My daughters (ages 5 & 9) have attended The Dance Academy with Ms. Francine for the past 3 years…read moreand counting. You can tell that Ms. Francine, Ms. Marisa, Mr. Igor, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Clara, Ms. Maddy, Ms. Kaylar, and really ALL the teachers truly care about the well-being of all their students, and the studio feels like family to us. My older daughter has enjoyed the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) track, while my little one loves the hip hop (thanks Mr. Ethan!) and ballet/jazz classes. I personally love the adult ballet classes (Ms. Caitlyn!) There are a lot of choices for after school activities, but the integrity and professionalism of this studio makes dance my girls' favorite activity. Lastly, The Nutcracker, Spring Performance, and June Show are INCREDIBLE productions, and they really show off each dancer's technique and love of dance!

Our daughters (ages 10 and 7) have been dancing at The Dance Academy Del Mar for several years, and…read moreit's been an incredible experience. The RAD ballet program provides the perfect blend of structure and joy, with Francine masterfully balancing discipline and merit-based achievement while keeping classes fun and engaging. Beyond dance technique, our girls are building genuine confidence and valuable life skills. We've noticed how the grace and poise they're developing at TDA naturally carries over into their academic work and athletic activities. It's a truly motivating environment where both of our daughters are thriving. We couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend The Dance Academy Del Mar to other families.

We LOVE Fusion dance. So many class options and a super cohesive schedule. Anthony and the team are…read moreattentive and helpful. Hip Hop Instructor Freddy is a dream!! So grateful to have this stellar dance studio in our area.

Senior year at Fusion Dance Solana Beach! This will be the…read moreBEST year ever! Fusion Dance provides lessons and enrichment to dancers of all levels. They help your child achieve their goals whether it's for exercise, recreation, competition or career aspirations. They partner with different dance photographers for dance photo's & headshots. The instructors are all amazing! The owner's are amazing The competition director is amazing! Dance is not cheap at all, but I never feel like I'm being taken advantage of here. Pricing is very clear. Communication between studio and families is stellar! I always know What is going on and where/when it is happening. Thank you for the years we have had with you and looking forward to a great final competition year!

I have taken dance lessons at several studios and keep coming back to Arthur Murray in Solana Beach…read morebecause of my great experience there. I have danced with many of their instructors in group lessons and practice parties and they are all experienced and professional. I want to give a special shout out to my primary instructor for private lessons, Ash.

Instructors are great. Lessons are a bit costly but they really do their best to plug in to your…read moreweak spots and strong points. Be forewarned, it gets a bit crowded at time but the atmosphere is super lively and positive.

I put my kid in acrobatic class. The class ALWAYS starts late and there are more than 12 kids in…read morethe class. Basically the class is more waiting then learning. I have spoken personally on the phone and via email to the owner that I wish to cancelled to my surprise, I am charged for the monthly fee on my credit card! If I did not check my charges, this would have been monthly ongoing basis. I have called my credit card company to block this merchant and dispute this charge; as the studio does NOT reply back to their emails unless you are a new student or enrolling. Not a happy camper!

Family run studio offering many levels of tap, jazz, ballet, and now have recently added hip hop…read more Louis and Tanya along with their crew of instructors are invaluable to Carmel Valley . They are able to teach the many kids they deal with every day with humor and respect and enable their talent to blossom. Yes, my kids take classes here, and have for years, but it really is a great place. Couldn't believe it wasn't on here yet. NCDA also piloted a program where the families of the studio adopted families from nearby Camp Pendleton for Christmas (Bells of Freedom) several years ago. Last year, two huge UPS trucks and the guys in brown alongside a caravan of families made many underserved servicemen's families holiday a lovely surprise. What NCDA started benefits not only the military families but also the kids from the studio who do all the prep work and hopefully, learn a little about giving back to others. As a note, the studio also offers adult classes, both during the weekday and on evenings, for beginners and beyond. There are families that have both moms and kid(s) dancing at the yearly recital. Cuteness ensues. (Note: I'm not one of those moms).

very professional teaching even for little kids. plus they make it so fun the kids stay engaged the…read morewhole time.

We've taken 2 sessions at Carmel Valley. The first was when our daughter was barely 3 and we wanted…read moreto give her a place to work on her physical confidence and motor coordination. The first day she basically just stood on a spot and then fell over and I assumed that she wouldn't want to come back but as we left she exclaimed, "I loved it! When can we come again?" By week 2, Ms. Andrea had her stretching and jumping and learning new moves and we watched as each week she did grow more coordinated and confident. We took some time off due to a schedule change but are back a few years later and we've appreciated seeing the way their instruction strategies grow with the age/development of the child. We've worked with Ms. Andrea both times and she is warm and engaging and teaches the kids both the real dance terms and kid-friendly catchy ways of remembering how to perform them. If you are looking for a very formal dance studio with uniform pink leotards, Dance to Evolve is not for you, the dress code is very flexible and it's held at the rec center, which works perfectly for us because our daughter lives it, it's convenient for us, and our other child gets to play on the playground while her sister dances.

Such a great studio! Nicole is the best she truly cares so much about her students and creates such…read morea welcoming, supportive environment for everyone. You can tell she's passionate about what she does and genuinely wants every student to grow and feel confident!

Great professional, challenging , and uplifting environment. Definitely recommend for anyone…read morelooking for a studio!

Great staff and experience! We've been a part of the SPAA family for over 10 years and love every…read moreclass, performance and workshop! Miss Miah is an excellent instructor, choreographer and director! Truly cares about the well being of her students and puts on excellent performances. Bravo!!

A friend with whom I take UJam classes at the 24HFitness started teaching Ujam herself at this…read morecenter. She also teaches ballet for small kids there and I got to know this location as she invited the gym friends for her inaugural class. It was easy to find parking. The dancing room is very spacious, with great natural light and good acoustics without bothering other classes at other rooms. I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know this performing arts center thanks to my friend and looking forward to attending more classes.

Marcela is a fabulous Zumba teacher! I have taken classes from her off and on for a number of…read moreyears. I had to stop for a while, because of knee problems, and then was just taking the Zumba classes at the YMCA in Encinitas, because they come with my membership. I decided it's time to "get serious" for 2019, and lose some weight and get in better shape, so I decided I'd go back to Marcela for her Zumba. No one else has quite the happy and peppy attitude she has! She has a genuine smile on her face all the time, and makes her classes extra fun! It's worth the extra money I put out now, because I have more fun and work harder. Please don't get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Y! I love it there and love the people. It's just that Marcela has something that is a true "cut above" with her Zumba! Also, the classes I take with her are MUCH smaller, making it more intimate. It doesn't hurt that after being away from her classes for about 3 years, I walked in, and she called me by name! Who does THAT? If you want a GREAT workout, check out her classes. She is teaching now at Dance North County, in Encinitas.

I LOVE to dance ...I took Zumba for the first time with Marcela a few years ago... and I loved it!…read moreI lost weight, burned calories and got my cardio in without having to go to the gym..Zumba is great cardio and super FUN! Marcela's classes are SPECIAL ...I love the music she plays and her choreography. She is upbeat ,fun and fabulous and plays the best music in her classes and and she always creates new dance routines so you are never bored... If you want to have fun dancing ,and burn some calories I would highly recommend Marcela's classes ...I always leave there feeling energized and happy!!!

Ballet Arte is a hidden gem of a studio that provides world-class ballet training. My daughters…read morehave been training with Ballet Arte for years. Sara and Erlends are true professionals, completely dedicated to teaching their students with the highest standards and devotion. The annual Nutcracker and spring performances (La Bayadere, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake) are cherished traditions. Many dancers also compete, and have gone on to dance in leading companies, or in college. The overall ambiance and energy of the entire studio is serious, yet incredibly supportive and joyous. We are so lucky to have Ballet Arte ~ we absolutely love this studio.

My two daughters danced at Ballet Arte for several years. They love their teachers, Ms. Sara and…read moreMr. Erlends, and their commitment to the students. Ballet Arte became a second home for my girls. They both have a group of ballet friends that are very loving and supportive. My girls enjoy full ballet performances at the theater twice a year. Rehearsals for these performances happen on Saturday afternoon, so the classes are kept intact for continuous work on the technique. If you are looking for a serious ballet training that will bring your child to the full potential, this is a great place for you.

i have a few friends who's son's/daughters take dance classes here.,…read moremy child has taken classes at the YMCA, at the rec center and in her after school enrichment...all have been nice. Now we joined our friends at "love to dance". we just started mid year after they hosted one of our girl scout troop meetings (what a great idea for a meeting!) almost like a yelp event =) my daughter resisted strongly when i enrolled her ...but she is loving it!!! the staff and Mindy (owner) are super friendly and helpful...they remember each and every person they meet. That shows me how much they care about the students here. I hope that my daughter continues to take classes here and be comfortable in multiple forms of dance. While my goal is not for my daughter to be a pro dancer...they definitely are pumping some of those out of here too!

My daughters have been taking lessons here for over a year now and I don't know who loves it more:…read morethem or me. The relative new-comer in Carmel Valley dance, Love To Dance has proven that it was able to take all the complaints and kudos from the other studies and make a better product. Mindy, the studio's owner & artistic director is a fantastic teacher and mentor. Craig, the owner & administrator is a breath of fresh air in dealing with business matters. They know what works and are a pleasure to deal with. There is no snottiness and no drama like at other studios. There are no sticks jammed up anyone's butts and the kids aren't treated like dancing cattle in pink tights and toe shoes. It's like a family, but the dancing is taken seriously. It's a comfortable dance studio in a convenient location (right by the Vons shopping center, it's easy to zip in and out for errands during classes). The classes aren't over-filled and the types of classes offered are varied (hip-hop to lyrical to tap to jazz to adult classes, etc). The Annual Dance Concert is by far the most professional I've attended. I guess the most important thing I can say in this review is that all the kids love their classes and their teachers.