This studio cares about the kids and trains them as dancers and as better people. After only 2…read moreyears the growth in the dancers is amazing! Looking forward to seeing what they do next

From the owner: At Stone Dance Academy our mission is to instill a life- long appreciation of dance and the…read moreperforming arts while inspiring self-confidence, integrity, and discipline in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. Stone Dance Academy offers a comprehensive and creative dance curriculum for the developing thru advanced dancer. SDA advocates the study of Classical Ballet as a foundation for all dance genres, which serves to instill an awareness of poise, alignment, and proper technique. We believe in a fully immersive dance education that combines the importance of physical, emotional, and spiritual development for every student. SDA offers classes in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, acro and musical theater. SDA also offers an opportunity for Academy enrolled students to audition for our elite competition dance ensembles. Additional performance opportunities include our new Nutcracker performance debuting December 2021.

Amongst all the bachata instructors I have taken classes with, Anastasia and Jovanny are without a…read moredoubt my favorite. Their classes are a good mix of fundamental technique and fun. I especially love their focus on foundational movements and dance concepts, making it easy to learn the intricacies of the dance. They always emphasize musicality in their lessons, and we practice to music much more than in any other class I have been in. Both of them are passionate about their art, and travel around the country and the world to train from the best of the best. That dedication and hard work is seen through their classes and their dancing, as they have a firm grasp of dance and music knowledge. I highly recommend their 6-week programs, regardless if you are a beginner or experienced dancer.

From the owner: Bachata group classes, private lessons, socials, special party events, Bachata congresses, special…read moreguest Bachata training.

Unassuming location in a strip-mall with no regular staff attendance. Many classes are available…read moreand THE best Zumba instructor I've ever had (and I've had lots) teaches weekly. The only time the doors are open are during class time. Kids play area is well done and the bathrooms are decorated well and clean. There is a make-shift juice bar behind the studio wall and ample seating for those not taking the class at hand. I tried this place due to a Living Social coupon and very glad I did but wouldn't pay for a membership. I 1000% loved Mauricio's classes....he is sharp, talented, and FUN. The very best Zumba I've ever taken. They do offer many other classes like yoga and pilates so if you like a no-frills and halfway put together place to sweat, this will work for you. AC isn't great so get your spot in front of one of the oscillating fans. It could be SO much more if the owners put some time/effort into it.

I had a free trial at this studio and my first thought was if the instructor and his wife are…read more overweight how can he help me achieve my goal??!! Another member mentioned that they've been there for 2 years! So if their "plan" hasn't worked for them I wouldn't take a chance and spend money on this studio.

TLDR edit: Mark Arnott told me himself that he watched extended security footage of a private…read moreconversation and used it as justification to hurt those individuals professionally and financially, which is a crime in the State of Florida (Statutes §934.03 and §934.04). Original post: Note: this applies only to the physical studio, studio owner, and not any of the individuals or groups that rent this space for their independent activities. Likewise, this is my personal perspective alone. I worked on my ballroom dancing at this location for ~10mo at approximately 4.5-8.5hrs per week for private lessons (with independent instruction), group classes, and socials, until the studio owner Mark Arnott's paranoid and erratic behavior toward collaborating independent professionals crossed into malicious. All independent ballroom instructors that considered Winter Park Ballroom as their primary public teaching location left this studio in Nov 2024 after a series of increasingly temperamental actions from the studio owner. I left the studio out of respect for those professionals. The core ballroom community here is made up of fantastic people that are warm and inviting and joyful, but unfortunately most are intrinsically tied to the Winter Park location and therefore this studio and owner. I miss seeing everyone--you all brought a lightness into my life that is now lacking. Everyone entering this studio should be wary of Mark's civil and potentially criminal misuse of studio security footage. You are being recorded and watched without your knowledge or consent, and any small private grievance toward Mark may be used to hurt you personally, publicly, and professionally without explanation. To be clear, this is not simply a communication issue between two parties. Mark acted unethically, unprofessionally, and with petty malice to undermine a community that was greater for having these individuals. If you are considering investing your time and energy here, either as a professional or as a new member of the ballroom community, I would walk away. Mark will never condone professional, personal, or community growth that is beyond his control or that is greater than his own. If you are attending any of the group classes or socials led by independents that are just paying for floor space: West Coast Swing with Aimee and Gary on Mondays, or Contra Dance with Joe Harrington on Fridays; these groups have their own communities that are fantastic. Enjoy the independent events, but just be aware of the cameras and how your words or actions, however slight, could be used to hurt you, the event hosts, and respective communities on Arnott's whim.

From the owner: We are a locally owned and operated, Non-Franchise, La Carte “pay-as-you-go” Ballroom, & Dance…read moreStudio. We specialize in teaching all levels with over 50 years of combine teaching experience from advanced to those who have never danced before, moving everyone at their own level in an easy, friendly, practical approach in in ballroom and social dance that will leave you inspired and craving more. Whether your goal is to learn a few moves at a party, learn the basics in each dance, perform a routine like from “Dancing with the Stars” or to even to do local competitions we have it all. Our goal is to make every person have fun first and learn without knowing they are learning.. We Make Dancing Fun & Easy” is our slogan. “Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, & Swing, the biggest variety of specially dances as well with specialties in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Night Club 2-Step, County 2 Step, West Coast Swing, Lindy Swing, Contra Dance, Latin Hustle, and many more!

Updating because my husband and I have now been students here for 3.5 years. It's not a perfect…read morefive stars but at this point I can definitely round up. Let's start with the less good- here's what I didn't know going in to Arthur Murray when we bought a Living Social- they are the most expensive of the many different brands teaching Ballroom dancing. That said, they are very very well established and have an excellent reputation in the global dance world. The per lesson price is higher than what I've seen else where but we got hooked on our instructors here and ended up staying. The sales pitches aren't my favorite but this studio does offer specials more often than other Arthur Murray studios and the prices at the Florida studios are less than they are in other markets. That said, the instructors I've had here for group lessons have been fantastic- all of them, even with the staff changes over the years. Our private instructor Frankie is amazing and we have had so much fun dancing with him over the years. He has choreographed our wedding dance and a few showcase dances. The other students here are really friendly and it feels like a family. We moved from the area and still come back monthly for lessons because Arthur Murray Winter Park is really a home away from home for us at this point. My husband and I wanted a hobby we could do together and while we've spent a LOT of money on it over the years, it's been worth every penny. There will always be more to learn. Ballroom dance isn't easy but the instructors here have been patient and have worked with us endlessly on technique, form and we've learned at least ten different types of dances at this point (rumba, cha cha, swing, hustle, tango, fox trot, west coast swing, salsa, bachata, merengue, bolero, waltz, viennese waltz, samba line dance...). There's more they teach too- there are always more steps and things to work on. The possibilities are endless. We've had a lot of fun with the Friday night parties (social dancing), the non dancing events, and costume contests over the years in addition to our lessons. Overall, if you're serious about learning to ballroom dance, I'd recommend Arthur Murray and specifically Arthur Murray Winter Park!

This place is awesome I went there to learn how to dance salsa and I came out of there learning…read moremuch more about myself, the dance teachers there I learn from them different styles, different movements in a different vibe. Wow please go and enjoy the vibe.

Harwood-Watson Dance Studios is a long established fine school of classical ballet (largely…read moreVaganova-based technique) also offering many different dance genres including tap, jazz, musical theater (singing/acting/dancing), lyrical, hop hop, contemporary, modern and more because a dancer needs to be well-rounded, able to conform to the many styles demanded by choreographers. HWDS is not a competition dance school, but students are free to pursue that independently. However, HWDS offers multiple performance opportunities during the school year for those auditioned enthusiasts in "The Performers" (an in-house children's performing company). Directed by Eliza Harwood-Watson, this school is the offshoot of what is now Orlando Ballet (founded by the Watsons). It is the best dance school for the best technical and performance training for ages four and up! HWDS is a first rate school!