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.

I'm starting to get more into Latin dances these days because it is generally fun and a good way to…read moreblow off steam (especially if you have injuries that prevent you from playing the sports you love). However, while the people were friendly, I found this studio to be a bit disorganized. a) The owner didn't know how much to charge me because I signed up through Meetup. She had to ask me how much the website said. b) The classes they were posted were not the ones offered. They alternated, so I was attending a class that I didn't really want to be in. However, the instructor was willing to change it. c) They said they had a big event the previous night, and we're still cleaning at 4 pm. Not very professional. There are better studios out there.

A very nice & friendly place to learn Ballroom & Latin dancing…read more Owner is very friendly & understanding.. Various instructors over the year who'll adapt to your level. No partner required.. Students are very friendly & kind.. Competitive pricing but always Check ongoing promotions

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.

Booked the space for a bachelorette party and it was so much fun!…read more We booked for a party of 8 and got the entire space to ourselves. They have a check in table when you walk in, get your heels (if you want), get changed and head over to the studio where there were plenty of poles for you to choose from. The entire experience and our instructor was amazing. It's something that none of us have ever done before so it was brand new to the entire party. The entire experience was fun but very hard, as some moves were difficult to do as a newbie. I love that they had spray bottles for each station so that you can wipe your pole before and after your lesson, since there was another group before us. The entire space is also covered with mirrors for you to check yourself out/ see if you're doing the moves properly. Overall, such a great experience and fun activity to do with friends! Highly recommend this for a bachelorette party!

Disclaimer: This review is not based one of Brass Vixens' Pole Dancing class, that will be for…read moreanother review update. Came here to attend one of the restorative yoga class in the smaller room across from the main studio. I can only comment on the facilities since the classes I attended is not one of the class on the regular schedule and the class was excellent! The room is really small and can only fit 5 student comfortably. I do like small class size but the floor is just really dirty and dusty. There are though enough props to go around. Noise level is quite high as it is facing Queen Street and you can even feel the vibration while lying on the floor if there is a "party" or a class going on next door. I though interest in one of their regular Pole Dancing Class, I definitely would try to come back to take one soon. Or maybe even organize a bachelorette or a divorce party here!

At Blueheel they make you feel like family!! From the…read moremoment you walk in you feel that warmth and "homey" feeling. Besides the fact that it's one of the most lively and growing community in Port credit. Very experienced and professional staff that help you grow with as a dancer and a person. Can't wait to get back out there and keep dancing!

Awesome ballroom dance and cardio fusion experience! The instructor started from really basic…read morefootsteps. Slow and easy. Going back and forth just to make sure that everyone was at least on the same page. Adding steps as we went along and some choreography. It was real cool workout and engaging your core. The place is neat and clean. Well lit for day and dim lit for night dance. He staff are very friendly. The owner B was met with us after class and explained the different kinds of Ballroom dances. Street parking is available and it's free after 5pm. Cool! Being non-marking shoes for class.

This was the first dance studio I ventured into in trying to learn how to dance for a friend's…read morewedding. While I had a generally positive experience, it didn't necessarily make me feel comfortable. Compared to other studios I've been to now, I found the staff here not as welcoming whereas other studios we learn your name. I think this studio focuses more on ballroom than Latin dancing and if you are preparing for a wedding, then it'd be great, but if you want to learn Latin dancing, there are definitely many other studios in the area that will make you feel a lot more comfortable.

Extremely friendly well trained staff on site. Very welcoming. Great teachers and lots of fun!!!!!read more

A2D2 is a company owned by 3 sisters who live and breathe aerial dance. They are truly talented as…read moreperforming artists and as teachers. I have been attending classes at A2D2 for over 1 year and I have never missed a class. I found out about A2D2 Aerial Dance Cirque Company through a client. I have no dance experience, horrible flexibility and have never tried anything close to circus classes before. It had always been a childhood dream that my parents couldn't provide. I started out with HOOP lessons and Samantha (one of the sisters) was so welcoming. She taught me at my own pace and gave every student so much attention. The other girls in the class were welcoming and encouraging and we've all become friends. It is a class that I look forward to all week. I never use to have any hobbies but HOOP has turned working out into a whole new experience. Through this, I am more fit, flexible and I am proud of myself after every class. I have just started their Silks class as well and I have fallen in love with it already. I recently moved but still travel 1 hour each way because this studio is worth it. I recommend A2D2 if you have ever thought about aerial dance or are looking for a new workout. They also offer an aerial fitness class that combines HOOP and Silks if you want to get a taste of this amazing experience. This class is more than a workout, it is a challenge that I conquer every week with friends.

Excellent! Everyone at our wedding thoroughly enjoyed their performances. My only regret was not…read moregetting the aerial performance (but our venue couldn't support the rigging.) Will be recommending them to everyone!

Ditto to Bernie C.'s review below…read more I took group classes with Mark and Natalie and they were amazing! They will even dance with you at the socials to ensure that you're doing the moves correctly and, most importantly, having fun. I would have continued the classes except there are more females than males so the school asks level 2 and above males to come in and volunteer. Dancing with some of them that were only at level 2 was more of a hindrance because they barely knew the steps themselves. Also, some of the male participants really needed to practice personal hygiene. My biggest turnoff, however, was Roger (an instructor in training). He would get really impatient and even kind of rough with us. I basically refused to dance with him during the classes. He should NOT be teaching anything with his attitude - can't stand that guy. I was going to give it three stars but then I thought of how great Mark, Natalie and Natalie's husband were.

I've taken a few group classes here and also attended their monthly socials. They usually hold…read moretheir classes at a Royal Canadian Legion, so while they don't necessarily have their own studio/facility, the Legion rooms are quite big and have different floors so they can accommodate multiple classes at the same time. Their specialties appear to be in the Latin styles (hence the name), which includes salsa, bachata and cha-cha but they also do tango and kizomba as well. I have also attended their monthly social which seemed to be around 60% salsa and 40% bachata and cover is usually $15, which includes lessons for beginner and intermediate dancers. Their socials are held at another Royal Canadian Legion which is located right next to the Long Branch GO station. The socials go on for 4-5 hours with about 15-20 minutes of performances by their students and some pro dancers. The dancers were really good. Most of the people attending the social/party were friendly and were there to dance and not too many players/flirtatious people. I find that certain places that offer "Latin" dancing are more club-like as opposed to just learning to dance and have fun. All in all, I thought the party/social was fun and members were friendly. Will probably go again and might take some classes here.