My wife and I have been going to Arthur Murray Santa Barbara for about three years, and we…read moregenuinely love it. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and easy to work with. They do a great job meeting you where you are and making lessons enjoyable without feeling intimidating. We're always greeted warmly by Val when we walk in, which sets the tone right away. With all the group classes, parties, and events, the studio really feels like a second family. The social atmosphere is a big part of why we keep coming back, and it's something we truly appreciate. If you're looking for a welcoming place to learn to dance and be part of a community, we highly recommend it.

Arthur Murray Santa Barbara provides a second to none dance learning and enjoyment experience. The…read morestudio offers instruction in dozens of different dances, ranging from smooth style like waltz, tango, and foxtrot, rhythm such as rumba, cha cha, and swing, latin like salsa and bachata, and even country western. The Arthur Murray professional instructors consistently demonstrate complete competence, kindness, and patience. The studio is warm, quite inviting, and tastefully decorated, and is a great place to meet new people, especially during the many offered free group classes. Dancing is excellent for both mind and body health, and whether the desire is to become a good social dancer, or to compete at the various formal annual events, the Arthur Murray program will lead you to fulfilling your dance goals.

one of the best dance academies ever! kudos to the director…read more& musicians such art, confidence and joy . it was a total pleasure watching all of them.

My daughter dances with Zermeno Dance Academy and we have LOVED our experience there! She has made…read moregreat friends, developed confidence, been mentored and had the chance to be a role model for the younger girls. She has learned so much more than dance. From group dances to solos, each dancer is challenged to be their best. She has performed on stages all over Santa Barbara and in Los Angeles and has loved every minute. Highly recommend!

Leslie took on beginner salsa dancers and turned us into pros! I wouldn't hesitate to hire her for…read moreany style of dance. She's charming, warm, and makes everyone feel like a dancer!

Leslie taught me and my fiancée waltz well and choreographed our wedding dance. Highly recommended!read more

I found ME Sabor when I was interested in learning and improving my Latin dance skills during the…read morepandemic. I saw that they were offering outdoor classes at Oak Park so I began coming to classes every week or so and saw so much improvement in my dancing, styling, and confidence. They were finally able to reopen for social dance nights at the studio (or sometimes at local venues like SoHo) so I started going to those and have had so much fun. Before the social, they offer a partner bachata class for all levels (no partner needed) so that anyone can feel confident going into the social knowing some foundations. The socials always have a live DJ and draw in a crowd of all ages from all over Santa Barbara and neighboring cities. The party goes all night long and is a great way to get some serious cardio on, and meet folks in the community. The studio has three different sized dance floors that can be used to hold simultaneous classes or the spaces can be opened and combined. They also rent out studio space to other dance instructors and groups so you might find other classes at ME Sabor like yoga, samba, hip hop, heels, or aerial hammock. The directors Marco and Erika bring skill, passion, and energy to their classes. Instructors Jonathan and Angela make you feel supported no matter what level you're at when you come in the doors. They offer all kinds of dance classes but are most known for their salsa footwork and bachata partner dancing classes. They also offer folklorico, private lessons, teen and kids classes, and choreograph for weddings, quinceañeras, and other special events. They often host specialized workshops on weekends where they bring in world-renowned dancers from all over which are open to the public. I've had an awesome time taking these workshops and have been able to learn so much. ME Sabor also leads various dance teams which travel to different festivals and perform. These teams are open to all ages and ability levels so anyone can join! They offer classes all throughout the day and evening so you can always find something that fits your schedule. Whether you want to improve your dance technique or spend a night out social dancing, ME Sabor is the studio to visit!

Classes are always affordable and teachers are amazing and highly knowledgeable! The environment is…read morealways also so welcoming.

Today is our 4th class with Ms. Sean (Tap/Ballet combo), my daughter is 4 years old & absolutely…read moreloves her weekly dance class. She practices at home & plays 'dance class' with her dolls. I highly recommend Inspire dance, I'm so happy I found them. Ms. Sean's professionalism is excellent & the girls have fun & so do I. It's the highlight of our week.

My daughter started dancing at MDC over a year ago. She immediately fell in love with the…read moreenvironment. As well as the amazing owner Betsy Woyach and the rest of the faculty. She also met some great friends that she had enjoyed dancing with. MDC is an excellent studio that focuses on the quality of their dances and not the quantity of each class. This isn't another overrated but turned out a basic studio. MDC has a unique vibe that is filled with different personalities yet a happy and very healthy dance family. I'm grateful that we found MDC because this has been my daughter's local Disneyland spot, it's her happy place! This is the place to take your child if they love to dance and has a passion for dancing. I also want to mention how heartwarming and friendly all the parents are. The same with each MDC dancer. They're humble and not just great dancers, I mean they can dance (no joke) but they're also very beautiful inside and out as well. Thank you, Betsy, for creating such a wonderful place for our kids. You're the true definition of a great dance teacher! I enjoy watching you rehearse with Yzabelle. Love your dancing with rapping skills. We love you!

So thankful that my daughter has a dance family that is so loving, fun, supportive, and passionate…read more We had no idea when we embarked on this adventure eight years ago, that our daughter would grow into the dancer she is today. She has formed lifelong relationships with dancers that have a similar focus and devoted work ethic. My normally more reserved and shy girl has found a platform where she can really shine and express herself. She loves it and has so much fun! Thank you so much Betsy and the #MDCFamily

Every time I'm in SB, my aunt takes me to Zumba here. And I'm ALWAYS exhausted after. Worth the…read moretime, worth the drive. Worth the pain. I found myself looking forward to this class the last time I came to SB. High energy, great music, everyone just likes to have fun. But trust me, you'll feel it. 10/10

This was my first time doing Zumba and I loved my experience! I went on a Tuesday evening with a…read morefew friends and for one hour, we danced, smiled and had a great time. This is great for all ages, genders and experience levels. I lack in coordination but it didn't matter! Everyone was having fun. My one class was $16 but they have discounts if you buy one of the package deals.

Ruslan is a patient and wonderful dance instructor, I have been working with him for several years…read morenow. He is my valued dance partner, and I have seen my skills, confidence and fitness all much improved by the experience. I highly recommend Maliev Dance

Mailev is an amazing instructor for both group dance and private! He's very helpful in explaining…read morethe dance moves throughly and most importantly he is very passionate for dance!! I highly recommend trying out his classes!!