Drew Looner is an exceptional instructor! My son is seven years old and absolutely adores the…read moreteacher and excitedly anticipates his weekly break dance classes! Drew teaches the foundational elements of break dance, which helps to engrain the different types of moves one can do when freestyling. This enables a kid to break out of the mold and perform something new and exciting every time. Besides that, Drew is a personal trainer, who really helps my son increase his strength. My son is increasing his core strength, enabling him to not only dance well, but to play sports at a higher level! I highly recommend Drew as an instructor, as a trainer, and now as a friend! Drew is also very intelligent and can articulate instructions in a comprehendible manner that kids can understand. I can see my son developing uncanny dancing ability under the leadership of Drew! My son will be able to wow and impress and do things beyond his imagination. If my son can increase his confidence and self-esteem at an early age, hopefully he can maintain it as he grows up and faces tough tween and teen years! Without something a kid can passionately pursue . . . well, you know what happens to them next. Drew keep up the excellent work, my friend!

From the owner: We Are A Breakdance School…read more We Will Teach You Foundation Footwork, PowerMoves, and Develop You Into A Unique Dancer With Your Own Trademarked Moves. -Uprock -DownRock -PowerMoves -Personal Style & Fashion -Freestyle, Circle & Battle Experience -Physical and Mental Skills -The History of Hip Hop Culture -Building Friendships -Representing As A Crew At Local Events, Jams, and Competitions

Here are the reasons why Born 2 Dance is absolutely amazing:…read more1) Low commitment: Life happens, drop in classes means that you don't have to feel guilty about losing money when you cannot attend a class. 2) Gorgeous studio space: The whole studio is efficiently run with large, modern, and clean practice areas with all of the bells and whistles 3) Expansive options: This is not your average ballet/tap/jazz studio. Born 2 Dance offers extensive classes and workshops for both adults, teens, and children in styles that include K-pop, hip hop, salsa, bachata, sensual dancing, belly dancing, pom, acro, and more! 4) Event space: We were initially invited to Born 2 Dance for a toddler birthday party and were blown away by the beautiful and spacious party room with attached play area. Everything was really well thought out and seamless and the party package even included a toddler dance class! 5) Proximity to a coffee shop: Simply Social is within walking distance which means sitting in a waiting room while my child dances is a lot more enjoyable

I had a really fun time taking a recent Cardio Hip-Hop class. The check-in process was easy. I…read moreasked the person at the counter if they took any classes there and they did. The check-in person was super welcoming and told me about some of the other dance formats offered there. This dance studio caters to both children and adults. So you will see kids running around, which is ok, but I am not really used to. The class started on time. The instructor had great energy and encouraged us to have fun and do things our own style. I haven't been dancing in a while, so I knew it would be a good challenge for me. I really had a lot of fun. My only surprise is that the classes are only 60 mins. I think they ought to be 70 minutes to include a proper 5 min warm-up and 5-minute cool-down. There wasn't a lot of warming up in the beginning of this particular class. I've taken adult dance classes for years and I am used to something that include some warm-up movements to get the rotating joints going, like neck rolls, shoulder rolls, and hip and lower back movements. The class did include a relaxing cool down with stretching for the lower body and upper body. I plan to take more Hip-Hop style classes. They offer Cardio Hip-Hop, Beginner Hip-Hip and more advanced levels, Sensual Dance, Twerk, Ballet, Shuffle, Street Jazz and a lot more. I plan to try about 5 more formats and sign-up for one class for the summer session. I highly recommend this place!

Great little spot with a wonderful program for toddlers. My daughter loves this place! The owner is…read moreso sweet! I can't wait for her first recital!

I love this studio, everyone is always so nice and helpful. Mayeisha is so patient with the kids…read moreshe definitely has a calling for what she does! I recommend this studio to all my friends

My daughter started dancing here a few weeks ago and I'm so impressed with all that she has…read morelearned. I danced growing up and well into my teen years and have been searching for a dance studio for my daughter. All of the other ones we tried around here seemed like normal people off the street teaching classes they knew nothing about. My little one enjoys going to class every week and I enjoy the location downtown. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a great dance class!

I attended a Swing Dance event at The Lasley Centre For The Performing Arts recently. A friend of…read moremine was teaching a Swing Dance lesson one evening, immediately followed by a Swing Dance with a local band named "The Silver Tones Swing Band" providing the musical accompaniment. It was $10.00 per person to get in the door. Bottled water, a few different beers, and one red wine and one white wine were available for $5.00 each. I had a cup of the red wine - was pretty good. I met the daughter of the owner - she was manning the bar. Very nice people! I don't dance - and I did not attempt to participate in the dance lesson due to a lower back problem. But it was sure fun to watch the lesson, and then later the dance. There was an interesting mix of older and younger dancers. During the lesson - Ben made everyone periodically switch partners - so you basically cycled around a large circle. The lesson and the dance was held in a rather large room that I guess is a dance studio. There is a smaller second room where Ben held some more lessons after the dance started for those who felt like they needed more instruction. The only two things I will ding them on is: (1) Not enough capacity and hangers for folks to hang their coats; (2) The price of the bottled water was a little steep! I hope The Lasley Centre For The Performing Arts does well!

When we moved to Warrenton, I set out to find a dance school that would foster the same love of…read moredance in my girls that I had growing up. I enrolled them in a program but was quickly disappointed in the quality of teaching and mentoring that they were receiving. As a former dancer--I took ballet for 5 years as a teenager--my expectations were high. I wanted my girls to have the same positive, nurturing, challenging and inspiring experience that I had. Unfortunately, my girls hated going to dance class. We finally agreed to let them quit, a decision that didn't set well with me or my husband, but I could see they weren't learning anything. I found out about The Lasley Centre a year ago and enrolled my 8 and 10 year old daughters. Now, they love ballet and I can happily say that we have found the dance community I was looking for. From the professionalism of the teachers to the excellence of dance skills to the fellowship of the students to the community of parents and families, The Lasley Centre is everything I had hoped it would be. They teach kids responsibility and commitment along with a solid ballet foundation. And, they don't do recitals, they give performances. I believe, The Lasley Centre is an outstanding addition to our Arts community.

Gainsville dance center is the best dance studio I have ever been to. This is my second year here…read moreand I already feel like this is my home. I am planning to tryout for the competition company team this summer and I am confident in myself.

If you have a 2-3 year old and are thinking of signing up, make sure your kid is good with group…read moresettings without you in the room from the start. If your kid cries because they are scared in a new setting, make sure they cry quietly otherwise your kid will be removed from class. After spending almost $300 between registering for the class and school and buying the required clothing and shoes, my kid was removed because she didn't cry quietly enough nor would they let me sit in the class for her to watch lest she "sets off the other kids." So if you think your toddler may cry and make noise, don't waste your money. You won't get it back either. No trial period.

A boutique fitness studio that is a hidden gem. Lots of fun classes with a huge variety. I have…read morehad the opportunity to try both a Pound and and a Jumping class. The Pound class was fun and done with drumsticks. I definitely felt it the next day! The Jumping class was done on personal trampolines. It was fun although it took me about half the class to feel comfortable on the trampoline. I would love to try more classes in the future and perhaps even join as a member in the future.

I've been at Studio PinkFit for a few months now. I bought a 6 session pass after doing a trial…read moreclass for Ballet Barre. It's been awesome, I get such as good workout. Even better is that I can see results in the mirror and when I slip on my clothes. I used to work out in a gym on cardio machines but it didn't do a thing for me. These smaller mom classes are so much better. So far I've gone to classes taught by Kathy and Janet, both are excellent. The only thing I don't like about Studio PinkFit is the distance, I have to trek out there from Centreville. It would be nice if they were closer like in Chantilly or if they sublet through a space like Centreville Dance Academy.

Both my daughters were lifelong dancers at Wilson. My younger one is now a dance major at a large…read moreuniversity here is her review, "I danced at Wilson for 15 years and wouldn't trade my experience there for the world. I continue to keep up with the teachers and friends I met there. The staff were invested in my learning and my creative development. Through Wilson I had the chance to dance for the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show and the Cherry Blossom Parade in DC along with many other performances. I am forever grateful that I got to grow up dancing there." My other daughter used to say it felt like home. Would highly recommend - because the school is quality. Your children are known and valued AND given an excellent dance education.

Wilson School of Dance is an incredible experience for young girls and boys. The entire staff is…read moreprofessional and skilled - but more importantly they are kind and caring. Every child is considered unique and while team/group leaning is important, Juanita and her staff ensure each child's individual needs and characteristics are nurtured. Juanita's kindness and caring carries over to all that attend this school. Older students mentor younger ones. If you have to sum up this school in one word it would be KINDNESS. Yes they are learning, yes Juanita demands the best from each student. But over it all there is a sense of teamwork, caring, and kindness.

If your child desires to work in musical theatre or attend college for musical theatre, this is the…read moreplace to dance. If your child wants to attend a studio where the leaders and teachers value every single child, regardless of the child's talent or number of classes per week, this is the place to dance. There is an authentic positivity flowing from every nook of the studio, modeled by the owners and practiced by every teacher.

Encore Performers has made me the dancer I am today. I am so grateful for both the support and…read moretechnique that my teachers have given me. Not only is the Jazz training like none other but the Ballet teachers are the best in Northern Virginia. Also, my Tap Teachers are Courtney Moran (42nd Street National Tour), Paige Williams (Holiday Inn Broadway) and Luke Spring (just look up his name in Google. You'll thank me later). You will not regret sending your dancer to Encore Performers. Technique, support, and SO much fun!