We had such a great experience taking private lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio for our wedding dance. Our instructor, Kage Hart, was incredibly encouraging, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. He made us feel comfortable right away and broke everything down in a way that made learning easy and fun. Kage really took the time to make sure the dance fit us as a couple and helped build our confidence so we could enjoy the moment on our wedding day. If you're preparing for your first dance, I highly recommend working with Kage and the team at Fred Astaire. It was such a fun part of our wedding journey and made our first dance feel so special! read more

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If you're even thinking about taking lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios for your wedding--do it. Truly. It might end up being one of your favorite parts of the entire wedding experience. My now husband and I walked in with big dreams for our first dance... and very questionable coordination. We had enthusiasm, an idea for a song we loved, and approximately zero idea what to do with our feet. Somehow, our Kaylin and Kage turned us into a couple who didn't just shuffle side to side--we actually danced. Like, spins! Timing! Moments where we looked at each other and thought, "Wait... was that us?!" What made it so special wasn't just the final dance (which felt like pure magic on the day of), but everything leading up to it. Those lessons became time we carved out just for the two of us during the chaos of wedding planning. We laughed a lot, occasionally got tangled up, and somehow left every lesson feeling more confident--not just on the dance floor, but as a team. The Kaylin and Kage have this incredible way of making you feel comfortable, even when you're convinced you have two left feet. They celebrate every little win and somehow turn mistakes into part of the fun. By the time our wedding came around, we weren't nervous--we were actually excited to dance in front of everyone (which is not something I ever thought I'd say). Our first dance ended up being one of the most memorable, joy-filled moments of the entire day--and we owe a huge part of that to them. 10/10--would marry my husband again just to take those lessons. read more

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - Vista, California

When we took our first lesson with Kaylin, neither of us had taken any kind of dance class before and we weren't really sure what song or even what type of dance we wanted to do. Kaylin got right to work, starting by helping us build strong dancing fundamentals and pick a first song-offering lots of suggestions to hone in on a song that felt like us, feel confident, and have fun while dancing. We ended up taking 6 lessons with her. In each lesson she taught us new moves, refined what we had learned previously, and listened to any adjustments we wanted to make to the choreography. Throughout the process she was incredibly kind and thoughtful-always asking us for permission to dance with us before making physical contact, adapting our choreography to accommodate physical constraints (like reducing spins to prevent dizziness), and validating our choices so we felt confident in the dance we were making. In our last lessons together, she also had really great input on our grand entrance-helping us choose a song and giving us tips on how to transition into our dance, which made everything flow smoothly on the wedding day. She even did a full dress rehearsal with us that helped keep our nerves in check on our special day. It was awesome to go from having virtually no dance experience to feeling like we'd picked up a new hobby by the end. Kaylin took our wedding preparation seriously and in addition to ending up with a dance that us and our guests all absolutely loved, her support elevated other parts of our wedding day. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, professional, and personalized dance experience. read more

My husband and I took private lessons with Kaylin for months. We just wanted to get better at Latin dance, especially since it is such a big part of our family culture. Kaylin made dancing so much fun, while giving us clear feedback on how to improve as dance partners. Kaylin was easy to interact with and a great teacher. She would also record our dances so we could practice the moves at home. Highly recommend her private lessons and the group classes! read more

My fiancé (now wife) was trying to find a dance studio to teach us (mostly me) a choreographed wedding dance when she came across Fred Astaire where we started talking to Kaylin in February 2025. Immediately she was able instill hope that we could have a successful dance routine prior to even stepping foot in the studio. With Kaylin's great balance of skill, charisma and teaching patience, over the next 7 months I developed confidence not only with our dance routine, but also salsa, bachata and even a bit of hustle. The entire experience was wonderful from start to end and my wife and I had an amazing wedding with the dance being the biggest highlight. All in all, I would recommend to anyone, looking for anything in the dance realm to try Fred Astaire, and more specifically Kaylin as their instructor. Thank you again for all of you expertise and fun times! read more

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - Vista, California

We started dance classes with Kaylin a year before our wedding. When we first talked on the phone, I told her I wanted Dancing with the Stars. After our first practice with my now husband, Dancing with the Starts seemed like a lost hope. But after working with Kaylin every week she made it come to life. She is great at understanding how people learn and, in that way, enabling them to succeed. She listens, gives options, and makes sure what she teaches you feels right for you. We enjoyed our practices every week as an opportunity to connect with one another but also, Kaylin is a blast and we quickly came to consider her a friend. Our first dance ended up being my husband's favorite part of our wedding which was a HUGE transformation from where he started the process. That is because Kaylin gave us the confidence to enjoy it. Many thanks to Kaylin and Cage for leaving us with a memory we'll never forget! read more

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - Vista, California

Kaylin is the Wedding Dance Whisperer! My fiancé and I got engaged in March 2024 and set our wedding date for November 2025. Like most couples, we wanted our first dance to be memorable--but there was just one problem: we had zero dance experience. I'm talking no rhythm, no background, not even a two-step in our repertoire. We visited several dance studios around Oceanside, and to be honest, none of them felt right... until we walked into Fred Astaire Dance Studio and met Kaylin. We came in with nothing more than a song in mind. That's it. No moves, no plan. Kaylin somehow took that song, read our vibe and skill level instantly, and created a beautiful, customized choreography that matched us. She didn't just teach us steps--she made the whole process feel fun, natural, and most importantly, achievable. Kaylin checked in with us every step of the way. She asked if we wanted to add a twist, a dip, a twirl--you name it. She made sure we were not only comfortable with the routine, but also confident. And that confidence paid off big time. Here's the kicker: at our actual wedding, the DJ accidentally cut our song short. But because of the confidence and muscle memory Kaylin helped us build, we played it off like pros. No panic. No awkward pause. Just smiles and a smooth ending like it was all part of the plan. As a 36-year-old who knows a thing or two about customer service and referrals, I'm telling you right now: **if you're getting married, or just want to learn to dance and look damn good doing read more

Love salsa and bachata lessons on Thursday nights. The instructor does a phenomenal job and is a skilled teacher.

I had an amazing experience here at the Vista Location! My fiancé and I took a wedding dance class with Kaylin as out Instructor and she is nothing but amazing! She was very clear on instructions while making our class super fun and comfortable ! We had a very short amount of time to learn a routine and she curated something perfect for us. We will definitely be coming back to work with Kaylin and learn some different types of dances. It was so fun and she even takes the time to send message reminders and helped with a cleaning solution for my scuffed Wedding shoes so I can say she definitely goes above and beyond!!!! read more

Came to Fred Astaire - Oceanside to get a few lessons under our belt before our first wedding dance. We both had very little expectations for ourselves and just wanted to get some practice in so we didn't look too stiff and awkward up there on "the big day". Um wow. Kaylin whipped us into shape in ... less than ten lessons? and choreographed a beautiful routine to our song. We also had the honor of taking a lesson with Kage who helped us work out the final bugs. Additionally, both of them gave amazing photography advice and overall wedding tips. This studio is so much more than just "dance lessons". We were talked into attending and performing at the Halloween Showcase and I am so glad we did. The community is absolutely incredible and so supportive. We met several couples that found Fred Astaire for wedding dance lessons like we did, and continued their new-found hobby even after their wedding. I am so happy we chose this studio for our lessons - we had so much fun and truly see ourselves continuing lessons when the post-wedding chaos calms down. read more

Kaylin was so wonderful to work with! We came to the studio for our first dance. We had 3 lessons with her and had the routine finished by the 2nd lesson so we could fine detail during the 3rd. She made the lessons so fun and gave us options for different moves, always willing to work with us. Thank you Kaylin! We definitely will be back to learn some other styles. read more

For years my now husband *squeal* and I talked about taking dance lessons since neither of us were super comfortable on the dance floor, not only for us but also in hopes that we wouldn't pass on uncomfortable dance vibes to our future children. We finally decided to make it happen to prepare for our grand entrance and first dance for our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better experience than what we had at Fred Astaire! We worked with Kaylin and not only was she awesome to work with, but she went above and beyond to curate the perfect dance for our grand entrance and first dance song that truly felt so us! We also took some group lessons and a private lesson with Kage, the owner, and he's also awesome to work with! We did a mix of private and beginner group lessons, which I highly recommend since everyone at the studio is super welcoming and it gave us a really well rounded intro to dance. Wedding planning can be overwhelming and is so easy to get lost in, deciding to take dance lessons was by far our favorite part of our engagement era, it felt amazing to do something that felt like it was just for us. In addition to a first dance that we loved and enjoyed performing (and our guests loved), we also gained a new hobby, date night activity, new friends, and community while also discovering a new side of ourselves and eachother as dance partners! Whether you're looking for first dance choreography for your wedding, a great date night activity, or to take dance lessons, look no further! read more

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - Vista, California

My now husband and I were looking for some dance lessons before our wedding to learn the basics. Despite tight time-constraints on our end, Kaylin and Kage completely delivered and prepared us ilimited time. They taught us an easy step, a few turns and a dip to go with our first dance song. They were communicative throughout the process to set up more lessons and even offered the studio for us to just practice the week of our wedding. Thank you to the studio for helping make our wedding day perfect! We will definitely be back for more dance lessons in the future. Can't wait to share photos read more

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Performing Arts Near Me - Vista, California

My fiance and I took dance lessons to prepare for our wedding, and it was by far our FAVORITE part of the wedding planning process!! We looked forward to lessons every week and loved practicing our new moves every night. It was such an amazing reprieve from the daily wedding planning grind. Kaylin and Kage are truly incredible - they are fun, knowledgeable, and made us feel totally at ease. They really listened to what we wanted to get out of the experience. On top of the dancing, Kaylin and Kage went above and beyond in helping us pick out music (and even did a music edit for our first dance!) and made suggestions for how the photographer should take our photos during the first dance. If we weren't moving out of state soon, we would absolutely continue taking lessons - it was THAT fun. Thank you, Kaylin and Kage, for making this experience so special for us! read more

We started working with Kaylin in August for our November wedding. We knew she didn't have an easy task and from day one she made us feel so comfortable. Her style of teaching was relatable and without being too technical was able to create a routine that was perfect for what we wanted. Her ability to spot what wasn't working for us during our lessons and encourage us throughout the process was much appreciated. We highly recommend her and know it was worth it to build our confidence for our first dance as a married couple. Thank you Kaylin!!!! read more

My now HUSBAND and I went to Fred Astaire and worked with Kaylin for our first dance. We just wanted to know a couple of moves... and we were blown away by the end result!!! Kaylin was so patient with us and kind, and the lessons really brought us closer together as we wedding planned. It was such a fun thing to go and do throughout the wedding planning process, and it really made us so happy. Kaylin is a gem, and we are so happy we got to work with her. All of our guests were amazed at our moves and so curious as to how we did it. We appreciate Kaylin so much!!!! read more

We highly recommend Fred Astaire Studios in Oceanside! We signed up for wedding dance lessons. The scheduler at the office, Tina, was responsive, nice, and informative. The choreographer, Kage, was wonderful. From the get-go, he discussed details and topics we hadn't even considered when planning out our wedding dance. We had no experience with dancing, but Kage worked with us to feel comfortable and confident with the moves for our song. The studio was clean and in a convenient location. We signed up for the 3-lesson package which allowed us to break the dance into parts where we could focus on fine tuning the steps. Kage also recorded us dancing at the end of each lesson so we could watch the video when practicing at home. We ended up coming back for single sessions for our parent dances. My dad was so nervous about the dance, but now he is so excited and always wants to practice. My mother-in-law also spoke of high praises about Kage's lessons. So happy we did this! read more

My husband and I LOVEEEEE the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Oceanside!!!! It has brought us SO much joy and has made us even closer throughout our dance journey! Our journey with them started because we wanted to have a fun choreographed first dance for our wedding but my husband was nervous about his dancing ability since he had never danced before, so we first decided to take some group dance classes at the Oceanside studio. We took, Salsa, Tango, Bachata, Two-Step, etc. for months and had the BEST time there! We looked forward to it every week due to the fun, encouraging atmosphere and insanely talented instructors - shoutout to the incredible Kage and Kaylin!!! - and we developed awesome relationships with the instructors and students there! We're even going to their upcoming studio Halloween Party soon :) Then we started taking private dance lessons with Kage (and a few times Kaylin as well) to choreograph and hone our dance. That one-on-one experience was INVALUABLE!! They have improved our dancing x1000 and we even felt comfortable enough to add a crazy flip trick at the end of our first dance! We are so happy with how our dance turned out and, while I have always considered myself a dancer of sorts, EVERYONE who has seen our dance can now say with certainty that my husband is a straight up DANCE KING now as well! We can't wait to continue our dance journey at the studio with the group classes - we highly recommend checking them out - you WILL leave each class smiling, closer, and full of inner child joy! :D read more

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My wife and I had the pleasure to work with both Kage and Kaylin during the time leading up to our wedding dance lesson and the wedding dance lesson itself. To start off, we spend several months taking some introductory ballroom dance classes just to warm up to dancing and to get a feel of the instructors. Kaylin was the primary instructor for these ballroom basics and she did a wonderful job getting folks comfortable with the basics. Overall, for learning to ballroom dance, Fred Astaire Oceanside is a great place. Closer to July 2024, we started our official wedding dance lessons with Kaylin and she is absolutely a delight to learn from. Not only is she patient and humorous, but she has a keen eye for details. We did 5 lessons with Kaylin and it was a great experience. Our wedding first dance went off without a hitch and folks loved it. Overall, if you are looking to ballroom dance or for wedding dance lessons, Kaylin, Kage and the wonderful staff at Fred Astaire Oceanside will take care of you. read more

To celebrate my wife's birthday, we decided to take a series of private dance classes. We brought some friends with us (another married couple) and we had a great time over a few months, taking weekly classes with Kaylin. Kaylin was very accommodating of our skill level (next to nothing), as well as very thorough with her instructions. She was available for texts and phone calls to schedule future sessions and for general questions. She even provided videos of the dance steps to review between classes. We also had one class with Kage, which was a lot of fun and a great way to mix up the teaching style. I cannot recommend this studio enough;, whether it be to learn a first dance for your wedding or to improve your skills, or just a great way to get out and have a date night. read more

We took five lessons with Kage to prepare for our wedding and must say it was one of the best decisions we made during the entire wedding planning process. My wife and I had two lesser-known songs that we wanted to dance to and during our first lesson with Kage he was immediately able to picture what our dance could look like. Over the course of the next five lessons we learned how to do both the Rumba and the Country Western Swing with confidence that we didn't know we had. We were absolute beginners and Kage quickly taught us how to make our dance look elegant and fun without making things too complicated. His team even helped cut our music together to make it flow a bit better and knew exactly what things to help us with to get the best pictures possible at our wedding. If you are in need of dance lessons or just want to learn a new skill, I definitely recommend this studio. read more

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My fiancé and I had little to no knowledge of how to dance properly. We wanted to do something more than the typical rock back forth for our first dance. We took 4 lessons with Kage and it was the best decision we made during our wedding prep. Kage was so helpful to creating a dance routine to our chosen song (Better Together by Jack Johnson) and meeting our needs and dreams for our first dance. Our guests were WOW'd by our first dance! Kage is a phenomenal instructors and clearly an expert at dance. The lessons were fun, insightful, and enjoyable. Even my fiancé, who was a little hesitant on taking lessons, loved every moment of it and was so thankful we didn't just "wing" our first dance. As an added bonus, Kage even provided us with tips for poses for our photos, which ended up being some of our favorite photos from the day! If you're getting married, I highly recommend taking a few dance lessons with Kage - you'll be so happy and grateful you did! read more

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I found Kage through yelp for getting some private lessons for my wedding. We had really limited time to get ready. He made time that would fit our work schedule. He did wonderful job with our first song. I would really recommend him to anyone who look for wedding dance lessons. His price is fair. He is nice and kind. The experience with him for us was great. Thank you Kage! We did great at our wedding and enjoyed our first dance. read more

We worked with the studio owner, Kage, to choreograph and teach us our First Dance for our upcoming wedding. Kage truly couldn't have been more helpful and enjoyable to work with! My fiance was especially nervous about dancing, and Kage made him feel instantly comfortable. In just four 45-minute sessions, we have our full dance ready to go. He taught us more traditional moves and technique, as well as incorporated some fun ideas that we brought to the table, so that the dance really feels like our own. We can't wait for our guests to see what we've prepared! I highly recommend Fred Astair dance studio for any of your wedding choreography needs, no matter what experience level you come in with :) read more

We worked with Kage to choreograph our first dance for our wedding and it was the best decision ever. Everyone loved the dance and we executed it so well! Kage is super fun to work with and made the whole experience so great. We came into the lessons super worried that we were gonna bomb the dance but we ended up killing it! Thank you, Kage!! read more

Awesome environment to learn! With our wedding six months away I asked my fiance if she would take dance lessons with me, I really wanted to be able to dance for our first dance not just waddle back and forth. We originally booked through groupon to give this place a try and were met with top notch coaching and a welcoming fun environment. After only a couple of months of taking lessons here from Kylie, my fiance and I are already much more confident in our abilities to dance together and often do so at home to practice and have some fun. Speaking for a majority of guys in the world dancing may not come as natural to us and when that is the case it can be extremely intimidating to expose yourself to trying to learn it and face those fears in front of other people but the studio here in Oceanside is like a safe zone for beginners. The amount of beginners group classes offered throughout the month are extensive, but at the same time truly catered to those with little knowledge. I felt very out of my element showing up to the first group class even after having a few private lessons just because I thought I would now be left hung out to dry in front of the other participants, but it was quite the opposite experience, the instructors easily break down the dances into bite size chunks that build on each other and get even a guy like me confident and moving. The value you get from taking even one private lessons here is really remarkable because you are offered the ability to go to any of the group classes they host daily and all the fun events and dance parties they have throughout the year. At the end of the day a studio can provide great instruction at a competitive value, but without a good environment the good can be lost, this is where the studio truly excels. Kage and the other instructors have cultivated a fun judgement free place where as soon as you walk in the doors you are greeted like you've been dancing there for years. I can see my fiance and I being members of this studio for as long as we are living in this area and would highly recommend it to any one looking to have fun and dance. read more

I had my first private lesson today with Kage and absolutely can not wait for the next one!!! What a fabulous studio, the staff is so kind and friendly... they make you feel welcome and at ease the moment you walk in the door! I am grateful for that because I was quite nervous! Kage is a great instructor... he made the learning process fun and i was 100% comfortable! I plan to take many more private lessons with him, along with incorporating as many group classes as I can! This studio truly has something for everyone!! The value is great and well worth it! I'm so excited for this new journey and thrilled that I get to learn from the great people at Fred Astaire! Don't hesitate, this is the place for you!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this studio. My husband and I wanted to take some dance lessons and maybe do a choreographed dance for our wedding. The atmosphere at the studio is fantastic. The incredible owner, Kage Hart, calls the people at the studio family, and he cultivates such a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere that it's impossible not to have a good time. Let me tell you about our wedding dance. We worked with the amazing teacher Kyla, and she worked with our song to choreograph a fun and thoughtful routine that looked amazing! Everyone at the wedding said it was the highlight of the night, and I can tell you that this dance is my most treasured memory of our wedding. And that was all because of the people at the studio. When I realized that my dress was too long to manage some of the moves, they recommended that I come in for a dress rehearsal (minus the husband!) and we figured out how to hold the dress so I could do the dance. This was even outside of lesson time, just extra help that they wanted to provide so I could have the best possible time dancing at my wedding. From one of the group classes that we attended, we fell in love with Argentine Tango and ended up doing a second surprise wedding dance! We worked with both Kyla and Joseph on this one and it was another fantastic moment in the wedding. Yes, dance lessons are expensive and it can be frustrating when you first start (and even long after you start!), but the combination of exercise, social connection, concentration and joy of movement really cannot be matched by many other activities. Long story short, it's been 2 years since our first lesson, and we're still coming to the studio multiple times a week for classes or lessons. We even moved down to San Diego and make the commute up there just because the atmosphere at this studio is so special. I never thought I would fall in love with ballroom dancing, and especially that my husband would as well, but now it's a special part of our marriage and a hobby that we will enjoy together for the rest of our lives. And we would probably have never found that without this studio and Kage and Kyla in particular. Come try it and find out for yourself! read more

We went to Fred Astaire dance studio to take lessons for our first dance at our wedding. Khyla was wonderful in teaching us some easy to learn steps and transformed them into a routine. She was so accommodating on the lesson times as well. We came in exactly 1 week before the big day and were able to set up 3- 45 minute lessons. Plus an additional lesson for the groom and his mom. We are so glad we took the lessons, our guests were blown away with our moves! Thanks Khyla and Kaylee! (sorry if I spelled your names wrong) read more

I must say that this studio is a gem. I have referred a few people here, just from word of mouth. Before I got the pleasure of coming. I have been taking private lessons with Joseph. He makes me laugh. Tough but fun. The whole staff is amazing. They know your name & greet you whenever you come in. Dance party's are fun. Group lessons are fun too. Stop by. You will be glad you did. read more

I signed up for dancing lessons for the same reason every beginner does, to avoid being utterly embarrassed in public. My husband and I signed up for two private lessons with Ashley. We were instantly greeted with a warm atmosphere, happy people dancing, and happy instructors working. Ashley has made the whole process so fun and easy, she is ever-encouraging and we feel as though we learned a lot in two lessons. But we decided we would buy MORE lessons because we enjoyed it so much. It's a great bonding experience, and an exercise in trust when you learn how to dip. ;) read more

My Husband talked me into getting professional lessons for our first dance. I was hesitant at first, but after a couple lessons I was hooked! The entire staff is wonderful! Our instructor (Amy) was amazing and not to mention very patient! The process of learning our dance was fun and easy, and the studio is very nice and welcoming. Will for sure go back if we ever need to learn another dance! read more

My wife and I recently joined started some classes off of the Living Social offer. We are now hooked. The staff is very friendly and inclusive and have made it very easy for myself with two left feet and my wife to dance together giving us an even stronger connection as husband and wife than before. Our relationship is that much better for this experience and we have the people at the Oceanside Fred Astaire Dance Studio to thank for it!) read more

To prepare for an upcoming wedding, my husband, somewhat reluctantly, agreed to dance classes. This place had a Living Social voucher, so we gave it a try. What we didn't expect was how wonderful the entire staff is here. They are dance professionals, but at the same time welcoming and encouraging to beginners. Plus, they make the process of learning how to dance fun and easy. We had such a great time we signed up for additional classes. We highly recommend this place. read more

My dad and I started going there in February for our father daughter dance for my wedding. I was hesitant at first but Kyla was always so upbeat and was so patient with us. We did a breakout dance with 3 songs and Kyla cut the music for us and was always prepped when we came in for our lesson. The dance went so well during the wedding and we got compliments from everyone! If you are looking for a place to learn how to dance, this is it! read more

Good prices and AMAZING dance instructors that make you feel incredibly comfortable because they are fun, silly at times, but wonderfully talented!!! Joseph and JD are my favorite teachers! read more

Great place to take all types of dance classes for all different levels of interest. the instructors are all very helpful, nice, and experienced. they usually have great start up deals so i would definitely check them out if i was even remotely interested in taking classes. read more

Finally back into ballroom dancing. I enjoy social dancing. I'm not out to win any trophies. The team here is awesome! They break everything down step by step. They teach the best method and are very patient with beginners. Great experience. Great people. Great memories. read more

The staff is incredible! They greet everyone like family and take the time to learn about each student and teach them according to their skill sets and ability. We originally started going after using a Living Social coupon but signed up for additional lessons and will continue to take lessons for some time to come. Lexi is our primary instructor and Ryan works with us often also. All of the instructors are great and you won't be disappointed. Need to learn a dance for a wedding or the Marine Corps Ball? Check them out! read more

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My boyfriend and I took out first lesson today with John and he was awesome. Leo and Ashley were also great instructors. Everyone was very friendly and the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. My boyfriend has never taken a dance class and he enjoyed himself and already has some moves, lol. I can't wait to take more classes. Great atmosphere with super nice helpful instructors. I say try a class, you'll for sure be back! The prices are appropriate, trust me I called around. read more