I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

I've gone to this studio 3 times (hip hop, heels, street jazz) and the now closed Kits location…read moreonce (hip hop). Thoroughly enjoyed each class. The studio is airy and clean. They offer free de-caf free at the front and plenty of room to sit and wait for your class. There's such a wide range of selection for types of dances that there is one for everyone. You can choose what level you want and the ones I went to were all intro/open so they were beginner-friendly. Every instructor has been very nice. It's a judgement free zone and a great way to have fun!

I've always wanted to try hip hop dance and this opportunity came until this friend suggested me to…read morejoin him last Sunday. My friend J went quarter before 3 and I showed up little late when the dance session started. I wish there was a clear instruction before walking in. I was confused whether to take shoes off to change to indoor shoes or go into studios without my shoes and turns out I had to change to indoor shoes after arrival. Next step was filling out application form and if there was any medical history. I was ready for the session once it was finished. There was so much energy and the 90's hip hop was so perfect for this. Everyone wasn't first timers except for me and J. My instructor showed steps from slow speed and then the pace became quicker. It was little difficult to follow the steps and which direction to swing or to bend my legs. I nearly fell for the first 30 minutes , and then fell on the floor because of my poor balance. My only way to catch up is to observe my instructor or other people to improve dance steps. It was a fantastic work out for sure. Because there was only 1 fan, I felt very sweaty and humid in the dance studio. I only paid $10 for the first lesson and it was so worth it. Staff were nice and friendly. **Note: bring your old runners for the dance. Make sure they're clean pair. They have small change rooms so you can change into loose clothes. Water bottle is a must to bring. They even have a water station next to reception desk. I found myself overwhelmed that some moves were more of advanced level. Everyone else moved so fast I couldn't follow their speed. I found myself with a small bruise the next day.

Great people, great studio And convenient location. Highly recommend for lessons and socials.read more

Patrick and scarlet are excellent instructors. I would recommend any student of all levels to go to…read morethem. They are the best in Vancouver

We have 4 girls in competitive dance, ages 6-14. They have trained at other Westside Schools,…read moreArts Club, etc. and have all moved to The Landing. We are very happy there. The Landing is a small and relatively new school (started summer 2008), offering Jazz, Ballet, Contemprary, Lyrical, Tap, Modern, etc. The school is affiliated with NY School of Dance. There is a great camaraderie at the studio, thanks to the passion of the owner - Brenna who is a great dancer and an inspiring teacher. At this time most of the classes appear to be established dancers aged 8-9 and up. They have certainly attracted many very good students. As the studio develops they may offer greater range for beginners - worth enquiring. There are group classes, individual sessions and guest workshops (eg Sean McLeod from NY School of Dance - amazing!). The instruction appears less focussed on preparation for competition than we've seen elsewhere, resulting in more time for instruction that is tailored for the needs of the individual dancer. Our daughters have really enjoyed contemporary dance which is offered at a younger age than some other studios. Pro's Atmosphere Quality of Instruction Personalized attention Workshops Parking Cost is less than other high-end studios (especially the incremental fees (ie costume fees, competition entry fees, etc) Con's Location - Nothing much nearby - eg for non-dancing siblings, shopping, etc. Take whatever food you need with you. More limited range of times / programs

Following up after the previous review below, and on the review on Google. I think the owner…read moreyelling is a bit exaggerated, but she definitely does talk down to people. Whether it's a member of her staff or a parent. She has a very condescending tone in her voice and tries to make you feel as little as possible. As a parent who has been at The Landing for quite sometime, I've seen this happen many times. This will be the last year my daughter dances here, the environment is toxic and I will not expose her to that sort of behaviour any longer. The teachers may be the only reason that we are still currently here, if not for them we wouldn't have returned for this season.

My love of dance and my less than stellar dancing shoes (that being, my feet) required me to…read moreconsider taking professional dancing lessons if I were to really make an effort in becoming the dancing queen I have hoped for....or some version thereof! Fortunately for me, Urban Beat Dance Company boasts some of the best and most critically acclaimed dance teachers around, founders Graeme and Elizabeth Oxendale, amongst others. While the school offers a variety of different dance classes at different levels, from hip hop, funky swing and pussycat doll style, my boyfriend and I were yearning to learn some sexy Latin style salsa dance. The group dance environment that allows everyone, single or otherwise the opportunity to dance with a partner, is a successful teaching method. I have to admit though, that as another half of a couple who doesn't get to see her other half as often as she'd like to, I would now prefer to do private lessons instead of dancing with often nervous and sweaty strangers. Regardless of that, the classes were always fun, entertaining and humbling and honestly, if you're looking for a partner (of any sort...) this really is a great environment for meeting new people! The classes are very well priced and offer the highest form of flexibility to suit your very busy schedules. THE place to go for couples dance!

After a lifetime of being the shy AV geek who would always be happy to DJ rather than dance, I…read moredecided it was time to change that. A google search for swing dance Vancouver led me to Urban Beat's website where I signed up for both West Coast Swing Level 1 as well Club Freestyle. After a brief panic attack the night before my first class (what am I doing going to a partner dancing class without a partner when I can't dance????) I walked in and was soooo glad I did. Instruction was great, partners rotate in Swing Dance class so it's a great way to meet people, and the dancing is just plain fun. Extra bonus is if you sign up for Tuesday or Sunday class, you can attend the other no charge, gives schedule flexibility and or extra value. 6 months later having progressed through 3 levels of swing classes (2 months each) I'd have to say it's one of the best decisions I made.... which is why I still go to expand my dancing abilities. The Club Freestyle has also proved useful having found myself on a dance floor or two, as well as adding style to my swing dance. Highly highly highly recommended!

This studio is truly breathtaking. I walked in and I really think I gasped. Such a beautiful dance…read morefloor in a gorgeous 100 year old studio overlooking the city with beautiful chandeliers hanging above you. Not to mention a great place to learn how to dance. I spent the day mostly with Anthony and we had so much fun, but the whole staff is great. It's clear they can teach anyone how to dance.

The Vancouver Arthur Murray is a wonderful place to learn how to dance…read more My partner and I started out here as total noobs and have had a fantastic time over the past 3+ years learning a lot of dances. They really know how to teach here - they structure private lessons and group classes to be good learning environments, and they make it fun and social. It's a very warm, supportive environment to learn in; the other students are friendly and encouraging. We've taken the occassional dance class outside of Arthur Murray (salsa) and the way those classes are taught really make us appreciate the Arthur Murray technique which is less frustrating and more productive. I can't say enough positive things about this studio. As a bonus, it's a franchised studio - so if you travel to another city with one, you can stop in and take classes there. Also - lots of people come as singles - you don't need to have a partner, everyone mixes and mingles in classes and at dance parties. Update: it's 2018 and we're still students here, that's how much we like it. :)

All of instructors are so friendly. So many different type of dance classes are available…read more Always so much fun!

Since the first day I walked in I felt welcomed and comfortable…read more Many dance schools around town can be intimidating and the instructors can be a little snobby but the staff and instructors at Danza have created an atmosphere of joy and fun; exactly what dance is all about! I have been dancing for over three decades and I have tried several schools. This is the first time that I have felt like I could truly "Dance like nobody's watching!" - William W. Purkey. Thank you Danza Productions!!

Beautiful, modern studio located at the heart of Mount Pleasant. I did the Intro to Afro Dance…read moreclass there and it was so much fun. Ajay is a fantastic instructor and he brought such an infectious, joyful energy that I rarely see these days. He is the GOAT!! This was probably the highlight of my weekend and I WILL be coming back!!!

Highly recommend this dance studio in Vancouver! Convenient location in Mount Pleasant. The dance…read moreinstructors are awesome and the dance classes are a great push at 75 minutes. I particularly enjoy Britt Good's jazz funk classes!

Booked a lesson that was at the wrong studio and even though they were able to fill the spot 3…read moreweeks out with a waitlist student, they kept 50% of the fee for the 9 week course.

The Happening Dance has been a life-changer for my kids, both boys, who found dance on their own…read more As a self-proclaimed "soccer-mom," I assumed they'd want to follow in my footsteps, but they found the same competition, camaraderie, fitness, and discipline with Ms. Kim and her fantastic instructors. The Happening offers dancers an atmosphere of inclusion and support, while consistently delivering on a top-tier level of dance. With one child in the competitive group, Showcase, we have opportunities to travel and compete across the lower mainland and beyond, and it's opened up doors I didn't even know existed for my kids.

My kids have been dancing at Boogaloo since they were 3 and are now 10 and 12. The environment and…read morequality of the teachers is second to none. The studio is bright and new with large viewing windows and quality sprung floors. The common area is welcoming, bright and often filled with dancers working on homework, sharing meals and non booked studio space is open for dancers to practice. We have had several new families join the studio recently, who have shared how unique our studio environment is and are so impressed by the community of dancers and families and often stay to socialize. I have no hesitation in recommending Boogaloo.

Caveat emptor! Tried a class where kids were crying, throwing up, laying on the floor in exhaustion…read moreand had no water breaks. The hip hop instructor was yelling at them inside the studio room and corridor after class. There's also hygiene issues as there's a dog that urinates throughout the studio although the admin was the worst part of it all - bad attitude, know-it-all.....worst customer service experience ever. There are certainly other quality dance companies within/near Van! They don't know how to run a business and need to learn from other companies that have mastered their customer service skills.