My experience was quite different from the other reviewers…read more We went for a trial class but were not welcomed at all. The instructor did not even introduce herself to the new students or the parents. I guess the studio must be doing well with enrollment because our instructor seemed quite apathetic to forging a connection with us or the new students. The instructor's tone was harsh and severe throughout the entire class. She also seemed a bit stressed and it was quite visible and audible in the way she interacted with the class. As a former ballet dancer myself, I understand the discipline, the critique, the perfection, etc that comes with learning ballet. I did appreciate the structure, the intro to a little bit of technique, etc but I would have liked to see a more warm/kind way to introduce the youngest budding dancers to ballet. My 3 y/o follows instruction well. She was quite excited and happy to try the class. It's in her nature to follow the rules and do a good job. She said she "tried her best, and it was fun but the teacher was mean" so we'll continue searching for the right fit!

Both of my daughters take class at moving arts. My 8 year old is in ballet 2 and in her third year…read morethere. My 5 year old is in primary and her second year there. We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood. My older daughter begs to go to class whenever she can. They offer a free class to new students. Highly recommend!

I've been taking Tika's classes on and off (mostly off) for around 15 years now and I'm done. She…read moreis just so abrasive, abusive and hostile to her students. She insults them when she spats at the entire class, baiting them with "WHY ARE YOU HERE?? NO ONE KNOWS WHY THEY'RE HERE!!".... She places beginning students deep in the back row, giving b.s. excuses like she does that so they're able to follow experienced students better. This could be helpful but even the experienced students are a little off from Tika at times. And then she yells "ARE YOU EVEN PAYING ATTENTION?" at the beginning students for not being able to follow her exactly. She stops the dance throughout class to berate the entire class. Everyone, as a whole, she talks down to. No one is goofing, chatting or not paying attention and she still flips out acting all insulted because we aren't understanding the cultural or historical significance of the dance. Meanwhile many, many of the dancers are of actual Latina or Caribbean descent and don't need to be scolded on our heritage. And she now speaks with a weird, b.s. fake accent. She didn't used to have one! I actually used to take samba classes with her, as students, back in the early 2000's. Same attitude, no accent. In a time in the world there is so much negativity and hostility towards others, this is the last thing I want to experience (and pay for) when going to dance. Can we all try to start with kindness, love and give the respect that we all deserve?

While the quality of the productions is excellent, the management style lacks a systematic…read moreapproach, and communication during shows is often unprofessional. Decisions seem to prioritize personal visibility over well-thought-out logistics for the production..

She is all around the Best Dance instructor in mix latin, ball room techniques. I admire her…read morestyles of teaching one on one. She is detailed oriented and very knowledgeable of any dance steps. She is Fabulous and Amazing. Her background alone proves her to be a professional experience dance teacher most specially with partners. Love her ethical warm values, she is Very Gentle and Direct. Thank you Marge for your patience with us. We are going to continue our dance lessons with you forever until our body says so. We welcome you in our lives to give us an extra thing to do in our aging process.

My fiance and I took lessons for a couple months in preparation for our wedding. We could not be…read morehappier with the results! Marge taught everything in tiny pieces that we were able to easily learn. She was extremely patient and supportive when I struggled. The best part for me was that she seemed to get genuinely excited for us - every time we got something right or got an idea for something to add, she would be thrilled. I felt like she was really living our dance and our marriage prep with us. My fiance had never taken dance lessons before and was able to pick everything up and get really comfortable on the dance floor for the first time. Also, her prices are by far the cheapest in the area. We plan to leave her a large tip when we take the final class in a couple weeks! Thank you, Marge!!

My 2 children have spent 2 full summers at Petit Pas. We didn't even look to have them enrolled…read moreelsewhere because they have always had such an incredibly enriching and exciting experience. Virginie, Lena and all the staff at Petit Pas are incredibly gifted artists who are so passionate at creating the most fantastic environment for children to explore and thrive in all facets of acrobatics, dance, art, creativity and other forms of self-expression. The staff is also super dedicated to the wellbeing of their campers and keep their safety top of mind at all times. I fully recommend Petit Pas if you are looking for your children to emotionally grow and have wonderful experiences! I can't wait to enroll both my children in next year's sessions. Thank you, Petit Pas for not only providing peace of mind to parents but also for making such a positive impact to the lives of so many children. Bravo!

We adore Petit Pas. Vivi and Lena have made a magical, imaginative, and creative space for…read morechildren to learn, laugh, play, and be themselves. My mini has attended the Petit Pas camps - each theme unlocks children's imaginations through art, yoga, dance, and play. My little one looks forward to Petit Pas - being immersed in creativity and meeting new friends (learning French is an added bonus). We cannot recommend Petit Pas enough

I have never taken dance classes in my life, and I love Hannah's class! Not only is it a good…read moreworkout, which I was originally looking for, but its super fun! I spend the entire class smiling and laughing because it is just a really fun, creative and inviting environment, and Hannah is a really engaging, and a great instructor. Even being a guy who has never danced in an organized fashion, I feel like I am able to pick up the choreography in Hannah's classes. She has a way of breaking things down in simple terms, and demonstrating all of the movements, in a way that doesn't slow the class down, but makes it easy to pick up. She is really fun and energetic which is refreshing and makes for a really fun class that is a great way to end the week. The music is great, the choreography is super fun and also challenging, and the people and environment are super welcoming. I like everything about Hannah's class and I cannot recommend it enough to ANYONE. Whether you are an experienced dancer looking for fun, challenging dance, a beginner like me looking for a fun way to get exercise, or someone just trying to be active in the community and meet fun new people, I highly recommend coming out and giving this class a try. Oh and by the way; it is incredibly affordable and very conveniently located right on Church Street, feet away from the J-Line in the heart of Noe Valley, right near 280 and 101.

What a great space! Fun music. Good work out. Hannah is wonderful, she caters to all levels and has…read moremanaged to create a challenging and opening environment. I look forward to her class all week! It's challenging to find a dance class that pushes you but isn't intimidating and this is it! The only thing is parking can be tricky, so be sure to plan to get there early if you're driving.

Shout out to Eventbrite for alerting me to a stunning performance at San Francisco City Hall. Have…read moreto admit I knew nothing about the Zaccho Dance Theatre and Dancers' Group who put on "The People's Palace" aerial dance performance. Each set was 30 minutes and included large scale projections, dancers on balconies, dancers on the grand staircase, and the main event, two aerialists descending from the center of the rotunda. Now that they are on my radar, I look forward to checking out their long roster of events.

I've never written a review before. This place compels me to write a review. I am full of so many…read morewonderful feelings, I don't know where to start! Ok, so not too long ago I got home from my very first lesson at Zaccho and I am in LOVE. Before the class began, I knew I would be calling this place home. I want to start off by saying that I thought the Aerial Dance class for adults was going to be taught only on hoop and tissue. Traditionally speaking, one would think, right? To start, you get to play on single point apparatuses which include rope, tissue, trapeze, ladder, and something called a "window." For the love of God, I hope I got those names right. Someone, please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Furthermore, the instructor is very sweet and patient. She made me feel very comfortable and safe. And for any money conscientious person, this place far exceeded my expectation for the price. Anywhere else this class could easily be $45 if not more. I am still on ecstasy from the class. [sigh]

If you want a more authentic picture of this event and place, search for Club Fuego (basically the…read moresame event at the same venue.) The glowing reviews for Dance Fridays seem to be an attempt of the new organizers to get away from all the other negative reviews while not really changing things that resulted in a bunch of bad reviews in the first place. First off, they CHARGE FOR TAP WATER. You read that right, a dance venue with a cover charge ($10-$25 per person) charges for TAP WATER. I've travelled and danced all over the US and this is a first. I don't think I need to explain why this is ludicrous to people who have ever gone dancing. Secondly, the bachata room is much smaller and has NO FANS. So when you get super overheated from dancing in a crowded room with no fans, you can't even get free tap water to cool off. And the cherry on top was the guards kicking me (a woman on my own) out of the building at 1:30 am in a seedy part of town instead of letting me wait for 15 min inside until my Lyft arrived. They were not leaving to go home, they just stood there and smoked.

Maybe it's too late to get it in at 550 before the end of the year, but save it on your bookmark…read morefor 2022. I'm SOOOO happy they opened back up after being closed all of Covid. I used to come here every now and again for the dancing because I always loved the vibe here. Lessons start at 8pm. It's a perfect spot for beginners, and every now and again, you'll find a more seasoned person who joins the lessons. Salsa and Bachata seem very natural to me, but I'm very much a novice. With that being said, I feel super comfortable to show up alone, do the lessons, and get out on the floor. The beauty is diversity: Younger, older, men, women, beginners and advanced people all mix it up. Ladies, all you gotta do is hold tight and wait for an invitation, and you'll be dancing all night. No weirdos (at least not that I've encountered yet), no negativity, and just all around good times. Here's a little tip: Sign up for the text alerts, and they offer early bird tickets for $10 on Mondays. After that, the price goes up. And if you pay at the door, the price could be $30 or $35; I think it depends on the night. Thanks 550 for staying true!

The future wife and need to look HOT HOT HOT for our wedding, and we were looking for an economical…read moreway to get some training. This is it! So far we've learned the basics of Swing, Bachata, and Night Club 2 Step. David Blood, the instructor is patient and excellent, and his volunteer helpers are fantastic (thanks!). We looked him up on ratemyprofessor and he gets the fire logo which means he's a "hot" professor :-). Congats, David, on being so smooth! The class size started out pretty full, but if you stick it out for a few weeks, it gets down to about 20 people. It is pretty even between men and women, and you dance with everyone. The only pain point is the slightly annoying process of having to fill out a college application to get in. But the price and instruction are awesome, so it is well worth it! Highly recommend.

I took Beginning Lindy Hop from David Blood at CCSF. I've tried learning Lindy before from other…read moreinstructors, but it just didn't click for me. With David, our class was well taught and I learned a lot. I signed up for the Intermediate class even before the current class ended. Plus, the CCSF campus is just off 280 and BART, so it's easy to get to with car or without.

I come here on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (8-9am) for Zumba with Jennifer. She is fantastic and…read morethe sessions are great. 100 times better than it's cheesy counterpart, Jazzercise. They have a full list of all kinds of dance classes from Irish Traditional to Ballroom on their website. They even offer pole dancing lessons.

Came here on Sunday afternoon for the beginner Salsa lesson. Found this place because of the Zozi…read moredeal I purchased. The instructor was a lady named Jackie. The class was fun & she was a really great teacher. Since the class was small, there was more personalized attention. The only thing I don't like was the switching partners. I don't feel at all comfortable dancing with any other person other than my boyfriend. Plus, there was this one guy who I danced with who talked about how he's been going for awhile & knows everything, but he wasn't doing some stuff correctly & he was very forceful which kinda scared me. I was so not wanting to dance with him when I had to dance with him during the several times of switching partners. :(

This is a long overdue review for San Francisco Dance Space. My daughter has been a student there…read morefor 10 years now. We first joined SFDS when my daughter was two years old because we lived in the neighborhood and she wanted to wear a tutu. Fast forward and she is a dedicated dancer with SFDS. Her love of dance and dedication to ballet is due to the dedication, passion and skill of the business owner, Laura and her team. My daughter has landed roles in city-wide dance performances with the education she has had at SFDS. At the end of every year, like most practices, SFDS puts on a performance. This performance is above and beyond anything you wold imagine. I am talking the real deal - the costumes, the props, the whole performance is next level. I also want to add that Ms. Laura (the business owner) is a gem. She is a true teacher in the sense that she is vested in all of the children who attend her program. Recently, SFDS was forced to pivot their approach from in-person sessions to telepractice (due to COVID-19). Almost immediately, classes continued online - they have been excellent and during this crazy time its been something stable in my daughter's life. Thank you SFDS for providing a caring, challenging and fun space for the dancers!

My daughter has danced at SFDS since she was 3. I have seen her blossom not only as a dancer but…read moreas a young woman. The teacher's here, especially Ms. Laura, have pushed her and nurtured her all along the way. The yearly recitals are so well organized and carried out and as a parent I am impressed year after year. The lessons learned here will carry her into a future as a strong, confident, funny person. Watching all this transitioned to online classes during SIP has been amazing. I cannot recommend this studio enough.