Decided to make a change and learn to tap dance as an adult. I called up Florance at the desk and…read moreshe was so incredibly kind to me. She answered my questions and even found a pair of tap shoes for me to borrow for my first class. My teacher MJ, is unbelievably talented and I LOVED her class. It was challenging and fun. I just finished my 2nd week and I'm genuinely excited about learning to tap! This is a clean studio with classes that are the right size and really nice people (participants and staff). I highly recommend this place!

Excellent instructors.... Nice studio, great dance spaces.... Greg Staley is terrific, really…read moreknowledgable about the body and safe ways to work out if you have physical issues; Bruce Goolsby's African Dance class rocks....

We did a Zumba class with Patricia at the pavilion, and it was so much fun! The location/setting…read morework out so well with shade and crosswinds keep you cool. She brings water for anyone who needs it. We would highly recommend Patricia -- you don't ever feel like you're working out. She was welcoming, friendly and a great communicator.

Looking for a great, fun, upbeat workout outdoors in Arizona? The Pavilion in Carefree , Arizona,…read morehas it! The most fun ever Zumba and Soul Strength classes meet daily within the beautiful desert gardens of the cute town of Carefree. Parking is plentiful. Patricia's exercise classes are perfect whether you are a beginner or a Zumba pro! No problem getting your feet moving to the energetic music. Patricia and her guest instructors are easy to follow and the Zumba choreography will put a smile on your face! Check it out https://happyfitnesswithpatricia.com/

I took the beginner contemporary class honestly not knowing 100% what I was getting into…read more The class starts out with stretching/warm up and progressed into kind of three sections of movement patterns. Leveling up from the floor to standing and a combination of all movements. My body was definitely surprised by the different muscles being worked with the movement. The 75 minutes went by fairly quick. Michaela does a wonderful job leading the class and moves throughout the space to demonstrate the movement/sequences. The other students in class are also very nice and appears to be a mix of recurring students and newcomers (it was also a new first of a series class day).

I really enjoyed this class. As someone who has never danced and only knows how to move my body for…read more"work outs" I was intimidated going in but the instructor was kind and made it a very safe inviting space. You can tell she is passionate about moving your body in a way that feels good. There's no judgment or pressure at all. I love to see this kind of dance environment in the community. I will be back! Get there early the first day, the building is tricky to navigate.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Tumbling, Zumba, Karate, Kickboxing, ect. ect. Brick's has it all and…read morefor every member of the family. The best teachers, the best music, and the most fun you're child will have learning to dance. The students have even opened for the Phoenix Suns! They are very involved in showing off their students at shows all around town. The experienced teachers make every student feel special and build special bonds with all their students and family members. Even the teachers of the adult classes encourage you every step of the way to push harder. It's a one-of-a-kind place that the whole family will enjoy coming to. Every May, Brick's puts on a HUGE show for family and friends to see their SUPERSTARS shine. Specials run for both children and adult classes. While you're acquiring information, watch one of the many classes in action from outside one of the four studios. You'll see how much the teachers love their job and how much the kids enjoy being there. Even if you just need active wear. Brick's boutique keeps up with all the latest trends. They have all styles, colors, and sizes for both adults and children's. The custom made tutus are the cutest!!!

Disappointed. I put my 5 year old in for dance here, even tho I knew it was pricey. What I didn't…read moreknow: you have to pay for your child to participate in the recital, like more than $150. You have to pay to attend the recital. THE PARENT HAS TO PAY TO ATTEND THE RECITAL. $30 a ticket, per person. It's become clear this studio caters to a very specific market and anyone less than super rich should not bother coming here.

James Lee is an awesome dance instructor, especially if you have 2 left feet! My husband and I…read morecontacted him due to his business location close to our house prior to our wedding, we were worried about looking like fools during the 'first dance'. At his suggestion we sent him 2 songs we were considering and James Lee worked out a routine for our favorite one. For 3 nights a week, for 4 weeks, we met with James Lee and danced our buns off in his private studio, located in a residential neighborhood. He is extremely patient and walked us through the same routines over and over until we got it down. My husband is a mechanic and no one would ever mistake him as graceful, however James Lee took us from simple steps to a full, choreographed routine. Nothing over the top (major cheese factor!) but enough so we didnt look like two dummies out there on the dance floor. I tell everyone now if you are having relationship problems to consider formal dance lessons! It takes a lot of work to function together as a team and make it look like you are having fun, and the right dance instructor makes a big difference when it comes to mediation time :-) A++ highly recommend James Lee Makepeace @ U B Dancin.

James is a great dancer. He is very nice and makes you feel comfortable. If you mess up well we all…read morejust laugh together. We hired James to choreograph our wedding dance to One Great Mystery and it was beautiful. The only problem was that I was marrying a girl who also wore a dress so as we practiced like James said right before we fastly realized one of us had to tie up her dress (mine) with hair ties. lol It all worked out...thank you hair ties. SO that maybe something to keep in mind for any other same sex couples that are doing a dance together. We are hoping to come back and let James teach us other dances. We really enjoyed dancing together. Dancing makes everyone happy!

Is dance dad a thing? 'cause if it is, it's not really something I go around advertising to people,…read morebut I guess you guys can keep my secret, right? Shhhh... As a freshly sprung adult all those years ago, I used to think, I wish there was a class for people called "don't look like an idiot on the dance floor". While I never did find and admittedly, I didn't really search for either, a class aimed at young adults who don't want to look like an idiot on the dance floor, I somehow fumbled my way through my 20s, had a child in my 30s who is now a budding primary schooler. I thought to myself, what are all the really important things in life that a man should know how to do and somehow "don't look like an idiot on the dance floor" came to mind -- so here I am. A middle aged man sitting in the waiting area of a dance studio while my grade schooler learns how to dance. Sure, he looks cool doing it, he's learning coordination, he's part of a team of kids doing something together, he's getting his energy out in a productive way, he's cart wheeling, front rolling, hand standing, back bending, stomping, popping, locking, pointing in a hip-hop-esq way but what is most important here is that when he becomes an adult, he'll be able to roll up to da club and show up all those other posers who only wish that they "didn't look like an idiot on the dance floor". No amount of best value for your money, conveniently located hip-hop, tumbling, tap, or ballet classes can even compare to the satisfaction he will have when he's in his 20s and ruling the roost. To my 21 year old son making bad decisions in life, I dedicate this review to you. Now please just let me get through these multiple days per week watching you fumble around on the dance floor trying to keep up with the kids next to you while you shake your tiny little groove thing!

My daughter started at Encore in 2021. The entire faculty at Encore has be fantastic. My daughter…read morehas enjoyed every aspect of the studio. They have been very welcoming to my daughter the whole way, from dance classes to competition team. It truly is an amazing studio!

Aida offers a unique educational experience. She teaches culture, music, costuming, make up, and…read moretraditional belly dance as an art form, staying true to the history and dance. She expects you to practice and make the most of it. She wants serious students that are willing to learn and apply themselves. She is truly a gem and you will not find another instructor in the valley like her, that offers as much as she does, while staying true to the dance.

My 3 daughters have attended here a year now and we have had great experience. The staff is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, challenging, positive and kind to my girls. They have grown so much in their art and made lasting friendships. I like how the instructors are working dancers and choreographers. They are relevant and know what the industry standard looks for. There are many beginners but also numerous kids who have gone on to be professional dancers and currently take classes while working professionally as actors, models and dancers. Great place to build confidence and getting to dance goals. I do wish there were Acro and more tumbling classes.

My daughter had been dancing for 5 years at another location and was ready for a change. After only…read more5 months at Diverse Elements, I've seen incredible growth in her technique and confidence. The teachers are amazing. The choreography is innovative and beautiful works of art. The owners, Mario and Melissa genuinely love every child that walks through their doors and have quickly embraced us as part of the family. DE 4Ev!