Went for several years pre-2018. All the instructors were great teachers and I enjoyed the classes…read moreuntil I the last time that I signed up for a regular weekly class. When I arrived for the first class, I was the only one so I was told by nada that the class was cancelled as she charges three times what I paid for private lessons. A friend had the exact same experience several years prior.

Dance like an Egyptian!…read more I first started taking classes at Hannan's Belly Dance Studio (now Egyptian Dance Academy) back in 2005 and have made this my dance home ever since. Whether you just want to burn off some calories or become a professional dancer, the Academy has something to offer. The studio owner and artistic director, Nada El Masriya, grew up in Egypt, trained with the famous Reda troupe, and regularly returns to Egypt to stay in touch with what's current in the belly dance scene there. She makes sure to pass this knowledge on to all her instructors, so you know you're getting the real thing. If you want to push yourself further, the studio also offers lots of workshops and opportunities to perform. Above all, the classes are so much fun! Seriously, if you want to tone your arms, would you rather pump iron in a sweaty gym, or float around gracefully like a goddess while listening to fabulous music?

Today I attended my first dance class with Beyography. Our instructor Liana Lewis was amazing! So…read morepositive and inspiring. The choreography to Formation was tricky, but I enjoyed it completely. I totally recommend this class!

I've been taking salsa lessons at Toronto Dance Salsa for about a year and it is the most welcoming…read moredance environment I've experienced. The culture Aleks cultivates is one of warmth and openness. If you're looking for a place that welcomes you enthusiastically and wholeheartedly then this is the place to go!

I took my first class here right before COVID, and the experience I had was so wonderful that I…read moredecided to start taking classes again recently. The instructor, Aleks, has an incredible energy, and both him and all the students help create a lovely sense of community. This is more than just a dance studio, it's a place to meet friends and call home.

No complaints with the quality of the instruction, but what management did to me was one of the…read moreworst things a business can do. This was supposed to have been my child's third year attending summer camps at this studio. Their policy, as stated on the confirmation email I received on March 4, stated "Please note that no refunds are offered once the class has begun." Then COVID-19 hit. While other theatres and dance studios around the city moved their camps and classes online, or cancelled the altogether after consulting with the parents of the children enrolled, Joy of Dance chose to move forward with in-studio summer camps. I was notified of this 2 days before my child's camp was scheduled to start, in an email that also stated that no refunds would be issued after July 1, despite the email itself only being sent on July 9. The configuration of the class had also been changed from an aged 8-12 group to a 6-8 group. I was not comfortable sending my child to an indoor camp, with a younger cohort who was unlikely to be capable of physically distancing properly, while the city is still in a stage 2 pandemic lockdown. I communicated that I was not comfortable sending my child. While I was within my rights to ask for a refund according to their policy (the first policy, not the second one they made up after I had already enrolled and paid), in the spirit of supporting a small business through a difficult time I asked if they could consider a partial credit towards a future class instead. The manager, Jennifer, replied stating that she would not issue a refund. When I responded reminding her of her studio's refund policy, and that I was not actually asking for a refund but rather a partial credit, she ignored me. Joy of Dance sprung a modified camp on us that I did not feel comfortable with or agree to, with no alternatives. EVERY other summer camp my children have been involved with offered either a refund or credit. Not this one. They pulled a bait and switch, took my $400, and flat-out ignored my request for even a partial credit. Well, enjoy it Joy of Dance because it's the last money you will ever see from my family. Even though we live virtually across the street from your studio, I will now be taking my theatre and dance-loving child farther afield. I hope my $400 was worth it to you.

My friend Alice & I went here for a Hip Hop Dance class…read more It was suppose to be a beginner class but we definetely had a challenging experience as it was quite technical. It was fun & a good experience but I think next time we'll go to the Burlesque Class.

This dance studio offers group and private lessons, focusing on Latin dances and Zumba classes…read more Examples of dance style area Salsa on 1, Bachata, Cuban Rueda De Casino, Latin Heels, and NY Salsa on 2. They cater to adults and children. We came here to take a Zumba group class for children and adults. It was well-run and fun. The instructor was Yized Amaya. They will start teaching KPop on 2024-01-26. They moved to this location on 2023-11-17. They started at Bloor and Islington in 2016. There is free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are a few free spots in the back parking lot, but you must park next to the fence. Review 2024-012

Our daughter, Sophie, started dancing at BDM when she was 3 years old. She is now 16 years old and…read moreis still dancing at BDM and is also a member of the BDM competitive team. Over the years she has taken a couple of classes at different studios but it's BDM that is a second home to her and where she loves to be. The quality of training is second to none and she has formed strong bonds with the teachers and strong friendships with the other dancers.

My daughter looks forward to attending every week. Her appreciation for the arts continues to grow,…read moreall because of the care and commitment shared. The owner has a long career within the industry and it comes through in her work with kids. It definitely helps that the teachers are working performers. JR

This is one of the worst dance studios I've been too. Yes, most dance studios are a money grab, but…read morethis one is just the worst. First of all, the owner is rude and extremely obnoxious. She has made my child cry before not even about something dance related. Also, the website lies. It has a picture that compares BDM to other dance studios that just irks me. It says, "hassle free recitals" vs. "expensive and unorganized." Their recitals are very expensive! You not only have to pay for the costumes, and the tickets but there are also these other fees for nothing. My guess is so they don't have to pay themselves to rent the school auditorium where the dancers perform. The recitals are also always disorganized, always running late (like everything) and they're always having difficulties during the recital. It says, "maximum 12 students" vs. "no limit... up to 30 or more." The reason they don't have 30 or more is because 30 kids wouldn't fit into their studios. My daughter had a class of 5 girls and it was cramped. They do have a bigger studio at the front, but I would say even that one fit only up to 10. So the 12 student limit is too much.. there's no way 12 kids could fit into one studio and DANCE. It says, "easy/convenient 24/7 online" vs. complicated, paper-based." It is actually almost impossible to reach the owner, if it's a problem she doesn't want to deal with. It says, "no commitment, quit anytime" vs. "large commitment and payment." This is the one that makes me the most angry. My daughter decided she didn't like a class she was taking and wanted to quit. The owner said that she had to tell her a month in advance! Well according to the website, you can quit anytime! She said she absolutely could not quit without a months notice. You could not show up to the class, but you still have to pay for a month, which is of course not cheap and quite a waste. She did give her the option of taking another class for that month, which was nice, but there wasn't another class she wanted to take, so she was stuck for four weeks. A few last things are that the classes often start late. And sometimes even end early. I understand the teachers need a break, but maybe that break should be scheduled instead of taking up the time that we have paid for. It's overall very unprofessional. The owner does not know how to run a business and is clearly does not know how to keep her customers happy. Huge waste. Please find another dance studio. I wouldn't even say it is worth if you lived next door to the place.

Poppy is a great Zumba teacher! Lots if energy and everyone always has such a fun time. You spend…read morean hour dancing and laughing and don't even realize that you are also getting fit and healthy at the same time! I totally recommend coming out and trying a few classes (give yourself atleast a few to get into the groove if you've never done Zumba before)

I started taking Popi's Zumba class in June. I hate to miss it because at the end of each class I…read morefeel like I've worked out each major muscle including my heart. The music is great and she gives you enough time to feel you've mastered a routine before she switches it up. This is from a person with two left feet. EDM

It is a wonderful studio with 14ft poles. Not every pole studio in the GTA can boast that. It is…read morepricier than most of the studios in the area though, so I can only speak to having used the space during practice. The owner has been very flexible and warm and helpful during my practice sessions. Also very open community.