I WISH I COULD GIVE 100 STARS to WVDC & Miss Basma…read more Miss Basma is truly one of a kind! My daughter has been dancing with her for the past two years, and I can't express enough how much of a positive impact she's had. After an awful experience with a previous coach, my daughter had completely lost her love for dance. I promised her that if we tried one more time at a new studio, things would be different -- and WVDC, along with Miss B, have far exceeded that promise. Miss Basma's patience, enthusiasm, and genuine care have completely reignited my daughter's passion. She's thriving again -- excited for every class, dedicated, and full of joy. Miss B always takes the time to connect with her students and parents, and she's consistently cheerful and encouraging. I honestly don't think I've ever seen her without a big, genuine smile! She will never fully know the impact she's had on my daughter -- and I'm certain she's made the same difference for so many other little dancers. We are so grateful for her kindness, energy, and belief in her students. Miss B is an absolute gem -- thank you for bringing back the love of dance we thought was lost forever!

Ms Traci is such an amazing teacher. My daughter is in the 2-3's tap and ballet class and at first…read morewouldn't participate unless I was in the room. Ms Traci assured me that consistency and with more practice Maya would feel more comfortable in the class. By the third class she went in by herself and had so much fun! We can't wait for recital and it's so relieving that my daughter trust her teacher and truly looks forward to class every week!

My daughter has been dancing with NorCal Studios for 6 years and I couldn't be more grateful for…read morethe experience she has had there. From day one, she was welcomed into a supportive and nurturing environment that has allowed her to truly thrive, both as a dancer and as a young person. The instructors are not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable but also deeply invested in each student's personal growth. They go above and beyond to ensure that every dancer feels confident and valued. The sense of community here is truly special--parents, students, and staff all work together to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere. The moms were incredible. My wife got so much out of her experience as well. She built a group of close friends especially with so many to name. You all know who you are who become life long friends with my wife. My daughter has grown so much in her time with NorCal Studios not just in her technical skills, but in her confidence, discipline, and love for dance. I highly recommend this dance company to any parent looking for a place where their child can flourish and be part of a wonderful dance family. Yes it's demanding & tough but if you want the best, you've found the best place! Thank you, Tawnya for being such an important part of my daughter's life!

Walked in with my daughters and asked to see a pamphlet. The girls at the front were rude and not…read morevery helpful. I just said thank you and walked out. I have three stars because I can't judge on their program. Only how it went trying to get information.

A friend of mine was teaching Hustle so I'd figure to check it out…read more AMBIANCE: Welcome to Japantown! It's a fun and calm place - lot of history, lot of good eats too! The space itself has two rooms. The main one is pretty big, may for like 20 people. I dig the art, pictures, and record albums. Parking - I took an evening class so I didn't have any issues. Street parking right in front. Customer Service - Marquee (Marky) was the instructor. Great guy! He was patient, fun, and creative. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Gotta love a good dance studio. I get the price...San Jose ain't cheap but glad to see the arts continuing. This was great with good acoustics, space, floor, and community. Props to the owners and the instructors here. Advice: * Come early for good parking!

I was taking Mission College hip hop class taught by Ceech and some of the students their recommend…read moreto me to take classes here at The Get Down. Brian, and Jeanette are the owners and they are very good dancers, excellent instructors, and they may the class fun too. All the instructors there are awesome.

Our 5 year old loves her combo ballet and tap class. The teacher is wonderful with the young ones…read moreand there is also an older dance student assistant. Our child is always excited to go to class.

I cannot believe people are rating CDC this low. My daughters (2) always love going to their…read moreclasses. The front desk always helps students or parents in need and allows them to call their parents to even if they don't know their parents phone number. And for new students, they always get a chance at the front and back. The student generally watches others to familiarize themselves with the new choreography and then can go in the front line. And after class when a child doesn't see their parent the teacher will walk tha child out unless they are old enough to go by themselves. Amazing experience here, competition was fun and everyone welcomed my daughter who was new. She made a lot of friends on her first year of competition. I would def recommend this company

GROOV3 is the best class ever, non stop music and you learn dance choreography slow the sped up…read more Everyone is friendly and encouraging in class, no judgement just good fun!!

Susan & Kerry are truly the BEST! I've been dancing with them for almost 10years! Their Groov3…read moreclasses have the best energy! They encourage everyone from first time dancer to seasoned dancers! They have created such a great dance community and I'm so grateful to be a part of it!

This is a review for Christopher, our dance instructor…read more We were about a month out of our wedding and decided to go for the We saw that they had a 5 session package online for $399 if you purchase it there ($440 normally). We did our lessons over 3 weeks. Christopher took the time to get to know us. We really enjoyed how he incorporated real life lessons and philosophy into his teaching. I have 0 dance experience and he made it easy for someone like me to pick up. In those 5 lessons, I was able to learn the basics of dance as well as choreography for our first dance. Throughout the entire process, he was really patient and encouraging. It was clear that he was happy and excited to see the progress made over the 3 weeks. The place itself always seems packed. They have group dance classes as well as private instructors. Definitely seems like the place to be to learn how to dance!

Came for a Salsa dance class night with a couple of girlfriends on a Saturday night. There was…read moreample parking, and it was easy to find a spot to park. We came early so that we could attend the class first, which was a bit hard to follow along. I wouldn't call myself naturally coordinated, and the instructor moved faster than some of us could catch up. Class was followed by social dancing. Everyone was very friendly and kind, and plenty of wonderful leads were very gracious with dancing with me. Would come here for more dancing if I lived close by.

I can't say enough great things about Center Stage Dance Co. in Willow Glen. I took dance there for…read more20 years since the age of 7! It is a welcoming, nurturing, creative, non-competition studio that is wonderful! There is one main instructor, Mary, so she develops relationships with all the dancers. It's not the typical roster of random teachers coming in and out of the studio teaching at different times. Mary has a wonderful, positive energy to her where each dancer feels like they're talented and great just the way they are. The studio really fosters confidence, independence, and creativity, while never making someone feel bad for messing up a step. I still talk to my dance teacher and she's already gearing up for my son to take dance there! The pre-dance classes (age 2.5 - 5) are in the morning so as to avoid over-tired kiddos, and the classes for older dancers start after school. The annual production in July is really involved and very well produced - no cheesy sets, bad music, or tacky costumes to speak of. And the nice thing is that pre-dancers have a "Mini Show" that's more low key so they can warm up for the big production at the Santa Clara University Theatre.

There are many, many dance schools in the South Bay and my strong recommendation is that you take…read moreyour children, especially young ones, to anyplace other than Center Stage Dance Company. At Dancin' on the Avenue in Willow Glen on June 23, 2012, during a performance to promote CSDC, owner and head teacher Mary angrily grabbed our four-year-old daughter's cheeks and jabbed a finger in her face, bringing our daughter to tears. This was humiliating for our daughter, upsetting for our family, and shocking to the assembled audience of around 100 people. Several times during the Dancin' on the Avenue show, Mary apologized for the children's "off" performance and explained that they were out of practice. These are four- and five-year-old girls! Six or eight little girls, performing on a big stage in front of a big crowd with no rehearsal. It was absolutely plain that Mary was upset with the emcee of the event and disappointed with the overall performance, and she took her anger out on a little girl. In our nine months at CSDC, Dancin' on the Avenue was the most extreme I saw Mary, but I found her behavior consistent with her general approach: she falls into power struggles with the children, which she ultimately loses due to her inability to take her ego out of the situation and control her temper. Steve S's review references Katie B's review, but the latter has been "filtered" by Yelp. You can find her profile here: http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=NmriPbG4U3IX8g3q5bJhOA I can't testify as to the truth of Katie B's post, but as you can see, our experience was very similar to Katie B.'s so I find it credible. And, like Katie B., rather than positive memories of our daughter's final CSDC show, we have memories - and a video! - of a teacher denigrating young children's performance and humiliating our four-year-old to the audible dismay of the crowd. Positive reviewers of CSDC note the school has standards and rules. It is important to understand the difference between the rules set for CSDC's students (which are not so different from any dance school's rules), and the way the teacher treats young children. We support rules and our daughters are eager to follow them. Rules and standards help children to learn poise and develop self-control. Also important are building positive self-esteem, learning to love dance, and having fun - but unfortunately Mary's outrageous behavior undermines all of the above. In my opinion, she should not be working with children. I do find Elizabeth A.'s and Steve S.'s positive reviews entirely sincere and believable: many children and their parents have good experiences with CSDC. We had another daughter in CSDC last year; if I were to base my review on her experience alone, I would not be posting a negative review. I still would not have given CSDC a highly positive review however: the facilities, classes, and recitals were just okay, not great. The school is generally not very well organized: communication is late and often not very helpful; the recitals were interrupted with equipment malfunctions and miscues; and parents are left to organize themselves for backstage support.

I discovered GROOV3 this year and it has been such a fun and awesome way to switch up a work out…read more Susan and Kerry are great teachers and the class has a live DJ! The class is perfect for all levels - no pressure at all! Overall, super fun class! I try to make it every week if I can! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun hip-hoppin' adventure!

GROOV3 is an amazing dance party that started in LA and is now taught up here in NorCal. The…read moreinstructors Susan and Kerry are fun, funky and make you feel welcomed and comfortable. This is for ALL levels - easy choreography that is broken down in small chunks so anyone can learn it. And when it's all put together in the end - you'll feel so fun and funky yourself. Can't go wrong with a live DJ spinning songs you love and being in a room full of people who love to dance and just want to have fun. First class is free!

Ariel Dance Studio feels like a second family--welcoming, supportive, and full of creative energy…read more I've been taking adult dance classes at the studio for 17 years, meeting dancers of all experience levels, from lifelong enthusiasts to those just starting out. The studio offers a wide range of styles--hip hop, K-pop, jazz, contemporary, samba, and more--with classes tailored for beginners through advanced dancers. Teachers thoughtfully adapt choreography to match each group's level, ensuring everyone can learn and grow. It's inspiring to see moms return to dance after having a baby, and friends who've met their partners here. The studio staff are responsive and helpful--just call and they'll get back to you promptly. If you're unsure, you're welcome to watch a class or try different styles until you find your fit. Ariel hosts an annual adult showcase and smaller in-studio performances throughout the year, giving dancers a chance to share their progress with friends, family, and colleagues. The shows are lively and fun, and the sense of community makes every achievement feel special. The studio also offers kids dance classes, and hosts kids show as well. Come join us--you'll find both skill and connection at Ariel Dance Studio!

Took a Beginning Kpop Dance Class. Vivian was so amazing!! She taught the choreo Like Jennie at a…read moregood pace that I was able to follow, even though I'm a beginner. She always checked in to make sure our questions were answered and was very encouraging. We were able to learn the entire choreography and drill it from start to finish a couple times, which helped reinforce the moves. Clean facility and ample parking. Highly recommend!!

It's impossible to fully express the impact that Amanda, Jacqueline, and the entire team at The…read moreDance Collab have had on my daughter's life over the past 15 years. What began as a simple dance class turned into a lifelong journey of growth, confidence, and self-discovery -- all because of the extraordinary people at this studio. Amanda, the heart of The Dance Collab, has been a constant source of inspiration, encouragement, and vision. Jacqueline, alongside her, has given so much of herself -- offering support, insight, and kindness that made a lasting impression on my daughter. And every instructor we've encountered over the years has brought something special -- whether it was patience, discipline, joy, or creativity -- and helped shape the strong, confident young woman my daughter is today. The Dance Collab is so much more than a dance studio. It's a community. A safe place. A second home. A place where young people are not only taught to dance but to believe in themselves. If you're looking for a place where your child can learn, grow, and thrive -- both as a dancer and as a person -- I can't recommend The Dance Collab highly enough. Don't wait -- enroll today and become part of something truly special.

My daughter loves her dance classes and the teachers are awesome. She's been in performance…read moreclasses for over a year, loves the themed summer camps, and wants to try out for competition team this year. Her favorites are tap and hip hop, but she is learning jazz and some ballet too.