Really a GREAT dance company. This is run by a Husband and Wife team named Heather and Ash. They…read moreoffer free intro lessons when you attend their monthly Salsa Meetups, and that's how I discovered them. If you remain interested, which I most certainly did, you can sign up for their group lessons held every Sunday or Monday, depending on what part of Charlotte you live in. When you buy the VERY REASONABLE dance package (4 weeks for $75 to $85), you can attend BOTH nights if you'd like. I've hired Heather to do a couple private lessons, and she really is an excellent and patient instructor. While I love to dance and really can move pretty good by myself, I've never learned to dance as a couple before. And I'm one of those guys who do NOT learn very quickly......They do go at a pretty fast pace in class, and IF you can find someone to practice with, then you can learn pretty quickly. If you're like me and do NOT have anyone to really go out and practice with, you can always hire Heather for private lessons and she really takes the time with you. Some of these Salsa steps can be quite complicated, and like any other artsy form of entertainment (guitar, singing, art, etc.) it DOES TAKE PRACTICE to get good at it. What I love about them too is that the more advanced people in class are VERY respectful and NEVER make fun of you, and really dance together well so they all learn. If you've ever wanted to learn how to latin dance, THIS is the company you need to hire!

I really enjoyed my time learning salsa with Heather. She's a fabulous instructor and great dancer…read more She makes the class fun and informative!

I took an adult ballet class with J'rai. It was so much fun! It started off with beginner basics,…read moresome stretches. J'rai was very patient and interaction. The overall class was very fun and I'd highly recommend

What a gem of a studio! Jackie's adult ballet class is amazing. We recently relocated to Charlotte…read morefrom NYC and I'm so happy this studio exists. As a former professional dancer, I can attest to the quality of instruction. Jackie's class is thoughtful, inclusive, and JOYFUL. I can imagine that she creates the same environment for her younger students as well. Thanks, Jackie and Open Door Studios, for providing high-quality dance classes that foster connectivity and community!

We love dancing at Matthews Ballroom. The other dancers are super-friendly. They have parties every…read moreFriday night after group classes and the first time we went some couples invited us to dinner. More importantly, the instruction is excellent. They are very well-prepared and knowledgeable, and they listen well. They meet you where you are and don't high-pressure you to do things you aren't interested in. Their group classes are outstanding. They will get you dancing quickly. The studio is beautiful. It is in an old building with great ambiance. You sometimes feel like you are in a movie scene as you enjoy the old wood floors and the views of downtown Matthews. They have a wide variety of group class levels, so you can dive in and feel comfortable no matter how much experience you have. This has been a great empty-nest hobby for us!

Great place to learn how to dance. People were so welcoming and friendly. I learned a lot for the…read moreshort time my husband and I were there.

What a beautiful space! This is a wonderful dance studio. The owners are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. They offer individual, couple and group dance lessons. The studio can also be rented for private events. The decor is modern, yet friendly and welcoming. When you enter the studio, you walk into a lobby which includes a reception area and bar (equipped with a large flat screen tv). There is a large dance area beside the lobby and smaller dance room in the back. The place is so charming that it makes me want to sign up for dance classes and plan a party!

My wife had purchased some dance lessons for my son and his fiancée for their upcoming wedding in…read moreJune, they both wanted to be able to have their first dance without embarrassing themselves :) We went along to participate and figured we could get a couple of lessons to help us as well. Since my son lives in Richmond VA they were going to have to space out some lessons over the next couple of months. For me and my wife, we decided to sign-up for a few for more lessons, since we live here in Charlotte, and the first experience was so good. We had taken some previous lessons when we lived in Florida that we quickly dropped. Our instructor Alyona was great at getting us comfortable over the first set of lessons we took as a couple. That was in early December, and now we are both taking couple lessons and single lessons, because we are having a lot of fun. Alyona and her partner Jake are great coaches for me and my wife, because as both professional dancers they know we are there to learn and just have fun, not looking to go pro. The facility is very clean and the entire staff is very friendly. I would recommend this dance studio to anyone who needs lessons or just wants to experience having some fun from a group of folks who love what they are doing. Five Stars for sure

Great attentive and engaging staff that enjoy teaching and seeing their students learn the silks…read moreand more. Small space with two separate sections for two different set of classes that can take place simultaneously. Appreciate the offering of intro classes lasting 8 weeks via Living Social. Despite being a bit heavy and uncoordinated, my instructor (Chris) was super polite and made me feel confident and comfortable every time. I look forward to class and I may consider the Strength classes offered at this location to accelerate muscle toning and lengthening.

Super awesome that AerialCLT opened up a second standalone studio in South Charlotte! They…read morepreviously used to rent space at Be Yoga in Carmel Commons and the ceilings weren't quite high enough. They just opened this space at the end of October - so its still very new & being updated, but its a great small studio with taller ceilings that let you do what you need to on the silks.

It has been a great experience with Nerijus at Queen City Ballroom. My husband and I took the…read more10-class package to learn first dance for our wedding. - Instructor: Nerijus welcomed us for our first complimentary trial class. He went through the basic steps for a few different types of dance (rumba, bachata, salsa, waltz, tango, etc.) since my husband had absolutely zero experience with dancing. We then had him as our instructor for the rest of our dance learning journey and he has been very helpful: great choreography to accommodate our stage and clothes restrictions, salsa music choice and music edit, flexible scheduling when we were busy with work. Other instructors were nice as well. - Location: convenient location near SouthPark Mall. Parking was a little tricky when the parking lot was under construction but otherwise there was always parking available. Whole Foods and several restaurants were nearby so there was no need to plan a trip specifically to the dance class - just one more thing into weekend routine. - Price: I figured it was almost the same price for a 10-class first dance package around Charlotte so I considered the price pretty fair.

Through a friend, I came to Queen CIty Ballroom on a Friday night class and party afterward. It's…read morea very friendly atmosphere, the nstructor Tony uses a very simple way to teach the basic steps for Swing that I had never learnt before and I really love it. The ballroom can be viewed through window, so passers-by can see what's going on. There is no secret of dancing. After the class, there was a party. The DJ was awesome. She would tell what style of the music that we didn't have to guess. She encouraged everyone to grab a partner and dance. I had leant something and really enjoyed the time. I learnt that someone drove an hour and half to come to the class and party. Wooow! The class and party were $20 for the night. A very light snack was there as well. I would come back when I had my days off and in town.

I absolutely LOVE this hidden gem! The only reason it has taken me so long to write about it is…read moremaybe some part of me wants to keep it all to myself. But i know its only a matter of time before people find out what an amazing sanctuary there is right off of 74! The energy is amazing from the second you walk through the doors. Located in an unassuming strip of possible warehouses, this a haven awaits. So far I have taken the yin yoga classes which are donation based (YOGA FOR ALL...I LOVE IT!) you will leave that class floating and in a daze. It's so relaxing. The studio is equipped with all the yoga props you would need and the space is roomy. Ive also taken the aerial silk meditation class....OMG. i fell in love. best 30 minutes of my 2018 thus far....Sure its only January, but I intend to repeat! This clas was an insane 5 bucks!!! Why did I write that?! Like I said, best kept yoga secret! The silk classes do require pre-registration as there are only a limited number of them and im def not sharing my hammock! Sorry homie, you've got to book your own! There are other classes offered such as vinyasa, Zumba and i believe a strength type class and i fully intend to check them out but seriously, the yin and meditation are enough to keep me coming back for more!

Took Aerial Yoga class today. Great class & instructor. Will be back. Reserve your spot early…read morebecause they have a waiting list for class. Also bring a mat & water.

Alex helped us choreograph an amazing first dance for our wedding. An experienced dancer herself,…read moreshe is knowledgeable, fun, kind, patient, and even helped us edit our song choice to the perfect length/timing. She has a wealth of online resources which we utilized, and we also took several in-person classes with her, which were the best part! We are so happy with our how first dance turned out and we now have beautiful pictures to show for it. Thank you, Alex!

Alex is so great!! The on-line tutorial is amazing. She has SO many songs to pick from and it…read moregives step by step instructions and videos. We also booked an in-person lesson and she watched what we practiced and gave us tips and feedback to help. We ended up booking a second in person lesson to change a couple things. She is so accommodating and helpful! In addition to learning our first dance, we now know how to dance in general. I recommend First Dance Charlotte!