I have been taking dance classes at Balance for years and absolutely love it. Krista's classes are…read moretruly the balm to my soul -- I always walk out smiling and feeling better than when I came in. Also, a huge shoutout to Maria, who works so hard to keep the studio clean and welcoming and always greets students with a smile. The positive energy at this studio is something really special.

Balance Dance Studios is located on S. Lamar in a strip center mall. The dance studio is medium…read moresized with cushioned flooring, which makes extended dancing enjoyable. In addition, the main studio has floor to ceiling glass windows on one side allowing natural light to flow through. I went there for a fitness masterclass taught by multiple instructors. The facility also has water fountains, which allows you to stay hydrated. Very enjoyable experience...

We signed up for lessons at Austin Uptown Dance for our first dance…read more Jake (Jacob) was a great instructor. He was very patient with my husband who has two left feet. We asked for a simple choreography, but they can tailor all the moves to however comfortable you feel. An edited version of the music was also a part of our package. After a few lessons and practicing at home, we executed the dance flawlessly on our wedding day!

We were a little nervous about taking dance lessons for our first dance. However, Hillary and…read moreeveryone at Uptown made it so fun and so approachable! Our lessons were always a highlight in our week :) Looking back, we would encourage anyone to take lessons from Hilary before their wedding - we're so glad we had a fun, unique first dance that we felt comfortable with

My daughter has been going to Central Texas Youth Ballet for close to a year. Before going there, I…read moredid a lot of research on the ballet studios in the area and came across Mrs. Rena's studio and her background in ballet and where she studied. I shared with a close friend (she used to be in ballet and her daughter is practicing competitively) and she mentioned that Mrs. Rena's practice of ballet is a highly regarded one and it was a good studio for my daughter to go to. Fast forward to today and my daughter is loving the school. Mrs. Rena takes pride in teaching her students the right methods of ballet, while also teaching them how to be a good person through manners, patience and practice. She takes her curriculum seriously and is always trying to find ways to make it better. We look forward to continuing our journey of dance with her and the studio and would recommend to anyone who is interested in learning the right techniques of ballet. Nowel

We have a 3 year old that we've been wanting to enroll in CTYB hip hop and creative movement dance…read moreclass since we lived in Round Rock. Now that we've moved to Dripping Springs. We absolutely did not hesitate to enroll our child into this wonderful studio. I want my son to receive the absolute best dance lessons to help grow and nurture his creative mind. If you want your child to be taught technique properly and grow leaps and bounds as a dancer then this is THE place to go.

Unfortunately I would not recommend this studio. We paid $285 for the recital package and there…read morewere only 3 practices total. Communication and organization were poor throughout the session. At one point parents were texted only 10 minutes before practice (cancelled), even though we live 20 minutes away. Costumes were handed out only two days before recital, leaving almost no time to address sizing issues. No measurements or sizing confirmation were done beforehand, and my daughter's costume was extremely oversized and unwearable. The only solution offered was pinning it, and a refund was declined despite the costume not fitting at all. After being with the studio for over a year, this experience was disappointing enough that we decided to withdraw our daughter from future classes. I would also like to add there was one practice my daughter left her water tumbler and I text the teacher immediately and asked to grab it the following class and we were just ignored completely.

Tap n Toe school of dance has always treated my daughter so well in her journey for performing…read morearts. They offer a variety of classes from tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz contemporary and free special-needs dance. They work with the children each session to memorize several counts of eight that end up into a dance performance at the end of the season. The dance performances have been everywhere from malls to downtown at ballet Austin where they put on a beautiful production for all the children. My only wish is that they would work harder to traditionally refine each movement.

A welcoming environment for adult dancers of all levels. My journey began ambitiously with a Level…read more2 Beginner Ballet class, which proved to be quite challenging for someone who hasn't seriously done ballet since high school. Recognizing the need to build a solid foundation, I transitioned to Basic Level and Beginner 1 classes. After about six months of dedicated practice, I experienced significant improvement, making each session more enjoyable and rewarding. While I still aspire to join the Beginner Level 2 class, I plan to continue refining my skills, possibly through private lessons, before taking that step. I tried hip-hop for the first time with friends, in a month-long series culminating in a showcase. but I've also done drop in beginner, hip-hop and cardio hip-hop classes. I made some friends here, it is often the same faces that are loyal to certain types of classes and teachers. I love the Austin Dance scene. During International Dance Week, they offered $10 classes in various styles, including West African dance accompanied by live drumming--a vibrant and immersive experience. Additionally, their annual Memorial Day sale provides excellent opportunities for discounted classes and workshops. I think if it is your first time coming, you can do a class for five dollars or get two classes for $28. they have a small parking lot, but they also do offer to our parking in the Google building next-door for three dollars. It's more convenient if you have cash.

Unless you live downtown, getting there and parking for a class is a bit annoying. There are…read moreworkarounds, though. I don't care. The Pilates (reformer and mat) options here are worth any kind of trouble. I've studied reformer Pilates with three other instructors over the years and Vlada Sheber, master instructor and Pilates Program Director for Ballet Austin, made aching parts of me feel invigorated and ready to move. She gets what happens when you have a tinge of arthritis here, there or osteoporosis. I'm addicted already. I didn't need help in these ways, but she is also trained in teaching people after surgery, breast cancer patients, and more. Private or group classes? Check. Pilates for physical therapy? Check. There are several instructors with different areas of specialties, and they are beginning a new-to- reformer group class this week.

We love OHG! My daughter has a great time at the afterschool care and always looks forward to her…read moretumbling class. She loves the coaches and I can tell they love her too. They've all really helped her grow so much this year. Of course Coach April is wonderful too, she is always looking out for my daughter! Thank you OHG!

Terrible. We did the Saturday 11:00 class, the coaches were all chatting with each other the whole…read moretime, while kids fell on their head, twisted their arms/legs and ran around. this was completely unacceptable and dangerous. I really hope no one gets hurt at this place because it is bound to happen if something doesn't change.

The staff is amazingly gifted and empathetic. If you're a beginner and want to learn how to dance,…read moreRhythm House is the spot. Super caring teachers, that can break anything down and make me feel like I'm going to get it. Every class makes me feel like I'm getting better and moving up the learning curve. Highly recommend.

We had a great experience here. The groups are always less than ten and the teachers are not only…read morecompassionate and good with kids but also highly talented musicians who are actively playing in Austin-area bands. Our daughter played piano her first semester, which ended with a live performance of three songs at the Saxon Pub, presenting to over 100. The next semester she switched to vocals, with a live performance at the Far Out Lounge with her super fun band buddies. The students and teachers take the lessons very seriously but also have a lot of fun. There is one on one instruction blended with small-group instruction. I would say that the instructions provided for instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano) are a little stronger than the instructions provided for vocals. But no private/one-on-one instructor can provide the super fun, motivating experience of playing in front of a large audience in an iconic Austin venue. That's what makes School of Rock so special for its students.

My kids had summer camp at this location, and are signing up for private classes. The staff we…read moreencountered have been friendly and helpful. The teachers are cool and energetic, and my kids walk away excited to keep learning.