My first sound bath and reiki was amazing! I will definitely come back…read more The staff are very calm and welcoming and the person who played the instruments and the other person who did reiki were incredibly polite and very skilled at their jobs I could definitely tell everyone loves what they do

Bryce did a beautiful guided breath workshop/program last night. A very intentional, deep,…read morerelaxing, and stress releasing experience on every level - mind, body, and soul. I continue to feel the impact of the experience today. This morning my meditation was clearer and freer.

Such an amazing dance studio! Full dance programs in all styles for kids from beginner to pre…read moreprofessional. Great facility, amazing teachers and amazing dancers!

I love attending @danceographysc Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays! Myra and Shannon offer Dance…read moreFitness 9-10am which is adult hip-hop class for all levels. 10-11am is Choreography which slows it down and they review it each time and class, and pace based on who's attending. Check out Danceography at https://www.danceographysantacruz.com/ or @dancegraphysc on Instagram.

My daughter danced at Agape for over 3 years and it was a wonderful experience for her. Melanie is…read morean incredibly dedicated teacher with the technical know-how to really take her dancers' skills to the next level. Her classical ballet training is top notch. The studio environment is warm, compassionate, and caring, and my daughter made a lot of friends along the way. The winter Nutcracker performances (we did 3 seasons of them) were a wonderful bonding experience for the dancers. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough.

My children (6 & 3 yrs. old) have been with Agape in Aptos for almost a year. We love it!!!…read moreI tried two other studios prior to this and they were unorganized, unfriendly and didn't have the appropriate individuals to interact with children. Once we came to Agape I knew I would have to look NO further. Such a relief! My girls take the petite ballet class with Meredith and she is an absolute gem! We adore her! She's always wearing a smile and is a natural with all of the children. The studio in Aptos is small but nicely laid out with a classy feel. Their prices are reasonable and anytime I have a question, they are quick to provide answers. I hope Agape will be in Aptos for many years to come because they are of great value to the community.

I've taken a couple classes with Mario and he's by far my favorite dance teacher in Santa Cruz. He…read moreis passionate about dance and has a lovely sense of humor. He's also great at drilling in a fun way until you get the pattern.

I'm a teacher myself and know a good one when I experience one. Mario put my wife and me at ease…read moreimmediately. He was able to discern our level of experience right away and gave us "deliverables" that we could enjoy and practice after our very first lesson. He then had us record our own tutorials so we could practice when we got home. As mentioned in most of his other reviews, his positive spirit and love of dance are contagious! When my wife and I started "floating" across the floor, Mario let out a "Whooo!!" that really made us feel good! We recommend him highly!

My kids have been dancing here for years. I personally did a few adult classes and got to perform…read moreon stage a few times. It was a great experience and reminder that we should all stay young at heart. I'm thankful to the dancehall for providing a great asset to the community for an outlet for kids, teens and adults. With all that's going on and the difficulty to even keep their doors open it's important that we support small businesses. That being said, I know personally the individual that wrote the vengeful 1 star review. Shows a lot about ones character to try to tear down a business that's struggling during a pandemic, because you didn't get your way?

My daughter has been coming to the Dance Hall for almost 2 years now. She loves all the classes and…read moreteachers! Ms. Tiffany and the rest of the staff really care about the students and the whole hip hop experience! We will be continuing next year (and my daughter wants to take more classes!)

I've been taking the contemporary dance class with Cambell at this studio for about half a year…read morenow. The atmosphere is so fun and creatively charged -- it's the kind of space where you immediately feel free to express yourself and explore movement without judgment. I didn't have any dancing experience prior to this class and Cambell has been such an amazingly supportive and inspiring instructor! She choreographes beautiful moves which are both elegant and intentional. Some of them challenging but that's also what I like about this class -- I get to learn and push my dancing boundaries. She's very supportive and takes time to explain and answer all our questions. We always start with a thoughtful warm-up and stretching session to prep our bodies and prevent injuries, which I really appreciate. It sets a grounded, focused tone for the rest of the class. The group vibe is super positive too -- everyone is supportive and uplifting, and there's a real sense of community.

I trained a martial arts program called Limalama at Synergy Dance Fitness in Aptos starting early…read more2018 until the class shut down in November 2025. While I can say the program started out well the first couple years but after instructors and ownership eventually changed just about everything went downhill from there on. Here's the problems I faced that destroyed the quality of the program: Class went from training 3 times a week to 2 times a week but still charged $100 per month Scheduled class time would randomly change At one point they tried to charge students for belt tests even though we were previously told that would never happen Belts were rewarded as a way to keep students hush and cover the low quality of the program No organization for class structure or training material The program never had sufficient equipment Half of class material was training that could be done at home without help I was charged as a student for several classes that I taught when the instructor was absent. When I asked they basically said the class doesn't bring in enough money and tried to deny that I taught enough classes. Instructor was constantly absent Instructor would arrive late and leave class early Instructor would occasionally cancel class and claim there would be a makeup class but would never follow through Instructor had very little motivation and no concern for teaching material Instructor did not have enough training experience to lead a program Instructor would reject any idea to help make the program better Instructor would complain about formality of students while not respecting formality himself

I went in just needing to do something fun that made me feel good, and I thought "I'll do it once…read moreto say I tried it. I probably can't do anything anyway, I have the upper body strength of a squirrel" and by the end of the first Pole 1 class with Razz, I was signing up for classes twice a week. Small group environment, so it doesn't feel like there's all these eyes on you if you're getting through being self conscious. And everyone else in my classes are so nice and hype each other up! Different age ranges and body types, making it all the more better to show that anyone can do it. What an amazing environment the instructors here provide. I definitely recommend to any one of any exercise level!!

Love this studio! I'm grateful Monterey has Ms Tryss. The owner and instructors are all welcoming,…read moreknowledgeable, and unique! Strongly encourage anyone curious about pole to give it a try.

Great classes for my son. He does the hip-hop dance. Teachers are sweet and great at what they do…read more My son loves coming here and I definitely appreciate the non-competitive environment.

My favorite dance studio in Santa Cruz County!read more