AfterHours is an uplifting community environment for adult dancers. With a range of levels from…read moreintroductory basics to advanced, and many styles and instructors to choose from, you will find a teacher for you. As with any group class, give yourself some space to try a few different teachers until you find the one(s) you enjoy the most! The owner, Shawn, and desk staff are friendly and helpful; always happy to answer questions about levels, styles, and instructors. My go to is Arianna Hyatt. She teaches well rounded true to level classes (read the class description and know thyself). She motivates and encourages dancers to meet their goals, whether that is fun, fitness, training for an audition, getting back to dance after a hiatus, or perhaps all of the above. She provides a supportive environment while offering technique, structure, and a little challenge - if that is what you're after. The community she's cultivated within every class is palpable. If you're a beginning/intermediate or advanced level dancer, looking for ballet, broadway, or tap, definitely check the schedule for her. (Double check the level as she teaches a variety.) If you're on the fence, I'd say find any class that interests you at the studio and give it a try!

Long story short: I had an indescribably unpleasant and discouraging experience at the beg/int tap…read moreclass with Arianna. She was not welcoming, was late to the class, and did not give me the chance to even try tapping before she completely ignored me for the entire class session. Long story long: I've had dance training with Broadway choreographers and performers (just not in tap), and never would they be so unprofessional and rude to a newer dancer. This was my first time trying Afterhours, I had gone with a friend (with prior tap experience and classes taken at this studio) and we booked two classes, back to back. Beg/int Broadway Jazz class straight into beg/int tap. Arianna, who instructed both classes this night, arrived late and complained about the studio space we were in. Yikes. Not a great first impression as a new dancer at this studio. After this class, I put my tap shoes on and my friend quickly walked me through some basics of tap. Just with a side-eye from the corner of the room, she came up to me and said "this is not the space for you, I will go get you your money back before you take this class. I will let you stay, but this is not the class for you." Understandable, but after SO GRACIOUSLY!!!! allowing me be in the room with only 5 other dancers, she ignored me the entire class, despite me catching onto and being able to pick up what she was teaching. She had condescendingly recommended another instructor at the studio, but with a tone as if the instructor was subordinate to her. The most frustrating part was that she was very slowly and deliberately helping another dancer in the room, who was also a beginner. It was rude to me and not conducive to a welcoming environment for growing artistry, whether I was refunded or not. I spoke with Shawn after the class and she mentioned knowing that Arianna is short with her words and they had a similar situation with another dancer last week. If you knew this hostile behavior is happening at your studio, how could you let that continue? She also gave an excuse of a disclaimer being on the description of the class. 1) it was hard to find 2) even if someone has/hasn't "mastered" a certain level of dance, why are you fully shutting someone out of your learning space? It is apparent in the class attendance the success, or lack of, rather, at this studio. I truly hope that no other dancer experiences what I did at Afterhours, and that this behavior from any instructor is corrected. I was given my money back and a free pass for another class at the studio, but I honestly do not trust either of those ladies that I dealt with at the establishment to recommend me any other class there.

We love ODA! My daughter has been dancing here for a few years now and it is always her favorite…read morepart of her week. There is a lot of dance classes to choose from and the teachers and staff are so kind and easy going. They are wonderful teachers and it's been amazing to watch my daughter's dance skills grow each year. ODA puts on 2 beautiful, high quality, recitals a year and they offer week long themed summer camps. We feel lucky to be a part of the ODA family and look forward to many more years of dancing with them.

Odyssey Dance Academy has been a wonderful experience for our daughter and as a parent. The class…read moresizes are small, the teachers get to know each student individually, they are building confidence, having fun and becoming great dancers! I recommend this studio at any age!

I love the service and the environment here really makes you feel welcome and comfortableread more

I've been looking for a new place for my daughter since Covid and we decided to try out this spot…read more The dance teacher was so sweet with the girls, patient and even with a mask you could tell how happy she is with the girls. She was teaching technique along with some fun dance parties for the girls (age 6). Just know that currently only one parent per class is allowed in and the girls need to wear masks but thankful they are open! Such a sweet little dance studio.

Amazing atmosphere! Friendly staff!!…read more Attended Rob Rich's 2-day masterclass and will definitely be back here again

I woke up 2 weeks ago inspired to learn a new hobby. I decided I wanted to learn how to dance…read more Looked up a bunch of studios and this one seemed legit and not too intimidating. I went to my first class and I was instantly regretting my idea of learning something new. Luckily that changed because of Great instructors like Shirly. she is so cool and swaggy. x1000 aura points. Low key just her aura reminded me why I signed up. Anyways she breaks things down and gives you PLENTY of reps to learn! My nerves disappear and chose to stick it out and happy I did. Bought 5 more classes after that night.

I have long dreamt of the days I would have a daughter and be able to introduce her into the world…read moreof dance. If you share this passion and longing, Avanti is the place for you. Avanti has space for anyone. Embodying inclusivity, creativity, education, and plenty of fun, this dance studio feels like a place my daughter will grow to call a second home. She has so much love for her teachers Taryn and Shanny, and she absolutely feels the love back. Not only are they so positively supportive, but warm, inspiring, and passionate... and it shows. We love Avanti!

We have been part of Avanti for about 3 months now, and it already feels like family. Everyone…read morethere is so kind and welcoming -- the teachers, the staff, the moms, and even the front desk. From the very first day, we felt so much love, support, and guidance. My daughter truly enjoys every class and looks forward to being there each time. They do wonderful activities for the kids, and she has already made so many friends. Being on the team has made her even happier and more confident. Avanti is such a positive, caring, and supportive place. We are so grateful to be part of this studio and highly recommend it to any family looking for a positive and caring place where their child can grow, feel supported, and make great friends.

Just finished our first comp season at this studio and have to say this is the best dance studio in…read moreOC! It's a true family type atmosphere and everyone is there to help each dancer grow and get better. They are understanding and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Endeavor !!!

Been here my whole life! I love the teachers, faculty, and other students. Love endeavor!read more

After checking out several studios, I'm so glad we chose La Vida Dance. When I first called,…read morePatricia told me, "You came to the right place, we got you," and she was completely right. We wanted an unconventional first dance for our wedding, and they truly listened. Huge shoutout to our instructor, Lewis, for bringing our vision to life and helping us choreograph a dance that fits both my fiancé's and my personality perfectly. The whole process has been fun, easy, and so special. We can't wait to perform it on our special day.

My husband gifted me dance lessons for Christmas, and we just had our first class--such a great…read moreexperience! We worked with our instructor, Anne, who was amazing--so patient and encouraging. Patricia, the owner, took the time to walk us through the membership options, and we ended up getting a package with 10 private lessons plus 9 months of free group classes to build our skills and try different styles. All of the instructors are incredibly welcoming and friendly, which made us feel comfortable right away. We're really enjoying our private lessons and are excited to start joining the group classes more. Thank you, Anne, and thank you La Vida Dance--we can't wait to keep dancing!

I haven't explored other instructors at Groove Dance Fitness just yet, but have taken several of…read moreMatt's classes. He's incredible! Love his energy, cues, and positivity. I'm beyond impressed by his ability to teach while seemingly-effortlessly demonstrating the moves himself. I struggle with dance technique (and basic coordination---eek), and feel like I'm slowly improving while consistently enjoying a killer workout. Matt's classes are such a warm, welcoming way to start (or end!) the day. Grateful for him, and for the communal safe space that he has built.

Tried Groove Dance Fitness for the first time today-- I had such a blast…read more Upon entering studio, Giselle was a breath of fresh air with her upbeat and positive personality. She was extremely welcoming and greeted me right away, which was so sweet! She's adorable! Love her energy. Her playlist is awesome and incredibly fun. Easy to follow and high energy. Love how she incorporates fitness elements to her choreo. It's cardio, so come ready to sweat and get that heart rate up. I'll definitely be back to her Saturday morning class and look forward to trying some other classes! They sound/look so fun! They're at new address: 2075 Newport Blvd, Suite 101, Costa Mesa! Look for the "Umma Fitness" sign. Plenty of parking is available out front.

My partner and I pretty much had no dance experience, formal or informal dancing. We decided to…read morereach out to Bella Ballroom as we wanted to have an acceptable first dance at our wedding 3 weeks later. We tried practicing by ourselves first, but found that their expertise saved us hours of researching time and their instructions were crucial in quickly refining the dance. We were paired with Mallory who was incredibly knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around just as the other team members were in making our experience comfortable as amateurs. We had a couple moves to focus on, with the main difficult part being the waltz section. We were taught in an understandable manner through 5 sessions within 2 weeks. The basics of the moves were covered, and every part of our choreography was refined with insightful tips and instruction. We were able to voice any concerns and ideas, and it was a professionally taken into account for our needs. In the end, we locked it down enough to fully perform the dance well enough. The rest would just be keeping it up with practice on our own until the big day. The pricing is reasonable for an important event if you want it to look good. As it was for a wedding, we found the results to be well worth it. The team at Bella Ballroom are great instructors for anyone interested in improving at dancing.

We had the absolute best experience working with Thomas for our wedding first dance! From the very…read morefirst lesson, he made us feel completely comfortable, even though we both started with zero dance experience. His patience, encouragement, and sense of humor made every session something we genuinely looked forward to. He also took the time to understand our vision and skill level, and choreographed a routine that felt natural and "us." What could have been stressful turned into one of the most fun and memorable parts of our wedding planning. If you're looking for someone who is talented, kind, and genuinely invested in making your moment special, we cannot recommend Thomas highly enough!

This is my daughter's second season at West Coast. We are so incredibly glad we made the switch…read more The environment is so welcoming. Which is difficult to find in competitive dance. The families welcomed us in with open arms, the dancers support each other and the teachers support each other. I believe this starts from the top down with the ownership and management. Paula is extremely hands on with the teachers, students and families. And it shows. She doesn't care just about their dancing but cares about their character as an individual. The quality of the teaching staff is exceptional; with the primary focus on technique. But they continue to grow and expand their teaching and choreography styles.They treat the kids as the individuals they are and unify them as a team as well. In the current COVID-19 environment everything has been moved online. The entire staff has been energetic and motivating. They have provided a sense of stability in an unstable environment for our kids. Every week the teachers take time with each kid just to check in and see how they are doing. If you want a positive, creative and safe environment for your child to experience dance than I would recommend West Coast.

Our daughter has been a part of the West Coast family for the past 7 years and it has meant so much…read moremore than dance to our family! The culture at WC is amazing. The dancers support and encourage each other and the parents are kind and helpful. These are competitive dancers who strive for excellence but never at the cost of character or class. The tone is set from the leadership of Miss Paula who runs the studio like a in impressive CEO that can also wear the hat of mentor, artist, and friend. I am constantly blown away by the talent and reach of the staff who is well rounded on style, technique, and has a proven track record of developing dancers to the highest levels. They take an interest in the dancers personally and have created a community our whole family enjoys being a part of. They way that the business pivoted during the Covid-19 shutdown is remarkable! They quickly acclimated to virtual while keeping the positive attitude and commitment to excellence we've come to expect from them. When we first started at WC I would not have imagined that dance would become such a high value for us, but because of our West Coast experience it is something we eagerly remain connected to and proud to be a part of! I could go on and on about the costumes, the wins, the opportunities, the conditioning that keeps the dancers safe, the communication, etc...Even my sons have taken classes and loved it! I would give them 100 stars if I could!