This studio has honestly been life-changing for me. I always wanted to learn how to dance, and this…read moreis the place that finally gave me the confidence to do it. I feel so much healthier, and the community here is so friendly. There's a great variety of styles, and the overall environment is welcoming whether you're newer to dance or more experienced. There are so many amazing instructors, but I try to never miss a class with Hanna (hip-hop). Her energy is so high and positive that it's honestly therapeutic. She's an incredible teacher who breaks down choreography in a way that makes it feel doable, even when it's challenging. I also really enjoy Loups (hip-hop) -- he's hilarious, great for fundamentals, and somehow always drops the best life advice. Also a special shoutout to Elm (hip-hop), Yuki & Brooke (K-pop), Maoka (house), and Adrianna (jazz funk) -- their classes are so much fun as well. One thing I really appreciate is their community app where they post the class videos. It is so helpful for looking back to see your progress and figuring out how to improve. It's right next to a KBBQ spot with a tiny lot that fills up fast, so I recommend street parking. If you've ever wanted to learn how to dance, this is the place to start! First class is free!

Epicenter is such a supportive and welcoming space. Even coming from years of teaching, being a…read morestudent again here reminded me how humbling and rewarding it is to move through self-doubt. I genuinely loved it and found myself taking all the classes. The Boogiezone 10-week program and showcases were especially powerful and confidence-building. The instructors and community encourage growth, grace, and showing up anyway. Those moments when your body finally clicks are everything. If you want a space that feels safe, encouraging, and real, Epicenter is it.

Dancers, parents, and office staff are great. Dance instruction is good, although if you care about…read moreyour dancer's mental health and self-esteem, stay away. The dance team and studio director Jami Gobee puts an enormous amount of stress on these dancers and then criticizes them when they can't handle the stress. She refused to allow any medical accommodations that were provided, and repeatedly told us that she knows more as a dancer than our surgical doctor and therefore wouldn't accept the notes!! Instead of allowing accommodations, she made punishing threats and forced my child to take all of her classes when she was injured and sick. With every request, I received a cold and rigid response like the one copied from the other reviewer. Jami and her dance teachers regularly humiliated and ridiculed my child for her anxiety when they were the root cause of that anxiety, and told her that her dancing was getting worse (I wonder why....). Anxiety increased exponentially during her time at Fusion, and dropped almost instantly once we left. Jami told the entire dance team not to talk to us when we left, which speaks volumes to her character. They are all afraid of this woman. I would love to say that this is a good studio, but Jami creates an unhealthy environment for youth that I would not recommend to anyone. So unfortunate and so misguided.

I took a technique class with Chelsea Wednesday and I LOVED it. She has high expectations and…read morepushes you to achieve your best. At the end of class, after I am spent, she has us do like a million Sautés then Relevé in first and hold it. She says something to the effect of..... take all that energy and quiet it. That's what makes a dancer, being able to create all that energy and harness it. That resonates with me and I appreciate it. Granted I am bay FAR the oldest in the class, but personally I don't mind it. I find it both nostalgic and inspiring. Overall great studio, and I can see in the girls the fabulous technique they have. Beautiful dancers, and Chelsea is a great teacher!

THE OWNER (FRANCESCA) PUSHED ME…read more I read a negative comment about the lady at the front desk who always seems bothered by questions. That was 11 years ago. I cannot agree more to this day. Every interaction with Rose has been completely off putting and unwelcoming. At Thursdays recital, pick up was a complete disaster. I was pushed by multiple parents and then THE OWNER looked me dead in the eyes and pushed me. The barrier the older students originally had up was no longer there and parents all had their kids. When I saw another mom I know with my daughter, I walked towards them. THE OWNER PUSHED ME AND SAID NO when other students were with their families. My daughter is 3 years old and short like me, so once I finally found her I wanted to get to her so she felt safe. I wasn't pushing anyone, running around, or acting aggressively in any way. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT WOMAN LAID A HAND ON ME. The teachers are nice, but almost all staff who work the front desk have been too bothered for questions or any interaction. I grew up in a studio that felt like a community, this is NOT one of those places.

I am a father of a special needs kid and enrolled her in the move class and the summer camp with Ms…read moreCorina and Ms Erin. They have been nothing short of amazing. She was so happy to be included in camp with her best friend, which really meant a lot to me to not get her kicked out or called about inappropriate behavior. She also connected with one of their assistants and had so much fun with her. Thank you so much!!!

In search of a new hobby, I've always been in awe of the beauty of hulu. I stumbled upon this halau…read moreas I was looking for ones closer to the Long Beach area and Kumu Kāhealani responded to the inquires I sent through email making me feel comfortable enough to attend the trial class. I have been attending classes for over 9 months now and I've learned so much about the culture and story of hulu dancing. I'm glad I decided to try something new and I am confident in the knowledge and expertise of this halau.

I have been at this Hālau for over a year now and I can easily say coming here was the best…read moredecision I ever made. Our teacher (or Kumu) is supportive and does an impeccable job of teaching hula even if you are an absolute beginner like I was, you have nothing to fear because this is a place where all will feel welcome and supported. And if you're also a slow learner like me, do not worry, our classes are live streamed and recorded so that we can go home and practice without feeling completely lost. This is a feature that I have never seen in any other class which makes this Hālau stand out from the rest. I love being able to hone my skill even if I'm not able to make it to the physical class. Not only do we learn Hula dances, I appreciate the fact that we are able to learn Hawaiian because Kumu does a great job of showing the cultural aspect behind hula as well. I can confidently say that joining this Hālau would leave you with no regrets whatsoever. If you are ready to embark on the beauty that is the hula journey, "ʻAʻa i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila ma ka hale". As we learned means, "Dare to dance, leave your shyness at home!"

I had my baby shower here and it was great! Staff were very responsive, professional and super…read morenice. The space has everything you need and I got so many compliments from my friends and family about the space I got the basic package and brought my own decorations which was perfect.

This venue is beautiful, Kristina is wonderful she really goes above and beyond to bring your theme…read moreto life. I would recommend this venue to everyone. Location is perfect and the hours are perfect if you just need a venue for 5 hours

I love Aly's Dance Studio! The energy is always high, the music is great, and the community is so…read morewelcoming. You don't feel judged here at all--just supported and hyped up. Every class feels like a party, but you're also getting a great workout. The studio itself is amazing--free parking, super spacious, and it has a full club vibe with the lights and high-quality speakers. There are mirrors, a stage, and even 3 restrooms, which makes everything comfortable and convenient. If you've been looking for a place to dance and feel good, this is it.

Clean and nice place. Enough parking from everyone…read more Excellent instructor, Nonie. Our group love working with him. We rented the place for the final cotillion dance performance practice. Enough space for all the teens to work with.

My daughters have been attending Ohana Dance since 2021 and it's been a 2nd home to us. The girls…read morestarted with hula for keikis (littles) and have continued with hula over the years and added ballet to their schedule. We really appreciate how the owners/directors/teachers/staff nurture the dancers to learn and grow within their particular dance form within the framework of a family-like community, or "ohana." If you're looking for a dance studio that offers brilliant technique, amazing teachers, and down to earth people this is it!

So glad we stumbled across a free trial class one day during an instagram scroll. We got locked in…read morethat very day & now go twice a week! From the staff to the teachers to the other parents it has been an amazing experience & a wonderful addition to our family routine!

Jazz It Up Studios is such an incredible space! I have been renting the space out to hold a…read moremonthly dance workshop and it has been nothing short of amazing. The space is equipped with everything I need, it's always available on time and it's very clean! I love it.

Great place to host a party! Event space is nice and spacious! ! Jazz and her team are very…read morefriendly and helpful! Thank you!

This dance school has been declining ever since it changed owners a few years ago. They definitely…read moretreat this as more of a business and less a school. They have sadly lost a lot of their best dancers. They treat their dancers as assets/revenue generators vs students. There are a lot of hidden fees and very poor communication to parents besides bills and recommendations for additional 1:1 (more $$) lessons for their kids. While some of the teachers are great and kind, a couple of unkind teachers have proven to be sour apples and have driven many students away. Very sad.

My granddaughter takes 3 classes at this studio. She loves all her instructors and the studio is…read morevery clean and well organized for dance lessons. All classes that I attended were on time from start to finish. I highly recommend

I first heard about GROOV3 through a groupon deal. I bought a 5 class package for $25 (amazing…read moredeal!) and I'm so sad that my 5 classes are over!! :( I'm pretty sure I will buy the actual classes full price though because I love it so much! First of all, I really didn't know what to expect and I was a little nervous coming in the first day. But Brandi was super nice and is an amazing teacher!!! She breaks down all the moves step by step and teaches at a perfect pace! Not too slow, but not too fast either! By the end of class, everyone's doing a full on choreography together and it's SO FUN that I forget that I'm working out! No worries if you're a beginner and have zero dance experience. If you just enjoy dancing and want to get some exercise, this class is for you whether you're male/female, or whatever age! :) Also, the music is on point! So fun with a great upbeat mix of top 40s, hip hop and some old school jams from the early 2000s. Sometimes there's a live DJ too which is awesome! Note: this class is located upstairs of Boogiezone Utopia and is a separate company. The building however says Hype Studios from the outside. Kinda confusing... Parking: free in shared lot with Kuma

From the owner: After dancing professionally for over a decade, choreographer Benjamin Allen decided that dance…read moreshould be fun and accessible to all. Not only to get a good workout and a good sweat, but it should build a community of fun, happy, energetic people, who support each other and have a common goal to live life to the fullest. Changing the world through dance might seem like a daunting task, but at our company's core, we know that if one hour a day, a week or even a month can positively affect someone's well-being which is then spread to those around them, the ripple effect of our GROOV3MENT could, in fact, create a better world for us all to live in.