*Rediscovering Myself Through Dance: A Journey for New Moms*…read more As a child, I found joy in Bharatnatyam and Hindustani classical vocals, with performance feeling like second nature. But as a new mother, I realized how much I missed that creative outlet--something just for me. Stepping into Dance Identity in Sunnyvale reignited that passion. It's not just about learning new dance styles; it's about reconnecting with myself, embracing movement as an expression of joy, and finding a supportive community along the way. Some of my fellow dancers have become dear friends, making this journey even more rewarding. To all the new moms (and anyone else seeking to be part of a community while learning to dance) out there looking for an energizing escape, a space to move, express, and connect--come dance with us. You deserve this!

I am a regular at this studio for years now. I am not sure how I missed leaving a review for you…read moreYelpers! I can promise you there is something for everyone - from non dancers to professional dancers. I personally have grown so much here and I love all my instructors. They offer dance classes in many styles. I've tried a bunch of their classes like hip-hop, bolly-hop, Jazz, salsa and contemporary. Oh! they offer fitness classes as well, you won't regret it. Check out their Instagram for videos! :) @danceid, @difitwithshaira

I've really enjoyed my time here. The classes are very well paced, and the teachers are friendly…read moreand welcoming. I started taking private lessons with one of the teachers Alejandra and she's super kind and patient. Would highly recommend!

I've been dancing here for about two years, and my experience has been amazing throughout. Arete is…read morean excellent studio for all skill levels; I had a total lack of coordination and balance my whole life, but attending this studio has changed that entirely. Introduction classes taught me routines, steps, the basics of ballroom overall, and higher-level courses taught me further nuances with more detailed patterns. I highly recommend private lessons from this studio - I saw immediate results, with massive improvements to my posture, balance, steps, and the subtleties of each kind of dance. The studio has a wonderful sense of community, with a large number of events throughout the year; On Friday nights, the studio teaches a dance workshop accessible to all levels, rotating between several fun routines - this is followed by a dance party in which the floor opens to general dance with a great atmosphere (lights, music, etc). As a plus, at the time of this review, the dance party is free to anyone who attended the workshop just prior, so you get two experiences for the price of one! The studio offers more than just ballroom itself, with classes in technique, fitness, strength, ballet, line dances, and more. Variety is nice! The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere is always positive. For anyone who wants to try out ballroom dance, whether experienced or entirely unfamiliar (like I was), I recommend Arete!

Five stars to the management and professionalism in communications with this dance studio. I…read moreattended some masterclass workshops and had some difficulties registering for them entirely due to my own scheduling and personal issues. I reached out to them and they helped me resolve everything asap, promptly sent me links and info, etc. and I was so elated to be able to attend class after all. Parking is easy, pricing is very fair (instructors deserve it!) class schedule is generous, and the buildout and design of the studio is impressive. Above all, I get the impression that this is a dance community that is focused on talent development and being inclusive; just an overall excellent experience!

Professional instructors with popular dance routines. All the students there are very good dancers…read moretoo. If you love dance, you should try.

Ananya choreographed a sequence of four songs for my wife and me for our wedding. It was an amazing…read moreexperience. She is a great dancer and can adapt the steps to whatever your requirements are without compromising on the quality. My wife is a non-dancer and was extremely stressed about dancing in front of hundreds of people. Ananya took utmost care of her anxiety and focussed a lot of practice on making her comfortable with the steps. At the end, my wife was confident about dancing and I was happy with the quality of the choreography. Needless to say.. We rocked it! Thanks for making our special day more special.

Ananya is great. She's a very good instructor, very patient and very pleasant. I highly recommend…read moreher class, especially, anyone who is new to Bollywood dancing. I enjoyed the lesson tremendously! Tehreem S

My son is taking Devin's hip hop class with Showstoppers 4 Kids through his school's enrichment…read moreprogram after school. He was really disappointed at first not to get into the Lego class which was his first choice but I have to give Devin and his teaching staff SO MUCH credit for motivating my 8 year old boy to get into hip hop dance after 2 years of not taking any dance classes. He even showed us his dance moves this past Monday after we got home (the hip hop class is on Monday afternoons). I can't wait for their performance next week. It's amazing to see how far he's come from whining about not wanting to do hip hop the first week to showing off his moves this week in December. Thanks Devin and team for working your magic with my son. I'll be sure to remind him in his middle and high school years when he can show off some moves on the dance floor

Showstopper for kids did an amazing job at my event. Everything went smooth and the kids had a fun…read moretime. Davin is very good with kids and knows how to keep them happy and safe. His way with child management is smart and exciting. I was very happy with the service and would book again!

Dina was a great dance instructor and very friendly. My fiancé and I took private dance lessons for…read moreour first dance. My fiancé had very little dance practice but she helped both of us perfect our skills for our big day. We didn't feel pressured nor judged of our skills. Highly recommend any couples seeking lessons. We looked forward to our weekend lessons. Thanks!!

Dina is a terrific insturctor. I really enjoy her dance and salsa workouts. They are fun,…read morechallenging, energetic and I have a blast every time! Seems like everybody else are having fun too as people keep coming and smiling. I love her choreography it's interesting, not too easy not too hard (well sometimes it is challenging for me) and I love to watch her demonstrate. she has a great sense of humor and tells interesting anecdotes during class. I wish she'd teach more classes during the week.

I had not danced in 7 years when Florean invited me to do lessons. I was excited yet apprehensive,…read morebut decided to try it out. I've always aspired to be a ballet dancer, though I never thought pointe work to be possible at my age. Florean sure proved me wrong! After just 4 months of barre and floor work with him, I was ready to try pointe. I've been on pointe for almost a year now and am currently rehearsing a grand pas de deux for the performance. I absolutely love my lessons here and would recommend Florean as an instructor to anyone of any age who has passion for ballet.

For anyone who wants to learn ballet seriously, this is the place. I have basically 0 dance…read morebackground, but I learned all the ballet techniques little by little through each class. Florean focuses on each student's strength and tries to inspire them to the best. The best part of this 1-1 learning is that Florean pays so much attention to improve his students' skills. If for people like me with 0 ballet or any type of dance background and I can make it, I believe for anyone who wants to learn ballet seriously, you'll get even more from this studio.

Helpful and friendly teachers/ staff and a good variety of classes catering to different ability…read morelevels. They also offer many hours of training and performances, which can be hard to find for adults. Great studio!

I no longer live in the Bay Area and can't take classes here anymore, but having tried adult ballet…read moreclasses all over Southern California, this is still one of my favorite ballet schools and if I'm ever back in the Bay, I'll definitely drop in for a class. I started ballet when I was 19 and in college, and was mostly just doing it for fun. Thanks to Hao Expression, I was able to be a more serious ballet student, improve my strength and technique, and start pointe work at 23, which was a dream that I never thought I'd achieve because many studios don't have pointe as an option for adult students. This studio, and especially Hao and Joyce, improved my dancing so much and gave me a lifelong love of ballet. I came back to update this review because I, a 26 year old hobbyist dancer who didn't grow up dancing, was recently asked by a member of an adult contemporary ballet company if I'd be interested in joining. And I really don't think it would have been possible for me to reach this point in my dancing if not for the wonderful, passionate instruction from the teachers at HaoExpression.

UPDATE: So I've now been at PB MV over 6 mo. With holidays last year and that terrible cold/flu…read morethat went around earlier this year, I did 100 sessions in about 6 mo + 1 week. (No "100" socks pictured; they're waiting to get in my size!) I'm happy and grateful to have this studio to stick with. I really like the instructors, staff, and owners. I'm stronger than I've been in years. Though I had laparoscopic surgery last year, I was finally able to do a real full sit-up (using just my core, not my arms, legs, or momentum) just this month. I still can't do full push ups, but I'm doing very solid half push ups -- hips flat/down, arms and elbows in. My lower back is stronger but still on the weaker side -- this is a problem area for several women in my family. My feet are much improved -- I have a variant of plantar fasciitis and wear inserts outside the studio. It wasn't clear whether PB would be good or bad for my feet, but it turns out it's been really good! (If not, I would have modified the exercises, or switched to something else.) There's a few other things I'm tracking/working on, but all in all, PB has been very, very good for me. Honestly, I'm not a hugely exercise-y person, and I envy people who actually look forward to working out! That said, I really like the staff and the other women and handful of men who come to work out. I'm sticking with PB MV bc it's a crucial part of my health regimen, and this studio makes working out consistently as doable for me as possible. Just a note their class schedules change from month to month. Meaning if one month works perfectly for you, enjoy it but maybe don't get used to it. But if it's terrible, the next month will probably be a lot better. Come check them out!

i go to both barre3 and this pure barre location; while i love both studios, pure barre is…read moredefinitely more of a killer workout! every type of class here works out all the other little muscles you hardly train while doing the usual strength + cardio training. barre is also good for working on your overall posture, which is something i am adamant on. some instructors will provide modifications and some wont- depending on your fitness knowledge you have enough context to modify the moves yourself love that this studio is situated by a smart and final, a japanese grocery store and other eateries- think of it as multi-tasking when you can do your errands all in one plaza. very clean studio, i appreciate the no shoe zones. there are some dead areas where i can see them utilize as extra cubby space/ or quick shoe on/off caddys- that would help the bottleneck of people going out of the last class and into the next class instructors and staff are very friendly- i only go 4x a month and most remember my name! pure barre mv, please open up some -5ish am classes! i would def go!