Let me start by saying this loud and clear: I am not a great dancer. I'm decent--with two left…read morefeet--and I work hard outside of class because, well, I need to. I've even booked private sessions with instructors just to nail down routines. So if that sounds familiar, keep reading--because by the end of this, you might just be signing up for your first class. I've been a proud member of the Groove Zone community for nearly two years now, and honestly, I can't say enough great things about the instructors and the entire program. Yolanda Thomas, the owner and lead instructor, is a force of nature--an incredibly kind, passionate, and inspiring human who truly cares about every single person who steps through the studio doors. Her motto? "If you think you can't dance, I bet ya I can teach ya how to." (Spoiler alert: She can.) Thanks to Groove Zone, I've performed at two South Bay Lakers halftime shows and even hit the floor at a WNBA halftime performance at Crypto Arena--in front of 15,000 people. Yeah... 15,000. Never in my life did I think I'd perform in front of a live audience, let alone an arena crowd. It's the kind of rush you can't describe--and an experience most people never get the chance to have. And the community? Pure gold. The dancers I've met have become friends, cheerleaders, and my biggest supporters. There's zero judgment in the studio--because we're all there for the same reasons: to learn something new, break a sweat, and most importantly--have fun. Big shoutout to another powerhouse instructor: Manuela. She might seem intimidating at first (because let's be real--she's an absolute beast on the dance floor), but she is hilarious, supportive, and knows her stuff inside and out. She pushes you to grow, step outside your comfort zone, and leave class drenched in sweat--but in the best way possible. When it's time to hit the stage, she'll make sure you're 100% performance ready. And if you're not? She'll tell you that too--but with honesty, compassion, and the goal of making sure next time, you'll own that stage. That's how Groove Zone rolls: real talk, real support, real results. Take it from me--don't do what I did. I walked into my first class... got overwhelmed... and walked right back out. It took me a year to return. Don't let your nerves hold you back like that. Instead, challenge yourself. Step outside your comfort zone. Join a community of people who love to dance just as much as you want to. You don't have to be Justin Timberlake or Britney Spears. (I'm definitely not!) You just have to show up, bring your energy, make some new friends, and get one hell of a workout while you're at it. And when the day comes that you see yourself on a Jumbotron at a packed stadium, absolutely killing it in a halftime performance--don't say I didn't warn you about how badass you'd feel.

I'm in my 30s - I've always had rhythm! I felt the urge to join a hip hop class to see if I could…read morelearn and remember choreography. Groove Zone is the answer!!!! The instructors are really cool Australian women the first class is a free trial!

I am an appreciator of the arts esp modern dance and ballet. However, I prefer to sit back and…read morewatch other people perform, so you can only guess the pained expression that I had on my face when my fiancée, who enjoys watching 'Dancing With the Stars,' suggested that we take dance lessons to do a choreographed Viennese waltz for our wedding dance. I'm was thinking, "Why?? It's just one more thing we have to worry about on the big day, no? Can't we just go out on the dance floor and just shift around to a slow song at a jr high school dance like everyone else?" In my nervousness and frustration over the prospect of getting up in front of a large audience of friends and family to put on a dance number, I found myself blaming Walt Disney. You know, all those fairy tale princesses and their ballroom dance scenes; Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and many others indoctrinating young girls all around the world to dream about that Snow White moment when someday their prince comes and they can be the "princess" and glide around the floor just like in the cartoon movies. Don't worry, my rant won't turn into a screed because fortunately for me, my fiancée chose to to seek out Murisa to help get us ready for our number on the big day. Murisa is wonderful instructor. As a novice to dancing/ballroom dancing, I had no idea how to properly move on the dance floor but her instruction helped me to clean up my form and movement by laying things out in terms that I was able to understand. Plus she was patient with us as we were looking for a song that inspired us (we changed songs twice) and changed the dance from a Viennese waltz to a traditional waltz then back to Viennese waltz. All in all we took ten lessons from Murisa. Each lesson is 45 mins and the lessons are held in a facility near Koreatown. The facility has a large dance floor that is shared by many other instructors and dancers of all levels. Murisa's scheduling is flexible, however, her time slots can fill up fast, so if you're in a time crunch to get ready before your wedding day, best do it soon!

If you're looking for wedding dance lessons, stop reading after this review and connect with…read moreMurisa. Murisa is super talented and passionate when it comes to teaching people how to dance. Our 1st dance at our wedding was perfect because of her. Our favorite thing about Murisa was she actually taught us how to dance for a lifetime, not just one night. She really made it an enjoyable experience and it was one of the coolest things we have ever done in our life. We had zero experience prior to this and were nervous, but Murisa made every lesson a lot of fun and we can't thank her enough. My wife and I would recommend her of the time for anything dance related‼

I signed up for a dance class that fit perfectly with my schedule and initially received an email…read moreconfirming my registration. Shortly after, I got another email saying the class was canceled and that I would not be charged. As a new client, I was surprised that no one reached out to explain the situation. When I called to get clarification, the experience was disappointing. The person I spoke with was rude and questioned my availability instead of addressing my concerns. I was also told there are no refunds, only class credit, something that was never clearly explained in the email or communicated proactively. A simple phone call and a more professional, customer-friendly approach would have made a big difference. Unfortunately, this experience left a poor first impression.

Love this dance studio! It's inclusive, everyone feels welcome no matter your dance level or body…read moretype....I've been going for Zumba with Sara and Afro Cuban with Trina for over a year and it's become my favorite weekly morale boost! The dance workouts are great, these two instructors are pure gold, and the classmates are like friends now! Also the flexibility with different price packages is super awesome and it's so easy to register for a class through my phone! So easy! So fun! Can't recommend enough!

My fiancé (now wife) and I decided on taking private dance lessons to have a special choreographed…read moredance for our big day. We drive past Accent on our way home as we live just a few blocks away and were always curious about what the studio looked like. Natalia, our dance instructor/choreographer was fantastic!! We picked a song and she worked her magic in coming up with some great steps, we as non trained dancers, could learn. She was very encouraging and our dance ended up being much more complex than what we had in mind! 3 lifts and almost 3 full minutes of dancing! Our wedding day was perfect and we'll keep Accent in mind if we ever want to take their group salsa classes.

This studio is a wonderful place for kids. Their teachers are the best in the business and the…read morestudio is always clean. My sons learn Lezginka and have grown so much in just one year. The staff is always so helpful and caring. Their parking lot is also a huge plus. I recommend to bring your kids to this studio.

I highly recommend Maria's class and especially for the person who wants a fulfilling class that is…read moreinclusive and not intimidating. Maria does a well rounded jazz/ dance movement class that ends with combo that can be fun and challenging! There are all ages and wonderful people she lewd the class of encouraging you to be your best and leave judgment aside to express yourself! How bad ass is that!

I am an adult, and I love to DANCE. There are not many dance classes out there for adults to…read moreactually LEARN to dance. Take a look, there are nearly none. Maria's Dance Basics Boot Camps give you all the tools you need--from the very bottom level basics--to learn to dance, give you confidence that you know what you're doing, and give you the experience that you know you look and FEEL great when you dance. This is a very safe space, with patience, and no criticism. Questions are answered and no questions are dumb. You're learning to dance, and Maria wants you to get the basics, and the steps, and be successful. Maria teaches you the basic dance steps, as well as how to do basic steps across the floor, and how to learn a dance combination. Bonus--you also get time for your own personal dance expression and to discover how you move personally. The Saturday morning Dance Basics Boot Camps are a fantastic start to your weekend. The studio is a beautiful, wide open space with wood floors, mirrors, and skylights. The sound system is great, and Maria knows how to pick music that will get you moving. If you want to really learn how to dance, you owe it to yourself to join Maria's Boot Camp right away. The Joy of Dance Expression is one class away!

I teach out of Hollywood Dance Center and I have to say it is one of the last standing original…read moreDance Studios in Los Angeles. It's a great old school dance studio vibe and just feels like home. I'm proud to call it my home base and Pam is so amazing. Anyone who might give this place a bad review is coming for the wrong reasons anyway. Or they might not understand it's a rental space and each teacher runs their own business from the space!

The Facility: Two studios are on the 2nd floor. The stairs are quite steep. Masks are required in…read morethe common area. The dance studios are a little bit outdated. The dance studio we were using has two fans. After one hour class..... super hot. Not sure if the A/C is working? The Parking; Street parking in the front or on the side streets.

This class popped up on my Facebook thanks to a mutual friend. I read the description and it…read moresounded up my alley. I used to love dancing but I never wanted to do it competitively. Every dance class I took as a young girl was about showing off and doing competitions and leading up to drill team try outs. I hated that pressure when dance was just supposed to be something I wanted to do for fun and didn't feel I was good enough to do seriously anyway. For years I told people I would encounter that I missed dance but didn't want to venture to any place that would end up feeling like I was at Millenium. I just wanted a fun class where I wouldn't worry people were judging what I wore or that I might be behind a count or not nailing one particular step. Enter Reclaim. Drea leads class with a confidence, a patience & open ear, and a gentleness. I don't always find myself getting steps easily and her method of teaching is easy to follow, but she will always help if you have questions. I love that our music choices even in warm ups are female Artists to add to the empowerment of it being a females only class. Separately from that, as someone who has PTSD and a few other disorders, I find her encouragement within these classes to embrace our bodies for all their imperfections and flaws, to let go of the trauma of past events, and the overflow of love among classmates (most of whom are strangers with a common bond) a combination of everything I had been searching for in a dance class. I feel safe here. I feel recharged here. I have fun here. And I'm genuinely saddened when I have to miss a class. What are you waiting for? Reclaim!

A huge thanks to Drea for creating such a positive, empowering and motivating space to let loose…read moreand learn some new moves! I had no prior dance experience (aside from high school) but felt at ease and comfortable throughout the whole class. Instead of it being about perfection and competition, its about inspiration and being the best YOU without any judgement. I will definitely try to attend as many of these classes as possible and spreading the word to all of my friends!

I hired Ninyshka and her amazing team to perform at my sisters birthday. In short they were…read moreincredible! Not only did they perform amazing routines but they also did an impromptu class afterwards ! Amazing crowd response, everyone at the party was dancing non stop and couldn't stop talking about how great they were. Will gladly hire them again!

Love love Ninis belly dancing performances, and my ex wife went to her classes and she was a great…read moreteacher , highly recommend going to her 5 stars