Dancing is a beautiful expression of life. I've been working hard since the move to Asheville, so I…read moredecided it was time to play! A co-worker of mine was talking about how she had taken belly dancing classes with Lisa Zahiya, owner of Studio Zahiya. I talked to another co-worker of mine about it, and we all signed up for the Level 1 series. I love this studio! A very nice space with speakers to pump up the music (to get you going!) and mirrors everywhere to watch your technique. Lisa is an amazing instructor! Very funny and light hearted, while being very thorough with her teaching and always asking us if we had any questions. Our class was an 8 week series where we learned techniques and a choreography. I looked forward to every week! The best part was that our series ended right when they had planned a Winter Dance Spectacular at The Orange Peel and she offered us to perform our choreography as part of the show! I was completely thrilled and most of the class came out to perform! It was a great bonding experience and we all had so much fun! I highly recommend Studio Zahiya if you are looking to dance. They offer such a variety of dance classes and for very reasonable prices. No excuses to get up and move your body, baby! Go get 'em!

I have endlessly good things to say about Studio Zahiya. They offer so many types of dances for…read morepeople ranging from elementary aged to those in their 80s. I am a bi-weekly attendee of their hip hop fitness class, but I enjoying trying out several others including: ballet fitness, chair dancing, hip hop choreography and so many more. I'm really excited to try out a few more this year when time allows. Their classes are offered at varying times throughout the day allowing easy access for all kinds of schedules. Seriously, drop in classes are $6 and the value is astronomical. You can sign up on their website or through the MindBody App. It is too easy and the best/ most fun workout you'll have all week!

My daughter has been dancing at Southside for the past 7 years. Mr. O and Miss Ronnie have helped…read moreher improve her ballet technique so much. She has really enjoyed participating in the performing company (Hendersonville Ballet Company) as well. The dancers and families are so nice and welcoming also!

My 10 year old niece has wanted to take ballet for some time. I looked around the area and found…read moreSouthside Dance. She is doing well, is excited to go to classes and is making friends. I coudn't be happier.

My daughter has been taking classes at this studio for the past 4 years. We couldn't ask for a…read morebetter experience. Tina and Becky are so talented and so patient. They spend just as much time with the first year students as they do with the seasoned. They also are just as invested in the growth of the recreational dancers as they are their company girls. Since joining my daughter's talent has soared, and the entire dance family celebrates every dancer's accomplishments. This isn't the first studio that my girls have danced at, but I couldn't imagine moving anywhere else.

This place is the worst dance studio in the entire country. My daughters, 4 and 6, spent 2 years at…read morethis place and never even learned their basic movements in ballet. The teacher, the owner, of their class never showed up and my girls never really knew who their teacher was going to be week-to-week. After just 3 classes at Center Stage they learned the basic movements and found a love for dance that WNC Dance Academy never took the time to share with them. I highly recommend you find somewhere else as this place is just a giant money pit. They are basically thieves.

Dance lessons have always been on my bucket list. I had tried lessons elsewhere but it was always…read morecrowded and stressful - not so here. The instructor and other dancers were very patient and helpful. We took the Tango lessons and at the end of the hour felt very comfortable with the steps. They are also very affordable and offer several different types of dance.

We absolutely LOVE TLG! We have been coming here for seven years! We've had multiple birthday…read moreparties! My daughter has absolutely transformed in so many ways because of this gym!

My kid loves when we have class here! The teachers are all fun and clearly care for the kids. They…read moreget into it haha. Aside from that, they offer parent survival nights every so often and do a handful of community events too! Real talk, Little Gym has been a lifesaver for us for getting the kiddo to work off some of that energy. They're excited to go play, I'm excited to have a pooped out kid by the end of it!

I took a country line dance class with Zoe. She's a brilliant teacher. Clear instructions, patient…read morewith the group, down to earth, and FUN! I will definitely be returning to more of their events and highly recommend them to friends!

Fantastic atmosphere, welcoming and professional staff trained for any dance lessons that you can…read moredream.

Getting one's poise, balance, developing bodily musculature, grace, coordination, social skills,…read moreefficiency in motion, and building self-confidence has been the benefits of dance besides its contribution to exercise, fitness, and health. I started out early in my young life when my mother who was an Education and Dance Teacher enrolled me in ballet and hula dance classes at an early age of five. Dance has been my athleticism, sensuality, strength, speed, poise, passion, and grace. In whatever city I live in, I seek a place to dance in. While in the beautiful, smoky and misty-like mountainous region of the Carolinas, I have found the perfect place to expand my dance instructions as well as continue on these beloved artistic side of mine. A short drive up a slightly steep driveway, this large dance venue "Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre" was built atop a small hill and owned by the local Iwanna newspaper owner and a ballroom dance enthusiast Kathy Corn. Opened in October 2001. Parking space is ample on a private lot. A glass door leads you into a hallway where the dance office is to your right and the dance hall is to your left. Spot a life-size Marilyn Monroe on one of the corner, also the Blues Brothers, and an autographed photograph of Engelbert Humperdinck. Chairs and tables are situated on one side of this massive room. In a most spacious, wide, high-ceilinged, large room of 6000 square foot of floating hardwood dance floor and walls with mirrors which reflects me twirling, spinning, practicing to ballroom dance steps, sequences, lessons, and routines, I continued my never-dying passion for dance with well-trained, patient, professional dance instructors and amiable fellow dance friends and students. Classes range from inexperienced or the beginner, new or old students, to experienced dancers of all age ranges from the youngest to the most mature of us. All ballroom dance styles are offered. It is not necessary to have a partner for the partner dancing since all students in a class rotationally gets partnered in the course of the hourly lesson. As it is in life, there is a time when more females are present, one need not fret, as some of the students can dance as a "male lead". It is best to come in fifteen minutes early to a class, to warm up the body and to strap on those special favorite ballroom dance shoes. Ballroom dance shoes can be ordered from catalog available and from the suppliers who at times do a shoe trunk show and even at times delivers the ordered shoes. Great service by Showtime Dance Shoes from Georgia who have delivered them to me at this venue for the three times I have ordered my dance shoes. To even get a better immersion in the style of dance which a group class has its limitations of a one-on-one instruction, private lessons with the dance instructor is also available. There's the practice dance parties, the Friday evening and the Saturday evening dance parties, the Country dance parties and the occasional holiday dance parties are a blast with men and ladies all dressed up in their finest dancing outfits. Cost is $10 which includes light snacks and soda. Men in jackets and women in dresses and of course, dance shoes! As an avid dancer, I have witnessed and attended several events of Dancesport Showdances & Competitions by Professional World Dancesport Performers and athletes held in this venue. Yes, I have gained wonderful dance friends. Ballroom dancing is not just for social dancing and where ladies are ladies and men are gentlemen, it is likewise known as Dancesport for the competitive and more skilled dancer and so, I have developed my competitive style and skill in this dance studio. I will always remember the fantastic, elegant atmosphere and the fabulous dance parties held at this venue, always good and fun times, a great place for dancing and events. Because of its expansive space, it has been sought after for events and social gatherings like weddings, social, corporate events, and family affairs. Practice! Practice! Let's dance and party!! Email: info@ashevilleballroom.com Recent Video posted on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150831362175184 Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asheville-Ballroom-Dance-Centre/143228408885 Asheville Ballroom & Event Centre (Video & Photos by Sherry G. Rambin) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URrNHgYrtiU

A hidden dance gem! My girls love dancing here. They can't wait for their class each week. The…read moreinstructors are caring and have so much patience with my little ones. Looking forward to the recital. To dress up head to toe!

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