Kat Arias has turned dreams of a dance family into reality. She has cultivated an inclusive,…read morewelcoming culture and instills those core values in her students. Kat pours her heart into her teams, and the loyalty of her dance family is a testament to that. She makes sure that her students are cared for not just in dance, but mentally and emotionally as well. I'm lucky to have experienced her teams as both a lead and a follow. She is very supportive of women assuming the traditionally male role of leading, and she has done the same herself. Studio can be hard to find but there's a stairwell down on the side of the building that leads to a basement hallway.

I have been a part of the Ferocity dance community for over two years and I only wish that I found…read moreout about this studio and Kat Arias sooner. Kat mixes humor with care and attention to detail not only to improve how I dance but more importantly to alter the perspective of how I view myself as a dancer. This beautiful never-ending dance journey has been enhanced furthermore with the community of dancers Kat has built for over a decade. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn to dance to inquire and give it a shot. The feeling of positivity and confidence last way past just the class itself!

We sought out a dance studio to help with our first dance. Alina was unresponsive and worked with…read moreour schedules to get us in. When we met she asked how we envisioned our dance and what we were looking for. It was exactly what we were looking. She began to teach us the moves -great attitude! I hurt my ankle so I wasn't able to practice, but she assured me that we have enough time for me to get the moves down and it will look great by our wedding day!

From the owner: Fred Astaire Dance Studios has been a trusted name in ballroom dance for over 75 years. At our…read moreFalls Church, VA location, we offer private lessons, group classes, and themed practice parties in over 30 dance styles. No partner or experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Come join our dance family)

I just got here in VA from the Philippines and I'm looking for dance classes near my place. Saw…read moretheir event in Meetup so I tried attending the intermediate adult hiphop. I got the 7:50pm cause the time posted was 8pm class, but apparently it would start at 8:30pm. People did their own "stretching". As soon as the class started the with choreographer begin with his first step. He gave a good class but not the usual type of classes I attend to in the Philippines. They usually start with an intro about the piece and what to focus on when doing the class which eventually came up during my class here. The technique and choreography is good. :)

I took a dance class with Christina tonight and it was so much fun! The dance was…read moreawesome-definitely challenging but Christina was a great teacher. She took us through all the steps and still had time to answer are questions or go back and explain if we couldn't pick it up the first time. She was hilarious as well! I went with two of my friends, who really enjoyed it too. We will be back!!

Gary was a joy to work with. Space is clean, beautiful, and can host a lot of people. I highly…read morerecommend booking this venue for any event.

Where do I start? Beautiful facility, great dance floor. Seems the floor is brand new! Owner is a…read moreworld champion, not self taught. All the instructors are world champion taught or experts and then augmented by the owner. My instructor was amazing. Great experience. I learned a lot and it was a fantastic price for Tyson's. I went to three parties. So so so much fun! I love this place! Oh and great even mix of men and women for parties. Great school!

You can tell you're being taught by professionals! Love the cozy personal vibe of the studio.read more

This dance studio was a wonderful surprise for me. The school itself is very well managed and…read moreoffers a variety of dance/music/art instruction. I believe the business has been family owned for more than 25 years. The instructors are excellent and demonstrate a genuine interest in their students and in their art. I am not a novice dancer and have taken salsa and bachata classes for years. At the Latin Dancer, I have attended the intermediate salsa and bachata classes and immediately began learning more about posture, style, timing, ways to "play" with the music, expression, etc. The instructors aren't shy about making corrections, which is why you pay for dance instruction (at least I do). But more importantly, they continuously demonstrate proper technique and do not move on with class until everyone has a firm understanding of what they need to focus on and practice to properly learn the move. I took a Kizomba class once The instructor has interesting views on musicality, timing ... and "feeling" rhythms. He offered excellent instruction. At the end of my first class, I felt quite accomplished for someone who had never danced kizomba. I definitely need to find time to learn more about this dance. The instructors I've worked with are Patricio, Aldo and Ezri ... all excellent instructors and I highly recommend them in any forum of dance instruction. Patricio is the ultimate graceful and truly elegant dancer of all genres he teaches, to include tango; Aldo is the Optimus Prime of Bachata (watch out for those body rolls!) and Ezri is what I call a natural dancer, very smooth lead in all forms of dance. The owner/manager Susanna is a delight and somehow manages to keep up with all of the students. Some of the students have formal dance backgrounds, and others are true beginners .. and somehow, it just all comes together in a good learning experience. The students are welcoming; they are a very diverse, international group. A dance social is offered after classes where students have the opportunity to practice the movements they learned in class. It just doesn't get better! Oh wait, I didn't mention their tango classes, special events featuring guest instructors, holidays socials.... I highly recommend the Latin Dancer Studio if you're looking for a "dance family." Parking is easy; tuition very reasonable.

Daughter was at another dance studio that sadly closed earlier this year, so we made the switch to…read moreVDC. I'm so impressed how seriously they're taking COVID precautions (temperature taken before class, lots of sanitizer and dancers are physically apart and Zoom always an option). The dance instruction is wonderful, my daughter's danced at other studios and VDC is one of the best. Very responsive over email, can pay for classes online, very well run.

All the ladies that work and instruct here are very pleasant, friendly and helpful. They gave my…read moredaughter two free trial classes and she loved them both. We signed her up for ballet to start and will probably add another dance class in the future. They even offered and scheduled my daughter to come in to do a fitting with them for her ballet attire- very classy and great customer service! I highly recommend.

We found Perfect Pointe at the start of the pandemic after our daughter's dance studio decided to…read moreclose. She had taken ballet since age 2.5 and was 4.5 when she joined Mr. Phillip's dance combo class during "bring a friend" week. She loved it and decided to sign up for a summer Hip Hop and Tumble class. At the time, the classes were all online and Mr. Phillip still managed to get to know my daughter personally and push her to grow in her dance and tumbling skills through the screen. Once things opened up post-Covid, we continued to take classes at Perfect Pointe in person. My daughter has loved dancing there and even joined one of the competition teams this year. We find that we are at the dance studio often now. But, we still find time to play soccer, do Girl Scouts, and a few other activities. The staff and families at Perfect Pointe are friendly and encouraging, the choreography and costumes are age appropriate, and the variety of dance styles and teachers keep dance interesting for the kids. You will not get a "Dance Moms" vibe from Perfect Pointe. It's been a great place for our family to experience dance in Northern Virginia.

Perfect Pointe has been my daughter's dance studio for 10 years. The teachers and staff are like…read morefamily to us. What I love most about the teachers and classes is how inclusive and loving they are. Students feel valued no matter what their skill level is. They are given room to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. Also, I love that at recital time the students are dressed in age-appropriate costumes with minimal makeup encouraged. We plan to continue with Perfect Pointe for many years to come.

Had an amazing C2 (more advanced and hot) flow with Dongfang at this location. Hear me out: this…read moreparticular instructor delivered a great practice. From challenging poses and sequences, to very deep hip openers, I enjoyed this class in so many ways and look forward to the next. Additionally, the studio we were in was very clean and there was not Hair all over the place. Changing/locker rooms were also nicely cleaned and organized. The front desk has locks available tomorrow. But really, I can't get over how great the class was. I've never even attempted a bird of paradise before, but thanks to the really wonderful and detailed cues from Dongfang, I not only attempted it, but almost nailed it entirely. This was a great class. I felt challenged and also energized. It was definitely hot and there were definitely moments. I had to take a few breaths, but I would definitely do it again.

I've visited 6-7 studios. Initially skeptical of "franchise" yoga. However, there are many…read moreinstructors and you're bound to click with one or more. HPF is great to detox. Sculpt is a boot-camp-like yoga fusion that challenges the full body and shreds calories. C-1/C-2 are more traditional yoga. Karen at Falls Church and Merrifield is a true yoga instructor whose practice has impacted students meaningfully. It's not just me; I've heard many students compliment her after class. You should definitely try her class if the time slots sync with your schedule.

My husband and I have been taking classes at Forever Dancing Ballroom for almost 2 years and…read moreabsolutely love it! We started with beginner Salsa group classes and have since moved up to Level 2 Salsa while also trying West Coast Swing and Country Two-Step. We've learned so much and have even used our new dance skills at social events and during our wedding! The husband-and-wife instructors are energetic, welcoming, and make every class fun and engaging. One thing that really stands out is having multiple instructors during class, which allows for more personalized guidance even in a group setting. The studio itself is spacious and welcoming, and their monthly dance parties are always a great time with music, refreshments, and a fun atmosphere to practice different styles. We're so happy to be part of the Forever Dancing Ballroom community and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to dance in a supportive environment!

Excellent instruction at Forever Dancing. We have taken lessons at multiple studios and Fabio is by…read morefar the best! He has great patience with us as an amateur couple but also has the detail orientation to make our dancing better. If you are looking to just start/try ballroom or improve what you already know, you will have a phenomenal experience here. Great for individual dancer or couples looking to try a hobby together like us.

Whimsical, thoughtful, elegant, and delightful. Fresh cut flowers, hot tea, tasty scones and…read morecream...every detail of today's Mother's Day tea was just ah-mazing!!!! Thank you Mrs. B and your lovely team!! Can't wait to be back!

Such great ambiance, they did a great job with this place! The employees were so kind and helpful…read moretoo. The food variety was great. They were able to offer great GF options too