is so technical for mostly 3 year old kids and not fun at all. My daughter attended another class with dance to evolve last month at the Carmel valley location. The teacher, Ms Andrea, made the class more fun and engaging, and she called the kids by their first name since day one. The teacher at the UTC location never called anyone by their names, she never cared about the kids, and the couple of students she cared about, she gets their attention by tapping on their heads or kicking their feet. Very disappointing.

We absolutely love both the dance and kids' music classes!…read more The dance class is a wonderful way to enjoy a fun hobby, get exercise, and even feel like therapy after a long day. Ila is amazing at breaking down even the hardest moves into simple, easy-to-follow steps, making learning enjoyable for everyone. The kids' music class is also so much fun! Amir uses modern, engaging teaching techniques that keep the kids entertained while helping them become more familiar with Persian music and culture. Both classes are wonderful experiences for our family, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for fun, meaningful activities for themselves or their children!

My daughter has been learning Persian dancing from Ila's Dance Academy for the past 4 months and we…read morehave been impressed by our experience. In researching a dance academy that would be a good fit, we paid Ila's studio a visit and were very impressed with her techniques and approach to teaching. Since starting the class a few months ago, my little one has developed a real love for this style of dance. My kiddo is taking quite a few other extracurriculars (ballet, tap, soccer, etc) but this is clearly her favorite class. Ila is clearly very technically skilled and highly trained, while being engaging with the kids and ensuring the class is fun.

We love 4S Dance! We originally chose the studio because it was conveniently located, but it ended…read moreup being so much more than that. When we first joined, we weren't even looking for ballet. Our daughters enjoyed trying different styles like tap, Broadway jazz, and hip hop before finally deciding to try ballet - which they quickly fell in love with. One of the highlights of every year is the Nutcracker production. I love that even the youngest dancers get meaningful roles they are excited about. My daughters have so much fun participating and look forward to it year after year. What stands out most about 4S Dance is the culture. The older dancers are kind, welcoming, and encouraging to the younger students, creating a supportive environment that feels like a true community. I also appreciate the emphasis on age-appropriate choreography and costumes. We are so grateful to be part of the 4S Dance community and highly recommend it!

Still a wonderfully nurturing dance studio with immensely patient and dedicated teachers and staff…read more It's been 9 years, and the studio has grown in space and homegrown talent, which is evident in the ambitious goals the studio successfully executes each year. This is a ballet-based studio with a growing musical theater program, and fun recreational/non-competitive class offerings in ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop and even pilates reformer. The ballet side includes a pre-pro program that is intended to nurture students with professional dance aspirations or just want to be in "club level" ballet (i.e. your young 9 year old kid will be there 2-3 times a week and your 12/13+ tween will be there 4/5 times a week multiple hours a day. Dancers participating in shows will have Saturday rehearsals). The AD has an annual assessment (for pre-pro students) to assess goals and steps needed to achieve them. Recently, many of these students have been invited to well known ballet SIs, including PNB, PBT, SAB, and ABT. The AD further supports their school/ballet balance and many of the pre-pro dancers have been waived out of PE through OCIS (Off Campus Independent Study). Annually, the staff presents "the Nutcracker" where all roles (except 1-2 adult male roles, which are professionally filled) are casted by their classically trained students. Over the last 3 years, they've also presented a shorter storybook ballet of similar caliber. Every year we've been here, there has been an end of year recital series, which is the main opportunity for the non-ballet students to present what they've learned in choreographed pieces. The studio has grown to include a musical theater program, which also provides opportunities to shine in "Mini Musicals". Yes, the hallways can be a little "extra", but that's what happens when students love the place so much that they are there for multiple classes in the afternoons, and on rehearsal weekends. And yes, dance can be pricey, but my experience is that the rec level classes are comparable to any other rec level activity my other kid has done with *professional* teachers, it's obviously more expensive than little league or soccer which are volunteer coached. Further, pricing is on a tiered structure, where "the more classes you take, the cheaper your 5th, 6th, 7th, etc class is." And yes - sounds nuts, but many of the pre-pro kids love it there enough that they're there for that many classes. Lastly, I didn't realize how grateful I am for this until my daughter got older, but the owners refuse to allow revealing costumes and uniforms. You'll find the students in leotards/tights, athleisure wear, and tasteful recital costumes - not a booty short or bra/crop top in sight, as I wish dance culture would be. Overall, a great place to be for those with professional ballet aspirations (and who want to be challenged appropriately), or who want to learn other styles for enjoyment without the expectation to compete.

My daughter loves it! Coaches are nice, doesn't smell too much like feet. Ms. Kim is an excellent…read morecoach/manager. I'd recomond this great place to bring your children to have some fun.

My daughter just turned 5 and started at age 4. She loves the activities, has built up her strength…read more, and is always eager to go back. It is a smaller class with a small facility which doesn't make the class seem competitive or overwhelming. Only negative is the teachers often arrive at or after the class is supposed to start.

Just had my first dance class in this amazing place with Tony and Amy it was sooo much fun! You can…read morego by yourself, or as a couple or group! it's family oriented so you age is no limit! You can watch or learn a new dance its up To you! So get out of that couch and come join us!

Wonderful venue to learn line dancing! Tony is an excellent instructor teaching in an effective and…read morerelaxed fun manner. Very friendly people who attend! Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved the Lovely Leaps preschool dance program! My daughter participated from ages…read more2-3 and had the best time. I love that the instructor comes directly to the preschool in Encinitas to teach a 30-minute dance class during the school day. At that age, it can be so challenging to fit in extracurricular activities, so having dance at school is incredibly convenient for parents and so fun for the kids! Ms. Kailyn is amazing and really helped foster my daughter's love of dance, which was so special to watch. We had such a wonderful experience and highly recommend the Lovely Leaps school program to any family looking to introduce their little ones to dance!

There willing practices are a special scam ...they will not cancel your lessons until after there…read morenext full billing cycle ... so they charge three months extra after trying to cancel