The family went to the annual dance recital at Leeward Community College last night and was blown…read moreaway at the talented dances of ALL AGES and ALL STYLES of dance! Prior to attending I thought $35 per adult was a little much until we got to experience it. It was worth every penny and then some! I'm already looking forward to next year! It's about 3 hours long in total and it goes by fast! You don't need to have a dancer in the program to enjoy a wonderful night of dancing, music, singing and fun! Way to go DESTINATION DANCE HAWAII for a job well done!! It was a sensational evening! We appreciated all the effort your teams put forward and it showed!

Destination Dance Hawaii has been such a blessing. We have been with the studio for three years…read morenow and started out in musical theater and they saw in my child a voice that needed just a little fine tuning and nurtured her, and her confidence has grown and grown. Hands down the best place for our Ohana!!

When my daughter was 3 years old my best friend invited us to a Hype Concert. My daughter was so…read moreinspired by my niece who has been dancing at Hypersquad for many years and has been a choreographer for the last 3 years and is now headed to UNLV as a rebel Girl. Now 10 1/2 years old my daughter has followed my nieces footsteps. My girlfriend is ending her time with Hype and We are only buckling up and getting ready for the ride! Because of the dedication, training and support of the all choreographers, Hypersquad parents, family and friends my daughter is now out of her shell and on Competition team! I am proud to say that Hypersquad is not just a dance studio it's family!

Mariah will be in France for the summer but will return to the studio in August. =)…read more I still cant believe she used to cry at the first few Saturday classes she went to 3 years ago. Mariah (now 7) had such an amazing time at concert and already told me she wants to be in every single number next year LOL. I wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for everyone at the studio doing what you do for all of the students. I will definitely volunteer in the dressing room again next year and I will have a better idea of the flow. The concert was amazing as always and well worth it in my family's opinion. We look forward to many more concerts in the future. I noticed this year it was a hard to see the "little ones" perform because they were often behind much taller students or far off to the side. That is the one thing I noticed that could be improved on for next year but not a big deal as hopefully we will have the girls taking more classes next year allowing them to be in more numbers. Thanks again for everything, you are ALL very much appreciated! -Christina & Mariah

I'm being charged for a ballet class I'm not taking, and nobody is doing anything about it…read more I'm a teen who's taking Hip Hop 1&2, strictly only those classes. Recently, I've noticed that on my account activity, I've been attending a ballet class. I don't attend those classes, and I've been very careful of not entering a class that wasn't my respective class. I asked someone about this and they told me there was a girl in the ballet class that had the same name as me and they would fix it. Fine. Next day, I see it again, I'm being charged for a ballet class. I'm fuming at this point. I call, they say again, it'll be fixed. It doesn't. Nothing I do is getting this issue fixed and I'm sick of having to call everyday because they're not checking the email of who is checking in. I doubt she has the same email as me, and if I have to keep going through this then I don't think I'll be staying at the studio.

My favorite studio on island…read more - there's actual parking stalls. YES. Inner city studios are known for having zero parking, but there are actually a few stalls in their lot + street parking + parking @ a nearby shopping center (shh.) - so many different classes for the keiki AND adults. That's right. I know some of y'all secretly want to appear on world of dance and you can fulfill those dreams here. Classes change around every season for the adult classes, but hip hop 1 and street femme on Tuesday nights + hip hop 2 and intro to hip hop on Wednesday nights are here to stay! - all of the instructors are personable! New studios can be intimidating; here's how to navigate this one: 1. The building is a two-story blue building next to Still and Moving Center. Enter through the right door that has a small Honolulu Dance Studio sign on it. 2. You'll see a narrow stairwell on your left. Walk up the stairwell, put your outside shoes on the shoe rack on the top, and slip your dance shoes on (yes, you need indoor shoes specifically for dance, whether that's ballet slippers, jazz shoes, indoor hip hop shoes). 3. Walk over to the registration table on the left and fill out a clipboard to get yourself/your child registered + pay. 4. Wait until the dance instructor calls you in, put your water + belongings on the inner racks, and have FUN! Hope to see you in class!

I was visiting the 'aina and needed to get my breakdancing fix. My friend recommended me this place…read moreso I decided to check out their open session. Here was my experience on a Monday evening (8:30-10). AMBIANCE: Surroundings - Not the most touristy part of Honolulu but it's across a pretty nice apartment complex regardless be cautious. The studio itself is on the second floor. Pretty spacious that's decked out with a mirror and space for about 15-20 people. I got lost at first but after hearing music bumping, I knew I was in the right area. They got mirrors to check yourself. Parking - There's street parking or a parking lot right next door. Customer Service - The open session was pretty fun. I enjoyed the beats and the company. Marc was the main person in charge and he was pretty helpful. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Dancing is always hard, regardless if you're a beginner or not. It can be difficult from mastering a move to creating your art, but what helps if you're in a supportive environment and these are one of those spaces. I encourage people of all ages to check this place out. Advice: * Bring water * Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Attended the free first Saturday class as LCC. Wow! There were only about 8 of us - apparently a…read moreresult of too large a break from the holidays - but it was lots of fun and an amazing workout! My entire shirt was soaked and sweat was dripping off my hair. I was really worried about being intimidated and just too slow to hang with the class but the instructor was really awesome about watching out for newbies like me, taking the time to call out more complicated moves and generally being really encouraging. And the other students/instructors were really encouraging too, high fiving me when completing something particularly challenging. The energy of this class is nice and high while being warm and inviting too. Parking is free, and there is tons of it. This class only happens once a month in this location, and it is totally worth it! Other classes available in town at both the Waimanu Street and Ward Avenue locations - updates here: http://streetjamzwerkout.blogspot.com/?m=1. Drop ins $5, class passes available.

I tried out the adult beginning hip-hop class but it looked like everyone in it were in their high…read moreschool years. The place was packed and the kids looked like they were having fun. The choreography was good i thought, but the sound system has a horrible screeching type of sound output and the music being way over loud doesn't make the experience enjoyable. I paid the drop-in fee of $10, but was given back $5 and was told i'd be staying only 20 minutes, but did not really understand why. The owner was ok but not very welcoming. The instructors appear to be in their 20s. They are nice and energetic. This dance establishment is definitely geared more towards younger people. Overall I didn't feel comfortable going there.

My daughter has been coming here for hip hop and jazz. She loves it! They have awesome teachers…read morethat are friendly and supportive. The classes are fun and filled with smiles.

As someone who has been a regular attendee at numerous yoga, fitness, and dance studios, I can…read moregenuinely say that Music Body and Soul is the best studio I've ever been to. MBS studio is an all-in-one retreat for the body, mind, and spirit. It is truly the most unique Honolulu Dance Studio. They offer a variety of classes that allow me to try new things without feeling any pressure to be "good" at the workout/dance, and allow me to discover what I enjoy and keep coming back to my favorite classes. Hawaii is a second home for me, as I am based in LA/OC, but I feel absolutely at home whenever I'm here. The intimate atmosphere truly welcomes me back every single time, without feeling the pressures of needing to sign up for anything. My favorite classes are the yoga and dance classes. Cherry, the owner, handpicks her instructors with high standards and precision. Each instructor is so passionate about his or her craft, and the passion truly ignites my experience. I look forward to these class every time I'm on the island to give me a boost for my feminine spirit that lasts me well into my life back on the mainland. The yoga classes are a close second favorite of mine. I'm a regular yoga practicer, and there's nothing like a good yoga class that actually incorporates body, mind, and spirit. I love MBS studio and would recommend it to anyone in Honolulu.

This is a beautiful studio with lots of mirrors and the lighting is nice. Ample parking and easy to…read morefind. Cherry and Ron are amazing instructors. I've learned so much is a short amount of time because of them. They are very patient and are always willing to answer questions and go over something a second time. The Bachata and Salad classes are my favorite. I've taken a few other dance classes with other instructors and they're really fun. I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Brought my 5yo daughters here for their first dance lesson and it was wonderful! The owners were…read morehere and were so welcoming and the studio is big and full of fun costumes and was clean and comfortable Their teacher, Ms Jenny, was very fun and sweet but also knew how to keep girls listening Wonderful experience

This review is a bit tardy, but I am finally coming around to giving some well-deserved praise…read more We found this place through Yelp when we were scouting a dance instructor for our wedding first dance. I have to hand it to my fellow Yelpers for the stellar recommendation; Ed was great. He is clearly passionate about what he does, and he and his wife Juliet are very accommodating. We have very busy schedules, and they rescheduled our sessions multiple times and met us in the evenings after work and even on weekends. We would be exhausted and many times did not even feel like going to dance lessons, but then we would end up having so much fun. Afterwards, we were always glad that we went. At times, it was very stress-relieving and even calming to go in. This is largely due to the fact that Ed and Juliet are such nice people, and they make dancing fun. Just to provide some context, we attended private dance lessons about once a week for a couple of months before our wedding. We had no real prior dancing experience. I usually feel really uncomfortable dancing. But Ed was very patient and went through basic dance steps just to get us more used to things. After we finally picked a first dance song, he practiced everything from the entrance through to the end of the dance. He tailored the moves to us and our song. There were many times that we just changed things so that they just felt more comfortable. We did not get a one-size-fits-all type of dance. That makes it all the more special. Just so you know Ed used to be a dance instructor for, I think, Arthur Murray before he had his own studio, so in going with Ed, you get Arthur Murray instruction but for a much more reasonable price. Due to an injury, he cannot dance as much as he would like to, but he often times would still show us how to do certain dance moves by bringing in Juliet to our dance session. I think Ed is due for a surgery, so he will be up and running again. However, the bottom line is that the best instructor is one who can teach people who do not know how to dance how to dance. And Ed is very good at that.

This place is located in the Windward mall. (Who doesn't like coming here?) The main manager, Mr…read more Allen is awesome and extremely friendly! He will do his utmost to keep all parents informed of what's going on and when! He is very honest, about all requests and genuinely cares about your keiki's well being! Instructors just rock! I haven't gotten to know their names by heart (sorry it's a generic remembering names problem I have), but they love their students! Everyone is very accommodating for any of concerns you have. I know they have had some strong dancers get into big acts, don't really know enough about dance to say more about that. Rates are quite reasonable to.

So i went and seen my niece practice dance for the first time at this place and its super cute! If…read moreyou have kids that love to dance, you should def bring them here. they even have ballet classes (which i thought were soooo cute) we dropped her off at 3 (i think) and its 45 minutes for their practices and thats it. every saturdays which i think is not bad, the best part. its only $13! WOW!

Can't say enough about Ms Emily and Ms. Becca...they literally transformed my grand daughter from…read morean average dancer to one that has so much confidence and shown so much improvement! Her self esteem and love of dance is thru the roof! Thanx XStatic studio and Ms. Emily and Ms.Becca!!!

my girls love this place! Clean , Cool and so much fun! They LOVE Miss Becca!! She is so awesome…read morewith the kids my girls talk about her all the time! The student help are great with the keikis too!! It makes me want to get off my seat and dance with kids !!

Who can't remember being a child and being completely FREE?? Free of expectations, assumptions,…read morejudgments, "standards", and, of course, responsibility! :) And, can you think of a time, when you were too shy to say or do something just because you thought of what other people would think? Or do you ever feel confined by other people's expectations? If you relate to any of these things, then you REALLY REALLY REALLY need to do this. This was the first and only place I have ever done "ecstatic dance" and I prefer to call it moving meditation. And it's moving meditation because you have to let your mind go. You don't think about your day, you don't judge what is going on in your mind (or what's going on with your body in this case), you just let your soul FREE. And sometimes, that's easier to do when you're doing something rather than nothing (like in traditional meditation). So what if you look like a crazy person on the dance floor, sway back and forth, leap high in the air or crawl on the ground. You do what you feel like. So leave your side-to-side stepping dance moves at the door and jiggle, wiggle, or roll like a little kid. No one will snicker at you here. Everyone is here to dance their heart and soul away in all of the directions that their body will move - withOUT judgments, expectations or standards.. This is truly an experience of LETTING GO.

In an era where we acknowledge the need to cultivate the mind, body and spirit as one I was more…read morethan glad to stumble across Ecstatic Dance with Heera Sazevich on Craigslist. Not being a trained dancer (or overly coordinated) I was taken with the description of esctatic dance being "free dance." The focus of this class is more on personal development than learning complicated dance routines/choreopgrahy. In fact, you learn absolutely NO dance choreography or moves. What you DO learn, more importantly is to go with the flow, be in the moment and to just have fun! The class starts off with some reflective thoughts or themes which we discuss or occasionally act out to set the framework for some self-discovery, self-processing. The actual dance portion is a total rock out! Heera beats an eclectic collection of beats from around the world, be it tribal, percussive, techno, acoustic, meditative, hip hop or what not. I've definitely expanded my appreciation for different types of music (and movement) here. Being grounded in free dance I've "learned" some techniques from fellow classmates be they ballet or modern based, hip hop based or house/techno. Great stuff :) Finally, the people I've met in class are just fabulous. Ecstatic Dance draws a lot of mind-body-spirit focused folks and lots of folks from either dance or yoga backgrounds. It's an artsy and deeply spiritual crew and just great folks to be around. If this sounds like your cup of tea, join the fun! Classes are Sundays at St. Andrew's Priory, Wednesdays at the Academy of the Pacific and Fridays at Kapiolani Community College.