My 3 year old daughter loves this class! Teachers are patient, kind and engaging. We come every…read moreweek, and if we have to miss a class it's really easy to make up classes.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to scheduling issues, but I also observed that the 18-month to…read more3-year age range felt challenging for us as we hit our 1-year anniversary of being at Tutu School & my toddler was closer to 3. There's a big developmental jump between new walkers and 2-3-year-olds and while our teacher did a wonderful job trying to engage everyone In our class, the younger children understandably needed more support, which made it harder for the older toddlers to stay engaged. I'm hoping maybe smaller or more age-specific grouping in the future, if possible, would help create a calmer, more focused environment for the kids. Also, the routines started to feel a bit repetitive for the older toddlers, which I suppose is understandable, but there was less enthusiasm to participate with my almost 3 year old as our class became a majority of younger babies.

took my 4yo in today for a pre-ballet trial class and I was impressed! The space is beautiful. The…read morestaff was friendly. I love how they have so much structure in terms of dress code and hair requirements for class. Parents are not able to watch the class which I am completely fine with as I find this is often a distraction, especially for littles. Highly recommend if you are looking for quality ballet training.

My daughter has been attending Osipova Ballet Academy for several years, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith her experience and growth. Under the expert guidance of Ms. Marina, Ms. Tatiana and the entire dedicated staff, she has progressed tremendously--not just in her technical abilities, but also in her discipline, confidence, and love for ballet. The instruction is rigorous, supportive, and rooted in deep knowledge of classical Vaganova technique. Every teacher truly cares about the students and brings out the best in them. The academy fosters a warm and inspiring environment where dancers are encouraged to work hard and take pride in their progress. If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and trained with excellence, Osipova Ballet Academy is truly one of the best.

Daughter joined start of this year at 2.5 years old and was shy, but after regular attendance for…read morethe Preschool Arts program and dance participation she has grown in motor skills, potty training, and vocabulary. Small class sizes and caring instructors have helped her learn days of the week and gain creativity. Highly recommend the program.

My 9-year-old daughter attended Dance Affair Studio and performed in their Winter Recital of 2025,…read moreand I couldn't have been more impressed. From the moment we walked in, it was clear how supportive, organized, and professional the staff and instructors are. The instructors do an incredible job of balancing discipline with encouragement, helping the kids build confidence while genuinely enjoying what they're doing. Watching my daughter perform, I could clearly see how much growth she's had--not just in technique, but in confidence and stage presence--and that credit absolutely goes to the training and care she receives here. The recital itself was well run, thoughtfully choreographed, and showcased each dancer in a way that made them feel proud of their hard work. As a parent, it means a lot to see a studio that truly invests in its students. I'm very grateful to the entire Dance Affair team for creating such a positive environment and for helping my daughter shine on stage. Highly recommend to any parent looking for quality dance instruction and a supportive community.

My 7 year old daughter has been learning from Victoria since she was just 4. I still remember her…read more1st class where she refused to do anything. Victoria simply let her sit there and observe. 3 years later, my daughter got her skills as well as her confidence from Victoria's ballet. She practices 3-4 times a week but never complains. In fact, inspired by her I started taking the adult class from Victoria this year and so far really enjoy it. I love the fact that she deeply cares about her students, kids or adults, and she wants to let everyone truly understand and appreciate the beauty of ballet. Her classes focus a lot on the fundamentals which I think is absolutely critical for kids at younger age. Thank you Victoria!

I have been attending Victoria's morning adult classes (both Miracle ballet stretching and ballet…read morefundamental class) since last summer and love love the classes. Before going to Victoria's , I was looking for a place that would teach the right way to use/train muscles and breathing instead of just focus on techniques and fancy moves, and it has been a difficult search. I am so glad I found her. Her teaching is unique and precious. I made tremendous improvements in my dancing skills and body shapes. Victoria is very patient and positive , she always encourages her student to believe in themselves. The studio is beautifully decorated, which makes the classes even more enjoyable.

2 daughters have danced here since age 3. One danced more recreationally and focused on sports and…read moreone joined the dance company. What I have loved is that Dance Connection supports kids and families at whatever level they are in their dance journey. The studio has been part of Palo Alto for 40 years. I know parents of dancers who danced here! My dancer has tuned her area of deepest interest but loves all genres - tap, musical theatre, lyrical, jazz and hip hop. While she does not focus on ballet, the studio has an amazing program for ballerinas at the most senior level. My daughter builds a strong foundation and body through ballet classes, which supports all of her dancing. She has grown in confidence, discipline, and teamwork.

A terrible first dance class experience for my child, and a waste of time / money for us…read more We signed up for a trial class for the 3-5 combination dance. First of all, we weren't told the regular teacher would be replaced by a substitute. The substitute was inexperienced and didn't engage my child, who was attending for the first time. We walked up to the teacher before the class and told her that we are here for a trial so she knew that we are new. Yet, the teacher ignored my child the entire time, even when it was clear that my child was struggling to understand what was going on. She made 0 efforts to help her fit in; my child was left alone standing at the corner the entire time. Zero teaching, zero caring. Will definitely not come back.

I've been wanting to get back into dance for quite some time, so I decided to check out Ariel…read moreDance. Oahn is super welcoming and a great instructor. While teaching dance routines and techniques, it's clear that she's also building community. I've been taking one of her classes for a few weeks now, so it's safe to say I like it. :)

Took a Beginning Kpop Dance Class. Vivian was so amazing!! She taught the choreo Like Jennie at a…read moregood pace that I was able to follow, even though I'm a beginner. She always checked in to make sure our questions were answered and was very encouraging. We were able to learn the entire choreography and drill it from start to finish a couple times, which helped reinforce the moves. Clean facility and ample parking. Highly recommend!!

Dina was a great dance instructor and very friendly. My fiancé and I took private dance lessons for…read moreour first dance. My fiancé had very little dance practice but she helped both of us perfect our skills for our big day. We didn't feel pressured nor judged of our skills. Highly recommend any couples seeking lessons. We looked forward to our weekend lessons. Thanks!!

Dina is a terrific insturctor. I really enjoy her dance and salsa workouts. They are fun,…read morechallenging, energetic and I have a blast every time! Seems like everybody else are having fun too as people keep coming and smiling. I love her choreography it's interesting, not too easy not too hard (well sometimes it is challenging for me) and I love to watch her demonstrate. she has a great sense of humor and tells interesting anecdotes during class. I wish she'd teach more classes during the week.

The schoolmaster Lu laoshi is a very rude and ill-bred teacher. She takes the insult to her…read morestudents as a form of strictness. If you want your kids lose confidence, be humiliated, you can sent your kids to the school. I just give you an example, she asked some students to take off their ballet skirts, and show their hip to the other students.The reason is she want other students know how fat they are. Even in China, there are no teachers treat students like this! If a teacher does this action , the parents will prosecute her. She also said your mom is very fat, do you want like your Mom? She not only disrespected the students, but also disrespected the students' parents. In addition, she discriminated against Chinese Children even though she is a Chinese! So ridiculous!

My daughter has attended New Century Dance for around 4 years and this review will be a mixture of…read moreboth her experiences as a student and mine as a parent. 1) Classes are increasingly going back to in-person and although all students wear masks (and will be provided with one if not), there is no social distancing protocol - Students will be very close together at times - During an online dance competition, students did not wear masks while recording all pieces - Even when the county is in purple tier, advanced students will be expected to go to in-person (especially for competitive team classes) - As of recently, it is required to get COVID tested if student want to be in person - Upon entry Lu Lao Shi (the main teacher) will take student's and faculty's temperature - Equipment is sanitized and hand sanitizer is available 2) There is a lack of planning and communication between the school and parents - Often Lu Lao Shi will expect parents to drive students to school on demand or expect students to show up to new classes with very little notice - Competition dates will not be announced until a few months before - Families are expected to put dance first and everything else second (i.e. missing recitals, events, and tests for a dance event) 3) Lu Lao Shi often demeans her students and lowers their self esteem - I have witnessed Lu Lao Shi telling students as young as 7 that they are fat and should eat less - Students are expected to fit in the body type of professional dancers and students who don't are shamed in front of the whole class - Teens with developing bodies are told to lose up to 10-15 pounds and threatened that if they didn't they would not be able to have private lessons 4) Lu Lao Shi speaks in mainly mandarin and most of the students are of Chinese heritage - Lu Lao Shi can speak English but typically uses very little and only for her non-mandarin speaking students - Ms. Jocelyn Lu, Ms. Asia Bui, and most of the other teachers can speak english fluently and is their primary language in class 5) Class time is wasted with long lectures (regularly 30+ minutes and waste valuable class time) - This is only in Lu Lao Shi's classes, where when I have sat in on my daughter's online lessons noticed that she would talk continuously about things unrelated to the class - These spiels can be centered around specific students and their flaws and Lu Lao Shi embarrasses them (sometimes to the point of tears) - Technique classes will start 5 minutes late and end 10 minutes late on a regular basis 6) Students are accelerated due to their race, body type, or height - As touched upon before, many students are put into a more advanced class or being given more opportunities because of things they cannot control - Older students attend most classes based on height and students of the same age but of differing height don't get the same opportunities to improve - Students with the more ideal "ballet body" will be given solos and will be given more attention compared to everyone else - Most of the Non-Chinese or biracial students will be "showcased" to show the "diversity" on the school's social media and will also get more attention 7) Students with better financial support and who can afford multiple sets of dance clothes/hair supplies will be preferred and Lu Lao Shi will expect all students to be that way - I've witnessed a student with only one pair of leotard or tights get mocked by Lu Lao Shi in front of the class - Advanced students are also expected to be able to spend $100+ on new pointe shoes every 2-3 months 8) Most of the teachers are encouraging, supportive and helpful - Lu Lao Shi has good intentions and as mentioned in previous reviews, truly does want to push students as much as she can. However, since she was brought up in a professional and outdated environment, many of her views and teaching methods harm students more than help - Ms. Jocelyn Lu is trained in both classical Chinese dance and ballet and is a patient teacher who helps students grow their technique. Often times I find my daughter learns more from Ms. Lu than Lu Lao Shi herself. Unfortunately, Ms. Lu only teaches the competitive team dance classes and not the usual technique classes. - Ms. Asia Bui, a professional ballet dancer with the Sarasota Ballet, was only a regular teacher for about 3 months before teaching exclusively adult classes. In this short time, her teaching style was much more laid-back than Lu Lao Shi but also helped my daughter with her basic ballet technique. All in all, the studio has helped my daughter grow as a dancer, but also helped contribute to her low self confidence and her self consciousness (comparing herself with other dancers in her class). The first step towards making this studio better would definitely start with Lu Lao Shi fixing some of the things noted on this review.