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!

I recently brought my niece here for their free trial and ended up signing her up on the spot. She…read moreis 2 and absolutely loves it! The look of excitement when she dances is priceless. Her teacher Ms. Amanda is perfect with these little toddlers and making learning fun and keeping them stimulated.

Both my daughters absolutely love this studio. My oldest daughter danced ballet, tap and hip hop…read moresince the age of 2 and even attended the summer camps. She truly had a great experience here. My 2 year old just started ballet and tap with Miss Adeline and truly looks forward to each week. Miss Adeline is super patient, bubbly and is passionate about her role. We appreciate her so much and encourage anyone slightly interested to try them out!

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

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!

RISE is the best dance school in the South Bay . The professional dance instructors are really…read moretalented and they have great skills and so much talent to pass on to the students .The owner is very dedicated to the dance community. The students progress through hard work and dedication it Is so important and immensely appreciated.The studios are clean and air conditioning is great , very professionally run . This is the best place for results and your students really are in good hands . The end of year program is so important for the students to preform all of the different styles of dance , ballet, tap, hip hop, modern dance. You will be in good hands with this academy everyone has a great experience that I have talked with. I would highly recommend this to be your first choice for your dance future.

Our 12 year old visited for the first time, Rise Dance Academy and was easily welcomed, included…read moreand given a free class to try out. This day, they had a substitute in place of their regular teacher as my daughter tried out their level 4. Afterwards, the ballet teacher assessed our daughter was above that classes' level, so she knew right away to possibly place her towards the next level. Therefore, when you try out their class, they are making assessments to observe experience wise where your child is at. I truly appreciated that. The staff upon entering was easy and made you feel at home. It was wonderful to see various classes all day, that Tuesday from Hip Hop their teacher was energetic. And then, Lyrical. Aside from the location being where the beach is at, beside this studio has really yummy cafe style restaurants to eat at. Thanks for a wonderful experience Rise!

I signed up to take a class today. The instructor never showed. I waited 20 minutes with another…read moreparticipant before leaving. Time is such a scarce resource - when it's not respected it's extremely disappointing.

I found my love at first sight. Attended Zumba class with Victoria. It was a no-judgement zone and…read morejust non-stop great music and dancing. You can join in via Zoom. They have taught my SanPedroHigh classmates from way back. Gotta support talented instructors who exude a genuine love for what they do and respect for students. Lets support our local businesses

We've had a great experience here learning some new dance moves. Andrea and Renzo are very good and…read moreare excellent instructors. I think they are some of the happiest people I've ever met. I was brought here by my spouse and ended up enjoying our time here.

My fiancée and I signed up for a dance lesson package. I was actually late for the first lesson and…read morethe studio was able to accommodate us at a different time which I really appreciated. Once we got there we were given a tour of the studio and introduced to many of the instructors making us feel welcome at the studio. Our package includes private lessons, group lessons and parties. We enjoyed our private lesson with Robert. He seemed genuinely interested in our story and invested in making our wedding dance a success. We got tips from instructors throughout the studio which maximized our lesson.

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!!!

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.