This school is great! I only attend the mommy&me dance class with my toddler but she loves it. The…read moreteachers are very nice and my baby girl loves getting dressed up and following along with the moves. It is a lot of fun!

My almost 3 year old daughter and I regularly attended the Mommy & Me ballet class on Saturday…read moremornings with Ms. Emily and it was one of the highlights of our week. Ms. Emily has the biggest heart and is a complete natural at interacting with children so young. At the beginning of the session, when my daughter had just turned 2, she had a lot of trouble focusing on her teacher and following instructions - which I learned is completely okay. Over time, her ability to focus improved and she would look forward to her ballet and tap class every weekend. Her favorite part was when Ms. Emily would give a sticker or glitter at the end of class. I loved watching how happy she was in class and how much she talked about it afterwards. Sadly, due to the COVID situation, the studio has been closed for the last two months and our routine has been disrupted. We're really hopeful that the situation improves in Los Angeles and we can find a way to have the class back in a safe way. We can't wait to be back! P.S. Funny story.. I was SO excited to put my (then) 2 year old in a mommy & me ballet class that I read the class instructions very carefully... the dress code was fairly specific (a certain color leotard, tights, ballet slippers etc). So I thought the moms were supposed to dress up just like their daughters. First class ever, I showed up in full leotard and tights to dance with my girl! After that, I realized the moms come in regular clothes so I was careful to dress appropriately from then on. Just a tip for other moms enrolling in the mommy & me class!

I understand that they have a constant flow of new students, so they're not fighting for new…read morebusiness, but they do such a disservice to prospective students and parents by placing them in incorrect levels after trial classes. I've heard from several other parents that their daughters were placed in "teen ballet" despite them having years of previous ballet training elsewhere and being much younger than 13. What a joke.

The teachers were amazing, the studio is beautiful and the times were convenient. They ey seem to…read moreknow what they are doing.

This place has turned into one of our favorite activities as a couple! We went in a few months ago…read moreto take some classes for our first dance. And honestly even after the wedding I don't see our love for this place slowing down. Everyone there is the sweetest including David who is the manager of the place. Our instructor Mya is the best there is and we love her! She's so kind and gentle with instruction, will never make you feel any kind of way when guiding you and honestly it's the reason we love Arthur Murray as much as we do! Thank you Mya!! If you're looking for guidance on your first dance or just want to learn more styles of dance couple or otherwise this place is the one for you!

This dance studio is a true gem of Santa Monica!!! My now-husband and I came here about one month…read morebefore our wedding in need of dance lessons. Realistically, we had about 2.5 weeks to learn a routine given our travel plans. At no point during our first (or subsequent) visits were we made to feel stressed or ill-prepared given our truncated timeline, which I greatly appreciated. We were assured that 4 lessons would be plenty to get us first dance ready and these promises were fulfilled! Di was our instructor and we absolutely adored working with her - she is very in tune with people and knows how to explain things in multiple ways for different types of learners. We felt so comfortable and confident by our wedding day and our first dance went extremely smoothly! We cannot thank Di and Arthur Murray enough for giving us such a wonderful experience!! In fact, we had so much fun working with Di that we decided to purchase additional lessons for country swing - we can't wait to be back for these lessons! If you're looking to get into dancing for any reason, including your first dance, look no further!

Working with Lisa for our wedding dance was truly one of the most special parts of our wedding…read morejourney! She has such a brilliant spirit--so thoughtful, kind, and genuinely invested in making the experience meaningful. What could have felt intimidating as complete beginners with zero dance experience quickly became one of the most joyful parts of preparing for our big day. We chose Brown Eyed Girl for our first dance, which isn't the most typical choice, and Lisa completely embraced it. She choreographed something that felt perfectly us--fun, natural, and achievable for beginners while still looking beautiful. She has an incredible gift for tailoring choreography to your abilities while helping you feel confident every step of the way. What truly sets Lisa apart is the care she puts into her work. She spent time outside of our lessons thoughtfully crafting and refining our dance, something we've honestly never seen another instructor do. Her attention to detail and genuine investment made us feel so supported. Lisa didn't just teach us a dance--she helped create one of the most memorable moments of our wedding. We'll be recommending her to every friend and family member with an upcoming wedding. She is truly one of a kind.

We cannot thank Lisa enough for the incredible experience she gave us while preparing for our first…read morewedding dance. From the very first lesson, we knew we had made the right choice! She has an amazing, fun, and outgoing personality that made every lesson so enjoyable. She made us feel at ease from the start, and it never felt like a chore--more like a fun and exciting activity we looked forward to every week. One of the things that stood out most was her flexibility. We had a lot of moving parts with wedding planning, but Lisa was always accommodating with our schedules. As a teacher, she is so patient as we worked through new moves. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and choreographed something that matched our beginner skill level, while still being show-stopping for our guests. On the big day, our first dance was a hit! We've received so many compliments from our family and friends who were blown away by how smooth and elegant it looked. We couldn't have done it without Lisa. The dance lessons ended up being one of our absolute favorite parts of the wedding planning process, and we're so grateful for her guidance and encouragement. If you're looking for an instructor who will make your first dance both fun and memorable, we can't recommend Lisa enough. Thank you again for making our special day even more amazing! We love you Lisa! -Adam & Ariela

REVIEW FOR ADULT CLASSES: I danced for the first half of my life, and then took a long hiatus. I…read morealways wanted to pick up dance again as an adult, but I was having a hard time finding a class I could keep up with as someone who hadn't been dancing for a long time. A little over a year ago, I saw that WLAD offers adult tap classes (a rare find!), I thought I'd give it a go, and I'm so grateful for the community I've found here! While WLAD is traditionally a studio for kids, I love that they offer tap, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet exclusively for adults, and in a completely non-judgmental environment (Heavy on the non-judgmental - EVERYONE is welcome, even if you're a total novice!). If you're even considering trying it out, I highly encourage you to come tap with us. I've been coming to Kistina's weekly class for over a year now, and I'm so happy to have dance back in my life!

I'm so glad we found this studio! My daughter absolutely loves her class with Ms. Kistina. She is…read morewonderful and patient with the kids and knows just how much to push them to make progress without it being too much! The winter recital is coming up and our daughter is so excited to be part of she show as an Angel in the nutcracker! It is so lovely that the little ones get to be part of the show and feel that they are part of a family of dancers. The studios owner, Ms. Mariah, really cultivates this feeling of belonging. I love the adult tap with Ms. Kistina! I started last year as a complete novice and look forward to my time there every week! Can't wait to try out some more classes, once the craziness of the holidays is past us.

This place is THE spot for pole. It's so personal and such a pretty studio. I love how private the…read moreexperience feels. Cush, the instructor is amazing and makes you feel so comfortable. The owner is also so kind and was very quick to help me figure out which class was right for me. As someone who can be shy, I feel like I can be myself here. I'm so excited to continue my pole journey at Pole Garage. Highly recommend!

This studio is the most supportive, fun and friendly place I have encounter in such a long time!…read moreDrea the OWNER, my God! such a supportive, loving firecracker! SHE IS AWESOME! she made me feel super welcome the whole time and helped me get more comfortable with my skin. I started the 6 week beginner classes and WOOOW! is so much fun! The amount of support and cheers you receive makes your heart all happy and warm! I was terrified of taking a "sexy class" because I am NOT a sexy human, and my body confidence is not.. let's say nice.. but I got out of there with super high energies thinking that this sport might be a life long hobby for me!

We absolutely love this studio! My daughter has learned so…read moremuch! All she does is show off the skills she learned from Ms. Mariah. The class is very well structured and the teachers are so inspiring. Not only is my daughter having fun, she's actually gaining real techniques. I'm very impressed with how much progress my daughter is showing!

We have been coming to this studio for 17+ years and we love it. They don't just teach the kids…read moreballet, they teach good behavior, teamwork and time management. Mrs. Elizabeth, the founder and head instructor is versed in various forms of ballet and ethnic influences. Her teachers balance traditional ballet based on Royal Academy of Dance with modern and freeform influences. Try a session.

I recently completed a 12-week salsa course at Dancer University after a friend who knew I was…read moreinterested in taking classes, told me about the great experience she had there in the past. I was a bit hesitant to join as I felt the full series was a big commitment. Quickly after I joined, I ended up looking forward to being in class every week. Now I couldn't be happier that I went for it, and thankful for my friend suggesting it! Jasmine was the main instructor. She guided us with such passion and expertise, occasionally supported by Nicole. Together, they created an environment where I felt encouraged and challenged at all times. You can really see not only how much knowledge and skill they have, but also how much love they pour into what they do. This course has done wonders for my confidence on the dance floor. When I first started, I was nervous about dancing at socials (and clueless on how to do so), but by the end of the program, I have been able to dance through full songs without fear and very little hesitation. There's so much to learn still, but woah! This is a strong beginning. Plus, Dancer University provides a 2 hour space for all students from different courses/all levels to get together and practice on the weekend. It was SO helpful to build up confidence while dancing at socials was still too intimidating. Their logistics team is great too and will help accommodate you for a different class, if anything comes up and you can't make it to your usual class. That was a huge plus! Only thing I didn't like.. was I didn't want the series to end! Which means DU will continue to see more of me. Looking forward to it! Thank you all for an incredible experience learning and dancing with you. I loved every second of it!

I attended this dance studio for bachata classes with Joe and Maria. It's very conveniently located…read moreand has a huge parking lot. I love dancing, and Joe and Maria are incredibly professional. They explain everything in detail and give attention to every student. They're always ready to help and guide you if something doesn't work out. The atmosphere in the classes is very positive and friendly - it feels like you're part of a big dance family The studio itself has several dance rooms. They are always clean, cozy, well-ventilated, equipped with air conditioning, and have large mirrors, which is very important for dance practice. The receptionist is also very pleasant, positive, and friendly. I was absolutely delighted with my experience at this studio and would happily recommend it to my friends who love dancing.

Karma is an A-type personality who makes sure you get a lot out of the class, but she's also…read moreincredibly emotionally in tune, which is a rare and amazing mix. She makes sure you get the moves while also keeping the environment supportive, comfortable, and celebratory. I love when she gets so excited that she literally starts screaming because someone in class is going off. She celebrates people constantly, by name or even just noticing something they're rocking like, "Yes, GREEN JUMPSUIT!" Being the only guy in the class, I've never once felt isolated, judged, or uncomfortable about assumptions people might make about me. I've only ever felt celebrated. It was refreshing not having to navigate that in a public place. She encourages fluidity in whatever way feels right for you, whether it's super masc, super feminine, or somewhere in between. Her focus is helping you connect to your artistic dance spirit, and that's when you know you're doing it right. She also celebrates neurodiversity and really focuses on what the strengths are within that, while also helping people navigate certain challenges. Karma's class is more than just learning choreography. Watching her dance is witnessing powerful, raw, and inspiring artistry. When she demos, it honestly feels like a mini performance during class. Then when she dances with us right after, you feel like this epic backup dancer, and it inspires new moves and articulations within you. There's also a strong sense of community in Karma's class. She's built a culture where you not only bring self-love to the class, but appreciation and love for the people dancing alongside you. Someone might be doing a twerk, an offbeat wild move on their chair, or some epic crawl across the floor, and the whole class erupts with roaring encouragement. Karma encourages asking questions about the dance moves and routines. She absolutely loves them. But remember, she's an A-type personality, so be sure to raise your hand. ; ] She's also a motivational instructor because she's real. She doesn't say generic things. Sometimes she shares philosophies or lessons that helped her in life, and I've caught myself thinking, "How is this level of Impacting dialogue happening in a chair dance class?" It's a one-of-a-kind experience that involves a chair, saucy moves, and surprising moments of human-centered community, full of loving people hosted by the radiant Karma!

I took a Hip Hop 1-2 class with LaShawn and loved it! She had great energy and challenged us to…read morepush ourselves. I also appreciated her focus on hip hop fundamentals like popping and waving as part of our warmup. While I enjoyed the class, I think it would have been intimidating if it was my first time setting foot in a dance studio. I would encourage the front desk employees to greet first time visitors and give them a brief rundown of the space, where to place your belongings, what to expect from class, etc. A lot of the people in the class seemed to know each other already which just shows you how popular these classes are. I hope to return soon!

An amazing instructor and dancer, Jose Espinoza took on a beginner student who had never danced…read moreArgentine Tango, and in less than 4 months participated in an amateur/pro competition that earner his student 5 first place prizes. That was my story and goal, and I'm happy to share with those who are looking for an excellent Argentine Tango instructor. I've done (and continue to do) a combination of private lessons & classes and would highly recommend both. His teaching style, structure and unwavering enthusiasm makes studying with him a must. General recommendation - try out a class and take it from there :)

Hands down the finest dance class instruction I have ever experienced. I have taken classes in…read moretango, ballroom, swing, and salsa and I have never had the pleasure of working with an instructor who is so focussed on giving students such a solid foundation of technique. What Jose Espinoza teaches in a group setting is what most instructors save for private lessons. Not only that, but he actually follows a logical curriculum so that students progress incrementally from class to class. Each class begins with a review of what was learned in the previous class and then new elements are added in such a way as to build one skill upon another. As if this weren't enough of a reason to take these classes, Jose Espinoza is a master at putting his students at ease and making us all laugh while, in some magical way, still making it clear that what we are doing is a serious endeavor worthy of effort, concentration, and diligence. After being in the dance world off and on since 1985, I can safely say that there is no one out there who approches dance instruction the way that Jose does. And believe me, his approach is spectacularly effective.