My daughter (9 years old) just completed 2 different summer dance camps here. The camps were each a…read moreweek, with different themes. My daughter had a lot of fun at the camps offered. She also learned a lot of wonderful, diverse dance moves. The instructors (probably late teens/college students) and are very sweet and outgoing. The camp offered healthy snacks and crafts related to the theme/or era of the dance. My daughter now wants to take regular classes here, so we'll be signing up. We live in the mountains, so it's a bit of a drive, but it's worth it.

Our two daughters just took several dance classes at this small-but-bustling studio and were so…read morehappy there. The teachers are nurturing and supportive and the whole environment is really fun. This studio has been around forever....long enough to be considered a Santa Cruz County institution. They moved about a year ago from their longtime location on 41st Avenue and now are in (IMO) a MUCH easier and better location on Bay Ave across the street from Nob Hill. (They are in the same center with Dairy Queen.) My girls are preschool and elementary age but if you look at their website you'll see that this studio offers many classes for all ages including adults. We live out of town (were in town for summer classes) otherwise I would definitely take yoga and bellydance at Dancenter. I believe this studio offers the widest variety of bellydance classes in a single location in the county. I also really appreciate that the studio does a lot of community-involved work such as supporting National Dance Week, performing at local events like the Art & Wine Festival, and classes for kids & adults with special needs. Prices are comparable to other area studios.

My first sound bath and reiki was amazing! I will definitely come back…read more The staff are very calm and welcoming and the person who played the instruments and the other person who did reiki were incredibly polite and very skilled at their jobs I could definitely tell everyone loves what they do

Bryce did a beautiful guided breath workshop/program last night. A very intentional, deep,…read morerelaxing, and stress releasing experience on every level - mind, body, and soul. I continue to feel the impact of the experience today. This morning my meditation was clearer and freer.

Such an amazing dance studio! Full dance programs in all styles for kids from beginner to pre…read moreprofessional. Great facility, amazing teachers and amazing dancers!

I love attending @danceographysc Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays! Myra and Shannon offer Dance…read moreFitness 9-10am which is adult hip-hop class for all levels. 10-11am is Choreography which slows it down and they review it each time and class, and pace based on who's attending. Check out Danceography at https://www.danceographysantacruz.com/ or @dancegraphysc on Instagram.

My daughter danced at Agape for over 3 years and it was a wonderful experience for her. Melanie is…read morean incredibly dedicated teacher with the technical know-how to really take her dancers' skills to the next level. Her classical ballet training is top notch. The studio environment is warm, compassionate, and caring, and my daughter made a lot of friends along the way. The winter Nutcracker performances (we did 3 seasons of them) were a wonderful bonding experience for the dancers. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough.

My children (6 & 3 yrs. old) have been with Agape in Aptos for almost a year. We love it!!!…read moreI tried two other studios prior to this and they were unorganized, unfriendly and didn't have the appropriate individuals to interact with children. Once we came to Agape I knew I would have to look NO further. Such a relief! My girls take the petite ballet class with Meredith and she is an absolute gem! We adore her! She's always wearing a smile and is a natural with all of the children. The studio in Aptos is small but nicely laid out with a classy feel. Their prices are reasonable and anytime I have a question, they are quick to provide answers. I hope Agape will be in Aptos for many years to come because they are of great value to the community.

I've taken a couple classes with Mario and he's by far my favorite dance teacher in Santa Cruz. He…read moreis passionate about dance and has a lovely sense of humor. He's also great at drilling in a fun way until you get the pattern.

I'm a teacher myself and know a good one when I experience one. Mario put my wife and me at ease…read moreimmediately. He was able to discern our level of experience right away and gave us "deliverables" that we could enjoy and practice after our very first lesson. He then had us record our own tutorials so we could practice when we got home. As mentioned in most of his other reviews, his positive spirit and love of dance are contagious! When my wife and I started "floating" across the floor, Mario let out a "Whooo!!" that really made us feel good! We recommend him highly!

My kids have been dancing here for years. I personally did a few adult classes and got to perform…read moreon stage a few times. It was a great experience and reminder that we should all stay young at heart. I'm thankful to the dancehall for providing a great asset to the community for an outlet for kids, teens and adults. With all that's going on and the difficulty to even keep their doors open it's important that we support small businesses. That being said, I know personally the individual that wrote the vengeful 1 star review. Shows a lot about ones character to try to tear down a business that's struggling during a pandemic, because you didn't get your way?

My daughter has been coming to the Dance Hall for almost 2 years now. She loves all the classes and…read moreteachers! Ms. Tiffany and the rest of the staff really care about the students and the whole hip hop experience! We will be continuing next year (and my daughter wants to take more classes!)

I've been taking the contemporary dance class with Cambell at this studio for about half a year…read morenow. The atmosphere is so fun and creatively charged -- it's the kind of space where you immediately feel free to express yourself and explore movement without judgment. I didn't have any dancing experience prior to this class and Cambell has been such an amazingly supportive and inspiring instructor! She choreographes beautiful moves which are both elegant and intentional. Some of them challenging but that's also what I like about this class -- I get to learn and push my dancing boundaries. She's very supportive and takes time to explain and answer all our questions. We always start with a thoughtful warm-up and stretching session to prep our bodies and prevent injuries, which I really appreciate. It sets a grounded, focused tone for the rest of the class. The group vibe is super positive too -- everyone is supportive and uplifting, and there's a real sense of community.

Beautiful studio with fantastic teachers and classes! The environment is warm and welcoming.read more

I went in just needing to do something fun that made me feel good, and I thought "I'll do it once…read moreto say I tried it. I probably can't do anything anyway, I have the upper body strength of a squirrel" and by the end of the first Pole 1 class with Razz, I was signing up for classes twice a week. Small group environment, so it doesn't feel like there's all these eyes on you if you're getting through being self conscious. And everyone else in my classes are so nice and hype each other up! Different age ranges and body types, making it all the more better to show that anyone can do it. What an amazing environment the instructors here provide. I definitely recommend to any one of any exercise level!!

Love this studio! I'm grateful Monterey has Ms Tryss. The owner and instructors are all welcoming,…read moreknowledgeable, and unique! Strongly encourage anyone curious about pole to give it a try.

Great classes for my son. He does the hip-hop dance. Teachers are sweet and great at what they do…read more My son loves coming here and I definitely appreciate the non-competitive environment.

It's incredibly difficult to find a studio that is welcoming to adult beginners, so finding Motion…read morePacific was wonderful. Every class I have been to has been amazing and accepting of anyone who wants to try out dance. I know their children's classes are marvelous, but I highly recommend them for any adult who wants to start dancing as well. It's never too late!

inshape. huge gym with indoor and outdoor space as well as…read moreindoor and outdoor pools!

This place is not run the way it used to be for many years now. My main issue are the bathroom…read moretoilets which are generally look like no one has taken a brush to them for over a year. I told the management a very long and even met with a manager and showed him a long time ago and nothing has improved. Otherwise I would give this place more stars. Update: I saw the response to my post ( to reach out to them ) and then saw the multitude other of reviews saying the same thing about how dirty the bathrooms are. After reading all those one and two star reviews. and knowing nothing has been done about these, this place obviously does not care at all. They just pretend to care by saying to reach out to them but obviously they've heard this feedback many, many, times over without making changes. what is so hard about hiring maintenance people to clean the bathroom? That would make so many people happy and it's obviously a poor business decision