Great studio, Mr. Rivera is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and put together a great routine…read morefor my daughter.

This studio is amazing! After 4 years, my daughter (now 14) has significantly grown and developed…read moreas a dancer. She was once a timid and shy individual and now she has the skill and confidence to perform and compete. She loves the studio and her teachers. The teachers are highly skilled, professional, have a positive teaching approach, and truly care about their students. The studio has a wide variety of classes for small children through adult. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. I highly recommend this dance studio. There is something for everyone at every skill level. Try it, you'll love it!

My daughter absolutely loves dance now and loves the studio/teachers, as do I. I am not a dancer so…read morewhen she wanted to dance, we wanted to find the right fit and the best place for her to learn and grow. This was it! The teachers genuinely care about their dancers. My daughter had never done anything requiring synchronization/timing prior to starting in October. The studio and teachers are kind and very helpful. My daughter is new and not competing - but I don't feel that she is treated any differently. The owner is professional, kind, fair and cares about her dancers, teachers and studio. If you're looking for a place to bring your dancer - look no further!

My daughter went here for a couple weeks. She really enjoyed it. The teacher seemed really good…read morewith kids. I can't say for sure because you can't see inside the classes, but since my daughter had no complaints.... Unfortunately they up and changed their entire class offering schedule a month later and we were unable to continue. :( I'm going to check out some other schools first. Just something about the place was "off" to me . . . but I know little about dancing/studios/girly stuff. . . so I'll see how others compare.

Sharing our experience for other parents of young children…read more My 3-year-old attended her first class, and at the end, every child received a sticker except her. While it may seem small, at this age that kind of exclusion carries meaning, especially on a first day of her very first structured ballet class. I reached out to for clarification, and while I understand standing behind their staff, the owner's response felt more focused on defending the approach than acknowledging my concerns as a parent of a 3-year-old. She also didn't seem to understand that a sticker to a 3 year old signifies belonging/a sense of doing well, and can shape how a child views themselves in a new environment. I understand having structure, but this did not feel developmentally appropriate for such a young age or for my daughters first ever dance experience. A refund was offered, which I appreciate, but overall this was not the right fit for our family. I would strongly encourage other parents to clearly understand expectations and teaching approach beforehand. During our trial class, my daughter participated less and was still encouraged with a sticker, so the inconsistency here is both confusing and concerning. For a program working with very young children, that level of inconsistency and lack of professionalism in both practice and communication is disappointing.

The 3 year old class takes itself so seriously that they will ostracize a child for not…read moreparticipating or listening 100% during their dance class. My child was not given the reward everyone else was given (a sticker) for not fully participating in the beginning of class. She is 3 and this was her first class and the teacher acknowledged that my child listened most of the time. The sticker is not the problem, but when brought up to the director that this odd-man out behavior is not appropriate at this age, she was not empathetic and doubled-down that these are the expectations of this studio. This is not the black swan studio, it's an after school program for 3-year olds. I have pulled my child.

We recently started at Expressions and our experience has been wonderful experience so far. They…read morehelp my little one with her confidence and help her to have fun even when she may not be feeling it that morning. We are very excited for the upcoming recitals.

RACIST!! This past Saturday was the Halloween event at Santee lakes and this center had a vendor…read morethere, during the trunk or treat there were about 3 little girls giving out flyers and handing out candy to EVERY CHILD, smiling, laughing, talking, being friendly. As soon my son went up to them and said trick or treat they immediately ignored him, gave him and myself the dirtiest look & acted as if he was nonexistent!! Even myself included!! And I noticed it's because he wasn't white like all the others that were interacting with those girls handing out flyers. Before we went up to them it was white parents/kids & the energy was there, soon as myself & my son went up to them it was completely different, after we walked away I turned around & they went back to acting friendly to of course other white kids/parents. I was so upset and couldn't believe young girls at that age could be so rude to another child that is a different color than them. I wanted to confront the parents of those girls but it was so hectic and crowded. Very upsetting and shame on those children & parents as well!!

We absolutely love The Element Dance Studio in La Mesa! Mrs. Sydney has played such a special role…read morein helping my daughter fall in love with dance. When we first tried parent-and-tot classes elsewhere, my daughter felt overwhelmed by all the adults and people in the room. The Element was the only studio we found that offered a class for two-year-olds without parents in the room, so we decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! Mrs. Sydney was incredibly patient as my daughter took her time warming up and becoming comfortable. Even when she was hesitant in class, it was clear that she loved it because she would come home and excitedly show us everything she had learned. These classes aren't just waving ribbons and doing free dance--the children are learning real dance skills and building confidence from a very young age. Mrs. Kai has also been wonderful with my daughter in acro. We are so excited to continue growing with this studio for years to come. As an added bonus, I have even made some wonderful new mom friends! The Element is such a welcoming, positive place, and we feel very lucky to have found it.

Highly recommend starting your kids dance journey here and sticking with it throughout their dance…read moreyears! They sure know what they are doing- turning tiny humans into the most amazing dancers and performers! The kids learn to love dance but actually learn quality technique along the way. My kids completely excelled in dance as soon as we started here. It's amazing to see the growth in their ability and confidence on stage. Not to mention, attending the end of year recital and seeing the bond between teachers and the students who started dancing there as tots and were now graduating as seniors -- it brought tears to everyone's eyes as you could see they had become a true family and they were now on to their next journey! AND the dancers were absolutely incredible! Growing up in dance that is what is most important- an environment where you can build long lasting relationships, feel supported, build confidence and character while perfecting your skill along the way. Element is the place for that!

We were looking for a dance school for my daughter and the other one was full so we checked out…read morethis one and I'm glad we did. The ambiance is upbeat and friendly and the lady is really down to earth.

My daughter has been coming to this studio for over two years. She's learned so much with the…read moreguidance of the wonderful instructors here. We love the Dance Spot!

I have just signed up for Dance Cardio two days a week. Miss Tara is our Dance Cardio instructor…read more She is friendly.... energetic teaches you fun choreography. Dance Cardio is a blast. Before you know it you're working up a sweat & burning calories. Iût's FUN. It's a win win! I highly recommend DAS if you love or would like to learn how to dance. Please tell DAS that Monica's Yelp review peek your interest to try out the one free lesson. Let's celebrate life by dancing at DAS.

I took zumba classes with Lauri while I was on vacation in the United States. I loved the class,…read moreLauri and all the other girls alike. It was a very lively, positive class and I enjoyed it a lot. The studio was really nice and the classes were a lot of fun. When I come back to San Diego, I would surely book classes here again

Excellent classes. The price is great for someone who wants to take more than one class a week at a…read moreprice you can afford. The studio is spotless and the the owners Nicole and Lauri are outstanding; they know your name, they acknowledge that you are there, they make you feel valued and they start and end the class on time. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE OWNERS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING CLASSES AND MAKING EVERYONE FEEL THEY ARE PART OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS COMMUNITY AND ZUMBA IS THEIR PASSION AND THEY ARE NOT DISTRACTED BY WORKING IN OTHER FIELDS. Nicole and Lauri teach many of the classes and they are fresh and ready to teach unlike some of the part-time instructors who work for other fitness and dance centers who drag themselves into the studio after performing work for another company . Nicole and Lauri are not like the part-time or burned out instructors who arrive late, end the session early and often don't seem to want to teach the class, rather they want to be home - and/or any place but teaching Zumba. The Move Fitness and Dance instructors never embarrass the students and, unlike some fitness and dance centers they never yell out corrections to students in front of the class. There are not enough words to express how great the Move Fitness & Dance studio is and if you haven't tried a class - I recommend you do. Excellent job - Nicole and Lauri.

I was in need of a last minute venue to host my son's graduation party and Deseo Studios…read moreimmediately came to mind. I had previously attended one of their Latin Dance Parties, so I knew the venue would be perfect due to it being very spacious, classy, and in a great location.... Once I made contact with Serena, she made me feel so welcome along with making me feel comfortable about renting her studio for my son's graduation party. She was very helpful in providing me with vendors to help me with my event and was sweet enough to check in on me to ensure I had everything I needed to make this party a success. I do have an honorable mention for staff member Monica, who was extremely helpful the day of the event and helped keep the evening running smoothly. I highly recommend Deseo Studios for studio event rentals and of course for their wonderful dance parties as well! Thank you Deseo Studios for making my sons graduation party a memorable one!

Super fun, inspiring, professional!!! Great monthly special I want to go to next. Pending. I…read morestarted with them outdoors on Tuesday market days at Otay Ranch post pandemic as a walk-in and they were always so cordial, flexible, and fun!!! Will be back soon!

I've been going Club Pilates for about six months now. The front desk staff is SO SWEET! They're…read morealways so helpful and fun to chat with. AMBER is absolutely AMAZING! She's so fun and encouraging. My body is changing in ways I never knew it could! I actually have quad muscles now! She's made me so much stronger and more confident. 10/10 would recommend!

I'm deeply disgusted, disappointed and saddened by my recent experience at this studio with Amber…read more As someone who is currently pregnant and has never been to a Pilates class, I was shocked when the instructor responded with "OH FUCK" and rolled her eyes and walked back telling the other employees LOUDLY "she's pregnant!" She acted as if I had a contagious disease. I completely understand the need for caution and specialized training when it comes to prenatal fitness, but I was never told that I needed any kind of prerequisites prior to my class. To yell "oh fuck" roll her eyes and walked away from me without explanation or sensitivity, felt discriminatory and insensitive. It was a moment that made me feel excluded and unwelcome, at a time when feeling strong and supported is more important than ever. I sincerely hope the studio reconsiders or at least trains its staff to handle such situations with more empathy and professionalism. Expecting mothers deserve to be treated with respect, not as liabilities.