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.

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.

Best dance studio in Sacramento!…read more Top down, this is the place to go if you want to learn more about dance. It has various dance classes: k-pop, hip hop, jazz, ballet, etc. They also have youth lessons, and doing performances, studio rental. It has separate building for students lounge which has small gym, sofa, mini bar (honor system). If you are new student, there is special classes package discount!! Check-in upon arrival for the class. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The class seems always full as I observed the class before mine and the classes around my class. In short: this place is pretty hip and popular, good flow of people. For my hip hop class: it was around 40 people (mixed gender and ages). During hip hop class: the instructor was explaining step by step and section by section, to make it easy to everyone. What I like was he also rotated the class: so if you were at the back, you will be on the side or at the front at some point of the class. The class ended with full choreography, then students were encouraged to perform by groups and cheered by everyone. In overall, good vibe and community with great instructors. Parking: free in the complex If you are new, the GPS will direct you to the other side of the building which is the healthcare. The studio is at the back of the building, so after parking, to walk to your right side.

Super fun date night dance lesson with a very cool, diverse group. Instructor was excellent,…read morepatient, and fun. We had a great time.

This restaurant was really good, although it's been awhile since I've been here. My understanding…read moreis that it's a historic building in Sacramento.

A wonderful studio located in Curtis Park, owned and managed by Jenna. The studio is a fabulous…read moreenvironment to workout, dance, learn and enjoy the gift of movement with fellow students. Looking for a fun class to get great exercise?! Look no further! Physique Dance and Fitness has adult classes that will challenge you (in a good way) and boost your confidence. Lots of street parking, wonderful amenities and super easy to find! I recommend getting here 5-10 mins early so you can sign in and leave the rest to the instructors!

5/5 for their location, service, and quality…read more Visited their grand opening at their new location and I loved it! Really love the new design -- clean and organized! Location: Their new studio is in between Quickly's and Oscars. There is parking right in front of the studio, as well as street parking all around the sides. I found parking pretty easy! Try to come early if you can to find the place, in case you get lost. Service: Jenna is amazing! They offer a ton of services, including Youth and Adult Services. The classes are affordable, and you get a lot for your buck! They offer a "Cardio Fit" & "Choreo Fit" which is similar to Zumba workouts, but include some choreography! There are also some jazz technique/jazz funk classes offered to the youth. Quality: I got my butt kicked here and definitely broke a sweat! The group here is extremely nice and welcoming here too since I was newer to the classes. I came by for about 30 minutes and took a class and got my workout in! If you're looking to have fun while working out, this is the place to be. Overall, I would come again! They offer classes every day except Saturday's. I really love the environment and the quality of my workout here.

Oh my goodness this was fantastic. Such a great workout. Good music. Lots of sweating and I felt…read moregreat afterwards. Haven't been in here over 8 years when Doris aka (Sergeant) and Patricia were instructors. But Gabriel has the reins now and he is doing great. It's Zumba on steroids. I call him the General.

Everything, I have been coming here for years. Gabe is a very special instructor. He's been doing…read moreit for as long as I have. I think I have a few more years coming here. I really like his versatility. He uses all different moves and music which makes him unique. There is no one like Gabe!!!

i take bachata classes at Evolution Dance Company and also joined the evolution dance team. Amanda…read moreand Ellie are INCREDIBLE teachers. They teach technique on a level that is not taught at other studios. They tell you exactly how to move your body to hit the move so you're not just doing the steps but you actually look good!! I've only been going to classes for a month but looking at videos of myself, i can see my dance has improved 100 fold. They are passionate about teaching and care about your growth as a dancer. They go above and beyond as instructors and I am so happy to have found this studio. :D

The director Amanda and her teaching assistant Ellie are the absolute best!! Their Bachata classes…read moreare the perfect combination of fun and challenging. I dare you to take a lesson and not love them! They both bring such positive, encouraging energy to their students along with a wealth of experience and knowledge of dance history, technique, and styling. Amanda's beautiful and dynamic choreography is so much fun to practice; she has a great talent for being able to explain each move very clearly in a way that everyone can understand, even those without an extensive dance background, which is so very important and helpful for beginners! I've walked away feeling discouraged from other dance classes in the area before, but I guarantee you will leave feeling inspired from hers, with a better understanding of proper dance technique and some saucy new moves to use in your social dancing repertoire. Whether you are a new or experienced dancer, you need to try her studio!

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.

I love love love this place! I had no hope of learning how to dance but within three months of…read moreclasses and a set of private lessons I was able to learn so much and feel confident not only within my dancing my in all areas of my life. Thank you Mike and all instructors for your amazing work and believing in me!

Took dance lessons for our wedding and we are not dancers. Mike made us feel confident and we had…read morefun learning. Excited for our first dance now!

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.

Katie's Monday evening level I--II class helped me work my way back to full mobility after my hip…read morereplacement. This a great class for anyone returning to ballet after a hiatus or wanting a technique retune, or a relative beginner. In both this and her Saturday Pointe/prepointe class Katies' experience as dancing and advanced academic degree in dance enable her to teach students with advice and corrections tailored to their needs. Robyn's Tuesday and Thursday evening level III classes are also fun benefitting from her kindness and career as a dancer. Patrice's First Position series for absolute beginners is always popular and it is inspiring to see adults who have done that go on to join more advanced classes. However the payment structure is confusing.

I had professional headshots taken and also recorded podcast episodes at Studio T…read more The staff is knowledgeable, kind, thoughtdul, insightful and professional. The podcasts came out superb and edits were amazing. They helped auggest poses and outfits for headshots and full body poses. Pricing- best i have found in sac county and you get all photo rights and all photos taken - not just 3 or 5 edited.

Energy....something you must have when coming to this dance academy. Miss T expects it and she…read morewill push you to show it. Growing up wtih breakdancing in Los Angeles, I wanted to find a place that had that down to earth, friendly, urban city feel to it, and I think that I have found it. This place offers hip hop, jazz dance, breakin', and fitness classes like zumba to get the blood flowing. Located in the back of a huge gymnastics bldg, there are two rooms available and usually two classes going on at the same time. Cost varies depending on how many hourly classes a week - 1 time a week is $50 a month. A one time initial registration fee is $25. To try the class one time is $15. Don't forget to stop at the front office (gymastics entrance) to fill out a waiver form before attending the class. Miss T. and the instructors are super friendly. They want you to have fun and workout that body. Two things you must have: Fun and energy... Check it out: http://www.studiotdance.com/