You get the best dance resources here! Everyone who teaches here has amazing resume. I've been…read moretraining here for two years and I love it!!!

Not to start off a review by venting, but a little personal touch on why I'm so upset right now…read moremight go a long way in understanding why this is a one star review. I have personally been going through quite a bit lately that has led me to purposefully drag myself out of my apartment and channel my life frustrations into healthy activities and ventures. Between travel, trying to find a cat to adopt, and other every day oddities, I decided that I wanted to get back into an old hobby of mine: dancing. What could go wrong, right? I took ballet at a young age and was encouraged to stop, as I looked like a "flat piece of cardboard flapping in the breeze." When I got older, I dabbled in dance in high school, and went on to become a professional mascot for some years. Dancing isn't something that I find hard, and many routines, I am able to easily memorize, and have a lot of fun with. But, you know, I haven't learned an actual serious routine in human-form in nearly 7 years. Relevant. Today, I ventured to SoReal after being advised by Yelp that this would be a great place for "beginners" to come and "learn how to dance." Let me advise you: there was no learning HOW to dance, rather... after 10 minutes of the class, at least 10 eight-counts were shoved down my throat and I realized, I am being taught A dance. One must learn to dance before being taught an actual dance. So, you know, I took my cardboard-flapping body and left the studio mid-class. This wouldn't have happened if SoReal did a few items off the basic customer service checklist. First of all, when I arrived at 4:30 pm for a 5:00 pm class (early to ask questions, get info, etc.) the door was locked and a very bland young man answered the door. He let me in, and was not welcoming or cheerful or anything at all. I was obviously uneasy and frankly, a little shy, to be out doing something so bold after having spent the last few months hiding under a Calvin Klein comforter, downing margarita wine, while binge watching Grey's Anatomy. Despite my personal issues, kindness is a universal language that this man was obviously not fluent in. He did nothing to sell the studio or class to me, not phased whether I stayed or went. He did assure me that anyone attending this class would likely be their first class, and that you don't need any prior knowledge of dancing to attend. So, I went with it. There were about 10 people in my class, none of whom were very friendly. They stayed mostly to themselves during the warm up and stretching, which was fine by me. But the instructor was a very heavy-set young lady who seemed to be gasping for air after the set of stretches. Then, she played us a clip of the song we'd be learning the choreography to, and within seconds, she was shouting, "And then you do this! This! And this!" First of all, have you ever heard of an 8-count? Do you know how to break it down for us "beginners?" And when you picked on the little Asian guy in the class for adding his own style to a move, did you mean to insult him? I had all these questions streaming through my head as the instructor sped up the pace on a choreography that was FAR from beginner. We didn't practice with music through any of this. I finally gave up about 20 minutes in the class. I wasn't enjoying myself. It wasn't a beginner choreography (or even a good choreography at that). No one was at the front desk when I left, so I was unable to get a refund on my lousy $12. Basically, I left here feeling like I paid $12 to feel even more badly about myself. Thanks SoReal for keepin' it real.

We hired LD Dance Co for a team activity and it was so much fun! Our instructor - Lucia - made the…read moreexperience amazing for folks with no dance experience. Highly recommend them for a fun team activity.

Lucia Dargam's Dance Studio is amazing! I absolutely loved taking her classes. It's predominantly…read morestructured more towards Latin style dance but the company offers a variety of different types of styles of dance classes. You can also audition to be a part of her team! Will update review once I have time to catch my breathe literally. Her classes are fun but you will break a sweat and you get your money's worth and it is definitely a good workout!! Come check her out she's fyre! She's competed and showcased on NBCs World of Dance as well as competing in an upcoming show so she knows her stuff! Plus in class she gives you a little culture. I learned about Salsaton which is a mixture of salsa and reggaeton it's pretty funky and relaxed and very sexy!

Really great dance classes - very friendly to beginners and very easy to follow. Took salsa and…read morebachata classes here and would highly recommend going here. Sign up for classes ahead of time and be sure to account for traffic so that you make it in time for class and if there is a line at the check in.

Doesn't look like much when you drive past - okay, I'm using the canned Yelp message there - and,…read moreif you arrive at night, it's likely that you'll drive right past it. The Palladium is located on a one-way freeway frontage road, so you can't make a U-turn to get there if you pass it up. But it's not one to avoid. The Palladium is not a franchise of a nationwide company named after Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. It's a local concern, and doesn't offer as much as the other two studios I listed. I've gone to their Latin events, and here's what it looks like: They have in-house instructors, and also bring in people from outside Houston. (I wrote about California's Kathy Reyes in two prior reviews, I hope she's reading this and makes the trip to Houston some time!) They have classes, and they have dance parties. Both are run well, charging market rates. Lots of parking. One medium-sized dance floor, two smaller studios. The bar sells drinks, both alky and non-alky. Restrooms are deep in the bowels of the building, down the hall to the left. The people who come are a good company, and are fixinta learn to dance better and to have fun. The social dance community of Houston is smaller than in other cities, so there's much overlap from one instructor to another, and it's likely that you'll meet someone there who you danced with somewhere else. I haven't met any snobs yet, but you can't assume that they won't be there. I first went to the Palladium for New Years Eve. I've been several times since then. The experience was similar to others I've been to in other cities. I've had a good time, and never drove home thinking "well, that was a waste of a hundred mile drive one-way." Beaumont simply has nothing like The Palladium, likely because few people in the Coonie Triangle are interested in ballroom or Latin dancing. I encourage you to find a class or party and stop on by.

This is a review strictly for the studio space. I have never taken any of the dance classes offered…read moreby the studio. A milonga (tango dance party) was held here. For everyone "inside the loop", it was quite a drive out. The floor space was HUGE. We entered and went up some stairs to get to the main big ballroom. There were mirrors along the walls and LOTS of round tables and seating areas surrounding the dance floor. The sound system was quite good as well. The floor was smooth- almost slippery. Much better suited to ballroom dance than Argentine tango, but that's a technical detail. Also- I go dancing at a lot of places who are stingy with air conditioning (ahem, Sky Bar), or don't turn on the air at all. We all know how painful that is when living in Houston. This place had the air BLASTING. I was cold when I was off the dance floor, but I tend to overheat easily and I actually really enjoyed the AC :) Overall, a very pretty place to dance, lots of floor space- good for formal events, but it can feel stiff and uptight if you're looking for a more casual place.

If you are looking for a fun, clean and talented studio this is the one. They are very welcoming…read moreand kind from the moment you walk in. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and recommend this studio to anyone in the Houston area.

From the owner: We offer all kinds of partner dancing lessons! Private lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Country Western,…read moreand Salsa. No partner necessary. We can help make your first wedding dance dreams come true! Find out about our introductory special 2 lessons for $50.00! Come by or give us a call today at 281-371-6850!

My daughter is going on her second year at MoveNation and loves it! She looks forward to class(es)…read moreevery week. The instructors are great with the kids and keep them motivated. The studio is nice and clean. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: We offer safe and encouraging dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. Our focus is on…read moretechnique and teaching based on each student's individual need and skill level, whether they are interested in pursuing dance as a profession or just for recreation and fitness. Classes are currently offered online until Harris county returns to a moderately safe level for ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, modern and more!

Connolly Dance has been such a great experience for my 4 year old daughter! She is loving learning…read moreballet fundamentals and body movement. The environment is professional and organized! I was very impressed during the recital with the organization and the talent of all the girls! We will be dancing here for years to come!!

From my four months of teaching at Connolly Dance Arts, I have noticed a genuine connection between…read moreall of the students and the faculty. Each of the faculty and staff prioritize each student and bring a positive attitude to the classroom that excites the dancers to become the best versions of themselves. As a teacher, I am deeply grateful that CDA creates such a safe and welcoming space for all dancers.

We are starting our 6th season at MDF. Kids love their teachers and the stress relief there just…read morefor fun classes provide them. Staff is super friendly and helpful.

This review is long overdue. We left in 2020, but I never had a chance to leave a review. I cannot…read moresay enough good things about this place. We only left bc my daughter wanted to switch to gymnastics. The teachers were great. Most of all, the owners were amazing. They were so authentic and it was clear they loved all the kids. It was very family oriented. It is a safe place, great set-up, and has close circuit cameras for parents to watch classes, in the lobby. I recommend it often to other parents. If my daughter ever switches back to dance, I will gladly drive 35 minutes to this place.