We had the BEST time in our private lesson with Amina. She taught our group of beginners how to…read moredance. After just 1 1/2 hours we were able to do a spirited routine together. What a thrill! She's a fabulous teacher with such positive energy. Thanks for a memorable evening!

Excellent teaching skills. Classes are small so a lot of opportunities to watch you and correct…read moreyour movements if needed.

Danielle's beginner salsa footwork class was terrific! She emphasized what's important to be able…read moreto keep building our technique and we spent most of the class practicing. Some people came with a group of friends; some were couples and come of us came alone. For each round of practice, we switched partners about every minute. I had fun and I'm planning to continue.

Do not discount because of previous reviews, that would be unfortunate…read more Initially we were coming for the hand dance class, but due to low enrollment we attended swing dance instead. Terry is a very nice guy and very patient. I brought my 7 year old daughter who was hesitant to start. He was very friendly, not pushy, and my daughter warmed up quickly. I am especially disappointed after meeting Terry to read the harsh reviews. Dancing should be light-hearted, present/in the moment fun, shouldn't it? If they were expecting rigidity and perfection, the "disorganized" website should've been their indication to move on. My suggestion would be to follow your intuition, then you will not have to be disappointed. Even though I think I have pretty decent rhythm - I stumbled. But Terry will break down a step to ridiculous and practice it with you to make sure you've got it. Hopefully, he will have a large enough group to do hand dancing, until then I would be willing to trek the 30+ miles again to come to a class.

Ava is fantastic! The sense of community and quality of classes keeps me coming back--it really…read morefeels like the studio owners take joy in seeing us grow as dancers. Most classes are taught at an intermediate level. They're especially great for anyone interested in pro dance/cheer or anyone wanting to perform recreationally as an adult.

I LOVE AVA! When I moved to the DC area and was looking for a dance studio to join, right away I…read morewas impressed with their lineup of professional instructors & I could feel their sense of community before I even stepped into the studio for my first class! The fun & challenging choreography kept me wanting more every week and I love that they rotate the styles of dance they offer because it's gotten me to explore styles outside of my comfort zone and overall I've become a better dancer because of it! This is a judgement free zone and Leah, the director, is so incredibly welcoming! Hands down my favorite place to dance in the DMV!

Fun fact-- as a kid, I was a technically trained dancer. From 5th grade through 10th grade, I was a…read morestudent of modern, jazz, African, and ballet. Fast forward to 2023, I'm a 34-year-old 240lb MAN, and I decided to tap back into myself by spontaneously enrolling into a drop-in ballet class on a random cold Tuesday night, and I'm glad i did! The venue is clean and the staff is friendly and inclusive. The instructor, Rachel, was great. The class was packed and for all levels, but Rachel created an environment that made me feel comfortable and took all my nervousness (and low key embarrassment) away. i enjoyed it so much that i took my (clearly out of shape) behind to her Modern Dance class immediately after. And I paid for it... i was sore for days. It felt GREAT! :) Although both classes were for All Levels, I would've appreciated if the instructor showed movements full out instead of marking the steps and throwing us newbies to the wolves. Also I would love for Joy of Motion in general to host more adult beginning-level ballet classes or a flexibility, conditioning, and strengthening class using ballet techniques. Joy of Motion is a beautiful venue conveniently located in the up-and-coming H Street corridor. Overall, I had an amazing first-time experience and i will certainly return.

Had a really great time in Tyrone's Afro Jazz class. The stretching and conditioning portion was…read moreintense for sure, but I felt great afterwards. The choreography was just challenging enough to give me a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day, but still have something to work on at home. I was lucky to be able to take Afro Jazz that day because the class had been cancelled online (I just saw it listed on the paper schedule and decided to drop in). Fortunately, two other ladies missed the memo as well, and we ended up having a wonderful class experience. I had to ding the studio a star both because it was freezing cold in the studio and because it smelled awful when I entered. I understand that many classes share these spaces, but a hit of Febreeze air freshener before and after classes would work wonders!

I need a workout that is so much fun that I forget I'm working out - that's exactly what I found in…read moreDance Trance (DT). I joined a class through Class Pass two years ago, and quickly decided that this studio was the right fit for me. The instructors are warm and friendly, the environment is judgment-free and unpretentious, and the dances range from simple to complex. Two years of dance later and I'm now a regular. I'm so much more coordinated than when I began, and I know most of the choreography (although I keep coming back because there are always new dances to learn!). Like any workout, you get out what you put in. Commit to moving and having a good time and you'll sweat through your clothes and feel it in your legs. Like any class, it can be overwhelming at first. Come to three classes (at least a Tuesday and Saturday breakdown) and you'll feel like a regular in no time. After 90 minutes of energetic, sassy, high cardio dancing, I leave every class with a rush of confidence and endorphins. DT has become a regular part of my routine and I would be lost without it!

This place is named so accurately. I love that I can forget I'm working out because I'm focused on…read morelearning new routines or keeping time with everyone else. I always break a sweat and get my heart rate up, and I have a great time doing it. I love the music they choose - there's a variety of throwback, current hits, and genres. And, I appreciate the alternative times/days offered. The instructors are friendly and down to earth, and the regulars are super welcoming. I wish I could go more often!

Came here for SAOCO DC Cuban Salsa dance lesson. The space is gorgeous. Open space, great…read morehardwood dance floor, plenty of seats. Class was organized. I was aiming for the beginner class, although they assessed my level and suggested I was more at the intermediate level, so I went with that. Teachers were polite, welcoming and encouraging! They demonstrated the steps, we practiced, they made slight suggestions and answered questions to make sure we were grasping the material. What I really appreciated is that they did not over explain steps. We covered a lot of material in a class session and it was really straight forward. Then open rueda and social after the class. I am still somewhere between beginner and intermediate, so the open ruedas are still a bit overwhelming, but in time I will feel more comfortable! Highly recommend!

Thank you, Eliza! Our first dance was unforgettable thanks to your guidance. After working with…read moreEliza, one of our guests said, "I have never seen a first dance like that." We cannot recommend the team at Chevy Chase enough, and we are especially grateful to Eliza for her patience, creativity, and hard work in getting us ready for such a special moment.

My girls danced at C-Unit and it was a disappointing experience. The atmosphere is much too strict…read moreand intimidating for really young dancers. The owner likes short dancers who are naturals. She is not a believer that hard work can pay off, so she forms a very quick opinion about your child that will never change regardless of how much they improve. The studio is a fortune with little to show for it. You pay all of your classes twice a year but there is pretty much an expense every month. They up charge for costumes - they were 85 dollars a piece. I found that my girls were always told what they couldn't do versus teaching them how to do it. One of my daughters, who was told she was a "bad" dancer, is now on BCC Poms. If I truly had a really talented child, I would not choose C-Unit. They do not have a long track record of getting their dancers onto Broadway, etc. There are other studios in the area that do.

Best dance place within 30 miles. So fun so amazing and so creative. My girls are begging me for…read moreMore ! Best recital I've ever seen. I've been to a few others and nothing can compare. It's the place to be! Can't wait for the season to start again !!!! Love c unit !!

I came here for a BollyX class. The dance instructor Julie was so fun and energetic! It kept me…read moresmiling most the time. The dance room was your standard dance room. Plenty of space to dance and move even when there were tons of people in there. The bathroom is a bit small for changing in the winter (layers!!). And they have a beautiful mural with an Indian girl in the hallway. When I was leaving there was an Indian dance group practicing.

Dance loft is fine if you're taking classes that you already registered for. But if you're a dance…read moreartist looking to rent space? It is an absolute mess. I am so disappointed by the customer service I received when trying to rent at dance loft. I would ask questions via email, not receive full responses, get very late responses, and nobody would pick up the phone. Their prices are crazy, and I was also made aware that my name was on their calender for a booking that I never confirmed. I then reached out to the director about this mistake, and never received a reply. I don't understand why their business operations are so abysmal, but it's safe to say I will never be renting with Dance Loft. The dance community in the DMV deserves better than this.

My daughter danced here today with her dance ensemble. It was a wonderful change of scenery and a…read morevery beautiful facility filled with so much history. Today was Day 5 of the Dancing in the DMV. This institute also shares their lovely space as a daycare/summer camp for the neighborhood children. The institute has been home of some of DC's elite dancers who gone on to train at Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. The staff were welcoming and the faculty was very clean. Restrooms fully stocked and smelling fresh because that's so important. There are a set of elevators if someone is unable to take the stairs. Beautiful inside. Nestled right in the park rd area of uptown DC. There's a parking garage located at 3100 14th street, one block up from the institute. Very reasonably priced and takes the worry out of getting a ticket.

I bought a trubates 6-class pass recently b/c I wanted to take the ballet class. I took one last…read moreweek and was NOT impressed. I'm somebody who believes that my instructor should be GREAT b/c it shows me, very tangibly and visually, what to strive for. If I'm supposed to mimic you and I am not impressed with your skills, that is not at all good. You can't tell me how to be great, you have to show me. We did some barre work and then put together a short routine. While it was quite chill and all levels are welcome, it wasn't what I was looking for. I'm looking for rigor. I'm looking for someone to point out all my flaws, make me stronger, and improve my form so that I can be a better aerialist. I want great lines, stronger muscles, and to become a better performer. I don't see that at all happening with that ballet class. If you're looking for something easy and chill, then this is probably a fine ballet class. I might be interested in taking the hip hop class or something else, but I'd rather sell off my pass. All that being said, would anyone like to buy my pass from me? Seriously. $40 for 6 classes or best offer.

Came here from St James that is run over with teenagers in pajamas and crocs. What a big…read moredifference! It's also cheaper and has a recovery room with red light therapy and cryo room as well as equipment for compression massage and water bed massage. I really love their reformer classes, they are my favorite now. Their cycling classes are fun but I'm not a fan of doing pushups on bike handle. Feels like it's easy to lose balance and fall. They also have a garage to park in and parking is free if you are there under 2 hours.

Updating my review because the petty and inconsistent rule around class start times is getting on…read moremy nerves. I've been a member here now FOR MONTHS and have watched as folks sneak into class 1-2 minutes late. I've even seen people open the doors if they were closed to enter. I've seen folks on the walkies at the front desk communicate "we have a runner" to the people at the door. So, imagine my surprise when I show up today for an 8:15 class AT 8:15, scan in and start walking down at 8:16 only for the girl at the front desk to say, "ma'am, that class is closed." She then proceeds to tell me that it closes right at 8:15. And I get it, I got there right at 8:15, but are you okay? Because I've SEEN folks get to classes late. I've also seen sales folks walk people to class late... mkay, girl.