Great place to go if you like to social dance! I've had so much fun everytime that I've gone

Esther teaches with precision and accuracy when teaching the fundamentals. Style is secondary and addressed in part two of her classes. She is patient and has an eagle eye for unintentional errors when steps are made incorrectly. I'm very pleased with her as a teacher and enjoy the learning process. Did I mention she works miracles with people with two left feet? 100 percent! read more

The Rhythm Addict dance studio team is amazing! There are so few locally owned studios in the Inland Empire remaining to begin with. Finding one with quality instruction and great owner/operators like this is REALLY a rare gem! 1) From the front desk to the dance floor with GREAT instructors, this place is PROPERLY staffed! 2) The facility is beautiful, functional, and equipped. Classes are fully separated, sound systems are great, and they keep the studios nice and COOL even in the summer for all the hours you'll be sweating it out while you learn. 3) Class format and teaching style is second to none to get you to your goals fast, and learn more progressively, to build competence and confidence. 4) If you need to change before or after work, there are even ample restrooms (which are very clean) for the volume of customers they have before and after class. There's even a professional scheduling/enrollment/payment system for classes. What's the alternative to this place? Big name chains, you KNOW who they are. Cramped JUMBO single-studio room with 2-5 classes happening in the same room, packed over crowded floors you can't even move around on treating you like you're cattle, different genres of music shooting out of cheap floor speakers from all directions of people learning different material concurrently in the same room, sweating it out in 90 degree rooms where they frequently claim the air conditioning is broken to keep their utilities/overhead low. You can't make this stuff up folks lol. I've been to 4 separate studios in the Inland Empire in the last 5 years besides this place, and I SWEAR all of these things have been re-concurring themes in our community. Some were chains, some were not. Arthur Murray was born in 1895 and so were some of these places, that's all I'm going to say lol. read more

Rhythm Addict studio is awesome for adults who want to learn salsa, bachata, or cumbia. The teachers are patient, the classes are fun, and you leave each time feeling like you actually improved. Plus, it's a great way to meet people and enjoy the music. I Highly recommend. read more

Very nice studio, 3 separate spacious rooms. Wood dance floors, very comfortable to dance on. Detailed dance instructors. The last Friday of the month is thier Salsa y Mas dance social. A perfect time to practice everything you've learned. read more

If you get the unlimited membership it is not what you think. You still have to pay for side classes and their "Salsa Y Mas" which I don't recommend going it is EMPTY. The bachata is the only thing I recommend and most students just go for that and do the other classes elsewhere. Some info. *if there isn't enough student reserving the class in the application they WILL cancel the class. Meaning the class isn't guarantee unless there's a minimum of 2 or 3 students reserving. *if you going to cancel or freeze your class do it two months in advance, if possible in writing as each contract will depend on it. *Salsa y Mas is a joke, it's empty and should be part of the membership but they charge so might as well go to a club with more dancers. *Nov & Dec you WILL pay for full membership even so they will cancel classes for the holiday. So you will pay a month fee but won't get those Holidays reimburse! Recommend to freeze those month and do it before September to try to guarantee it. *they cancel the last New years event at the studio as there wasn't enough demand which was ridiculous pricing of $45 ish. Which I was told by a formal student that last year it wasn't recommended as it was empty. *Bachata traditional everyone recommends this place but for ALL other classes I suggest look elsewhere. Especially Salsa, the owner is the teacher and she's isn't ideal that people come there not to be perfectionist and to competition but to learn the best they can to social dance. The owner Ester isn't a great teacher she isn't caring and supported. Don't believe me, find out yourself and enroll to this school that is over price to quality they offer. Plus you will eventually find the true Ester as she's isn't patient and lecture all the time, good luck!!!!!!! read more

If you look up "2 left feet" under the Webster's Dictionary, there is a picture of me. I have been attending Rhythm Addict Dance Studio since December 2023 taking Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia classes. I have truly learned the fundamentals on how to dance these genres of dance thanks to all my instructors detailed/technical instructions and continuous feedback. Although I have a long way to go from being an advanced dancer, I do plan in the not too distant future to ask Esther to write a letter to the publisher of Webster's Dictionary requesting my picture be removed from "2 left feet" and added under "100 % certified Salsero." read more

My wife and I have been dancing at this amazing studio since 2019. Our primary instructor/owner, Esther Garrison, is a true professional. Our focus has primarily been couples ballroom dances on Friday evenings. Esther has taught us many styles such as the Swing dances, Rumba, Waltz, Fox Trot, Nightclub Two-Step, Tango and others to include Salsa and Bachata. When we started we didn't know anything. Now we are confident to dance anywhere. This ability would not have happened had it not been for Esther's teaching. She is certainly the best in the county, and one of the best in So. Cal. And as for her Salsa and Bachata lessons, those occur the other days of the week. You would be hard pressed to find anything better. Hence her classes are well attended. Her studio also hosts Salsa and Bachata dancing events on special Saturdays each month called "Salsa y Mas." Those are simply a blast! As are the Ballroom social events on the last Friday of each month. All-and-all, this studio has it all. Now that the studio has moved to a bigger location that offers three huge dance rooms, and a smaller room for private lessons, this studio is the place to learn in all of San Bernardino County. Not to mention Rancho Cucamonga, and Ontario. So if you are interested in learning to dance, or to sharpen what you already know, I highly recommend this studio. Check it out on Facebook (Meta) and on its web site. We certainly appreciate all of the learning we have received. Thank you Esther! read more

California civil code 1812.50 sec. b We wanted to give a rating of 5 but that only applied to our experience in the first couple of weeks. After about a month and a half or two of taking classes we moved onto level 2 in salsa taught by Esther the owner. The problem arose when we tried to move up to level 2 in Bachata. We were told that in order to move onto level 2 we had to take the class with Elvira, the only person who decides if clients can to move to level 2. When I asked her about my wife and I moving on she said "you are not ready but you can stay and observe the class". Feeling very disillusioned I told my wife to speak to her to see if she would have a different response. When she asked her about us, she said we needed "at least 6 months." My wife made it clear, as I did, we knew our son had just started and we did not expect him to move on for some time. But she reiterated and she and I were "no where near ready". After talking to Elvira, we went to the front desk to talk to Esther. Once again Elvira reiterated that we needed a minimum of 6 more months. Elvira seemed bothered by our inquiry, she didn't explain what we steps we needed to learn to advance. After we let the owner know the following week that we were canceling our membership, she said she had never had anyone do 6 months of bachata before advancing to level 2. Esther said she would talk to Elvira but also said she had been asking Elvira for a structured program to evaluate when someone was ready but had never written up such structure to advance. Elvira eventually spoke to us 3 weeks later but only after Esther insisted she speak to us because there was "some misunderstanding". She said she thought we were talking about our son and not us but that we could join the level 2 now. When I asked her several clarifying questions she kept changing her story and saying she couldn't remember. We felt we were spoken to as if we were children and that we did not communicate well on those three different occasions. The next week we decided to cancel but when I spoke to Esther she said she could not "accept" the cancellation form until the 1st of the month, 2 days before the date she indicated. That was the second time we had requested the cancellation forms she required based on the contract she had us sign. I asked her to email the form to me but she did not do that. When we finished the last class we took after having the last face to face cancellation discussion, she was very cold and appeared upset we were canceling and treated us as if we made a mistake or offended her. The next day we emailed her canceling our contract by siting California Civil Code 1812.50 sec. b that states we can cancel at any time. This goes against what her contract states that you are basically committed for a minimum of 3 automatic withdrawals and we must give a 30-day notice which means you are now stuck for 4 months. Needless to say she agreed to end the contract but only after we sited the Civil Code. Moral of the story is that if you sign a contract with this studio just know as a consumer you have the right break the contract if you are not satisfied with the services provided at any time as long as you give written notice. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&division=3.&title=2.4.&part=4.&chapter=&article= read more

I can't explain how this dance studio has changed me! I used to think I had two left feet. But I can actually dance! All the instructors really take the time to explain the steps and MOST IMPORTANTLY,,, the feel of each dance! It's made such a difference in my confidence level. Love y'all so much! read more

I highly recommend Rhythmaddict Dance Studio. Esther has done an amazing job bringing her passion to a level that is fun, flirty and easy to understand. She has wonderful instructors that mirror her passion and dedication to dance. Esther has put together a curriculum that starts with foundation and footwork classes and will build you up from there. The dance socials she holds once a month at the studio are a perfect way to practice your moves, gain confidence and connect with your fellow Rhythmaddict. I am so happy to have found her and be a part of the studio. Thank you Esther! read more

Great place to fulfill that dream of "dancing like the stars" Found this place over 2 years ago (with no dance experience) and have learned 10 plus styles of Ballroom, Bachata and Salsa. Esther has transferred her passion of dance to each of her clients who continue to come back year after year. Some have been with her 10 plus years. That says a lot about her studio as well as herself. Love the people and love the new studio! And most of all...love to dance! read more

My husband and I have been dancing here for about 4 years. Esther is a great teacher who makes learning to dance fun. Her prices are reasonable too. Along with group lessons, private lessons are available. Want to learn social dancing? Rhythm Addict is the place!!! read more

Professional great atmosphere great instructor. Great community. Great for couples, and those just learning to dance. I've been taking lessons there with my wife for the last eight years. read more

Excelente estudio de baile, las clases nos brindan una oportunidad de aprender a un ritmo de tiempo que uno decida. El ambiente es muy sano y se hacen amigos para charlar y practicar bailando. La etica de cada maestro de baile es admirable, nos ayudan a entender y explican paso a paso para que nosotros los estudiantes logremos conectar la mente con los pies. Recomiendo a Rhythm Addict Dance Studio al 100%. Excellent dance studio, the classes give us an opportunity to learn at a pace of time that one decides. The atmosphere is very healthy and is easy to make friends to chat and practice dancing. The ethics of each dance teacher is admirable, they help us understand and explain step by step so that we students can connect the mind with the feet. I recommend Rhythm Addict Dance Studio 100%. read more

Esther is AMAZING!! I contacted her with only a couple of weeks left till my wedding to see if we can get our first dance choregraph. She worked with us for four dance lessons and made our first dance so memorable. She did a lot more than get us to dance, she helped us with our anxiety leading up to the big day too. She is so much fun, and knowledgeable in all dance. Please don't hesitate in contacting her right away for any and all dance needs. read more

After taking 12 years off from dancing salsa because of breast cancer (two time survivor) I decided to take up salsa dancing again and I'm so blessed to find Rhythm Addict Dance studio! Esther (the owner) is an amazing teacher! She is just the kind of teacher I was looking for! She has 30 years of experience and is there to encourage you but also help you improve your dancing skills. I've met so many fabulous people at Rhythm Addict Dance Studio that have now become my close friends. I highly recommend it! read more

Are you one of those people that watch Dancing with the Stars on TV year after year, while pondering whether to ever learn how to dance? Did you watch your college's Salsa Club perform only to think to yourself, "that's way too hard for me".? Have you made the decision to learn dancing, only to be turned off by arrogant instructors or confusing pricing structures? I have definitely experienced all of these roadblocks. Then one day, I decided to try once again, and locate a dance studio near my work and found Rhythm Addicts. Their website is easy to use, updated, and informative. I took the plunge. I've been a satisfied student for several months now. The studio itself is located in a commercial building by the Farmer Boys on Haven Ave, near the Rancho/Ontario border. Head Instructor and Owner Esther structures classes on one hour blocks. Classes are divided by style and skill level. Prices are very reasonable. If you're looking to learn Salsa, Bachata, Swing, Tango, ChaChaCha, Line Dancing, or even Waltz, this is the place. Esther places an enormous emphasis on building a strong foundation, so you have good base of knowledge as you advance. While this can be frustrating the first couple of classes, it definitely pays off in the long run. She creates a welcoming environment in her classes by mixing dance instruction with humor. Fellow students are encouraging and helpful. Most importantly, Esther genuinely cares about her students learning the material. Overall, Rhythm Addicts is a GREAT place to learn how to dance. It has opened up a new world for me and I owe it all to the dance studio. If you're on the Fence about possibly taking up dancing, I highly encourage you to consider taking a class at the studio to check things out. read more

Thank you Esther for the dance lessons! My wife & I were able to learn a wonderful dance to our wedding song. It was a lot of fun. Definitely recommend Esther for your dance lessons! read more

Esther is awesome. we walked in with 2 left fewer and she got us to swing dance in just a few lessons. thank you Esther. We will be back for more. worth every penny. read more

I have been to multiple teachers, club lessons, personal lessons. By far this place unfortunately was the worst. You have to be in a membership to advance up in classes and wait for an "opening". Basically you could go really advanced and have to spend around 500 dollars to do things you already knew. If your a beginner poor thing. She can sound pretty condescending at times. Music is fun and beautiful, you should go in willing to make mistakes and feel the music. lol not here it's almost like a very structed drill instructor who dances a very formal style. I suggest if you do this class go to other classes also and see the difference. Also the salsa community has classes before clubs and you would pay little to nothing and be able to practice and learn more. I know it can be intimidating but trust me it's scary at first but way more fun. It's funny because at the end of the class which was salsa one and you get to practice with music. what did we learn 3 ways to do a cross body lead. But once the music is one it's game over for me. I don't even think I just started dancing and 3 women told me oh wow thats level 3 here. I said that's what they teach you at any other class and they don't label it one two or three. Is my technique perfect heck no lol. But the idea was that in those moments the women I danced with were having fun. If I did something they didn't know we did it again, again, and again. That's the concept of dancing you be laughing making mistakes and enjoying the music. read more

Rhythm addict is a tight-knit community of dancers. We all become family after just a few sessions together. Esther is straightforward yet with an amazing sense of humor that allows you to be comfortable and just laugh and enjoy every session. I have made many friends and I feel extremely comfortable here as this is a non-judgmental zone. After my first lesson, I was frustrated and did not want to come back but Esther said, "the first lesson is the hardest." And she was right, I have been here for a year and plan for more years of dancing at this amazing studio. Highly recommend! read more

Just registered for my salsa class for tonight. Just registering makes me happy. If you have any interest in adult dancing, don't wait and join a class at this studio. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, the music and dance, just makes everyday better. Ester and her team really make it easy to learn, and if I can learn, you can. / Christine read more

Love the environment of people getting together to learn different dances and feeling comfortable around like minded people. Safe location, working AC, and plenty of room for large classes. read more

When I first started, I couldn't even count a beat. Thanks to Esther and Ana (and their patience), I was able to work my way up to the advanced classes. It was always fun, professional, and open. I thought I would be scared dancing in a group class, but the atmosphere is great for beginners and experienced dancers. I recommend this place to my friends any chance I get! Also, its a crazy good bang for your buck. Any other place charges 3x what a membership here costs. For a newbie like me, the cost of commitment vs the value you get is a no-brainer. read more

I've been wanting to learn how to dance to salsa and bachata for sometime and I am happy my best-friend told me about this dance studio. I went to the foundation class to get a feel for the class and instructor and it went great that I signed up for the New Student Deal when it was offered. I have fun every time I attend class and look forward to it every week when I am able to go. read more

Knowing my fiance had zero experience with dancing, we were in desperate need for a few lessons so we could have a great and memorable "first dance" at our upcoming wedding. We searched many studios out where my fiance lived, but after being disappointed with the major studios who promise you the world and then can't deliver (or at least not for the price they claimed online) we broadened our search to include Rancho Cucamonga. In comes Esther at Rhythm Addict, a breath of fresh air! She was straight forward and honest. There were no hidden fees or sales pitches and she works around your schedule to find something that fits. We decided to give her a try. It took about 15 minutes into our first lesson to know we made the RIGHT choice. She was able to really figure how to teach him (and us) to dance. This was not an easy case, everyone struggled, but she never gave up on us. She made it fun. Last night was our last lesson, wedding is in two weeks. My fiance and I can't wait to get on the dance floor and show what we learned. If you have an upcoming wedding or anything you need a special dance for, I highly recommend Esther!!!! I'm crossing my fingers my guy will agree to more lessons once our life calms down a bit... read more

Awesome place great atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and inviting. Give it a try you won't regret it. Thank you for all the lessons. 5 stars all the way !!! read more

Lots o fun.. great people Esther, Anna & Gabe.. fun classmates, always have a great time & also after class activities at local lounges for more dancing. read more

Rhythm Addict Dance Studio - Dance Studios Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

An honest review from a Latin dancer who has taken multiple classes all across Southern California, from beginners to premier classes in Los Angeles and San Diego. I came in wanting to join a beginner's class to humble myself and see the "style" of this teacher's class. I want to refrain from being crass, but the way the owner handled my questions from one dancer to another was very condescending. I understand that everyone has the right to run their studio the way they want to, but suburbans beware, you are being scammed. For those who have experience in Latin dance and want to find a kind community who is welcoming of all experiences, this place is not for you. I understand that if you are a beginner, sure mandatory foundations class is good and understandable to introduce you into Latin dance structure, but to also have you pay EXTRA for the next beginner class where you actually get to learn Latin dance is wild to me. Essentially you are paying $50 for a beginner's class that you could easily find at a Latin social dance for $10, where you also get to experience a live band and teachers and skilled dancers of various levels who can teach you more than a group class can. I am coming from a place that wanted to find a supportive dance community in the IE, but instead was met with a money making scheme. If you want to learn salsa, it doesn't have to be this expensive. I personally have had over a year's training under a Broadway performing college professor who has won numerous awards in Latin Sance competitions, but the owner of this studio wouldn't allow me to take an intermediate class, and not even a beginner's class without taking a foundations class which in total would have been $75 for my first experience at her studio. So tell me, is that fair? While the receptionist was kind and I understand the owner was about to start her dance class, I just found the whole system to be a way to make money off of people who don't know any better. so WARNING: if you really want to learn how to dance salsa, just do your research and find a social. You don't need to pay so much for a supposed "structured" class in suburbia. Truthfully, YouTube has everything and Zumba classes can teach you rhythm. Yes everyone teaches differently, it doesn't mean you should have to pay more. read more

My husband and I took a 10-week private dance lesson course with Esther to learn a foxtrot to "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra for our first dance and it was fantastic! We had so much fun and Esther was a great instructor that made us feel comfortable. What we appreciated about her most is that she actually TEACHES you how to dance. We've gone to so many weddings where there was an overly choreographed first dance where the bride and groom looked so concentrated on each and every step in their routine vs. flowing through a dance and having fun. We were able to dance to other foxtrots because we actually knew the footwork vs. only knowing how to dance to one specific song. We both truly enjoyed our first dance and felt very comfortable, smiling and singing to each other throughout as we floated across the dance floor. It was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend Esther for anyone looking for private dance instruction. read more

Rhythm Addict Dance Studio - Dance Studios Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

My wife and I (unskilled and unfamiliar with couples dancing) Received private lessons from Esther. She did great coaching and teaching us. Money well spent as our first dance looked phenomenal. I highly recommend. read more

After attending another dance studio for about a month and a half I felt like I wasn't getting what I was looking for and it felt they were all about the money. I felt instruction was not teaching me enough to advance my skills the way I wanted to especially for the price I was paying. After searching around I called Esther at RA and decided to attend a group bachata class. After experiencing her instruction technique and how she makes it fun and comfortable for everyone I decided I found the place for me! In addition to taking a group I have had a few private lessons as well. These are very helpful to advance your skills quickly. Esther is a great instructor and if you aren't quite getting something she will help you figure out why and make it read more

So glad to have found Esther. She was a great dance instructor. My husband and I took private dance classes with her for our first dance. Neither one of us had taken dance lessons before, but after four classes we were dancing together and were able to pull off a fun first dance that wasn't boring. I definitely recommend Esther. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Esther and Ignacio for your help. read more

My wife and I took some of lessons here for our First Dance at our wedding. We only had a month before the wedding but Esther made it happen by putting together a nice schedule and goals for where she wanted us to be week to week (lesson to lesson). Esther was very accommodating with our work schedules which made it easier on us. Our goal was not to do a "Prom" dance and she showed us just enough moves to make us look like we knew what we were doing.. which is great considering I have no sense of rhythm. read more

I came across RADS when I was looking for swing dance lessons. They have a variety of classes: Salsa, Ballroom, Tango, Swing, and Yoga, and my fave - Pole Fitness!! So since I was taking pole fitness classes at other places, I decided to try one here. I got there and there were couples coming out from the room, like 5 of them and it was fun to see that couples really do these kinds of things together and enjoy them. The room is surprisingly large, the decor is intimate and there's mirrors all around so you can see what you're doing. Esther is a sweet person, she didn't teach the pole fitness class but she has such a great relationship with the workers she makes you feel so at home. read more

T-A-NG-O! Yesterday, my fiance and I just had our last dance class with Esther. We were looking into dance places to prepare us for our first dance (wedding!). Not only did we learn to tango, but we also got some free marriage counseling! Esther is a wonder, truly! She was fun, friendly, and patient. My fiance and I are not dancers, but, with Esther's help, we have improved tremendously. Esther's guidance helped us to really grow closer as a couple while learning to tango. We learned to trust one another more and to work together towards a common goal. Esther was great with us because she always explained things; we could understand what we were doing and WHY we were doing them. Bottom line: if you're looking for a dance class or dance instructor, DO NOT HESITATE! Esther and Rhythm Addict Dance Studio are worth every penny!! Thank you so much, Esther! :D read more

Fun Fun Fun. Great instruction...breaks down each dance so you can practice at home and easily learn fundamentals. WRAP: Highly recommend if you are looking to dance. read more

Always wanted to learn salsa. But with two left feet it felt way out my league and Intimidating. But the older I get, the less I care so I put the awkwardness aside and I've signed up. It quickly became evident that with proper instruction anyone can dance! I wish I would have done this 20 yrs ago!!! You don't need a partner. The instruction is easy to follow. She repeats, repeats and makes u repeat. You practice steps on ur own at her count and then u practice with others. I showed up in my Keds while sum of the girls changed into pumps. I like that u have to be tested in order to jump to the next Level. But most of all, the instruction is remarkable and the price is reasonable. read more

I always come back to Rhythm Addict! Recently, I returned for a private lesson with Esther to brush up on a prior workshop I had taken, and had an excellent session with one on one individualized attention which was so valuable! I highly recommend taking a private lesson to help reinforce what you learn in class! Thank you, Esther! read more