Best dance studio in Sacramento! Top down, this is the place to go if you want to learn more about dance. It has various dance classes: k-pop, hip hop, jazz, ballet, etc. They also have youth lessons, and doing performances, studio rental. It has separate building for students lounge which has small gym, sofa, mini bar (honor system). If you are new student, there is special classes package discount!! Check-in upon arrival for the class. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The class seems always full as I observed the class before mine and the classes around my class. In short: this place is pretty hip and popular, good flow of people. For my hip hop class: it was around 40 people (mixed gender and ages). During hip hop class: the instructor was explaining step by step and section by section, to make it easy to everyone. What I like was he also rotated the class: so if you were at the back, you will be on the side or at the front at some point of the class. The class ended with full choreography, then students were encouraged to perform by groups and cheered by everyone. In overall, good vibe and community with great instructors. Parking: free in the complex If you are new, the GPS will direct you to the other side of the building which is the healthcare. The studio is at the back of the building, so after parking, to walk to your right side. read more

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I just took my first Jazz Funk Level 2 class at Sac Dance Lab, and it was my first dance class in about 10 years and I'm so glad I went. The class was challenging in the best way, but still really welcoming. The choreography was fun, high-energy, and musical, and the instructor did a great job breaking things down while keeping the vibe encouraging and supportive. Even jumping back in after a long break, I never felt out of place. The studio atmosphere is positive and motivating, and everyone was focused without being intimidating. I left feeling proud of myself, energized, and excited to keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're getting back into dance or looking for a class that pushes you while still feeling approachable. read more

My 14-year-old sister danced with Sac Dance Lab (Sac Dance Academy) for two years and loved her time there. She worked incredibly hard and was recently given an opportunity to join a more competitive dance team to further pursue her goals. Because of this, she has to leave Academy, and due to our family's financial situation--my dad being on disability and my mom being a recovering cancer patient--it's simply not in our best interest for us to continue paying for a program she is no longer participating in. Although my mom is selfless enough to not push the issue any further, how this situation was handled makes me question this studios integrity and kindness. What's disappointing is how this situation was handled by the owner, Esella. Despite knowing that my sister would no longer be participating, she insisted that my family continue paying for the remaining season and refused to make any exceptions. There was no flexibility, no understanding, and no compassion shown toward a family going through real financial and medical hardship. My mom looked for an understanding or a consensus they could work out, but Esella showed zero signs of letting up. She emphasized that this money they need is going to the choreographers but why should we have to pay for choreographers my sister will not be attending classes for anymore? Especially after already paying hundreds for costumes, performance tickets, and $200 monthly tuition. Experiencing the treatment at the new competitive dance team was much more appreciated because they break down where money goes instead of spouting out payment deadlines every week like Esella. We wouldn't have known the immense difference if my sister didn't make the other team, but truly as an owner it should be YOUR responsibility to pay for YOUR employees. It should not be on the parents who are already paying for their kids spot on the team and more. I understand studios have policies, but situations like this call for understanding and empathy. It's disheartening to see a business that works with kids and families show so little flexibility during a time when compassion would have meant everything. DO BETTER Esella. read more

I'm deeply disappointed with our experience at Sac Dance Lab during Season 16 Starbursts. From the start, the registration process was a complete mess--our information got mixed up, and it took weeks to upgrade our package. I also reached out between seasons to request a youth camp for a private team, but the owner was rude and made me feel I was burdening her with such a request and completely disregarded it. To top it off, when my daughter wanted to participate in a simple off-season exhibition, they refused because she couldn't attend a rehearsal just two days prior, as we had an out-of-town commitment. I expected much more professionalism and care, and sadly, this was a huge letdown. read more

I've given this place multiple chances and I'm over it. Do not go here. I was meeting up with a friend for a 5pm class but on my way I got a flat tire. I called Sac Dance Lab and asked if I could move to a different class because I have a flat tire. They said that they only allow changes 6 hours in advance. I asked how am I supposed to know that I would have a flat tire and be stranded on my way to the class?? But they said there is no exceptions. It's not that I wanted a refund, I just wanted to move to a later class. The time before that I took a beg/int Jazz Funk class. The instructor was shaming the class for not being able to keep up with the speed of the movements because we signed up for a beg/Int class and not just a beginner class. This type of attitude is very discouraging for those who are new. We were all struggling. Maybe that's a sign that the instructor is not doing their job correctly. I do not recommend this place. Money hungry and shameful. read more

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There were multiple instances on Sunday afternoon where your staff person was really rude to several people. For example, when our friend arrived she asked the staff person a question and the staff person responded unkindly. Also, we reserved the room until 2:30pm. The clock on the wall said it was 2:28pm and she came knocking on the door and had us leave. She was very unprofessional and made us uncomfortable. Please have her take customer service training courses. We won't be back. read more

My daughter was interested in participating in dance and I looked for a dance studio in the area. When starting with Sac Dance Lab it was such an easy process, we bought her classes online and was checked in on the day of practice. The receptionists are all very friendly and ready to help. Her teacher Ms. Lauren is the best with the kids and really had them ready with only practicing for 1 hour in 1 day ! Super proud of all the kids and will be hoping to become part of the Starburst family next January. read more

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Most places I know let you reschedule your classes when problems arise. This place just wants your money. There isn't much help for new students. This place is hard to find with no signage. They don't have much info onlne on what you need for your class. I was caught in traffic then couldn't find the studio. I called to try to reschedule and got told its not in their policy to reschedule and they can't help me. I asked that why they couldn't even bend it for a new student and who was having trouble getting there and I was told they can't help me because they still have to pay their teacher for that "spot" (even though I cannot take that spot since they won't let you in past 15 minutes). So she's saying they can't help me reschedule cause they have to take that money to pay a teacher to not teach someone... read more

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Best studio in Sacramento! Best staff, best classes, and such a warm and welcoming environment. I would definitely recommend yall getting into class! read more

Tdlr: amazing staff, talented teachers, not consistently beginner friendly Wonderful for more experienced dancers but even the beginner Hip-Hop classes are discouraging. The teachers aren't the same for each genre/level and some like to "challenge" the beginners I've seen the actual Sac Dance team perform and these routines are on par with what I see them do for shows. I was excited to learn, but I honestly got so frustrated that I had to leave class early out of embarrassment. Studio X is awfully hot and small. Hip-hop classes are overcrowded with no room to do big movements and dance full out. I understand wanting to get more bodies into a class, but there should be capacity based on size of the studio and how big the movements of each genre of dance are. I had excitedly bought a package for six dances at a discounted price of $90. The heels classes that I purchased with this package were wonderful, consistent, considerate, and confidence building. The hip-hop classes, however, I only enjoyed one of them because it felt like the one Reylina taught was mildly challenging, but not too challenging to get discouraged even with a packed classroom. (I actually retained the choreo from her class) A suggestion for teachers that like to challenge their students... when you start naming off dance moves that have specific names, that's where you may lose beginners. Including complicated grooves, dances that hit on the ands of the beats, and footwork that has names are the intimidating factors. Maybe pick two or three challenging moves and build the rest around them to learn how to flow into them. I find that in these hip-hop classes , I get stuck on one move that flows into another one and then get stuck on the one after that. It becomes impossible for me to confidently learn the routine without having to constantly watch the teacher. Once the teacher is out of view, I've nearly forgotten the entire routine. And if the teacher doesn't swap out the rows of students so that the people from the back can come to the front to see themselves in the mirror, I can't properly learn dances by seeing myself do the movements. So for now I will take private lessons, but I hope to come back one day. For now? Nah. read more

Fun, exciting, well organized heels class! First time, and it was challenging, but in a good way. There are dancers of all levels so I didn't feel too out of place. Everyone was kind. Teacher was cool. Great experience:) read more

This place is terrible... the staff are extremely rude and unwelcoming. Despite talented choreographers, sometimes it's not enough when the actual workers are either rude or echo a greedy brand that doesn't care about who goes there. NOT recommended; you're better off dancing somewhere else. read more

My wife came home in tears from this place, because they would not allow her to switch to another instructor As the class she was attending was playing a song that brought up some trauma. They did not even look her in the eye while she was explaining her concern. All they said is 'it's in our policy that we can't switch you' and 'Your just trying to get your money back.' My wife really needed this outlet as we have 2 babies at home and she's dealing with post pardon. No business should be in business that does not care or respect people. I totally understand having policies, but Sac Dance Labs policy is so STRICT, to the point where they refuse to be understanding and accommodating. The management is ran by a bitter and self centered person. The only reason I feel they're still in business, is because it's the only dance studio of its kind in the area. So if your an entrepreneur and looking for a new venture in the Sac area, open up a dance studio and put this garbage one out of business. read more

4 years later and I'm still coming to the studio because of how awesome Isela & Brandon are. Kudos to them for making SDL 2021 Best of Sac for "Best Place to Take a Dance Lesson!" A lot has changed since my previous review. OBRA is now a separate entity from Sac Dance Lab. CLASSES: When you walk in now, there are 3 dance rooms, 2 rooms to take class and 1 where instructors teach private sessions for dancers looking for 1-on-1 training. All class times are on their website and their Instagram page (@sacdancelab), and there may be some last minute changes, so I highly recommend following them on Instagram or calling ahead just to be sure. I haven't had a chance to take all of the classes, but here is the updated list of dance classes they offer: - Ballet: Beginning ballet - if you have no experience, then this is a good class for you. Monica is really good at adapting to the class. Some intermediate/advanced dancers come to this class, but Monica has variations and will cater to the class. - Burlesque Jazz: Great for beginners who are looking to learn a little jazz and a little burlesque! - Jazz Tech/Jazz Combo/Jazz Funk: I've taken a handful of these classes and they remain challenging for me to this day. There are several choreographers for these classes of all levels. (Beginning, Beginning/Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced). These classes really help if you're looking to improve your jazz choreography. I always like to take this class in conjunction with Monica's ballet class. - Hip Hop/Hip Hop Tech: Eric, Ariel, and Jalen are phenomenal. They have the ability to cater to beginners but also challenge those that are int/adv level. Each of these choreographers have knowledge on the foundations of hip hop & linking it to urban choreography. - Pumps - Contemporary - Lyra I haven't taken a lyra, pumps, or contemporary class in awhile, but they appear to be a mix of beginners and intermediate. I see a lot of beginners come by and return each week. It looks fun! Lyra can only hold a handful of people, so it's sold out most of the time, so definitely book ahead! AGES: Majority of the classes are 18+, however every now and then some classes are listed as 12+. If you are unsure, you can call ahead or visit their website. Isela also created a Starbursts Crew (Ages 7-12) & Sac Dance Academy (under 18) that offers a team environment to develop their dance acumen from local professional choreographers in Sacramento. CHOREOGRAPHERS: The choreographers continue to impress me as many of them have experience in the industry touring with well-known music artists and/or Pro-NBA/NFL experience. One of the choreographers danced at the halftime show for the Super Bowl, which is very impressive! PRICES: Prices have changed since my last review. 1 class is $14, but if you purchase 20 classes, the price is $10 a class. The more classes you purchase, the better the deal is. 1 Lyra single class is $20. PARKING: Much easier now since the studio shares their parking lot with 2 other businesses. I never have an issue with parking. ENVIRONMENT: Definitely has grown over the years, so a lot more new faces, but overall everyone is still nice. You can feel the growth in the air, so it's always motivating to be surrounded by dancers who want to grow. Isela & Brandon have also created 4 dance teams for those looking to grow on a team. From my experience being on 1 of these dance teams, friendships on these teams are life changing. - Sac Dance Academy (Under 18) - Starbursts Crew (7-12) - Unity (18+) - Sac Dance Company (18+) Overall, I love this place and will continue to come here. The Sacramento community is strong, and I love dancing with new faces every time I visit. read more

Sac Dance Lab has an unwelcoming and unhelpful staff with nonchalant energy and rudeness. They are greedy and money hungry. The choreographers are GREAT!! The staff, however, is NOT. Used to love coming here. This studio holds lots of amazing and talented CHOREOGRAPHERS with great energy!! However, I noticed a pattern of many amazing choreographers and dancers leaving and never staying for more than a few months. I always wondered why... And after coming from southern california and the amazing dance community out there, it was such a shock. One day, I was running late because I got stuck in full-stop traffic due to a ten car collision. I arrived 30 mins late, realizing it would be difficult to take my class since the choreo was likely halfway done. I tried to enter the studio and speak with somebody at the front desk, however, the doors were locked. I had to enter through the clubhouse and nobody was there to help either. I was not acknowledged after clearly looking lost. I had to ask a member of the dance team to help me find an employee. They happened to be walking quite fast, so I lost them in the hallway. That's when a middle aged woman came around the corner. She looked at me, and with much attitude, asked if I needed something. I said "yes of course," and respectfully and kindly explained to her my situation. I know it is against their policy to refund classes, so I asked if it would be possible transfer the credit upcoming class. She kept saying it was against policy. She goes "Yeah, sorry, that's our policy. The exit is that way," and points me to the exit. At this point, I accept defeat and decide to sit in the lounge on the couches, about to pay for the following class. I live 35 minutes away, I didn't want to drive out there and waste gas for nothing! As I sit on the couch, she continues to look at me and goes, "This area is for dancers only. You can leave, then exit is over there." in such a condescending tone. I didn't even try to say anything and decided to just leave. I had felt so embarrassed and upset, wondering if I did something wrong. The other instance, I rented out one of their studio spaces for myself and a friend. I went up to the front desk and asked the availability for the Booth at 8:30-9:30 pm instead of 9:00-10:00 pm, because we did not want to be out past 10. The front desk person was so nonchalant, and kept mentioning, "yeah, you can just do it yourself," with no explanation further than that. We decided to rent the bigger studio, Studio 3 instead. We checked the website and the room screen, which showed it was not reserved 8:30-9:30. For whatever reason it wasn't available. We registered for 9:00-10:00 The door was wide open, so my friend and I decided to enter at 8:30 and just leave at 9:30, since we were a bit confused after he said it was available, and stated multiple times we can "do it ourselves." Around 8:45pm, he bursts into the room and looks at us crazy. He tells us "you're not supposed to be in here, it's against the rules. and this isn't the booth." with the rudest attitude. I mention that we attempted to sign up ourselves up, but we figured it might've been okay if we just stayed and left 30 mins earlier from our 9:00-10:00 reservation. We were a bit lost and confused by the lack of clarity he provided which I did not mention (but I should've). He then asks, "are you Carmen?" and I said yes I am! We paid and reserved the room. We were just there early, and then again explained the confusion. On the way out, he says "well it's against the rules, so don't do it again," and slams the door. We were sorry for breaking the rules, and we knew for the future time, but we didn't even get a chance to say so... Even if we did break the rules, it was not out of malice or disrespect, and I feel that we could've been approached much more respectfully. If this were the other studios I used to attend, they would've been welcoming, offered help or solutions, and treated me like I was supposed to be there! It would have been organized, the staff would've been informed, helpful, and sociable. As dancers, we're a community and we stick together. There is no reason I should be walking into a dance space and feel like i'm such a burden. I'm a very soft spoken, respectful, and a bit of a shy person. I have never had anybody treat me this way before, not even in a retail or grocery store! This treatment absolutely shocked me. Since Sac Dance Lab is one of the only adult-based, drop-in dance studios in Sacramento, they take advantage of their customers. If some people are unhappy, they don't care because they know there aren't many other options available in the area. They're aware that money will still come in from everybody else that hasn't had an unpleasant experience (yet). read more

The customer service. There was a lady there yesterday 11/11/24, her name was Zaela or something like that. Our majorette team had paid to practice there for 2 hours. She kicked our girls out 30 minutes early saying we didn't pay for 2 hours when we did which was extremely rude. These are young girls aged 5 through 13 and they were practicing for our competition that we have this weekend. This experience felt real racial like she didn't want us there because we were African American. Horrible horrible experience that will be shared with everyone. We will never come back to this business. It's sad that our girls had to experience this. Sac dance lab you should be ashamed to have people like this representing your business. I wish there were zero stars because that's what I give this place. read more

The music is way to loud. I felt there were way to many moves. I think if you just did like 10 steps and repeat the steps. Then we could perfect the actual moes read more

Short version: These people where not actively listening to my feed back in a kind of receptive manner. I had 2 great classes and 1 horrible experience. I spent my literal last dollars on this class and I am so upset. I am on food stamps with two babies I do not get a lot of alone time or extra money. I have postpartum depression, aggression, and anxiety from PTSD from being SA. Boohoo blah blah..I'm not whining and I don't want to be a martyr. I am only sharing so the owners maybe remember they are dealing with living people. ARTIST with feelings as well. We are not $$$. My doctor told me to do something for myself so I did. I'm always excited to dance my day has been hideous. But the choreographer(super nice she had nothing to do with this review at all!) picks a song that triggers some bad uncomfortable thoughts. So I excused myself. I asked if I could switch to the other teachers class Jorge. He seemed nice and there was less than 10 ppl. Super super slow night. They said no they can't switch me to the other class. Mind you the teacher I was with was a sub anyways and the class was maybe 10 mins in. I also signed up 10 min prior. But FINE I'm not going to argue. I ask if I there is any refund or credits towards another class they said "no". I was upset but willing to let it go. Then I asked if there was a way to show the song before booking so people could know before hand what they sign up for. I WOULD NOT HAVE LEFT THIS REVIEW! If they just answered my question KINDLY. But instead the lady who stepped away came back and cut me off. And she started saying I can't change the policies or give a refund. Which pissed me off! She was presumptuous assuming I was trying to get a free class. Like all I care about was getting my money back. Which was obviously the only thing on her mind. I ended up saying " IDONT EVEN WANT THE MONEY BACK! I was ugly crying at this point. I said I just wanted them to listen communicate like humans. But they were cold and not compassionate. Did not care that I was crying. Not even a I'm sorry your feeling that way half apology or anything. They just made me feel dumb like I didn't know the industry standard. Of course I don't Im not professional! They are not intrested in constructive feedback which is sad. Because there aren't a lot of options in this area for nice clean well taught dance classes in my area. I drove 25 mins from Elk Grove. If you have money to burn go for it. Teachers are great. Just don't have any complaints. They will be defensive and robotic. This is not a place to connect with management apparently. read more

mind you, i've paid hundreds of dollars to dance here and learn, but after reading the other reviews on here - i can tell my experience is not unique. i spent $300 to be a part of their amateur team, as i had a genuine desire to learn and grow. the teacher was verbally abusive, bullied me and singled me out for not being a pro. i know im not the best dancer in the world - but why shame people that are genuinely trying their best in getting better at their dance skill? this is not a supportive community and i agree with the other comments that these folks are truly money hungry. they don't truly care about their dancers or their customers. read more

Now that I'm 5 months in, I've taken more classes and love ALL the teachers! Kristen, Talia, Isela, Mariah and Jay (in addition to Leanne and Anthony). I've taken all their classes and loved them. read more

I love this place!! Just moved here in July and found Sac Dance Lab. The choreographers are talented and knowledgeable. The owner is super friendly and does a great job of giving local artists a platform. There is also an amazing and supportive community within the studio. Would recommend to dancers of all levels. read more

A weekly or sometimes twice weekly place for me to go for some fun, fitness, dance and exercise! SacDanceLab is a wonderful space for dancers of all levels (starting age 14+). If you don't follow them on Instagram, you MUST! It's a great place to go to in order to check out the weekly schedules, guest instructors and events happening at the studio. Dance classes are mostly after 5 PM on weekdays and there are Saturday morning classes as well. Styles of dance taught here include ballet, jazz technique, jazz, jazz funk, dance hall jazz fusion, hip-hop and pom. If you're looking to train to be a professional dancer, NFL/NBA dancer, this is the perfect place to get your practice in. I've known a good amount of dancers who have trained here and moved onto NBA, NFL and other professional dance gigs. If you're not already registered on MindBody, most of their financial transactions happen here if you're looking to pay a class pass, drop-in and see who's teaching. Register ahead of time in case the class is full! I recommend getting their 10 class pass which doesn't expire until 3-4 months after your purchase (I believe). My favorite part of SacDanceLab is that it is FEMALE and locally owned by someone who is Sacramento based. Love the energy, positive atmosphere and friendships I've made! read more

This is an updated review of Sac Dance Kids Enrollment. My child has been participating in enrollment seasons for a year+ now and continues to enjoy it and ask to go back for another season. Ms. Lauren is the absolute best. Her passion for dance and empowering the kids is truly remarkable. She's a great role model! Thank you Sac Dance Kids for these experiences for our youth! read more

Absolutely loved this studio. Great teachers! However, with the rise of COVID and Sacramento entering the purple tier I had a few questions regarding their safety procedures. The class I was supposed to attend was aerial Hoop. Some background, aerial hoop is suspended from a strong support usually inside a studio. Knowing that gyms are supposed to be outdoors and at 10% capacity to comply with restrictions, I asked about their safety precautions. I was told that 6 people would be sharing the two metal hoops inside the studio. I didn't feel comfortable with these since 1. 6 people at 10% capacity would mean 60 people are usually inside the studio at once (which isn't the case), 2. Everyone would be sharing two hoops, so three people per hoop (touching constantly), and 3. It was still being held inside. I was refused a credit (I wasn't asking for a refund) and now I see on their Instagram (3 days later) that they are closing the studio to comply with restrictions! I fully support small businesses but I would like to do so safely. I'm deeply saddened that safety concerns were neglected. I would've continued to support the studio with purchasing credits but I will rethink ever returning. read more

We arrived at 2:11( apparently 1 minute late) we were locked out. I payed 25 dollars for my ticket to be LOCKED OUT. I waited until intermission to be let in. Once the doors were OPEN during intermission and there wasn't any performance's going on I was able to come in and HAD TO LEAVE . They wouldn't let me stay and watch the rest of the show with the MONEY I paid for. So ridiculous and unacceptable. Taking peoples hard earned money with no accommodations even during intermission??? When the DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN. I've never been to a dance studio that implemented such ridiculous rules , I guess they don't want business. NOT EVEN LETTING PEOPLE IN DURING INTERMISSION WHEN NOTHING IS CLEARLY GOING ON? We weren't disturbing or disrupting any performance at that point . I was there to support a friend but I will no longer be doing that since the studio feels it's okay to do as they please . read more

I signed up for a class here and unfortunately tested positive for COVID the night before the class. I would understand not refunding as per their 24 hour cancellation policy but they won't even let us use credits towards another class. So, not only do they not care about their members getting sick, they will unsympathetically keep your money if you do. Seems this isn't the first time this has happened either, so be careful in losing your money if something out if your control, like getting sick, happens to you. read more

This is my favorite place to take class, I love all of the choreographers! I will be back for many more classes!

0/10 TERRIBLE experience! They have the worst customer service! I was trying to get information on the classes i already purchased and they were rude and i was hung up on twice!! This is unacceptable and i will be disputing this to get my money back! This is one of the worst user experiences I've had since being in Sacramento! I never leave reviews for anything but they will definitely be getting bad reviews on EVERY site i can find!! read more

I love the Dancehall class. Kim is such a professional, and the environment is perfect for those who are passionate about dancing. It is well-run, with great professionalism. I love the owners. read more

I love this studio! The owners slay. They have done so much for the community and they have support me and my dance journey.

I attended my first class at Sac Dance Lab earlier tonight (Beginning Contemporary with Julia). Although the choreography was too advanced for me, Julia went out of her way to make all ability levels feel welcome and encouraged class members to interact with each other. It was a really positive vibe compared to other studios. I don't live in Sacramento, but I definitely plan to try more classes here the next time I'm in town. read more

I've taken Jazz tech class on Monday about 6 months. Doing jazz dance is my dream since I saw a Christmas performance at Tokyo Disneyland. I'm not teenage so i always hesitate to start to jazz. I found the class through online. The owners message was amazing and I wanted to give it a shot even I didn't fit in. My instructor is Claire. I love her so much about her dance style and teaching techniques. Also she is so amazing to take care of each person in the class. She cares for not only beginner but also advance dancers. I love people who take the class cheer up each other. I can feel positive energies in the class. I highly recommend this dance studio. I wish people who will take classes here once they wished they wanted to dance. read more

So great! I danced pretty seriously growing up, but it's been about 12 years and I'm a bit past my prime. I was really nervous to go to my first class, but the Wednesday beginning contemporary class was such a welcoming and fun experience. This specific class was a good speed for getting back into learning choreography, and the teacher is super nice and accommodating - I've made it my Wednesday routine! They have tons of classes for all levels, and I'm super impressed with the overall value and quality of instruction. Definitely recommend. read more

Great studio for dancers of all levels. Amazing technical classes and fun hip hop classes. I wish there were two levels for the pom classes. It currently is more so for beginners and styled for NFL and not NBA. read more

On 9/24/19, I purchased a drop-in class for $10. The class wasn't until 9/26/19, but unfortunately due to moving and my chronic illness symptoms flaring, I couldn't go but I read on the conformation email sent to me that my $10 purchase doesn't expire until 9/24/20. So logically I assumed, since it was in writing, that I could use that purchase towards another class in the future before the 1 year expiration date. On 3/13/20, I called the woman who apparently runs the studio to let her know of my past purchase and that I was excited and feeling well enough to be able to go, but she said unfortunately they cannot allow me to use the $10 towards another class. I told her about what the email said, and she dismissed it saying that since I signed up for a specific class on 9/26/19 and didn't show and didn't cancel prior, there is nothing she can do. She said if I would have cancelled an hour or longer prior to the class, either online or by phone, that I could have gotten a refund or credit towards another class. I asked if she could provide that to me in writing since every business has a written cancellation policy. She said they don't have it written down, but that "it's just standard for every business," which isn't true. I tried to communicate further on how none of this makes sense, and she kept changing stuff up saying, well "maybe if you called a week after the class that you didn't show up at, we could do something for you but it's been 6 months already" and "you probably checked into class an hour before and that's why we can't give money back because computer thought you were for sure coming" which I let her know I didn't, but she said "there's no way for me to prove that. I tried to negotiate with her and let her know since it's the businesses fault for not having a cancellation policy written down and it clearly says that the purchase doesn't expire until 9/24/20, I have every right to use this purchase towards another class. (If I would have known about a cancellation policy, of course I would have followed the instructions and I even apologized to her for not cancelling prior). She still said she wouldn't help me "for multiple reasons" even when I tried to ask if she could at least give me half off this next class. In any other case where the purchase amount is much larger, I would be able to sue them, but it's just $10 and that would be a waste of my time. I'm just upset that they couldn't even be accommodating since this is their fault for not having this cancellation or refund policy written down and they couldn't give me a one time credit for their mistake. read more

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I was really enjoying coming to this studio until now. They have a 24 hour cancellation policy which is completely understandable, but there is no exception for illnesses. So when I was feeling sick before a class and didn't want to potentially expose anyone to anything, they still kept my money I paid for the class when I registered. They also don't offer any make-up classes. The class I registered for also is never booked to capacity, so it's not like I was holding a spot from someone. I have been going to different dance studios my whole life and never had this kind of issue. read more

Horrible horrible horrible! They ought to be ashamed of themselves! I didn't know anything about this studio until my daughter (who is an advanced hip hop dancer) was invited by a guest choreographer. The flier I was given said the age was 10+. I clarified this with the choreographer and he said that it was fine for her to come due to her level. After driving 1.5 hours to the class, my daughter came out crying because Elsa approached her. She asked her age and then told her in front of the whole class that she was too young. I tried to go in and explain, the choreographer tried to explain, but Elsa was SO rude. She kept vomiting the same statement "It's the policy of the studio". How were we to know who's policy it was???? Then her boyfriend jumped in saying we were holding up the class. These people do not care about these kids. There was no empathy given to the embarrassed and crying 8 year old. They were so aggressive and rude! I don't care who does a pop up class. This will be our first and last time here! read more

If your looking for a place to work on your technique or just to have a good time, Sac Dance Lab is honestly the best dance studio in the Sac area. I stopped formal dance training over 10 years ago so getting back into the studio was extremely intimidating. Isela has made this a judgment free zone and it's such a fun environment. I love this studio and look forward to dance class each week. read more

I have been looking for a place in Sac that offers a variety of fun, innovative dance classes and doesn't cost a foot and a leg. I finally found this gem, and I can't stop coming back! The choreographers are incredibly creative, and I have noticed such positive results and improvement in my dancing after attending this studio weekly! The dance studio itself is always SO CLEAN, always has free cold water to refill water bottles with, and a great amount of space to dance. Whether you want to move forward professionally in your dance career, improve dance technique, craving some dance inspiration, or just need a fun way to stay in shape, THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU! Getting to learn from professional dancers and dance with like-minded people has been such an awesome experience at Sac Dance Lab. I'd give it a 10 out of 5 if I could. Sacramento needed a place like this. read more

I've never had dance lessons and quite frankly have zero natural talent, but I've always wanted to learn hip hop. It can be really hard to start learning as an adult. A lot of studios seem to only cater to children or experienced adults, but Isela truly does an amazing job at creating a judgement-free zone and awesome, high-energy choreography that makes me want to keep coming back, regardless of how awkward I still feel. There are other beginners like me and experts who inspire me to try harder, so it makes for a great mix of dancers. One of these days I'll be able to dance the way I've dreamed of, and if you've ever even thought about it, I highly recommend Sac Dance Lab. read more