My daughter is enjoying her ballet/jazz combo class. She is learning the foundational moves for…read moredance and enjoys the close knit class of kids and teacher's guidance. It's a joy to see her and friend taking the class together.

I just had to drop a positive review for this dance studio. My daughter doesn't dance here but I…read morewas so impressed by the character and positive demeanor of the dancers from this studio. At a competition this spring, a number of the dancers from your studio came up to my daughter after her solo and shared that she had done a beautiful job. Your dancers are all very talented and clearly well-trained. I think it's rare to find a studio that has a positive environment that ensures good character development while providing excellent dance education.

I signed up to take a class today. The instructor never showed. I waited 20 minutes with another…read moreparticipant before leaving. Time is such a scarce resource - when it's not respected it's extremely disappointing.

I found my love at first sight. Attended Zumba class with Victoria. It was a no-judgement zone and…read morejust non-stop great music and dancing. You can join in via Zoom. They have taught my SanPedroHigh classmates from way back. Gotta support talented instructors who exude a genuine love for what they do and respect for students. Lets support our local businesses

This studio has honestly been life-changing for me. I always wanted to learn how to dance, and this…read moreis the place that finally gave me the confidence to do it. I feel so much healthier, and the community here is so friendly. There's a great variety of styles, and the overall environment is welcoming whether you're newer to dance or more experienced. There are so many amazing instructors, but I try to never miss a class with Hanna (hip-hop). Her energy is so high and positive that it's honestly therapeutic. She's an incredible teacher who breaks down choreography in a way that makes it feel doable, even when it's challenging. I also really enjoy Loups (hip-hop) -- he's hilarious, great for fundamentals, and somehow always drops the best life advice. Also a special shoutout to Elm (hip-hop), Yuki & Brooke (K-pop), Maoka (house), and Adrianna (jazz funk) -- their classes are so much fun as well. One thing I really appreciate is their community app where they post the class videos. It is so helpful for looking back to see your progress and figuring out how to improve. It's right next to a KBBQ spot with a tiny lot that fills up fast, so I recommend street parking. If you've ever wanted to learn how to dance, this is the place to start! First class is free!

Epicenter is such a supportive and welcoming space. Even coming from years of teaching, being a…read morestudent again here reminded me how humbling and rewarding it is to move through self-doubt. I genuinely loved it and found myself taking all the classes. The Boogiezone 10-week program and showcases were especially powerful and confidence-building. The instructors and community encourage growth, grace, and showing up anyway. Those moments when your body finally clicks are everything. If you want a space that feels safe, encouraging, and real, Epicenter is it.

We love The Dance Factory! My children have learned so much in their classes here. The teachers are…read moretalented and top notch, the culture here is one of kindness and service (dancers also serve as assistant teachers), and owner Miss Juli is just the best. The opportunities within dance are just great, and serve to strengthen children physically and build confidence too. Truly a wonderful place!

I debated for a long time whether I was going to post a review for this studio as I'm hoping what…read morehappened to me was an isolated incident and hopefully doesn't represent the studio in its entirety. But I think if potential customers have a choice to pick a teacher then it's in their best interest to know what happened with my daughters former teacher. I am copying and pasting some from my original email to the owner as it's a real time (back then) depiction of what happened. "This message is for the owner. This is ashley and my daughter hazel is enrolled in the cotton candy 2-5year old Saturday class. During today's class, midway through, miss Jennifer picked up my daughter and brought her to the lobby where she ushered her to me exclaiming "I can't do this anymore." I have many thoughts I want to express and I'll do my best to do so in an efficient but clear manner. Of course, her being two years old, she doesn't listen too well just yet but she certainly has a great time at these classes regardless. She doesn't hit any one, bite any one, scream or kick but she does play well with others and especially likes [Another students] company. Her and [student] had a great time today playing in class and I do acknowledge that hazel can be a distraction at times but again she is only 2 and at this age I imagine the classes essential purpose is for fun right now. I felt miss Jennifer kicking hazel out of class was unwarranted. There are more constructive ways of handling these type of things and getting flustered and making one girl leave in this manner (although both girls were having fun) felt targeted. Besides [student] and hazel, the other two girls were still dancing and participating so I'm not sure why it got blown out of proportion like this. I feel disappointed in how the situation was handled entirely. Hazel taking direction is a work in progress and sometimes she has good days and not so good days; but again she is just 2 years old. If the expectation is that the children must follow direction at all times then 2 year olds probably shouldn't be invited to dance. We have come pretty steady to all classes since enrolling, dressed up for the Halloween party, brought snacks and drinks; brought a friend to bring-a-friend to dance week (who ended up enrolling); pretty much we have tried our best to participate And i feel we were treated unfairly and swiftly. At this time do please cancel my daughters enrollment and discontinue further payment. I'm happy to speak with you further if you'd like to call me." The owner seemed sincere in her apology and suggested hazel take a class with a different teacher but I didn't feel comfortable bringing her back there. In fact I found out later from my friend whose girl danced in that class, the teacher Jennifer made it a point to praise the remaining students for listening at the end of class and it was extremely obnoxious.

The staff and teachers are awesome my daughter loves going she enjoys I highly recommendread more

My daughter has been at Dancemark studio and on company since 2010. She has shown great growth and…read moreimprovement as not only a dance but a young lady. The teachers are great and along with the owners truly care about the girls. My daughter and I have made lifelong friends at the studio and the sense of camaraderie and family is truly a blessing. We are gIad to be part of the Dancemark family! Highly recommend...

RISE is the best dance school in the South Bay . The professional dance instructors are really…read moretalented and they have great skills and so much talent to pass on to the students .The owner is very dedicated to the dance community. The students progress through hard work and dedication it Is so important and immensely appreciated.The studios are clean and air conditioning is great , very professionally run . This is the best place for results and your students really are in good hands . The end of year program is so important for the students to preform all of the different styles of dance , ballet, tap, hip hop, modern dance. You will be in good hands with this academy everyone has a great experience that I have talked with. I would highly recommend this to be your first choice for your dance future.

Our 12 year old visited for the first time, Rise Dance Academy and was easily welcomed, included…read moreand given a free class to try out. This day, they had a substitute in place of their regular teacher as my daughter tried out their level 4. Afterwards, the ballet teacher assessed our daughter was above that classes' level, so she knew right away to possibly place her towards the next level. Therefore, when you try out their class, they are making assessments to observe experience wise where your child is at. I truly appreciated that. The staff upon entering was easy and made you feel at home. It was wonderful to see various classes all day, that Tuesday from Hip Hop their teacher was energetic. And then, Lyrical. Aside from the location being where the beach is at, beside this studio has really yummy cafe style restaurants to eat at. Thanks for a wonderful experience Rise!

I danced with this studio for about 8 years. While it's a great conservatory for serious students…read morewho love dance, there are several troubling aspects that I don't reflect back on fondly: - No water bottles were allowed inside the studio. This may have been to protect the floors, but water should always be available to young people doing intense exercise. - The studio has no windows and no air conditioning. - The technique students were taught forced turn out rather than working on the given flexibility of the hips. I can tell you from experience that this results in chronic knee, hip, and ankle pain (for some people). - Favoritism and bullying from the instructors wasn't unusual. Can be a nurturing environment for some, but for the students with issues or just going through the normal, lousy parts of being a teenager, this is not a kind place. - This may be true of nearly every studio, but it required an enormous amount of parent contribution. The students who fell behind or struggled were always the ones without a strong family network. The classical training from Uta and Lydia is top notch - some of my classmates have become professionals at SF Ballet, the Joffrey, and NYCB. While I can appreciate the no-nonsense, no-frills aspects of PV ballet, my mother and I look back on the experience and say, "Eh. Wouldn't do it again."

Can't believe this place is still here…read more.. I used to take ballet lessons here, like... 15 years ago?!?! It has been so long. Uta is a super strict teacher but she taught me all the basics of ballet. I wasn't prima ballerina material but some of the girls who went here went on to become professionals; that is how dedicated the pupils of this place are, and I applaud that.

Dancers, parents, and office staff are great. Dance instruction is good, although if you care about…read moreyour dancer's mental health and self-esteem, stay away. The dance team and studio director Jami Gobee puts an enormous amount of stress on these dancers and then criticizes them when they can't handle the stress. She refused to allow any medical accommodations that were provided, and repeatedly told us that she knows more as a dancer than our surgical doctor and therefore wouldn't accept the notes!! Instead of allowing accommodations, she made punishing threats and forced my child to take all of her classes when she was injured and sick. With every request, I received a cold and rigid response like the one copied from the other reviewer. Jami and her dance teachers regularly humiliated and ridiculed my child for her anxiety when they were the root cause of that anxiety, and told her that her dancing was getting worse (I wonder why....). Anxiety increased exponentially during her time at Fusion, and dropped almost instantly once we left. Jami told the entire dance team not to talk to us when we left, which speaks volumes to her character. They are all afraid of this woman. I would love to say that this is a good studio, but Jami creates an unhealthy environment for youth that I would not recommend to anyone. So unfortunate and so misguided.

I took a technique class with Chelsea Wednesday and I LOVED it. She has high expectations and…read morepushes you to achieve your best. At the end of class, after I am spent, she has us do like a million Sautés then Relevé in first and hold it. She says something to the effect of..... take all that energy and quiet it. That's what makes a dancer, being able to create all that energy and harness it. That resonates with me and I appreciate it. Granted I am bay FAR the oldest in the class, but personally I don't mind it. I find it both nostalgic and inspiring. Overall great studio, and I can see in the girls the fabulous technique they have. Beautiful dancers, and Chelsea is a great teacher!

I recently brought my niece here for their free trial and ended up signing her up on the spot. She…read moreis 2 and absolutely loves it! The look of excitement when she dances is priceless. Her teacher Ms. Amanda is perfect with these little toddlers and making learning fun and keeping them stimulated.

Both my daughters absolutely love this studio. My oldest daughter danced ballet, tap and hip hop…read moresince the age of 2 and even attended the summer camps. She truly had a great experience here. My 2 year old just started ballet and tap with Miss Adeline and truly looks forward to each week. Miss Adeline is super patient, bubbly and is passionate about her role. We appreciate her so much and encourage anyone slightly interested to try them out!

I had my baby shower here and it was great! Staff were very responsive, professional and super…read morenice. The space has everything you need and I got so many compliments from my friends and family about the space I got the basic package and brought my own decorations which was perfect.

This venue is beautiful, Kristina is wonderful she really goes above and beyond to bring your theme…read moreto life. I would recommend this venue to everyone. Location is perfect and the hours are perfect if you just need a venue for 5 hours